CIES Em Prof Stephen Foster awarded John Connell Gold Medal

Congratulations to CIES Emeritus Professor Stephen Foster, past Dean of UNSW Engineering, for his award of the John Connell Gold Medal presented at Engineers Australia Sydney Division Excellence Awards Night, where Sydney’s most innovative engineers and engineering projects were honoured.

The John Connell Gold Medal is presented to an individual who has made a significant national and international contribution to the structural engineering profession.

Professor Foster has been honoured for his influential contributions to structural engineering. With a career spanning over 40 years, he has driven advancements in materials and design methodologies, particularly in concrete structures. His leadership in developing industry standards and his commitment to research, education, and professional service have improved engineering practices both in Australia and internationally.

Stephen is a Fellow of ATSE, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering who also honoured his win.

This award honours John Connell who made an outstanding contribution to structural engineering and founded John Connell and Associates in 1958. His company merged with others and eventually became part of Aurecon.

Emeritus Professor Stephen Foster at the Engineers Australia Ceremony

Civil & Environmental Engineering HoS Prof Nasser Khalili, Em Prof Stephen Foster and Dean of UNSW Engineering Prof Julien Epps at EA Award Ceremony.