034 - THE FIRE INSIDE - Dr. Kate Nguyen

In 2017 the Grenfell Tower in London was engulfed by a fire that climbed its external cladding with alarming speed, ultimately claiming 72 lives. And while many around the world were still coming to terms with the disaster, Dr. Kate Nguyen got to work. 

Born in Vietnam, Kate was a natural problem-solver and bucked social expectation to pursue a career in engineering. With the support of her family and some inspiring colleagues, she subsequently migrated to Australia and began building an academic career at the intersection of civil engineering and fire safety. 

Today Dr. Nguyen works at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology where she has been the recipient of a DECRA Fellowship, The Batternham Medal for Engineering and a L’Oreal Women in Science Fellowship recognising her sustainability research and her role in breaking down stereotypes in a male-dominated field.

Join us to hear how a tragedy half way across the world helped to drive this inspiring young scientist to new heights. 

 

GUEST : Dr. Kate Nguyen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-nguyen-ab8ab4145/

RMIT
https://www.rmit.edu.au/

CLADDING SAFETY VICTORIA
https://www.vic.gov.au/cladding-safety

EON LABS : 
https://www.eonlabs.org/

RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/

HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/

MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris