Prof. Renate Egan from the UNSW School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering has been recognised for making an exceptional impact on the engineering, science and business of photovoltaics for more than 25 years. She is acknowledged nationally and internationally as a thought leader in her field, and she holds senior leadership positions with companies and international agencies. An innovator, entrepreneur and academic, Prof. Egan is co-founder of a successful Australian start-up, an in-demand speaker and an influential member of expert panels.