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Associate Professor Katharina Richter was selected for the inaugural award, which recognises scientists who have demonstrated applaudable achievements in German-�Ӱ�ֱ��n research partnerships. Since 2019, Associate Professor Richter has been working with the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Freiburg on potential solutions to help in the battle against superbugs. She’s also partnered with German company Plasmatreat to develop a multi-purpose antimicrobial liquid which could potentially be used as an egg sanitiser for the food industry and an antibiotic-free treatment for chronic wounds.

“It is an honor to be named the first Early Career Research Ambassador for the AGRN,” said Associate Professor Richter who is from the���Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research.

“The AGRN has been central to my academic journey, and I see the Ambassador role as an opportunity to give back by strengthening cross-border networks, mentoring others and accelerating joint innovation.

“With research, patents, students, startups, and trials all emerging from my �Ӱ�ֱ��-Germany partnerships, I am ready to champion what is possible when two nations tackle global problems together.”

Associate Professor Richter has co-authored 75% of her publications��with German researchers and institutions.��She currently serves as Theme Lead for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Adelaide–Freiburg Joint PhD Program, helping to shape the next generation of researchers who see �Ӱ�ֱ�� and Germany as one integrated opportunity.

The impact of Associate Professor Richter’s work is reflected in a total of 12 major awards and accolades that she has received since 2022. These include��the Women in MedTech Champion Award, Finalist for Life Scientist of the Year 2023, Finalist for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science��(twice), and runner-up for a Eureka Prize, as well as being named as Discovery Award winner by��media outlet��InDaily in its Top 40 Under 40 awards.