Sumeet Walia is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University where his research focuses on engineering low-dimensional materials and deploying them for applications in next-generation electronics, optoelectronics and sensors. At FLEET, Sumeet’s work crossed three of FLEET’s core themes: Light-transformed materials, atomically-thin materials and nanodevice fabrication. Sumeet aims for practical, innovative solutions to long-standing problems by harnessing new physico-chemical, electronic and optical properties in quantum-confined material systems and their hybrids. Recognition of the innovation and impact of Sumeet’s work includes being named among Top 10 Young Innovators in APAC, Victorian Young Achiever for Research Impact, and Australia’s most Innovative Engineers. Sumeet co-chairs the equity, diversity and inclusion committee of Science and Technology Australia and represents early-career STEM professionals on the STA executive board. FLEET Executive Committee 2022-2024.