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Nalini Joshi to receive Moyal Medal for contributions to mathematics
Joshi will receive the medal and deliver the Moyal Lecture at Macquarie University on Sept. 30.
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Bhavana P - Tue, 14, Jul 2026
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Nalini Joshi / Macquarie University
Indian-origin mathematician, Nalini Joshi, has been awarded the 2026 Moyal Medal by Macquarie University in recognition of her contributions to mathematics, research leadership and higher education.
Joshi, chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney, will formally receive the award and deliver the 2026 Moyal Lecture at Macquarie University on Sept. 30.
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Her lecture, titled "Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust," will examine the role of mathematics in advancing quantum computing, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies expected to transform modern society.
The annual Moyal Medal honours significant Australian contributions to mathematics, physics or statistics and commemorates the legacy of Professor José Enrique Moyal, who served as professor of mathematics at Macquarie University from 1973 to 1978.
Joshi has earned international recognition for her pioneering work in the mathematical sciences. Her research has provided new insights into the behavior and evolution of complex systems while extending into areas such as post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing and quantum money.
“I am deeply honoured to receive the Moyal Medal. Professor Moyal’s legacy reflects the power of mathematics to connect ideas across disciplines, and it is a privilege to be recognised through an award that celebrates excellence in the mathematical sciences,” Joshi said.
Professor Sam Muller, executive dean of Macquarie University's faculty of science and engineering, praised Joshi's contributions to both research and education. “Professor Joshi is one of Australia’s distinguished mathematicians, whose research has advanced our understanding of complex mathematical systems and their applications to real-world challenges,” Muller said.
Joshi is a former president of the Australian Mathematical Society and served as the first Australian vice president of the International Mathematical Union. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2016 for distinguished service to mathematics.
In 2025, she became the first mathematician to be named New South Wales Scientist of the Year, recognizing her groundbreaking research and broader contributions to science.
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