Elizabeth Taylor (engineer)

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Elizabeth Taylor
AO
Other namesElizabeth Anne Taylor
Occupation(s)Civil engineer, academic

Elizabeth Anne Taylor AO is an Australian civil engineer and academic.

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Education

Taylor studied engineering at University of New South Wales and graduated in 1978. [1]

Career

Taylor began her civil engineering career at the Maritime Service Board before moving to academic life. [2] She lectured in engineering at Central Queensland University, rising to professor and later dean of the James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems. [3] She also became Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean at the university. [4]

Awards and recognition

Taylor was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2004 Australia Day Honours. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Nichols, Julia (29 May 2018). "Berejiklian, Turnbull feature as UNSW celebrates outstanding alumni". University of New South Wales . Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  2. ↑ Haycock, Lachlan (2022-05-18). "Engineering education pioneer Elizabeth Taylor on challenging assumptions and bringing more voices to the table". Create. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  3. ↑ "CQUniNEWS - CQU Professor Urges Re-engineering of Engineering Profession". CQUniversity Australia. 2003-03-27. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. ↑ "Engineering education pioneer Elizabeth Taylor on challenging assumptions and bringing more voices to the table". Engineers Australia. 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ↑ "Professor Elizabeth Anne Taylor". Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved 2023-10-04.


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