Karen Reynolds facts for kids

Karen Reynolds is a smart Australian engineer. She works in a special field called biomedical engineering. This means she helps design and create medical devices. These devices can be anything from new tools for doctors. They can also be helpful machines for patients.

Currently, Karen Reynolds is a top leader at Flinders University. She is the Deputy Dean for Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. She is also a Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor. This is a very important title. She leads the Medical Device Research Institute. She also started the Medical Device Partnering Program. This program helps scientists, doctors, and companies work together. They create new medical devices that can help people.

Awards and Achievements

Karen Reynolds has received many important awards. These awards show how much her work is valued.

• In 2016, she won the David Dewhurst Medal.
• In 2014, she became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences.
• Also in 2014, she received an Outstanding Achievement Award. This was from the Medical Technology Association of Australia.
• In 2012, she was named the South Australian Scientist of the Year.
• She was listed among the Top 100 Most Influential Engineers in Australia. This happened in 2012, 2013, and 2015.
• In 2011, she became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering.
• In 2010, she was named the Australian Professional Engineer of the Year.
• She received an Australian Learning & Teaching Council Citation in 2011.

Helping Others and Giving Advice

Karen Reynolds is an expert in her field. Because of this, many groups ask for her advice. She serves on different scientific boards and committees. These groups provide medical and scientific advice. They help organizations, institutes, and governments.

• She is a member of a special committee. This committee advises on medical devices. It is part of the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
• She is also a member of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board.
• She used to be the Chair of the Biomedical Engineering College. This is part of Engineers Australia.
• She is currently the Chair of a national group. This group focuses on biomedical engineering education and research. It is also part of Engineers Australia.
• She is a Director on the Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Board.
• She chairs the Health and Technology Forum. This is part of the Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering.
• She is a member of the South Australian Science Council.
• She is also on the Advisory Committee on Medical Devices. This is for the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
• She helps select people for The General Sir John Monash Awards.