Dr Jayishni Maharaj: Highly Commended Award Winner in the  2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize @QueenslandMuseum
Dr Jayishni Maharaj: Highly Commended Award Winner in the  2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize  @QueenslandMuseum
Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jayishni is a researcher at the Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering and a Podiatrist. She is one of the few female podiatrists to have obtained a PhD in Queensland, and creates opportunities to sustain a professional culture of inclusivity.

She is the co-founder of the nationwide Biomechanics Research Innovation Challenge, a project that aims to increase the participation of girls in STEM subjects through the hands-on practical activities, mentoring, and showcasing diverse STEM careers.

She is also the co-founder of International Women in Biomechanics (IWB), a not-for-profit organisation with the mission of also fostering an environment for women to gain support, visibility, and allyship.

Learn about her research at qwisp.qm.qld.gov.au/Entries
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Dr Jayishni Maharaj: Highly Commended Award Winner in the 2023 Queensland Women in STEM Prize

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