Anirban Ghose is Head of MICROfactorieTM Technologies at the UNSW SMaRT Centre. Combining his mechatronics, nanoscience and engineering backgrounds, Anirban has in depth research and practical experience of recycling material opportunities, and the identification and development of technologies for incorporating recycled materials and goods into useable products. Working at the forefront of recycled materials innovation, he leads a team of engineers and takes a lead role in stakeholder management, including industry partners, working closely with Professor Sahajwalla. In 2023, Engineers Australia awarded him the Emerging Professional of the Year Award NSW.