Professor Gu is a visionary biomedical engineering leader and Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, who is pioneering transformative AI and healthcare technologies, and strengthening Australia’s global standing in medical and engineering innovation. Renowned for his research creativity, leadership excellence, industry credibility and entrepreneurial success, he has made outstanding contributions through research, commercialisation and global partnerships. Deeply committed to advancing health, medical research, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship, he champions diversity in STEMM, supporting greater participation of First Nations students, individuals from low-SES,and women. His sustained leadership and mentorship exemplify the Academy’s values and make him an outstanding candidate for Fellow.