Aussie STEM Stars: Munjed Al Muderis

From refugee to surgical inventor

'Life is about making a difference,' Munjed says. "We all have a mission in life, to leave behind a legacy."

His resilience, determination and view of the world as a glass half full, not half empty, has helped him excel in his chosen career.

Highlights include his development of an improved osseointegration prosthetic limb, a new surgery that inserts a titanium implant into the bone, allowing patients to recover a certain level of feeling and greater mobility.

His humanitarian work is equally as impressive, and includes being an ambassador for Red Cross, working with Amnesty International, and becoming a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre.

Ages 9+