The Somerton Man Talk from Professor Derek Abbott

As part of University Senior College STEM Community Connections and Partnerships, Professor Derek Abbott from The University of Adelaide delivered a talk on The Somerton Man to our students. He clearly demonstrated how the work on human identification combines Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Genetics, History, Art, and more. In his recent findings, which were widely covered in the Australian media, the identity of the man has been revealed: the Somerton Man has been identified as Carl Webb, a Melbourne electrical engineer born in 1905. This investigation serves as a compelling example of how STEM studies, art, and history converged to unravel one of Australia's most enduring mysteries. Thank you to everyone for your participation.