/ipas/ en /ipas/news/list/2025/12/02/more-than-86-million-in-national-lief-funding-involving-ipas-members The Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) is proud to announce that its members are contributing to more than $8.6 million in successful Australian ĚÇĐÄvolg Council (ARC) LIEF grants for 2026 round 1. These major national investments will establish new research infrastructure and strengthen Australia’s capabilities in photonics, sensing, archaeology, molecular science, nanofabrication and gravitational-wave astronomy. November 25 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/12/02/more-than-86-million-in-national-lief-funding-involving-ipas-members /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/annual-koala/anzcop-practice-session-2025-winners-announced IPAS held its annual KOALA/ANZCOP practice session on 20 November, providing students a platform to refine their presentations and receive feedback before conferences. Congratulations to this year’s winners, Gabriel Monteiro and Ane Kritzinger. November 20 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/annual-koala/anzcop-practice-session-2025-winners-announced /ipas/news/list/2025/11/24/prof-kishan-dholakia-is-sa-scientist-of-the-year-2025 Professor Kishan Dholakia, Director of the Centre of Light for Life and a leader in structured light and precision measurement, has been named the 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year. Presented by Chief Scientist for South Australia Professor Craig Simmons, the award recognises Kishan’s influential contributions across photonics, biology and quantum science, and the collaborative approach that underpins his work. November 14 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/24/prof-kishan-dholakia-is-sa-scientist-of-the-year-2025 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-photonics-sensing-behind-the-perfect-toast Former IPAS researchers Dr Kris Rowland, Dr Sean Manning, and Dr Andrew Richardson have taken their expertise out of the lab and into the kitchen, powering the Breville™ Eye Q™ Auto, the first toaster that toasts by colour, not time. November 10 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-photonics-sensing-behind-the-perfect-toast /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/defence-trailblazer-proof-of-concept-phase-completed Northrop Grumman Australia, in partnership with IPAS at the University of Adelaide under the Defence Trailblazer program, has successfully completed the proof-of-concept phase of its Hollow Core Optical Fibre project. November 5 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/defence-trailblazer-proof-of-concept-phase-completed /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/quantum-clocks-successfully-trialled-in-washington-dc Two optical quantum clocks developed by the Precision Measurement Group at the University of Adelaide, led by Prof Andre Luiten in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), were recently sent to Washington D.C. for a six-week field trial as part of AUKUS Pillar II. November 4 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/quantum-clocks-successfully-trialled-in-washington-dc /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-showcases-world-leading-photonics-at-atse-showcase IPAS was proud to participate in the recent Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) New Fellows Showcase, joining fellow innovators from across the University of Adelaide. The event celebrated South Australia’s leading scientists and engineers, featuring a wide array of cutting-edge technology demonstrations and the collaborative spirit driving scientific discovery. October 30 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-showcases-world-leading-photonics-at-atse-showcase /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/launch-of-the-arc-radinnovate-training-centre On October 28, the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Radiation Innovation (RadInnovate) was officially launched in Canberra at the Australian National University (ANU). October 28 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/launch-of-the-arc-radinnovate-training-centre /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-spinoff-teraglo-exhibits-at-imarc TeraGlo, an IPAS spin-off company, exhibited at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) last week. Originating from research in Prof Nigel Spooner’s Prescott Environmental Luminescence Lab (PELL) at the University of Adelaide, TeraGlo is translating fundamental photonics and quantum sensing research into practical material identification technologies. October 21 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/ipas-spinoff-teraglo-exhibits-at-imarc /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/au-project-phd-scholarship-for-innovative-solar-panels Congratulations Dr Yunle Wei who, along with principle supervisor Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and co-supervisor A/Prof Tak Kee, has won an AU project PhD scholarship in the inaugural Adelaide University Project round. October 20 2025 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2025/11/25/au-project-phd-scholarship-for-innovative-solar-panels