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UTS Professor Irina Kabakova visiting IPAS to discuss Brillouin microscopy
IPAS was delighted to host Prof Irina Kabakova from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). During her visit, Prof Kabakova met with IPAS researchers, toured laboratories, and presented a colloquium titled “Brillouin microscopy for applications in mechanobiology and biomedicine,” describing how this technique enables label-free biomechanical measurements of cells.
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IPAS researcher awarded the Dylan Cattiaux thesis prize
Congratulations to Dr Damien Raynal from the Centre of Light for Life (CLL), who has been awarded the Dylan Cattiaux thesis prize by the Groupe de Recherche Optomécanique. The prize recognises outstanding PhD research in optomechanics, celebrating theses that make significant contributions to the field.
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Atom Trap Trace Analysis Lab Update
The University of Adelaide’s Atom Trap Trace Analysis (ATTA) facility is fully operational, processing samples and open to new collaborations. The ATTA team is now welcoming research and commercial partnerships across government, industry, and academia.This is the first ATTA facility in the Southern Hemisphere. It allows scientists to measure rare noble gas isotopes like krypton-81 and 85 at parts per trillion, unlocking a completely new way to date, trace, and manage groundwater.
PsiQuantum Visits IPAS to meet SA Quantum Photonics Community
On 7–8 October, IPAS welcomed Dylan Saunders and Milena Arsenijevic from PsiQuantum Australia to the University of Adelaide. PsiQuantum is working on a bold mission: building large-scale, useful quantum computers. During their visit, Dylan and Milena engaged with both academic and industry audiences, including targeted meetings with local photonics companies, research teams and the ARC Training Centre Qu-Tech.
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A/Prof Jiawen Li featured in the Australian Medical Association SA’s magazine
The Australian Medical Association SA’s magazine features A/Prof Li and the Bioengineering Imaging group in “Personalising Heart Health Through a 3D-Printed Micro-Lens,” highlighting their innovative work on a device designed to better assess coronary artery disease and support earlier prevention.
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The Adelaide Optics Chapter has a new team!
Following this year's AGM, the Adelaide Optics Chapter has a new executive committee ready to lead the organisation forward.This association is student-led and comprises mostly IPAS members. Reflecting the strengths of our photonics community.
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Over 100 Students and Parents Attend AIP/IPAS Physics Careers Night
Over 100 students and parents attended the Physics Careers Night on Sept 24, organised by AIP and IPAS, featuring talks and networking to showcase diverse physics career pathways and inspire the next generation.
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volger receives first Australian-German honour
A/Prof Katharina Richter has been named the first Early Career volg Ambassador for the Australia-Germany volg Network (AGRN).
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IPAS volger Contributes to Advances in Energy-Efficient Photonic Processing
IPAS is pleased to highlight the latest publication involving Dr Lisa Haerteis, part of A/P Andy Boes’ Photonic Integrated Circuits team, as well as the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS). The research explores ways to improve the efficiency and compactness of microwave photonic processors, which support high-speed communications, sensing and the growing demands of data-intensive technologies.
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Future Scientists Explore Photonics at IPAS Showcase & Pizza Night
IPAS opened its doors last week to students eager to discover the power of light and the pathways that could lead them into honours, master's, and PhD research.
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