Physicist named researcher of the year

University of Adelaide physicist Professor Tanya Monro has won the 2011 Scopus Young Researcher of the Year Award for Physical Sciences.

Professor Monro is Director of the Institute for Photonics & Advanced Sensing (IPAS). Her research is driving a new wave of innovation in photonics to create advanced and powerful new sensing technologies.

Some examples of projects Professor Monro's team are currently working on include the development of photonic solutions for monitoring embryo development, for detecting viruses at the point of care, optical fibres capable of detecting corrosion within aircraft, and 'smart bungs' for monitoring the quality of wine.

Professor Tanya Monro
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