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IPAS Director, Prof Mark Hutchinson Named Finalist for 2025 Eureka Prize
Professor Mark Hutchinson, Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), has been named a finalist in the Leadership in Science category.
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Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul Named Finalist for 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year
We are delighted to share that Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul from the University of Adelaide has been named a finalist for the 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year – University category.
IPAS Celebrates Two Finalists for 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year
Two of the three finalists for the 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year are members of our Institute. The finalists were nominated by the Chief Scientist for South Australia, reflecting the strength and breadth of research undertaken at the University of Adelaide.
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ARC Future Fellowship Awarded for Terahertz Technology Development
IPAS member Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul has been awarded a 2025 ARC Future Fellowship to advance research in compact, chip-based terahertz systems.
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IPAS Masterclass Series Empowers Researchers to Network
In How to Network When You Don’t Want to Network, Dr. Grace shared candid reflections from his own journey, moving from a reluctant networker to a well-connected researcher and leader. He offered practical advice on how to build authentic professional relationships early in one’s career, highlighting the importance of generosity, integrity, and mutual respect.
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Quantum clocks guarantee precise navigation
Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of Adelaide have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.
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QuantX and University of Adelaide to advance and commercialise quantum clock and sensing technologies with Defence Trailblazer support
Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce that QuantX Labs has signed a new research project agreement with the University of Adelaide to mature their existing quantum sensing and timekeeping technologies. The $13.8 million project will advance existing designs from prototypes to deployable systems.
Adelaide Optics Chapter Leads Hands-On Outreach Workshop
The Adelaide Optics Chapter, led by students from the Centre of Light for Life, recently delivered a hands-on outreach workshop in partnership with Children’s University at the University of Adelaide
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IPAS Researchers Secure Major Funding in AEA Innovate Grants
IPAS researchers have achieved significant success in the first round of the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate Program, with two of The University of Adelaide’s six awarded projects led by members.
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Praxis Partners With University of Adelaide Scientists to Deliver Camouflaged Tactical Solar Modules
Praxis Labs (Praxis) and members of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) at the University of Adelaide are developing a new generation of camouflage photovoltaic solar modules, with funding from Defence Trailblazer. The project will demonstrate the first prototype of a ‘Camouflaged Tactical Solar’ module to support the energy resilience of Defence systems.
