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IPAS members recognised during COMBS workshop
In mid-February, many IPAS members attended the ARC Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS) Annual Workshop, a week filled with inspiring discussions and productive collaborations.
IPAS Members were recognised for their contributions to the event:
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IPAS at Science Meets Parliement
IPAS at SmP2025: Reflections on Research, Communication, and Impact.
Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged
IPAS member Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony andÌýscientific publishing companyÌýNature,Ìýfor her work in biomedical engineering.
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2025: The Year of Quantum Science and Technology
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), marking 100 years since the discovery of quantum mechanics in 1925. 2025 is also shaping up to be an important year for quantum at IPAS, with new infrastructure, new partnerships, and ongoing groundbreaking research in quantum sensing and technology.
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Associate Professor Tony Hooker to investigate Maralinga nuclear test impact
The primary goal of this research is to improve radiation exposure calculation methods for burrowing animals, particularly at Maralinga as well as in semi-arid and arid zones of Australia. The results of this work will contribute to the ERICA Tool to assist in understanding the environmental impact of radiation practices and to better protect wildlife in these regions.
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Optimising human performance outside the laboratory
IPAS member A/Prof Hooker attended the Human Performance Optimisation and Protection Wearables Workshop in Canberra to investigate how to shift human performance measurement from the lab into the field. Measurement of human performance has applications across multiple areas including sport, defence, space and others.
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IPAS Spinoff bags Defence Teaming Centre Awards
IPAS Chief Innovator Prof Andre Luiten, A/Prof Martin O'Connor, and the QuantX Labs team received the prestigious DTC Innovation Award at the Defence Teaming Centre Awards. This award highlights the success of technologies born from research, transitioned into entrepreneurial ventures, and having a real-world impact in Australia’s defence sector.
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IPAS Shines at the 2024 AIP Congress
IPAS showcased its innovative research at the 2024 AIP Congress. Notably, two IPAS members were honoured with ANZOS prizes: Dr Erik Schartner received the inaugural ANZOS Jim Piper ECR/MCR Entrepreneurial Researcher Prize, while A/Prof Jiawen Li was awarded the ANZOS Mid-Career Prize for excellence in optics and photonics.
Microscopy at the tip of a hair-thin optical fibre
Researchers at the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ, as part of an international team, have developed an approach that makes advancedÌýmicroscopy possible through an optical fibre thinner than a human hair.
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Three IPAS researchers awarded ARC Discovery Projects grants
More than $10.7 million was awarded to 17 University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ projects in the latest round of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects grants; 3 of them to IPAS members.Ìý
The Discovery Projects scheme supports research to address major gaps in knowledge, fosters collaboration, and creates economic, environmental, and social benefits for Australia. Showcasing researchers excellence in tackling significant scientific challenges.
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