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Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul Named Finalist for 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year

Terahertz Engineering Laboratory 2025 team

We are delighted to share that Professor Withawat Withayachumnankul from the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has been named a finalist for the 2025 STEMM Educator of the Year – University category.

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IPAS Celebrates Two Finalists for 2025 South Australian Scientist of the Year

Prof Kishan Dholakia and Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem

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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

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ARC Future Fellowship Awarded for Terahertz Technology Development

ARC Future Fellowship General Thumbnail

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

Photo of participants of IPAS Masterclass 2025 on Networking

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

Portable Atomic Clock Team

Optical quantum clocks developed at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø have been proven to out-perfom GPS navigation systems by many orders of magnitude.

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QuantX and University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to advance and commercialise quantum clock and sensing technologies with Defence Trailblazer support

Defence Trailblazer, QuantX Labs new research project agreement with the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

Defence Trailblazer is pleased to announce that QuantX Labs has signed a new research project agreement with the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to mature their existing quantum sensing and timekeeping technologies. The $13.8 million project will advance existing designs from prototypes to deployable systems.

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ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Optics Chapter Leads Hands-On Outreach Workshop

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Optics Chapter Children University Outreach 2025

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

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IPAS Researchers Secure Major Funding in AEA Innovate Grants

AEA Innovate Grants first round announced

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 ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s six awarded projects led by members.

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Praxis Partners With University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Scientists to Deliver Camouflaged Tactical Solar Modules

DTB IPAS Praxis Team Photo Tactical Solar Modules

Praxis Labs (Praxis) and members of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) at the University of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø 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.

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Theia Medical Wins Heart Foundation Catalyst Grant to Advance Cardiovascular Innovation

Jiawen Li with intravascular imaging catheter

Congratulations to the innovative Theia Medical Pty Ltd, founded by Associate Professor Jiawen Li, and her exceptional team on being awarded one of the inaugural Heart Foundation Catalyst Partnership Grants. This program is designed to fast-track groundbreaking solutions that will help achieve heart health for all Australians by 2050.

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