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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life

CCD Image of Live Mouse Embryo

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements.

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IPAS Secures Three AEA Ignite Grants for Translational Research

AEA Ignite First Round

IPAS has been awarded three of the seven Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grants secured by the University of Adelaide. This success reflects the strength of our research and its potential for real-world application.

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IPAS members recognised during COMBS workshop

CLL at 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

Mark Hutchinson SmP2025

IPAS at SmP2025: Reflections on Research, Communication, and Impact.

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Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged

Dr Jiawen Li holding a sensor

IPAS member Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.

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2025: The Year of Quantum Science and Technology

International 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

A/Prof Hooker and Dr Johansen placed dosimeters at locations including the Marcoo nuclear test site and airfield.

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

A presentation at the Human Performance Optomisation and Protection Wearables Workshop in Canberra.

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

Portrait of Winners at DTC Defence Gala Innovation Award

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

Portrait of AIP 2024 Technical Chairs

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.

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