Strengthening Global Collaboration: An American Quantum Educational Visit

IPAS was honoured to host a group of distinguished American academics for a pivotal quantum educational visit:

- Mo Hasanovic (EdQuantum, Indian River State College, FL)
- Jared Ashcroft (Micro Nano Technology Education Center, Pasadena City College, CA)
- Grant Emmel (Madison Area Technical College, WI)

This visit marked a significant step in fortifying global partnerships between Australian and US academics working in emerging fields such as quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies. The group was particularly interested in understanding how Australia engages minorities and Indigenous people in these programs.

During their visit, the academics explored various labs at IPAS, including the Photonic Integrated Circuits lab led by Dr Andreas Boes, the Centre for Quantum Materials & Quantum Technologies led by Professor Glenn Solomon, the Centre of Light for Life led by Kisha Dholakia and Optofab Adelaide.

A special thank you to Angus Russell, Business Development Manager at the Department of State Development South Australia and Piers Lincoln, IPAS Institute Manager, for facilitating this visit and helping to forge these valuable international connections.

This exchange is part of a broader effort to enhance training and workforce development in quantum and photonics industries, addressing critical workforce needs and fostering collaboration across borders.