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Dr Avinash Upadhya Awarded RRI Step Research Funding
Dr Avinash Upadhya from IPAS has received Robinson Research Institute Step Research Funding for his project on non-invasive optical imaging to assess oocyte and embryo quality. Supported by leaders Kylie Dunning (RRI) and Kishan Dholakia (IPAS), this multidisciplinary research showcases the strength of collaboration in advancing innovative solutions.
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Professor Kishan Dholakia Elected as SPIE Society Director 2025-2027
Ìýhas been elected as a Society Director for SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics. His term will run from 2025 to 2027, during which he will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of SPIE and make significant contributions to the global optics and photonics community worldwide.
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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.Ìý This visit marked a significant step in fortifying global partnerships between ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n and US academics working in emerging fields such as quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies.
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Finalists Recognised for 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards
On August 12th, a prestigious ceremony was held to recognise the finalists for the 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards, during which Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Prof Craig Priest received their finalist certificates from the Chief Scientist for South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
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IPAS members at Science Alive!
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the members of the (AIP), Optofab Adelaide and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of AdelaideÌý for their outstanding involvement in Science Alive! Invited for another year by the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Science Teachers Association, your dedication and enthusiasm made a significant impact on the event’s success.
Dr Sarah Scholten Secures AEA Seed Grant for Next-Generation Optical Atomic Clocks in Space
, a rising star with IPAS, has succeeded in the final round of AEA Seed Grants with her innovative project, "Sovereign Portable Atomic Clock for a Global Positioning System 2.0," in collaboration with . The project has been awarded $474,794 in funding.
Milestone Achieved: Richter Lab’s Create Plasma-Activated Water
The Richter Lab teamÌýhas achieved a major milestone by successfully creating plasma-activated water.ÌýThe plasma-activated water effectively neutralises harmful microorganisms, leaving only water, offering a powerful and environmentally friendly disinfectant. This advancement promises to significantly reduce food contamination and enhance wound healing with minimal infection risk.
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Dr Danny Wilson Awarded ARC Future Fellowship
Dr Danny WilsonÌýwas awardedÌý$1,061,015Ìýto look into Apicomplexan parasites of humans and livestock – including malaria – which survive by infecting and reproducing in host cells.
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Kylie Dunning Awarded ARC Future Fellowship
Dr Kylie Dunning has been awarded an ARC Future Fellowship, receiving $1,061,521 for her pioneering research into enhancing fertility through an innovative method of growing ovarian follicles in the laboratory using sound suspension technology.
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IPAS Interim Director Professor Mark Hutchinson – Finalist in the 2024 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum Eureka Prizes
Congratulations to IPAS Interim Director, Professor Mark Hutchinson,ÌýFinalist in the 2024 Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science!
Professor Mark Hutchinson is an innovative science leader whose work in advancing entrepreneurship, creating startups, and influencing government policy has made a significant impact on ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s science and technology landscape.