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IPAS Welcomes New Leadership and Chief Innovator

We are proud to announce that Professor Luiten is taking on a new role as IPAS Chief Innovator.ÌýSimultaneously, we warmly welcome Professor Mark Hutchinson as the Interim Director of IPAS.ÌýThis marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter of innovation and impact at IPAS.
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Laser light puts health diagnoses a breath away

Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have brought medical diagnoses via breath analysis a step closer with proof-of-concept testing of the technology.
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Dr Sarah Scholten Receives Emerging Leader's Commendation at the 2024 Inspiring South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Women’s Awards

has been honoured with the Emerging Leader's Commendation at the 2024 Inspiring South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Women’s Awards. This prestigious recognition, provided by the Hon Katrine Hildyard MP, is a testament to Sarah's outstanding contributions to the community and her significant impact in the field of photonics.
IPAS Hosts Successful Visit from Innovate UK Representatives on Global Expert Mission for Quantum Technologies

In a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge advancements in quantum photonics, IPAS had the privilege of hosting distinguished representatives from Innovate UK for their Global Expert Mission on Quantum Technologies in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
IPAS Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at Annual Student Research Event 2024
IPAS recently hosted its Annual Student Research Event 2024, a platform that showcased the remarkable achievements of its students and researchers in the previous year. The event featured the presentation of prestigious awards recognising excellence in various categories.
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ProfessorÌýMark Hutchinson appointmented to the National Science and Technology Council

Congratulations to IPAS member, ProfessorÌýMark Hutchinson for his scientific expert members appointments to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).Ìý
ZBLAN's Takeoff to Space

On January 30th, at 12:07 PM EST (January 31st, 03:37 AM ACDT), a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch a miniaturized fibre draw tower module and 20 ZBLAN glass rods to the International Space Station (ISS) from Florida. Developed by industry partner Flawless Photonics and produced by the Optofab Adelaide team at IPAS, the module will be installed in an ISS glove box for drawing space ZBLAN fiber from IPAS-produced glass rods.
IPAS Shines at SPIE Photonics West 2024

IPAS members actively participate in the 2024 edition ofÌýSPIE Photonics West, highlighting the crucial advancements in photonics and sensing across various disciplines. The event serves as a platform for IPAS members to share their groundbreaking research through 16 captivating talks, underscoring the importance of their contributions.
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide runs billions of drug screenings on OCI
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ researchersÌýDr. John Bruning tap OCI to screen molecules for drug development, drastically improving computational efficiency and scalability.
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New sanitiser kills salmonella in seconds

Food poisoning outbreaks caused by bacteria such as salmonella could be significantly reduced if a new sanitiser is proven to be successful in the next stage of trials.