Research in sensing and sensors

Research groups and labs

• Agricultural Data Science

  The Analytics, Modelling and Technology research group focuses on creating opportunities for innovation in big data to support the global efforts towards sustainable intensification of agriculture.

• Astrophysics

  The Astrophysics research group spans cosmology, extragalactic astronomy, extreme objects, relativistic astrophysics, cultural astronomy, and knowledge management associated with virtual observatories and software telescopes.

• Atomic and Quantum Optics Group

  Studying how light interacts with all sorts of quantum systems and ways we can tailor this interaction for useful purposes.

• Atomic and Quantum Optics Group

  This research group has expertise in experimental and theoretical aspects of optical physics, atom optics, atomic & solid-state physics, and x-ray optics & physics.

• AuScope Subsurface Observatory

  Providing geophysical monitoring and rock property analysis to support crustal geological modelling, geohazard assessment, mineral exploration, and infrastructure planning.

• Boskovic Group – Inorganic Molecular Materials

  Physical inorganic chemists researching transition and rare earth metal chemistry, this group aims to harness the electronic properties of these metals in switchable, stimuli-responsive molecular materials for future applications in sensors, displays and molecular electronic and spintronics.

• Crozier group: Micro and Nanophotonics

  Research interests in nano- and micro-optics, with an emphasis on plasmonics for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy and optical forces, optofluidics and semiconducting nanowires.

• Experimental Particle Physics

  Experimental particle physics seeks to understand the universe at its most fundamental level. Our work includes the search for dark matter, collider physics, matter-antimatter asymmetry and physics beyond the Standard Model.

• Functional Organic Materials

  Addressing fundamental scientific problems in the development of materials for emerging technologies.

• Hinde Lab: Cellular Biophysics

  The Laboratory for Cellular Biophysics develops optical microscopy methods based on fluorescence lifetime, anisotropy and correlation spectroscopy to spatiotemporally map the cell nucleus and uncover the role of nuclear architecture in genome function.

• Hua Group – Responsive Inorganic Materials

  Our research involves using supramolecular inorganic chemistry to make materials for the next generation of technological devices and chemical sensors of importance for health and the environment.

• Hyperspectral and Thermal Remote Sensing Laboratory (HyperSens)

  The Hyperspectral and Thermal Remote Sensing Laboratory (HyperSens) focuses on quantitative methods for remote sensing, with main interests on vegetation stress detection, physiological condition and precision agriculture.

• Laboratory for Cellular Biophysics

  The focus of the Laboratory for Cellular Biophysics lies at the interface between physics and cell biology. Our specific interest is in the cell nucleus and establishment of biophysical imaging tools to uncover the role live cell nuclear architecture plays in genome function.

• Nanoscience in the School of Physics

  Developing a solid-state quantum computer, new forms of optical and electron imaging, novel optical sensors, and new approaches to bionics.

• Nanoscience Lab

  Discovering new materials that can help Australia transition to a sustainable energy future.

• Physical Bioscience

  Development of new technologies for bio-sensors, systems for remote-location oxygen delivery, diamond-based implant devices, and quantum imaging systems for bio-magnetic processes.

• Quantum Computing and Information

  Developing quantum devices employing nuclear or electron spins based on silicon or diamond, where function is predicated on the quantum physics of precision placed single donor atoms or colour centres in a crystalline matrix.

• Roberts Group: Meta-optics, nanophotonics, and imaging

  Developing novel nanoscale wavefront sensing elements for phase imaging, producing plasmonic waveguides and integrated detectors and demonstrating metasurfaces to replace bulky optical components with ultra-compact elements.

• Simpson Lab

  Applying quantum sensing technology to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological and iron-related disorders.

• Ultrafast and Microspectroscopy Lab

  This lab uses a comprehensive set of ultrafast laser spectroscopy and advanced optical microscopy instrumentation to carry out collaborative research on many areas of photochemistry and photophysics.

• ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science

  A collaboration of academia and industry focused on innovative research to improve solar energy technology, lighting and security systems.