/ipas/ en /ipas/news/list/2024/10/31/ipas-photonics-pizza-night-2024 On Tuesday,  October 15th, The Braggs proudly welcomed 80 high-achieving undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds at the IPAS Photonics Showcase and Pizza Night. The event was a true success, showcasing over 25 pioneering projects from IPAS research groups and celebrating the spirit of innovation and discovery. October 15 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/10/31/ipas-photonics-pizza-night-2024 /ipas/news/list/2024/10/03/commercialising-the-real-time-identification-of-minerals-materials-and Defence Trailblazer, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and Loughan Technology Group have signed a research project agreement to advance the development and commercialisation of Novel Fluorescence technology. The groundbreaking project aims to address significant challenges in the real-time field detection of hazardous materials, minerals, and chemicals. September 30 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/10/03/commercialising-the-real-time-identification-of-minerals-materials-and /ipas/news/list/2024/09/26/2024-ipas-photonics-showcase-and-pizza-night Join IPAS to explore cutting-edge photonics technology! Enjoy poster presentations, lab tours, demos & network with experts over FREE pizza! September 26 2024 a1153312 /ipas/news/list/2024/09/26/2024-ipas-photonics-showcase-and-pizza-night /ipas/news/list/2024/09/26/inspiring-future-scientists-a-successful-careers-night-at-ipas The Australian Institute of Physics and the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) hosted a vibrant Careers Night, attracting over 100 students and parents eager to explore the world of physics and STEM. Now in its third year, this annual event continues to grow, highlighting the increasing interest in physics studies among high school students. September 25 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/09/26/inspiring-future-scientists-a-successful-careers-night-at-ipas /ipas/news/list/2024/09/25/space-fibres-touch-down-for-in-depth-analysis Glass fibre drawn in space has returned back to the University's Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing for anlaysis. The fibre could prove transformative for quantum communication due to its properties. September 24 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/09/25/space-fibres-touch-down-for-in-depth-analysis /ipas/news/list/2024/08/19/ipas-at-spie-optics-photonics-2024 We celebrate the contributions of IPAS members who recently participated in the SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024 conference in San Diego. The Centre of Light for Life (CLL) at IPAS was well-represented by Professor Kishan Dholakia, Dr Chris Perrella, and PhD candidate Alexander Trowbridge, who showcased their cutting-edge research to an international audience. August 26 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/19/ipas-at-spie-optics-photonics-2024 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-emma-watson-awarded-2025-decra-for-nucleic-acid-based-molecular-circuitry Congratulations to Dr Emma Watson on receiving the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), with funding totaling $483,591. This award will support her innovative project, "Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry to Control Biological Processes," which aims to advance the field of biosensing and molecular control. August 23 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-emma-watson-awarded-2025-decra-for-nucleic-acid-based-molecular-circuitry /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-cheryl-law-awarded-2025-decra-for-shark-inspired-remote-sensors Dr. Cheryl Law has been awarded a 2025 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), which includes a funding of $456,691. The award will support her innovative project titled "Shark-Inspired Remote Sensors," aimed at revolutionising remote sensing technology by emulating the remarkable capabilities of shark skin. August 23 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-cheryl-law-awarded-2025-decra-for-shark-inspired-remote-sensors /ipas/news/list/2024/08/22/professor-kishan-dholakia-elected-as-spie-society-director-2025-2027 Professor Kishan Dholakia has 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. August 21 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/22/professor-kishan-dholakia-elected-as-spie-society-director-2025-2027 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/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.  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. August 13 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/strengthening-global-collaboration-an-american-quantum-educational-visit