New training centre to advance future quantum tech
Almost $5 million has been awarded in funding to a training centre led by the 成人大片 which will provide technical and leadership skills to the next generation of quantum technology leaders in biology, engineering, and physics.
Photonic chips (like the one pictured) will be combined with quantum materials by the聽CE-QuTech team to achieve real-world impact with our industrial partners.
With an investment of $4,869,032 from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program, the 成人大片 is leading a consortium along with RMIT University and the University of Queensland to deliver this project.
Professor Glenn Solomon from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences will direct the new ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (CE-QuTech).
The University鈥檚 Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research), Professor Anton Middelberg, says the training centre will play a critical role in advancing Australia鈥檚 position as a global leader in quantum technologies.
鈥淭he 成人大片 is world renowned for its research in quantum materials and quantum technologies. The establishment of this new CE-QuTech marks a significant milestone in advancing cutting-edge science and technology,鈥 Professor Middelberg says.
鈥淭his funding will empower Australian researchers to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum technology, and drive innovation and economic growth. Our leadership in developing skilled professionals in this field will ensure Australia remains at the forefront of global technological advancements.鈥
Professor Solomon says that there are exciting economic opportunities and implications for what is seen as 鈥渢he second quantum revolution鈥, yet Australia needs to be prepared.
鈥淭here is a predicted shortfall in the skilled and leadership workforce necessary to keep pace with this change, let alone capitalise on the opportunity for Australia to be a world presence in this space,鈥 he says.
鈥淚n addition, industry leaders big and small are clamouring for skilled workers in current quantum technology. Many in the industry are seeking an expanding skilled workforce in current quantum technologies, from automotive electronics and lighting to telecommunications lasers.
鈥淭he CE-QuTech will help meet this need by supplying graduate students and post-doctoral researchers across Australia with hands-on training in both an academic and an industrial research setting.鈥
鈥淭he outcomes of training quantum technology leaders in areas touching engineering, physics, and biology will broadly shape the future high-technology landscape. The centre will attract and enable investment, leveraging our existing ecosystem and strengthening economic security in Australia."Professor Glenn Solomon, The School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, The 成人大片
In close collaboration with universities and industry members, and with strategic guidance, the new training centre addresses the advancements needed in Australia as these technologies grow world-wide at an accelerated pace.
鈥淭he outcomes of training quantum technology leaders in areas touching engineering, physics, and biology will broadly shape the future high-technology landscape. The centre will attract and enable investment, leveraging our existing ecosystem and strengthening economic security in Australia,鈥 Professor Solomon says.
Professor Arnan Mitchell from RMIT University says: 鈥淚 am excited to work with the whole CE-QuTech team to show how our photonic chips can be combined with quantum materials to create new solutions for industry - from wireless sensors that can work underwater to Australian made lasers that we can export to the world.鈥 聽聽
Associate Professor Jacqui Romero from the University of Queensland says: 鈥淭his new collaboration between聽the University of Queensland, 成人大片 and RMIT University is a great opportunity to leverage on each of our research strengths. We look forward to delivering relevant training for the future workforce of the quantum industry.鈥
Dr Richard Johnson, ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, says Research Hubs and Training Centres funded under the ARC鈥檚 Industrial聽Transformation聽Research Program support and foster industry-university research collaboration in areas capable of driving innovation in Australian industries and developing industry-focused researchers.
鈥淭he breadth and reach of the industrially focused research effort being funded through the program is significant for Australia,鈥 Dr Johnson says.
Media Contacts:
Professor Glenn Solomon, School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, The 成人大片. Email: glenn.solomon@adelaide.edu.au
Lara Pacillo, Media Officer, The 成人大片. Mobile: +61 404 307 302. Email: lara.pacillo@adelaide.edu.au