Erwin Chan

Associate Professor Erwin Chan is a faculty member at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies, specializing in fiber optics and photonics. A Senior Member of the IEEE, he has contributed over 100 technical publications and earned awards such as the University of Sydney Early Career Development Award and an Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship.

His research focuses on microwave photonic signal processing, transcending traditional photonics transmission by enabling direct processing of high-bandwidth signals modulated on optical carriers. Key areas include optical communications, nonlinear fiber optics, optically-controlled phased arrays, and fiber optic sensors for structural monitoring, chemical/biological applications, and the oil and gas industry.

Recent publications emphasize advancements in photonic systems for angle of arrival (AOA) measurements, Doppler frequency shift detection, and optoelectronic oscillators with low phase noise. His work integrates photonics with radar and communication systems, addressing challenges in signal integrity and system reconfigurability.

• Awards:
  • University of Sydney Early Career Development Award
  • Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship

Supervision: PhD and Master’s by Research candidates in fiber optics and photonics are welcomed. Research opportunities span photonic signal processing, optically-controlled phased arrays, fiber optic sensors, and microwave photonic systems.