Hans Albert Riesen

Professor Hans Albert Riesen holds the position of Professor in Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics at UNSW Canberra, specializing in laser spectroscopy and optical data storage. He served as Associate Dean (Research) at UNSW Canberra from May 2012 to May 2020. His research focuses on applications of laser spectroscopy, including spectral hole-burning in transition metal ion-doped materials and novel X-ray storage technologies. Riesen has authored over 140 journal articles and holds international patents. His recent work includes advancements in slow/fast light generation via transient hole-burning and collaborations with ANU and industry partners for high-density optical storage.

• Education: lic.-phil.-nat. (1983), Dr. phil.-nat. (1987) from University of Bern, Switzerland.
• Research Supervision: Active in laser spectroscopy, X-ray storage phosphors, and nano-materials.

Key achievements include a 2020 Spotlight on Optics highlight for research on ruby spectroscopy, and co-founding Dosimetry & Imaging Pty Ltd to commercialize X-ray storage technology. Grants include ARC Large Grants (2000-2004), Discovery Projects (2007-2010), and a Linkage Project (2011-2015).

• Awards: ARC Fellow (1993-1998).

Labs/Teams: Involved with UNSW's research infrastructure, including collaborations on high-density storage and medical imaging ventures with ANU and industry.