Martin Ploschner

Dr Martin Ploschner is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland, with a PhD from the University of St Andrews. His research bridges optical physics, biomedical engineering, and advanced imaging technologies, focusing on innovative applications of light manipulation.

His research interests encompass optical imaging, biomedical optics, fiber optics, super-resolution microscopy, terahertz imaging, wavefront shaping, and multimode fiber optics. Ploschner's work particularly emphasizes developing novel optical techniques for biomedical applications, including deep-brain imaging through minimally invasive multimode fibers and super-resolution microscopy using upconversion nanoparticles.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on spatial tomography of light across multiple dimensions (time, spectrum, polarization), multimode fiber characterization, and advanced imaging techniques. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward developing practical optical tools for biomedical applications, particularly in endoscopic imaging and nanoscale manipulation.

• ARC Discovery Project: Deep brain neurovascular coupling analysis using multimode fibre endoscopes (2025-2027)
• ARC Future Fellowship: Investigating spatio-temporal instabilities in next-generation lasers (2024-2028)
• ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award: Seeing deeply inside the body with the world's smallest microscope (2019-2020)

Dr Ploschner actively supervises multiple PhD students working on laser wavefront shaping, machine learning with optical waves, and applications of multi-plane light conversion. His research group collaborates closely with Associate Professor Joel Carpenter and Dr Mickael Mounaix, forming a strong team focused on optical wave manipulation through disordered media and multimode fibers. Their work has significant implications for minimally invasive medical diagnostics and telecommunications.