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**Sergio Leon-Saval** is a Professor at the School of Physics , University of Sydney, and holds leadership roles as Director of the Sydney Astrophotonics Instrumentation Laboratory (SAIL) and Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS) . He earned his PhD from the University of Bath (UK, 2006) and has been at the University of Sydney since 2007. His research focuses on photonics, astrophotonics, optical fibres, and astronomical instrumentation, with over 90 journal articles and 220 conference papers, yielding 10,000+ citations and an h-index of 49. **Education**: PhD in Physics (University of Bath, 2006). **Research Interests**: Optics, photonics, astrophotonics, spectroscopy, astronomical instrumentation, and optical fibre devices. Aligns with University priorities in space exploration, climate science, and communication technologies. **Awards**: 2023 Optica Fellow, 2020 Knight’s Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, 2019 ANZOS John Love Award, and 2016 ASA Peter McGregor Prize. He has supervised 14 PhD students, 2 Masters, and 6 Honours candidates. **Projects**: Developing photonic lanterns for ultra-precision astronomy, broadband starlight injection systems, and hyperspectral imaging for environmental monitoring. Collaborates with institutions like UNSW, AIP (Germany), and ANZOS. **Labs/Teams**: Leads SAIL and IPOS, overseeing research prototyping and academic partnerships. Active in global initiatives like the Hector spectrograph and QB50 CubeSat projects.

• Photonics
• Astrophotonics
• Optics
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Dr. Michael Jones is a Senior Research Infrastructure Specialist in Synchrotron Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), working within the Faculty of Science, School of Chemistry & Physics. He is an expert in synchrotron-based X-ray techniques with extensive experience conducting experiments at major facilities worldwide, including the Australian Synchrotron. His work spans multiple disciplines from planetary science to materials characterization. Dr. Jones completed his PhD in nonlinear optics at QUT in 2010 under the supervision of A/Prof Esa Jaatinen. He subsequently held an ARC Super Science Fellowship at La Trobe University with Professors Andrew Peele and Leann Tilley in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science, where he gained significant experience in Synchrotron Science. In 2014, he was appointed to the Australian Synchrotron, working as an Australian Synchrotron Fellow on the X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy beamline. In 2018, he joined QUT as a Research Infrastructure Specialist in Synchrotron Science. Dr. Jones's research focuses on advancing synchrotron-based X-ray techniques, particularly X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy, X-ray Ptychography, and X-ray Imaging. His work has significant applications in planetary science, particularly in analyzing Martian geology through NASA's Perseverance rover mission where he contributes to the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) team. He also applies these techniques to materials science, electrochemistry, and biomedical imaging. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, chemistry, geology, and engineering to solve complex scientific problems. Dr. Jones has made significant contributions to understanding Martian geology through the analysis of data from the Perseverance rover mission. His work on X-ray fluorescence and diffraction techniques has provided crucial insights into the mineralogy, geochemistry, and potential habitability of Jezero Crater on Mars. He has also advanced methodologies for X-ray beam characterization, sample preparation, and multimodal imaging that have broad applications across scientific disciplines. ARC Super Science Fellowship As an Associate Supervisor, Dr. Jones mentors PhD students in projects related to synchrotron-based techniques and materials characterization. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive publication record, which includes numerous interdisciplinary projects with researchers from around the world. He is actively involved with the Centre for Materials Science at QUT and contributes to major research initiatives involving synchrotron radiation and planetary science. Dr. Jones works closely with the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) team on NASA's Perseverance rover mission, analyzing Martian geology. He also collaborates with researchers at the Australian Synchrotron and other international facilities to advance X-ray imaging techniques. His laboratory work focuses on developing novel methodologies for X-ray fluorescence microscopy and ptychography, with applications spanning planetary science, materials characterization, and biomedical imaging.

• Synchrotron Science
• X-ray Imaging
• X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy
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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.

• Optical Imaging
• Biomedical Optics
• Fiber Optics
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Dr. Andrew Martin is the Deputy Head of the Department of Physics at RMIT University's School of Science. His research focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques using X-rays and electrons, particularly at the Australian Synchrotron and international X-ray free-electron lasers. He specializes in diffraction-based methods for applications in condensed matter physics, biochemistry, cell biology, and materials science. Dr. Martin teaches undergraduate courses in Introductory Physics, Quantum Physics, and Scientific Programming, while also supervising postgraduate research. His work emphasizes classical and quantum coherence phenomena, with recent projects addressing crystal structure determination, ionic liquid behavior, and nanostructure analysis using cutting-edge X-ray and electron microscopy techniques. His research group collaborates with institutions globally, leveraging XFEL facilities to explore ultrafast dynamics and structural changes in materials. He is committed to advancing methodologies for real-time, high-resolution structural analysis in complex systems.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
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Dr. Patrick Everitt is a researcher specializing in quantum physics and atomic physics, with a focus on quantum sensing, Bose-Einstein condensates, and atom interferometry. His work bridges theoretical and applied physics, particularly in robust control systems for cold-atom sensors and inertial navigation technologies.

• Quantum Physics
• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Sensing
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Associate Professor Steve Shu is the Academic Director of the Research and Prototype Foundry (RPF) at the University of Sydney's Sydney Nanoscience Hub, part of the Australian National Fabrication Facility network. He holds a position in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. With a B.Eng from Shanghai Jiaotong University (2002), M.Eng from Nanyang Technological University (2004), and Ph.D from the University of Melbourne (2007), his career spans over a decade in microelectronics industry roles at IMEC and ASML before academia. His research focuses on metrology, precision mechatronics, and industrial AI applications. Key projects include EUV nanometrology systems and machine learning-based phase retrieval algorithms. He teaches courses like ELEC1004 and ELEC5405, and oversees capstone projects. Current research students include Zhiyi HUANG and Carson LIU. Shu has secured grants such as the DSI Ignite project for ptychographic imaging software-hardware co-optimization. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Professional Member of the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Society.

• Metrology and lithography
• Precision mechatronics
• Machine intelligence and industrial AI
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Dr. Konstantin Pavlov is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury's School of Science and Technology, where he leads the X-ray Physics and Imaging Research Group. His research focuses on novel X-ray imaging techniques using laboratory and synchrotron radiation sources, with significant contributions to phase-contrast imaging, coherent diffractive imaging, and tomographic reconstruction algorithms. Research interests center on advancing X-ray physics methodologies, including: Phase-contrast imaging and tomography Coherent diffractive imaging techniques Statistical dynamical X-ray diffraction theory Hybrid phase-retrieval approaches for complex materials Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in X-ray physics, covering nanolens aberrations, phase retrieval methods, and deterministic coherent imaging. Recent work emphasizes experimental validation of theoretical models in synchrotron environments.

• X-ray Physics
• Phase-Contrast Imaging
• Coherent Diffractive Imaging
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Lincoln Turner is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University, and holds a Monash Research Fellowship. His research focuses on atomic, molecular, and optical physics, with particular emphasis on ultracold matter, Bose-Einstein condensates, and precision measurements. He pioneered holographic imaging techniques for cold atom clouds and led a team at NIST to achieve the first continuous spin-state measurement in a Bose-Einstein condensate. Current research projects include ultraprecise magnetometry using optically trapped condensates, spin squeezing in spinor BECs, and high-quantum-efficiency photodetectors. Lincoln collaborates with institutions like NIST, University of Melbourne, and international partners on topics ranging from quantum computing to wildlife monitoring systems. His experimental expertise spans laser systems, vacuum engineering, and precision electronics, while theoretical work covers quantum limits of magnetometry and chaos in nonlinear systems. Lincoln offers PhD and honours projects in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics, integrating cutting-edge techniques across disciplines. Key collaborations include the Australian Quantum Gas Microscope initiative and defense-related projects like Agile synthesizers for quantum applications. His work bridges foundational quantum research with practical applications in sensing and technology development.

• Atomic Physics
• Molecular Physics
• Optical Physics
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