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Professor Arthur Lowery is a leading academic in optical communications and neuroengineering at Monash University. As a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, he specializes in photonic design automation, bionic vision systems, and brain-machine interfaces. He founded VPIphotonics and Ofidium, companies commercializing optical communication technologies, and leads the Monash Vision Group developing a cortical bionic eye implant.
Education:
- PhD in Laser Modeling, University of Nottingham (1988)
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics with Electronics, Durham University (1983)
Research Interests:
His work spans optical communications innovations like OFDM systems, electro-photonic interchanges, and neural prosthetics. Recent projects include a wireless multi-electrode cortical device for vision restoration and high-capacity optical networks using photonic integrated circuits.
Publications & Awards:
With over 350 publications and 15 patents, Arthur holds IEEE, ATSE, and IET Fellowships. Notable recognitions include the Clunies Ross Award (2007) and the Peter Doherty Prize for Innovation (2006).
Grants & Collaborations:
He leads the ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function and is a CI in the CUDOS Centre. Recent grants include $72M for optical microcomb research and $924k for cortical brain-machine interface commercialization.
Labs & Teams:
Directs the Monash Vision Group and Electro-Photonics Laboratory. Collaborates with institutions like The Alfred Hospital and Grey Innovation on bionic eye development.
