Eugene Ivanov

Eugene Ivanov is a Winthrop Professor at the School of Physics, Maths and Computing at the University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in physics and engineering. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Radio-Physics from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (1987) and a long tenure at UWA since 1991. He has held roles such as Principal Research Fellow and Research Professor before attaining his current rank. His research focuses on precision measurements, oscillator stabilization, and dark matter detection, complemented by industrial collaborations like the development of low-phase-noise oscillators with companies like PSI and QuantX Labs.

Research Interests: Ivanov’s work spans oscillator frequency stabilization, precision noise measurements, and cryogenic systems. He pioneered techniques like Microwave Circuit Interferometry, significantly improving microwave oscillator performance. His recent projects include the ORGAN experiment for axion dark matter detection and studies of cryogenic sapphire resonators.

Awards: His contributions were recognized through awards such as the 2014 Clunies-Ross Award and the 2012 Alan Walsh Medal. He also leads major grants totaling millions in funding, including projects on optical clocks, frequency standards, and dark matter detectors.

Teaching & Industry: He developed a 32-lecture course on experimental physics and designed lab experiments involving rubidium spectroscopy and Michelson interferometry. His work has industrial applications in defense and quantum technologies, leveraging UWA’s partnerships with global firms.

Current Projects: Ivanov’s ongoing initiatives include optimizing cryogenic oscillators and advancing axion detection methods. His team collaborates internationally on projects like the Australian Dark Matter Detector for high-mass axions.