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Ian Morrison is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) and School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in electronic engineering and PhDs in Information Technology (University of South Australia) and astrophysics (University of New South Wales). His career spans over 40 years, initially focused on satellite communications signal processing, then transitioning to astrophysics. Since 2018, he has specialized in telescope back-end signal processing at CIRA, with a focus on interstellar communications and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). He contributed to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pulsar-timing system design at Swinburne University (2015–2018).
Research interests include radio astronomy instrumentation (e.g., Murchison Widefield Array), SETI methodologies, interstellar communication protocols, and the habitability of galactic environments. His work bridges signal processing advancements with astrophysical exploration, addressing challenges in low-mass interstellar probe communication and data transmission.
Publications highlight innovations in filterbank algorithms, pulsar detection, and interstellar mission design. Collaborations span institutions like NASA, Breakthrough Listen, and international radio astronomy teams. His recent work emphasizes optimizing communication systems for future interstellar missions and refining all-sky interference forecasting for radio telescopes.
