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Dr. Karl Bertling is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on pioneering imaging and sensing techniques using laser feedback interferometry (LFI), particularly with terahertz quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Key areas include early melanoma detection, agricultural photonics, and near-field terahertz imaging of nanomaterials. He holds a PhD in Engineering from UQ (2012) and has authored over 140 publications in journals like Optics Express and IEEE Transactions.
His work spans diverse applications: from biomedical imaging to cultural heritage preservation, leveraging LFI for non-destructive analysis. Collaborations include projects with institutions like the Queensland Brain Institute and industry partners. Bertling’s expertise bridges materials science, photonics, and quantum technologies, with contributions to THz nanoscopy and quantum device characterization.
Research interests include:
- Terahertz QCL-based imaging and sensing
- Biomedical applications: skin pathologies and cancer detection
- Agricultural monitoring via terahertz hydration sensing
- Nanostructure analysis using THz nanoscopy
Grants and funding: Multiple Australian Research Council (ARC) grants and industry partnerships support his work. Ongoing projects explore THz photonics for precision agriculture and quantum material characterization.
