Mike Kriele

Mike Kriele is a Research Fellow and Project Lead at the University of Western Australia (UWA)’s Astrophotonics group, part of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). He holds dual PhDs from Curtin University and Eindhoven University of Technology, focusing on high-precision radio astronomy and spherical harmonic transit interferometry. His work involves developing systems for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and managing the TeraNet Ground Station Network. Key roles include leading a $12M SKA-Mid telescope project and QA oversight for a $6M optical space communications initiative.

• Education: PhDs in Electrical Engineering/Radio Astronomy (2022–2023), MSc in Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Science (2014–2018), BSc in Creative Technology (2011–2014).

Research interests span radio interferometry, cosmology, signal processing, and telecommunications. His projects emphasize low-frequency sky mapping, phase synchronization systems, and instrument design for large-scale astronomical surveys.

Publications focus on advancing interferometric techniques, such as spherical harmonic methods for sky mapping and mitigating signal aliasing in widefield radio imaging. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to SKA infrastructure and radio astronomy methodologies are notable.

Advising and grants include leading multi-million-dollar projects and collaborating with international teams. He is integral to UWA’s SKA Synchronisation and Timing Team and the Astrophotonics group, contributing to cutting-edge astrophotonics and space communications.