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Program Leaders: Dr Ian Cowling & Dr Dmitri Gramotnev
Applied Optics Research Program (AORP) is a research group within the School of Physical & Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science at the Queensland University of Technology. The research directions within the program are mainly focused on the following major areas:
- Theoretical and experimental research in photonics, nano-optics, nano-focusing, active and passive nano-optical devices, optics of metallic nano-structures, and new optical sensor technologies
- Experimental research in lasers and spectroscopy, optical metrology, non-linear optics and new types of solitary waves, holography and waves in periodic gratings
- Fundamentals of quantum mechanics of many-body and biological systems, quantum information and statistical mechanics
- Nano-particles as a new tool for nano-fabrication and advanced materials. Theoretical and experimental research into the surface behaviour and manipulation of nano-particles: surface diffusion, cluster formation, thermal and optical effects
- Daylighting systems, renewable energy, and sustainable development in the urban and built environment. Solar energy and energy-efficient technologies in modern buildings and transport
- Development, optimisation, and commercialisation of innovative and environmental lighting solutions. UV exposure, measurements, and testing. Development of the Centre of Excellence in Lighting (CoEL) as a leading research and commercialisation centre in Australia and overseas
- Theoretical and experimental research in physics of aerosols and nano-particles in the atmosphere, air pollution (transport and industry emissions), atmospheric modelling, and micro-meteorology in the urban environment. Development of new statistical methods of data analysis in the presence of stochastic behaviour of complex systems, including atmospheric and air pollution monitoring data
The program is strongly committed to producing successful post-graduate and undergraduate research students, developing collaboration with other universities and industrial organisations in Australia and overseas, and attracting outstanding postdoctoral researchers and visitors.
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