/ipas/ en /ipas/news/list/2024/08/19/ipas-at-spie-optics-photonics-2024 We celebrate the contributions of IPAS members who recently participated in the SPIE Optics + Photonics 2024 conference in San Diego. The Centre of Light for Life (CLL) at IPAS was well-represented by Professor Kishan Dholakia, Dr Chris Perrella, and PhD candidate Alexander Trowbridge, who showcased their cutting-edge research to an international audience. August 26 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/19/ipas-at-spie-optics-photonics-2024 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-emma-watson-awarded-2025-decra-for-nucleic-acid-based-molecular-circuitry Congratulations to Dr Emma Watson on receiving the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), with funding totaling $483,591. This award will support her innovative project, "Nucleic Acid-Based Molecular Circuitry to Control Biological Processes," which aims to advance the field of biosensing and molecular control. August 23 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-emma-watson-awarded-2025-decra-for-nucleic-acid-based-molecular-circuitry /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-cheryl-law-awarded-2025-decra-for-shark-inspired-remote-sensors Dr. Cheryl Law has been awarded a 2025 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), which includes a funding of $456,691. The award will support her innovative project titled "Shark-Inspired Remote Sensors," aimed at revolutionising remote sensing technology by emulating the remarkable capabilities of shark skin. August 23 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/26/dr-cheryl-law-awarded-2025-decra-for-shark-inspired-remote-sensors /ipas/news/list/2024/08/22/professor-kishan-dholakia-elected-as-spie-society-director-2025-2027 Professor Kishan Dholakia has been elected as a Society Director for SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics. His term will run from 2025 to 2027, during which he will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of SPIE and make significant contributions to the global optics and photonics community worldwide. August 21 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/22/professor-kishan-dholakia-elected-as-spie-society-director-2025-2027 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/strengthening-global-collaboration-an-american-quantum-educational-visit IPAS was honoured to host a group of distinguished American academics for a pivotal quantum educational visit.  This visit marked a significant step in fortifying global partnerships between ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn and US academics working in emerging fields such as quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, and nanotechnologies. August 13 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/strengthening-global-collaboration-an-american-quantum-educational-visit /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/finalists-recognised-for-2024-sa-science-excellence-awards On August 12th, a prestigious ceremony was held to recognise the finalists for the 2024 SA Science Excellence Awards, during which Prof Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem and Prof Craig Priest received their finalist certificates from the Chief Scientist for South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. August 12 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/finalists-recognised-for-2024-sa-science-excellence-awards /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/ipas-members-at-science-alive We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the members of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Institute of Physics (AIP), Optofab Adelaide and the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide Optica Student Chapter for their outstanding involvement in Science Alive! Invited for another year by the South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Science Teachers Association, your dedication and enthusiasm made a significant impact on the event’s success. August 9 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/ipas-members-at-science-alive /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/dr-sarah-scholten-secures-aea-seed-grant-for-next-generation-optical-atomic Dr Sarah Scholten, a rising star with IPAS, has succeeded in the final round of AEA Seed Grants with her innovative project, "Sovereign Portable Atomic Clock for a Global Positioning System 2.0," in collaboration with QuantX Labs. The project has been awarded $474,794 in funding. August 8 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/dr-sarah-scholten-secures-aea-seed-grant-for-next-generation-optical-atomic /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/milestone-achieved-richter-labs-create-plasma-activated-water The Richter Lab team has achieved a major milestone by successfully creating plasma-activated water. The plasma-activated water effectively neutralises harmful microorganisms, leaving only water, offering a powerful and environmentally friendly disinfectant. This advancement promises to significantly reduce food contamination and enhance wound healing with minimal infection risk. August 4 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/16/milestone-achieved-richter-labs-create-plasma-activated-water /ipas/news/list/2024/08/05/dr-danny-wilson-awarded-arc-future-fellowship Dr Danny Wilson was awarded $1,061,015 to look into Apicomplexan parasites of humans and livestock – including malaria – which survive by infecting and reproducing in host cells. August 1 2024 a1232969 /ipas/news/list/2024/08/05/dr-danny-wilson-awarded-arc-future-fellowship