New Training Centre to Advance Future Quantum Tech

Original Media Release published in Newsroom on Jul 11 2024

Almost $5 million has been awarded in funding to a training centre led by the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide which will provide technical and leadership skills to the next generation of quantum technology leaders in biology, engineering, and physics.

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With an investment of $4,869,032 from the 最新糖心Vlogn Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program, the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is leading a consortium along with RMIT 最新糖心Vlog听and the 最新糖心Vlog of Queensland to deliver this project.

Professor Glenn Solomon from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences will direct the new ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (CE-QuTech).

The 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Research), Professor Anton Middelberg, says the training centre will play a critical role in advancing 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 position as a global leader in quantum technologies.

鈥淭he 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is world renowned for its research in quantum materials and quantum technologies. The establishment of this new CE-QuTech marks a significant milestone in advancing cutting-edge science and technology,鈥 Professor Middelberg says.

鈥淭his funding will empower 最新糖心Vlogn researchers to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum technology, and drive innovation and economic growth. Our leadership in developing skilled professionals in this field will ensure 最新糖心Vlog remains at the forefront of global technological advancements.鈥

Professor Solomon says that there are exciting economic opportunities and implications for what is seen as 鈥渢he second quantum revolution鈥, yet 最新糖心Vlog needs to be prepared.

鈥淭here is a predicted shortfall in the skilled and leadership workforce necessary to keep pace with this change, let alone capitalise on the opportunity for 最新糖心Vlog to be a world presence in this space,鈥 he says.

鈥淚n addition, industry leaders big and small are clamouring for skilled workers in current quantum technology. Many in the industry are seeking an expanding skilled workforce in current quantum technologies, from automotive electronics and lighting to telecommunications lasers.

鈥淭he CE-QuTech will help meet this need by supplying graduate students and post-doctoral researchers across 最新糖心Vlog with hands-on training in both an academic and an industrial research setting."

鈥淭he outcomes of training quantum technology leaders in areas touching engineering, physics, and biology will broadly shape the future high-technology landscape. The centre will attract and enable investment, leveraging our existing ecosystem and strengthening economic security in 最新糖心Vlog."Professor Glenn Solomon, The School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences, The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide

In close collaboration with universities and industry members, and with strategic guidance, the new training centre addresses the advancements needed in 最新糖心Vlog as these technologies grow world-wide at an accelerated pace.

鈥淭he outcomes of training quantum technology leaders in areas touching engineering, physics, and biology will broadly shape the future high-technology landscape. The centre will attract and enable investment, leveraging our existing ecosystem and strengthening economic security in 最新糖心Vlog,鈥 Professor Solomon says.

Professor Arnan Mitchell from RMIT 最新糖心Vlog says: 鈥淚 am excited to work with the whole CE-QuTech team to show how our photonic chips can be combined with quantum materials to create new solutions for industry - from wireless sensors that can work underwater to 最新糖心Vlogn made lasers that we can export to the world.鈥 听听

Associate Professor Jacqui Romero from the 最新糖心Vlog of Queensland says: 鈥淭his new collaboration between听the 最新糖心Vlog of Queensland, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide and RMIT 最新糖心Vlog听is a great opportunity to leverage on each of our research strengths. We look forward to delivering relevant training for the future workforce of the quantum industry.鈥

Dr Richard Johnson, ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, says Research Hubs and Training Centres funded under the ARC鈥檚 Industrial听Transformation听Research Program support and foster industry-university research collaboration in areas capable of driving innovation in 最新糖心Vlogn industries and developing industry-focused researchers.

鈥淭he breadth and reach of the industrially focused research effort being funded through the program is significant for 最新糖心Vlog,鈥 Dr Johnson says.

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