David is the EOS Chair of Laser Physics and the Director of the 'Laser Physics and Photonics Devices Laboratories' (LPPDL) group. His research is in the broad field of experimental laser physics, photonic sensors, and ultrafast laser fabrication. His current research areas include advanced fibre and waveguide lasers; photonic manufacturing techniques; and advanced remote sensors for defence and the mining sectors.
His academic outputs include > 90 journal papers, a book chapter, and holds 2 granted patents.
About me
David is the EOS Chair of Laser Physics and the Director of the 'Laser Physics and Photonics Devices Laboratories' (LPPDL) group. His research is in the broad field of experimental laser physics, photonic sensors, and ultrafast laser fabrication. His current research areas include advanced fibre and waveguide lasers; photonic manufacturing techniques; and advanced remote sensors for defence and the mining sectors.
His academic outputs include > 90 journal papers, a book chapter, and holds 2 granted patents.
Waveguide lasers
Short to mid-infrared fibre lasers
Ultra-fast laser modification of materials
Non-linear frequency conversion
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
EOS Chair in Laser Physics, Electro Optic Systems Pty. Limited, 23/08/2021 - 23/08/2026
Unlocking complex resources through lean processing, SA Dept of Innovation and Skills (formerly DSD), 01/06/2018 - 31/08/2024
ARC Training Centre for Integrated Operations for Complex Resources, ARC - Industrial Transformation Training Centres, 27/08/2020 - 26/08/2024
Dual-comb Hyperspectral Imaging Facility, ARC - Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities Grant, 01/07/2023 - 30/06/2024
ARC Research Hub for integrated device for end-user analysis at low-levels (IDEAL), ARC - Industrial Transformation Research Hubs, 24/03/2017 - 31/12/2023
Unlocking complex resources through lean processing, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corporation Pty Ltd, 01/06/2018 - 28/02/2023
PTNR Alcolizer - Evidentiary Alcohol Breath testing unit - ARC IDEAL HUB IH150100028, Alcolizer Pty Ltd, 24/03/2017 - 23/03/2022
High Power Durability of Soft Glasses for Laser Applications, Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development, 24/06/2016 - 30/06/2020
2.1 um laser-array chip module, Defence Science and Technology Group, 05/02/2020 - 30/05/2020
Extreme temperature monitoring for minerals and metals processing, ARC - Linkage Project, 01/07/2015 - 30/06/2019
Feasibiity and Automotive Application of New White Lasers, Innovation Voucher Program (DSD), 06/06/2016 - 31/01/2018
Compact and versatile chip lasers for three-dimensional mine surveying, ARC - Linkage Project, 29/09/2015 - 31/12/2016
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
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2023 |
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2023 |
1
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2022 |
Open access
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2022 |
Open access
1
1
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2022 |
Open access
6
3
1
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2021 |
1
1
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2021 |
Open access
3
3
1
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2021 |
Open access
8
6
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2021 |
Open access
1
1
3
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2021 |
Open access
3
3
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2021 |
4
3
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2020 |
Open access
4
4
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2020 |
Open access
1
1
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2020 |
Open access
12
11
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2020 |
3
3
2
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2019 |
Open access
6
5
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2019 |
Open access
8
8
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2019 |
Open access
6
4
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2019 |
Open access
2
2
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2019 |
11
7
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2019 |
Open access
13
11
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2019 |
Open access
2
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2019 |
Open access
4
4
2
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2019 |
Open access
28
20
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2018 |
Open access
7
2
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2018 |
Open access
19
17
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2018 |
Open access
2
2
1
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2018 |
Open access
26
23
1
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2018 |
24
17
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2018 |
Open access
14
12
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2018 |
Open access
11
11
1
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2017 |
40
36
3
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2017 |
Open access
5
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2017 |
Open access
28
22
3
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2017 |
Open access
6
4
2
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2017 |
Open access
90
73
10
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2017 |
Open access
8
9
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2017 |
Open access
52
50
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2016 |
6
6
3
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2016 |
6
5
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2016 |
Open access
34
28
3
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2016 |
Open access
10
8
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2016 |
Open access
5
4
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2015 |
Open access
14
14
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2014 |
Open access
10
9
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2013 |
Open access
5
3
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2013 |
Open access
37
31
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2013 |
Open access
47
40
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2013 |
Open access
34
32
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2012 |
28
21
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2012 |
53
44
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2012 |
Open access
51
45
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2012 |
Open access
63
54
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2012 |
18
16
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2011 |
Open access
142
123
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2010 |
30
21
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2009 |
10
9
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2009 |
26
21
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2009 |
19
19
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2009 |
Open access
53
48
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2008 |
Open access
67
49
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2008 |
21
15
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2023 |
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2021 |
Open access
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2020 |
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2020 |
1
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2019 |
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2019 |
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2019 |
1
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2019 |
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2019 |
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2019 |
1
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2019 |
Open access
1
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2019 |
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2019 |
3
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2019 |
Open access
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2019 |
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2019 |
1
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2018 |
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2018 |
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2017 |
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2017 |
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2017 |
Open access
1
1
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2017 |
Open access
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2017 |
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2016 |
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2016 |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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2014 |
7
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2013 |
1
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2013 |
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2013 |
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2012 |
1
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2011 |
1
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2011 |
2
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2011 |
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Research
Waveguide lasers
Short to mid-infrared fibre lasers
Ultra-fast laser modification of materials
Non-linear frequency conversion
Research
Details | Registry | Status |
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Element for the amplification of a light and method of making the same Lancaster, David; Gross, Simon; Monro, Tanya; Withford, Michael; Fuerbach, Alexander |
EP | Filed |
Element for the amplification of a light and method of making the same Lancaster, David; Gross, Simon; Monro, Tanya; Withford, Michael; Fuerbach, Alexander |
US | Granted |
Element for the amplification of a light and method of making the same Lancaster, David; Gross, Simon; Monro, Tanya; Withford, Michael; Fuerbach, Alexander |
WO | Filed |
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Australian Astronomical Observatory | AUSTRALIA |
Bob Seymour and Associates Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
Defence Science and Technology Group | AUSTRALIA |
Defence Science and Technology Organisation | AUSTRALIA |
Femtolasers Productions GmbH | AUSTRIA |
Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
Jagiellonian University | POLAND |
Jilin University | CHINA |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | SWEDEN |
Laval University | CANADA |
Macquarie University | AUSTRALIA |
Maptek | AUSTRALIA |
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics | GERMANY |
MG Scientific Glassblowing | AUSTRALIA |
Minomic Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
NeaSpec | GERMANY |
PerkinElmer Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Preg Tech Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Qilu University of Technology | CHINA |
Shenzhen Technology University | CHINA |
Shenzhen University | CHINA |
Smr Australia | AUSTRALIA |
SPI Lasers | UNITED KINGDOM |
Tsinghua University | CHINA |
Université Laval | CANADA |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Alberta | CANADA |
University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
University of Science and Technology of China | CHINA |
University of Seoul | KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (SOUTH) |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Southampton | UNITED KINGDOM |
University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of Technology Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
Western Sydney University | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Editorial Board MemberScientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group) |
2018 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Physics (AIP) |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Company Directors |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Physics (AIP) |
2016 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Company Directors |
2016 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Physics (AIP) |
2015 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Company Directors |
2015 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Physics (AIP) |
2014 |
MemberAustralian Institute of Company Directors |
2014 |
Windows on Science GrantUS Air Force Office of Scientific Research |
2013 |
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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109687 - Towards practical and resilient satellite-based quantum key distribution for space networks | Current |
110248 -Optical interference filters for high-power lasers | Current |
Development of a fibre laser for ophthalmic surgery with industry | Current |
Learning to Sense. Next Generation Photonic Sensors Enabled by Machine Learning | Current |
Metal organic framework based optical fibre sensor for Fe3+ concentration measurements | Current |
Sensing metal ions with polyelectrolyte multilayer films | Current |
Wavelength dependence of atmospheric scintillation | Current |
Development of fibre-based sensor of electrical and chemical stimuli using conducting polymer | Completed |
Free-running chip-based dual-comb vibrometry | Completed |
Germanate waveguide lasers for short to mid-IR laser applications | Completed |
Pulp chemistry sensing and optimisation of flotation circuits | Completed |