Welcoming QUBIC Partner: Defence Science and Technology Group

Speaker: Dr Scott Foster (DSTG)
Date: Thursday 13 August 1pm – 2pm AEST
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Abstract:
QUBIC recently welcomed Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) as a Partner Organisation, creating new opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of quantum technologies and defence challenges.

In this seminar, Dr Scott Foster will provide an overview of DSTG’s role within Australia’s defence innovation ecosystem, the objectives of the new QUBIC–DSTG partnership, and the vision for the QUBIC Defence Research Program. Scott will discuss areas of mutual interest, opportunities for engagement across the Centre, and how QUBIC researchers can contribute to future defence-relevant research and translation activities.

Bio:
Scott Foster is Senior Principal Scientist, Sensor Systems, with the Defence Science and Technology Group.

After obtaining a Ph.D. in mathematical physics from the University of Adelaide in 1996, he worked in the opto-electronics industry for 3 years before joining DSTG as a Research Scientist in 1999. From 2003-2017 he led research into precision photonic sensor technologies for undersea surveillance and, in partnership with defence industry, has developed advanced fibre optic sonar systems. More recently, he has led the Next Generation Technologies Fund Advanced Sensors and Quantum Technology Priority Themes, the Quantum Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing STaR Shot, and the DSTG Quantum Technologies Program. In these capacities he has established national multi-institute initiatives on precision quantum sensing technologies and next generation piezo-electric materials. His scientific output includes important works on short-cavity optical fibre lasers and on the fundamental limits of precision for fibre optic measurement.