Macquarie University NSW 2109
Collaborate with us to access our expertise
We are scientists and engineers who do amazing things with light, and our passion is solving real-world problems.
Our research outcomes are often of benefit to industry partners, government bodies and the community. The Centre has 30 years of experience working with industry.
We collaborate with local and international partners in sectors such as:
- manufacturing
- medical devices
- engineering technology
- water recycling and supply
- defence
- life sciences.
These projects are often part-funded via Macquarie University grants or the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Grant scheme.
What we offer
We can offer joint collaborative projects, contract research, consulting and the use of laboratory facilities.
MQ Photonics Research Centre staff are generally available for consulting.
Direct any enquiries directly towards the prospective consulting staff member.
Contract research projects provide an avenue for external parties to undertake research projects with the greatest control of the project plan and intellectual ownership.
Contracts are normally facilitated through Research Services.
Direct any enquiries to research group leaders.
Staff of MQ Photonics Research Centre are eligible for funding to establish collaborative projects with external partners such as industry and government bodies.
Direct any enquiries to research group leaders.
Funding opportunities are available through the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Grant and the Macquarie University Partnerships and Seeding Grant Schemes.
APR internships
Funding is available to embed PhD research students within organisations for three months of full time experience. These internships can take place after a student has submitted their thesis, so organisations can access the knowledge and skills of our photonics graduates.
Outreach
If you are an educator interested in photonics, we encourage you to contact us to learn what outreach events we have planned.
PACE placements
If your business is passionate about developing Australia’s high-tech industry, opportunities are available to host our undergraduate photonics students for one day a week for 10 weeks.