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Tuesday 3 February
Session 1
Quantum Australia and what it means for high tech Australia
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Chairperson
Petra Andren
Session 2
The Publishers Playbook
Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the essentials of academic publishing. Our experts will explore key topics including:
- Choosing the Right Journal
- Writing for Publication
- Understanding the Peer Review Process
- Post-Publication Strategies
This interactive session is designed to demystify the publishing journey and provide practical insights for researchers at all stages. Bring your questions—we welcome audience participation!
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Moderator
Anita-Ho Baille
Anita Ho-Baillie is the John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience at the University of Sydney, an Australian Research Council Future Fellow andan Adjunct Professor at University of New South Wales (UNSW). She completed her Bachelor of Engineering degree on a Co-op scholarship in 2001 and her PhD at UNSW in 2005. Her research interest is to engineer materials and devices at nanoscale for integrating solar cells onto all kinds of surfaces generating clean energy.
Panel members
Prof Xiaodong Chen
Xiaodong Chen is a Distinguished University Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, where he holds a professorship in Materials Science and Engineering with courtesy appointments in Chemistry and Medicine. His research interests span mechanomaterials science and engineering, flexible electronics technology, sense digitalization, cyber-human interfaces and systems, and carbon-negative technology.
Prof John Rogers
John A. Rogers began his career at Bell Laboratories as a Member of Technical Staff in the Condensed Matter Physics Research Department in 1997, and served as Director from the end of 2000 to 2002. He then spent thirteen years at the University of Illinois, as the Swanlund Chair Professor and Director of the Seitz Materials Research Laboratory. In 2016, he joined Northwestern University as the Simpson/Querrey Professor, where he is also Director of the Institute for Bioelectronics.
Wednesday 4 February
Session 3
R&D Tax Incentive - How to set it up right the first time
Unlocking Synergies: Aligning Academic and SME Interests for Mutual Benefit
This session will delve into approaches academics can employ to effectively engage with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to align interests and deliver substantial value.
We will explore practical methods to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs, fostering collaborations that not only advance knowledge but also drive innovation and economic growth. Join us to discover how we can create lasting partnerships that benefit both academia and SMEs, and ultimately, contribute to the broader community.
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Chairperson
Zahra Shahazian
Session 4
AI in Nanoscience
In this session, researchers (names) in the field will discuss opportunities, risks and limits of the use of AI-guided discovery.
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Thursday 4 February
Session 5
Your Step-by Step Guide to Becoming an Entrepreneur
The invigorating panel discussion will bring together 3 experts from different parts of the world of commercialisation. This is your opportunity to hear what it is really like to spin out a company, start one from scratch and how to impress those people who have money to invest. After we hear from the panel their will be opportunity for them to answer your questions, so come prepared to get real-world insights to inform your future as an entrepreneur.
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Moderator
Dr Marta Sánchez Miranda
Marta Sánchez Miranda is currently a Client Engagement Facilitator at the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF), where she helps industry find the resources they need within ANFF’s network, or elsewhere. She holds a PhD in Nanoelectronics from UNSW. She has experience in both academia and industry, having worked for a company developing quantum technology and biosensing devices before joining ANFF.
Panel members
Dr Anne Bettens
Dr Anne Bettens holds a PhD in Vision-Based Autonomous Navigation for Space Exploration. She has worked in both academia and industry, conducting research projects at Thales Alenia Space in France and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Bettens is the CEO and co-founder of Deneb Space, a deep tech startup focused on revolutionising satellite automation.
Dr Tom Stace
Dr Tom Stace is the co-founder and CEO of Analog Quantum Circuits, Queensland’s first quantum technology startup, developing superconducting hardware for quantum computers. He completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK and has held a number of research fellowships in the UK and Australia. Tom has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, and is an inventor on 5 patent families, and is a Chief Investigator and former Deputy Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Engineered Quantum Systems.
Alexandra Clunies-Ross
Ali is a Partner at Artesian and Co-Head of VC, a global alternative asset manager with over $1bn under management. Ali leads Artesian’s Energy Transition / Decarbonization VC investment activities. Ali also leads Artesian’s Female Leader’s Fund which invests in companies with gender diversity across their founding team and executives. Ali has led investments from seed-stage through to Series B including climate companies such as 5B, Sicona and Fleet Space.
Session 6