Prof Stephen J Buckman

The 8th Director of the School

Professor Stephen J Buckman, who joined the University in 1983, retires on 3 July 2015 as Director and Professor of Physics at ANU's Research School of Physics and Engineering (RSPE). Steve served as Head of the Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratories during 1996-2001 and again during 2010-12. Within the field of Atomic and Molecular Physics his research interests include low energy electron scattering, negative ion spectroscopy, laser cooling and trapping, low energy positron physics, applications of atomic physics in technology, the environment and the development of scientific instrumentation. He continues to be very research-active and is a leading and influential figure in Physics in Australia - a position he holds in our community as a result of 40 years of outstanding contributions to the field through his published work, research leadership, research training and mentorship.

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Director RSPE Farewell

You are invited to join a celebration of Steve's service and retirement commencing at 3pm on Friday 3rd July 2015, RSPE Link Tea Room, Oliphant Building #60 Mills Road, ANU. RSVP tania.maxwell@anu.edu.au

Congratulations

Congratulations to Prof Ping Koy Lam (DQS) on being awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship (ARC) for Precision laser levitation for quantum metrology and gravitational sensing.

On behalf of all of RSPE we congratulate Ping Koy on his award and this recognition for his contribution towards Australian research.

Welcome

Nonlinear Physics Centre (NLPC) welcomes Dr Mohsen Rahmani

Departmental seminars

Professor Q-Han Park - 8 July
Nonlinear Physics Center and OSA Student Chapter seminar Perfect anti-reflection - how to make things completely black
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RSPE Building Master Plan - June update

Having completed the tender process Hassell Studio has been engaged to undertake the Site Master Plan and subsequent Stage 1 of the RSPE building upgrade. They will be joining us in the very near future and over the coming months will be speaking to all areas of the School, running workshops and information sessions so we can move forward and produce both new and refurbished workspaces and laboratories that will meet our needs for many years to come.

A Building Planning and Working Group has been set up in the School. The group was selected for their specific skills and lab requirements so we have a broad range of perspectives and can provide input to our architects and consulting engineers. 

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Funding opportunities

ARC Future Fellowships 2015 – Now Open
The Funding Rules for Future Fellowships are now available and the scheme has opened. Please refer Funding Rules and FAQs. Please note that the strategic statement will be required to outline plans to retain the successful Future Fellow in a continuing position. This is explained further in the Changes to FT15 Funding Rules and at B3.3.1 in the Funding Rules.

SIEF John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships
A grant of $92,000 p.a. for three years targeting projects in natural or applied science with high potential for scientific achievement and benefits to Australia. Applications close 31 July. For internal review and submission please submit completed applications to the research office by 10 July.