Dr. David Spence

Professor

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Biography

David Spence received his MPhys degree in 1997 and completed his DPhil in 2001 at Oxford University, UK. He worked as a Research Assistant at Clarendon Laboratory at Oxford before moving to Macquarie University in 2004, where he completed an ARC Research fellowship (APDF) and holds a professorship at the MQ Photonics Research Centre. His research spans a wide range of topics in laser nonlinear optics, with notable contributions including the development of national-scale petawatt lasers for generating extreme ultraviolet (XUV) lasers, 25 femtosecond Raman lasers in the infrared, and 22 picosecond Q-switched microchip lasers. His publications often demonstrate a strong link between experimental work and theoretical models, particularly in the fields of Raman theory and polariton terahertz lasers. He has successfully translated research outcomes into industry applications, notably with the commercialization of products for retinal surgery. He has supervised six completed PhD students, with several graduates now working in high-tech industries and research institutes worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in the MQ Photonics Research Centre, focusing on advanced laser technologies and their applications.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).