Dr. Graeme Flower

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Graeme Flower received his PhD from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2022, where he developed novel approaches to improve axion dark matter detection using magnetic systems and hybrid quantum techniques. He is currently a Research Associate at UWA’s Quantum Technologies Dark Matter Laboratory (QDM Lab). Throughout his research career, Dr. Flower has worked in areas including magnetic materials, superconductor physics, and novel microwave cavity design, with translational work focused on YIG-based microwave oscillators. His research also includes fundamental studies of the gravitational Aharonov-Bohm effect. His present focus is on the ORGAN experiment, which is Australia’s flagship axion dark matter search initiative. In a recent phase, ORGAN has achieved near-quantum-limited sensitivity when operating at millikelvin temperatures utilizing a flux-driven Josephson parametric amplifier (JPA). Dr. Flower's ongoing research aims to push the quantum limits of microwave detection, with particular interest in developing new quantum devices such as bolometers and single-photon counters based on Josephson junctions, aimed at applications in next-generation axion haloscopes.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2022-10-20 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Currently working in UWA’s Quantum Technologies Dark Matter Laboratory, focusing on novel approaches to axion dark matter detection.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.