Dr. Jeremy Bourhill

Biography

Jeremy Bourhill received his PhD in Physics from the University of Western Australia in 2016. He is currently a Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Western Australia, where he is a senior member of the Quantum Technologies and Dark Matter Research Group. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including precision low-energy measurements, direct detection dark matter experiments, optomechanical systems to test quantum gravity, and investigations into extreme light-matter interactions. Bourhill's doctoral work focused on macroscopic electro-mechanical devices aimed at testing the nature of gravitational effects in the quantum world, with practical improvements to phase noise performance in microwave readout technology. Furthermore, he is engaged in commercialisation efforts that leverage 3D-printed microwave resonators for chiral molecular sensing, with applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical diagnostics. He has authored 30 journal publications and holds two patents, demonstrating considerable expertise in data analysis, finite element modelling, CAD design, scientific computing, electrodynamics, and quantum theory. His work aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting his contributions to education and technological advancement.

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