Dr. Matthew Hole

Biography

Professor Hole holds degrees in Physics, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering, having completed his PhD in plasma centrifuge physics at the University of Sydney in 2002. He worked at the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority on fusion power and the innovative spherical tokamak concept from 2001 to 2002. From 2003 to 2004, he focused on space plasma physics at the University of Sydney. In 2005, he joined ANU, leading Professor Dewar's Plasma Theory Modelling Group, securing approximately $3.3 million in competitive funding, and attracting private investment from the Simons Foundation. Professor Hole has supervised over 50 research students in fields encompassing physics, mathematics, and electrical engineering. He founded the Australian ITER Forum, which grew to include 180 scientists and engineers advocating for Australia's role in the ITER fusion energy project. His academic contributions earned him recognition, including the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Young Scientist award in 2010. Currently, he co-chairs the International Fusion Research Council at IAEA and contributes regularly to prestigious journals in the field.

Research Interests