Dr. Michael Tobar

Professor

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Biography

Michael Tobar received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from the University of Western Australia (UWA), Perth, Australia, in 1994. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Physics at UWA, leading the QDM Lab, which focuses on Quantum Technologies and Dark Matter Research. His research interests cover a broad spectrum including frequency metrology, precision quantum measurements, and low temperature condensed matter quantum physics. Professor Tobar has developed various precision quantum measurement tools in the laboratory, facilitating investigations in both fundamental physics and engineering. He is particularly keen on developing new precision technologies and conducting precise tests of fundamental physics, with applications in the commercial sector. His fundamental physics research involves low-energy precision searches for dark matter and violations of Lorentz invariance, as well as searches for high-frequency gravitational waves. Professor Tobar has over 300 co-authored journal publications and holds 12 patents. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Laureate Fellowship from the Australian Research Council and the Cady Award from IEEE. Additionally, he is a Fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including IEEE and the Australian Academy of Science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in precision quantum measurements and dark matter detection.

Awards

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Laureate Fellowship

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Cady Award

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Clunies-Ross Award

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Alan Walsh Medal

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Western Australian Scientist of the Year

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Barry Inglis Medal

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Boas Medal

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
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