Dr. Michael Withford

Professor

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Biography

Michael Withford is a laser physicist at Macquarie University, serving as the Director of the Optofab Node at the Australian National Fabrication Facility. He is a co-founder and CEO of the start-up Modular Photonics, and has previous experience with CSIRO. His work focuses on laser-based advanced manufacturing and microphotonics smart sensing technologies. Modular Photonics specializes in the development of award-winning glass-microchip devices that enhance data transmission rates to support enterprise optical fiber networks and long-haul network generation. With a strong academic background and extensive research outputs, he actively contributes to the field of photonics through various projects and collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Optofab Node, Australian National Fabrication Facility • Sydney, Australia

Leading projects in advanced laser manufacturing and microphotonics.

CEO

2014-01-01 — Present

Modular Photonics • Sydney, Australia

Co-founded the start-up focused on innovative photonics solutions.

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
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).