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Simon Fleming has over thirty years of experience in the field of photonics, focusing primarily on optical fibres, materials, fabrication, and devices. He has led numerous research projects to discover and apply advancements in photonics, resulting in a significant record of publications, numerous patents, and a variety of grants. Dr. Fleming has supervised twenty research students and has substantial experience in leadership and governance, particularly in research facilities and collaborations. He has served as the Deputy Head of Physics and the Director of the Research Prototype Foundry at the University of Sydney. A member of the Executive Institute of Photonics and Optical Science and a Senior Member of the Optical Society, his research interests include telecommunications photonics, biomedicine, and advanced manufacturing. Currently, he is exploring the application of metamaterials and poling technologies to enhance optical properties and develop devices for real-world applications. Past projects have included in-vivo fibre sensors for tissue identification and fibre-optic dosimetry for cancer treatment. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Communication Technologies and Quantum Frontiers.
University of Sydney • Sydney
Leading research in photonics and optical technology.
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