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Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
ARC CoE for Quantum Biotechnology
School of Mathematics and Physics
University of Queensland

Abstract
Sculpted light provides a very flexible tool for the production of configurable and flexible confining potentials at the nano- and micro-scale. Sculpted light has been extensively used in diverse fields ranging from optical micromanipulation to quantum atom optics and quantum communication. These complex optical potentials can be used in the developments of new quantum sensors and devices and lead to novel application in quantum imaging and quantum measurement. It can also be used in highly interdisciplinary research and help to develop paradigm-shifting quantum technologies to observe biological processes and transform our understanding of life. I will give examples of the use of sculpted light in these exciting areas.

Biography
Prof Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is the Director of Translational Research Program at the ARC CoE for Engineered Quantum System and a Professor of Physics, at University of Queensland. She is also Deputy Director of the ARC CoE in Quantum Biotechnology and runs TRP Portfolio there. At UQ, she leads groups in experimental quantum atom optics, laser micromanipulation and biophotonics. Halina is the recipient of many national and international awards, including Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia. She is a Fellow of Australian Academy of Science, a Fellow of SPIE, Optica and AIP. In 2024 Halina was awarded 2024 SPIE Directors’ Medal. In the same year she was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science honoris causa by the University of Glasgow. In January 2025 Halina was named as a recipient of SPIE Gold Medal 2025. Halina is actively pursuing work in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion area and is involved in popularisation and promotion of science.

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Leuchs-Russell Auditorium, A.1.500, Staudtstr. 2
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