Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing

IPAS unites researchers and industry to pioneer disruptive technologies, solving complex challenges through photonic sensing and driving innovation with global impact across priority sectors.

At IPAS, multidisciplinary research groups unite complementary expertise, from materials science, precision measurement, and quantum technologies, to create innovative sensing solutions with transformative impact across health, defence, environment, mining and agriculture.

We solve complex challenges by developing new sensing and measurement methods. The outcome and impact of our research projects range from new scientific discoveries and innovations to spin-out companies and the creation of new high-tech jobs.

Our people are a diverse, world-class team of scientists, engineers, and researchers collaborating across disciplines, mentoring emerging talent, and translating discoveries into real-world impact.

Connect with IPAS and engage through collaboration, joint funding, commercialisation, and access to world-class facilities, advancing discovery, innovation, and training the next generation of scientists.

The Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) at Adelaide University hosts world-class facilities supporting cutting-edge research in photonics, materials science, and molecular analysis.