PhD position: Advanced Integrated Photonics Circuits for Future Navigation Systems

Driverless cars are almost real, but the ability for cars to rapidly predict the location of other traffic and obstacles in real time remains a challenge. Traditional GPS position has insufficient speed, resolution and robustness for this purpose and so RMIT is working with Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd to create low-cost positioning systems based on integrated photonic circuits.

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate PhD students who will create new positioning systems based on integrated photonic chips. The PhD students will be exposed to conceptual design, simulation and optimisation, as well as fabrication, characterisation and interfacing of the integrated photonic chips.

The project is supported by Advanced Navigation and takes places in the Integrated Photonics and Applications Centre (InPAC) at RMIT University. The projects will harness the world leading Micro Nano Research Facility (https://www.rmit.edu.au/mnrf ) and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (http://nanomelbourne.com). The PhD students will also work closely with the Industry Partner, Advanced Navigation (Sydney, Australia) to test the devices in real world applications.

The successful applicants will learn important research skills in the field of integrated photonics, but also other soft skills such as engaging with end-users, which includes writing of reports, giving presentations and working towards project milestones within timeframes. The knowledge and key skills that you will gain during your PhD studies will set you up for an inspiring career in the quickly growing field of Integrated Photonics and the broader high tech industry.

Please contact Dist. Prof. Arnan Mitchell or Dr. Andy Boes for more information.