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Kristian works in the School of Physics at Monash University as a Professor
Kristian's research areas of interest are:
My research interests are in the physics and application of ultracold atomic gases and the application of optical techniques to address problems in biophysics and biotechnology. A common thread in my research is the use of lasers and, in particular, the optical forces that can be generated by light. Current studies with ultracold atomic gases include superfluidity in the presence of disorder and/or reduced dimensionality, quantum turbulence, and the physics of two-dimensional electron gases simulated by atoms in an optical lattice. Current experiments in biophysics include the development of techniques for isolating and studying single biomolecules, the behaviour of biomolecules in confined geometries and directed self-assembly of nanoscale objects from biomembranes.
PhD and honours positions available
Projects are available for students interested in either experimental or theoretical work. Projects can be tailored to include a mix of theory and experiment, and are available at honours and PhD level.
Research area keywords
- Ultracold atomic gases
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Agile synthesizers for quantum computing, simulation and sensing
Turner, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Scholten, R. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Helmerson, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Starr, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wood, A. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tetienne, J. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Tan, T. R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
4/04/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Australian Quantum Gas Microscope
Vale, C. J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sidorov, A. I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hannaford, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Drummond, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Close, J. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Truscott, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robins, N. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scholten, R. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Martin, A. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Davis, M. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Helmerson, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parish, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Pfau, T. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Project: Research
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HMGCC Co-Creation - Development of advanced electromagnetic sensors: Engineering ultrabroadband quantum sensors
Barson, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Helmerson, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
27/11/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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DSI RHD Student Support Grant
Helmerson, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Barson, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
20/06/24 → 30/10/24
Project: Research
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Enhancing the MOM optical magnetometer prototype - QTC 2022 follow up project proposal
Barson, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Turner, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Helmerson, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
9/07/23 → 8/01/25
Project: Research
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Dual-aperture hologram receiver for visible light communications
He, C., Neild, A., Helmerson, K., Cincotta, S., Zuk, J. & Armstrong, J., 1 Jul 2021, In: Optics Communications. 490, 9 p., 126943.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Evolution of large-scale flow from turbulence in a two-dimensional superfluid
Johnstone, S. P., Groszek, A. J., Starkey, P. T., Billington, C. J., Simula, T. P. & Helmerson, K., 28 Jun 2019, In: Science. 364, 6447, p. 1267-1271 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Oxidation of Monolayer WS2 in Ambient Is a Photoinduced Process
Kotsakidis, J. C., Zhang, Q., Vazquez de Parga, A. L., Currie, M., Helmerson, K., Gaskill, D. K. & Fuhrer, M. S., 14 Aug 2019, In: Nano Letters. 19, 8, p. 5205-5215 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Motion of vortices in inhomogeneous Bose-Einstein condensates
Groszek, A. J., Paganin, D. M., Helmerson, K. & Simula, T. P., 12 Feb 2018, In: Physical Review A. 97, 2, 12 p., 023617.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Vortex Thermometry for Turbulent Two-Dimensional Fluids
Groszek, A. J., Davis, M. J., Paganin, D. M., Helmerson, K. & Simula, T. P., 19 Jan 2018, In: Physical Review Letters. 120, 3, 5 p., 034504.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile26 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Physics Today: Order emerges from chaos in 2D vortices
Johnstone, S., Groszek, A., Starkey, P., Billington, C., Simula, T. & Helmerson, K.
9/07/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Forbes: Physicists Make Progress On The Bumpy Ride To Understanding Turbulence
Johnstone, S., Groszek, A., Starkey, P., Billington, C., Simula, T. & Helmerson, K.
30/06/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Physics World: Giant vortex clusters appear in 2D superfluids
Johnstone, S., Groszek, A., Starkey, P., Billington, C., Simula, T. & Helmerson, K.
28/06/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Fairfax - Taming the storm: researchers prove 70-year-old turbulence model
Johnstone, S., Groszek, A., Starkey, P., Billington, C., Simula, T. & Helmerson, K.
28/06/19
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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SciGlow - Order from chaos: Australian vortex studies are first proof of decades-old theory
Johnstone, S., Groszek, A., Starkey, P., Billington, C., Simula, T. & Helmerson, K.
28/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research