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Our research in Physics focuses predominantly on applications to optical physics, physical sensing, instrumentation and measurement, optical imaging, surface and thin film physics, astronomy, photonics, photovoltaics and microelectronics. For example, our physicists, in collaboration with industry and government scientists and engineers, are applying optical and acoustic sensing modalities to aircraft airframe analysis, wavepower structure monitoring, water acidity measurements for desalination, acoustic analysis of insect signatures, and radiation interactions in optical fibre systems. Physics research at ECU concentrates on: Optical fibre and acoustic sensing across a wide range of applications, including structural health monitoring, agricultural monitoring, oil and gas pipeline monitoring, and radiation detection. Acoustic monitoring of insect infestation and distributions for agricultural systems. Optical imaging using low coherence interferometry, applied to both medical and non-medical applications. Photovoltaic materials and device structures, including power-over-optical-fibre systems. Physics education for both physics and engineering students. Specific postgraduate research topics related to the above topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor. The School access to state-of-the-art optical fibre, acoustical, photonics and microelectronic facilities to support the research, and places a high emphasis on collaborations with industry, government agencies and not-for-profit organisations to enhance the postgraduate experience.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institutions, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
On Campus at Joondalup
Online
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Research Scientist, Research Fellow, Astronomer, Experimental Scientist, Lecturer, Professor
Academic and research organisations, Government agencies, Oil, gas and mining organisations
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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