Our Research
Discover how our pioneering research at the Quantum Sensing Centre is transforming the landscape of quantum science, as we develop innovative solutions and explore new possibilities through global collaboration.
Cold Atom Sensors
Cold atom sensors use ultracold atoms to achieve measurements of motion and gravity with extraordinary precision. This research pushes beyond conventional inertial sensing, enabling navigation without GPS and opening new possibilities in geophysics and fundamental science.
Prof Rainer Dumke
Principal Investigator
Dr Lai Kin Seng
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff
Our Work
Cold Atom Inertial Sensors with low drift and high precision
Inertial Navigation Sensor-hybridised 3-axis Quantum Accelerometer
Subsystem development and Precision motion testing with 6 DOF hexapod
Collaboration Opportunities
Technology
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Schemes with potential for miniaturisation and high sensitivities (e.g. using BEC, or long coherence time, trapped atom schemes).​
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Gravimetry or gravity gradiometry techniques for field measurements and noise reduction.​
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Compact and robust schemes (for gravimetry, and multi-axes inertial sensing schemes)
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3-axis, high precision acceleration and rotation sensing schemes​
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Exploring different atomic species.​
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Continuous cold atom beam.
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Quantum Materials
Quantum materials provide unique properties that enable high sensitive detection and signal processing. By advancing the growth and engineering of novel materials such as diamond with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres, this research drives breakthroughs in quantum sensing devices for magnetometry and RF analysis.
Prof Goh Kuan Eng Johnson
Principal Investigator
Wong Jia Jun
Principal Member of Technical Staff
Our Work
Growth of large area quantum-grade nitrogen-vacancy Diamonds
Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapour Deposition and Precision nitrogen dopant placement
Developing High-sensitivity NV magnetometer and wideband RF analyser devices
Collaboration Opportunities
Technology
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Schemes or architecture that enables compact vector magnetometry.​
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Platform noise cancellation techniques
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High sensitivity magnetometer with low drift and operation in geomagnetic environment.​
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Resilience against external operating environment.
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Demonstrate magnetic map aided navigation using magnetic or magnetic gradient map.
Hot Vapour Sensors
Hot vapour sensors exploit atomic vapour cells to achieve compact, high-sensitivity measurements, particularly in magnetometry and RF sensing. Our research advances miniaturisation, fabrication techniques, and environmental robustness to make these sensors practical for real-world applications.
Dr Junyi Lee
Principal Investigator
Peng Yuan Han
Principal Member of Technical Staff
Our Work
Development of potassium-based Optically Pumped Magnetometer schemes
Investigation of high sensitivity, broadband techniques for Rydberg RF sensors
Device and subsystem level optimisation and miniaturisation via photonic integrated circuits and micro optical benches
Collaboration Opportunities
Technology
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Compact multi-pass architecture for enhanced sensitivity.​
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Development of advanced vapour cells.​
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MEMs type with six-way optical access​.​
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Anti-relaxation and anti-reflection coatings.
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High sensitivity vector operation in geomagnetic environment.​
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Heading error free operation
Superconducting Sensors
Superconducting sensors leverage quantum interference effects to detect extremely weak electromagnetic signals with unmatched sensitivity. By advancing high-temperature superconducting technologies, this research paves the way for compact, portable devices for scientific and applied sensing.
Dr Daniel Dolfi
Principal Investigator
Lim Wei Ying Wendy
Senior Member of Technical Staff
Our Work
High temperature Superconducting quantum interference filter sensors (SQIF)
Development of portable SQIF-based electromagnetic sensors and SQIF fabrication techniques
Modelling, simulation and characterisation of high temperature Josephson Junctions
Collaboration Opportunities
Technology
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Scaled fabrication of SQUID arrays.​
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Sensitivity enhancing flux-lock loop techniques
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Development of advanced High Temperature Superconductor-based SQUID.​
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Novel high temperature superconducting materials​
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Compact cryocoolers
Application
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High sensitivity vector operation in geomagnetic environment with no dead zone.​
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Non-resonant operation, can be used as wideband EM sensor.​
Quantum Photonics
Quantum photonics develops miniaturised optical technologies to enable robust and scalable quantum sensors. By advancing integrated photonic circuits and micro-optical platforms, this research support high-performance sensing with compact, practical devices.
Prof Wang Hong
Principal Investigator
Huang Ziyan
Principal Member of Technical Staff
Our Work
Design of Photonic Integrated Circuit laser and frequency shifting modulators
Developing foundry-ready processes for quantum-specific PICs
Automating assembly platforms for integration of PIC with micro-optical benches
Collaboration Opportunities
Technology
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PIC technologies for new material platforms, hybrid or heterogenous integration and packaging solutions.​
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PIC sub-components, such as high Q resonators, WGRs.
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PIC fabrication and integration with MOB.​
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Electronics integrated PICs architectures.​
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Compact size, improved robustness and enhanced precision.​
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Co-development of high-performance photonic components such as lasers, modulators and detectors, tailored for low phase noise, high power handling and precise spectral control.