Domains

Multidisciplinary research on the nanoscale

Interdisciplinary research is recognised as essential to create new knowledge and translate this into new technologies. Sydney Nano applies this approach to leverage our unique intellectual resources.

Our research is divided into four domains, to provide a framework that brings together disciplines to focus on a set of shared goals. The domains interact to work towards the overall objectives of Sydney Nano. Each domain is led by a research expert.

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Molecular nanoscience

Discovering and harnessing nanomaterials from the molecule up

The molecular nanoscience domain encompasses research into the mechanisms of assembly, structure and function of nanomaterials, along with a focus on their atomic and molecular composition.

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Quantum science

The quantum era is upon us

Building a quantum computer is one of the grand challenges of the 21st century. Only through national and global cooperation in quantum science will we deliver useful quantum machines.

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Nanophotonics

Light-matter interactions for a brighter, faster and portable future

Nanophotonics is the science and application of light at the nanoscale, where photons are controlled and manipulated from a scale of a thousandth of the width of a human hair down to the width of a DNA molecule – and smaller.

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Materials on the nanoscale

Harnessing nanomaterials to solve technical challenges

The materials on the nanoscale domain applies the latest discoveries and techniques in materials science and engineering to synthesise and apply innovative materials to ensure a sustainable future for humanity.

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