This industry theme covers the next generation of computing and communication technologies and their security, including the Internet of Things, quantum computing, autonomous sensor networks, and optical communication systems.  

Nano and quantum are rapidly becoming primary contributors and drivers in these fields. The potential for these technologies is gaining sustained interest across industry in Australia and globally – from health and chemistry to energy and space exploration.

Our experts cover a wide range of research in computing, communication, and security, including:

• quantum computing
• mobile and nano communications, wireless sensors, 5G and beyond
• Internet of Things, Fog Computing, Smart Dust
• protocol and data security, blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), including quantum resilience
• secure hardware, including FPGA
• optical devices and communication.