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School of Physics
Driving world-changing innovation through the fundamental science
With access to supercomputers, modern laboratory facilities and observatories, locally, nationally and internationally, we conduct research across a vast range of interests from quantum science to clusters of galaxies.
School of Physics Welcome Semester 2, 2020
A warm welcome to all our students to Semester 2, 2020.
The School of Physics at the University of Sydney is the leading physics department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research.
In the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report, we were the only physical sciences school in Australia to receive a perfect score in all eight categories, and achieved a top score of five in every category.
Our 120 staff and 160 postgraduate students conduct research across a vast range of interests. The School of Physics is the premier environment for physics education and research.
Our research expertise and our facilities offer a wide range of expertise to industry in diverse areas such as:
- projects involving mathematical analysis of a system
- optical system evaluation and design
- optical coatings
- microscopic imaging
- image processing and visualisation
- environmental testing, such as levels of electromagnetic radiation
- energy efficiency and solar energy usage
- evacuated glazing
- computer control
Explore our industry partnerships and how we can help.
The School of Physics, like the University of Sydney as a whole, aims to provide an environment for learning and working where our students, staff and visitors feel comfortable and included. Learn more about our equity, access and diversity initiatives.
Our people
Professor Celine Boehm
Head of School
Professor Tara Murphy
Deputy Head of School
Clara Spencer
School Manager
Associate Professor Archil Kobakhidze
Associate Head of Research
Associate Professor Boris Kuhlmey
Associate Head of Education
Associate Professor Helen Johnston
1st Year Coordinator
Associate Professor Joseph Khachan
2nd Year Coordinator
Professor Cathy Stampfl
3rd Year Coordinator
Associate Professor Bruce Yabsley
Honours Coordinator
Dr Svetlana Postnova
Postgraduate Admissions Coordinator
Professor Kevin Varvell
Postgraduate Candidature Coordinator
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