Dr Airlie Chapman and Dr Sejeong Kim awarded Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

Dr Airlie Chapman and Dr Sejeong Kim have been awarded Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for 2022 by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS).

Dr Chapman, Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was recognised for her body of work studying the design and management of autonomous robotic technologies.

With applications in robotics and aerospace systems, her research interests include multi-agent dynamics, networked dynamic systems, data-driven control and graph theory. Her research on autonomous swarms aims to enhance swarm technology performance, reliability, and security.

Dr Chapman is currently working on the SpIRIT mission of the Melbourne Space Lab, which will launch the first satellite of the Australian Space Agency in 2023.

Dr Sejeong Kim, Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, was recognised for her work in nano and quantum photonics. Dr Kim is developing a quantum light source that emits a stream of individual photons that could make it possible for computers to run faster and use less energy, and aid the incorporation of quantum technology into small photonic devices.

Dr Kim is the current chair of the OPTICA (Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide) Technical Group, a global community with over 4000 members.

The Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise excellence in research and enthusiasm for communicating science beyond the walls of the laboratory. AIPS celebrates Australia’s future scientific leaders and seeks to increase in interest public understanding of science among teachers, students, and the Australian community.