ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS)

RMIT University is a node of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS).

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TMOS will develop the next generation of miniaturised optical systems with functionalities beyond what is conceivable today.

By harnessing the disruptive concept of meta-optics, we will overcome complex challenges in light generation, manipulation and detection at the nanoscale. Our research outcomes will underpin future technologies, including real-time holographic displays, artificial vision for autonomous systems to see the invisible, wearable medical devices and ultra-fast light-based WiFi, meeting the evolving demands of Industry 4.0.

Our role

The TMOS RMIT node is represented by Chief Investigators Professor Madhu Bhaskaran and Professor Sharath Sriram. Professor Bhaskaran is also one of the theme leaders for the Manipulate theme. The RMIT team contribute their significant expertise in materials and fabrication to TMOS.

These include:

  • Fabrication of optical metasurfaces
  • Phase change materials for optical and infra-red applications
  • Diffractive neural networks
  • Tunable optical devices
  • Wearable optical devices including biosensors

Besides scientific contributions, Professor Sharath Sriram leads the TMOS Early Career Researcher (ECR) committee, while Professor Madhu Bhaskaran chairs the Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Access (IDEA) committee.

The RMIT TMOS node is also thrilled to have been the first to embed Achievement Relative to Opportunity (ARtO) in a recruitment round and we are particularly proud of the gender and cultural balance achieved in our node.

Chief Investigators

Professor Madhu Bhaskaran

Professor Sharath Sriram

Postdoctoral Fellows

  • Dr Litty Thekkekara
  • Dr Krishna Muraleedharan Nair
  • Dr Rajour Ako Tanyi

HDR Candidates

  • Ms Ying Zhi Cheong
  • Mr Suvankar Sen
  • Ms Nahiya Malik
  • Mr Mingjie Yang
  • Ms Mei Xian Low

IDEA Officer and Node Administrator

  • Mr Greg Dennis

Get in touch

If you would like any further information about our work or how you can be involved, please contact the RMIT TMOS team via tmos@rmit.edu.au.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.