Our People

Chief Investigators Our Chief Investigators lead and drive the Centre's Research Themes. Professor Arnan MitchellDistinguished Professor Arnan Mitchell is an expert in integrated photonics who works with academics and industry to create technology solutions with real world impact. Learn moreAssociate [...]

Associate Investigators Our Associate Investigators contribute to the Centre's Research Themes and Operational Committees. Professor Scott DiddamsScott performs experimental research in the fields of precision spectroscopy and metrology, nonlinear optics, microwave photonics and ultrafast lasers. Learn moreProfessor Dawn TanDawn’s fields [...]

Partner Investigators Our Partner Investigators include world leaders in the field of optical frequency combs and contribute to the guidance of the Research themes. They are also designed to be end-users of microcomb technologies. Professor John BowersJohn is a world-renowned [...]

Professional staff Our COMBS professional staff manage the operations of the Centre including training, finance, outreach and engagement, communications and reporting. Scott KolbeScott leads the Centre operations of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Optical Microcombs for Breakthrough Science (COMBS). [...]

Executive Committee The COMBS Executive Committee is chaired by Director Arnan Mitchell. The Executive Committee oversees the operations of COMBS, including staffing, membership, budgets, workshops, conferences, and training programs. Professor Arnan MitchellDistinguished Professor Arnan Mitchell is an expert in integrated [...]