Kristian Helmerson

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Kris Helmerson teaches and engages in research in experimental physics at Monash University. His research involves laser cooling and trapping of atoms to investigate many-body physics and emergent phenomena, as well as atomtronics - quantum devices based on manipulating atoms. He also has an experimental program that utilises optical techniques to manipulate and study isolated biological systems ranging from cells to single molecules.

Experience

  • 2009–present
    Professor of Physics, Monash University
  • 1993–2009
    Staff Scientist, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
  • 2006–2009
    Senior fellow, Joint Quantum Institute, NIST/University of Maryland, USA
  • 1991–1993
    Postdoctoral fellow, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA

Education

  • 1991 
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Physics
  • 1986 
    University of Washington, M.S., Physics
  • 1984 
    University of Washington, B.S., Physics

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  • Location: Melbourne, Australia
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