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There is a worldwide shortage of skills in photonic and quantum technologies. Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre students benefit from the excellent reputation and high regard in which the Centre is held. We’re training our students to be the next generation of critical thinkers, equipped to solve the world’s tricky problems and lead the development of new technologies.
Student Scholarships and Projects
Join as an Investigator
New Zealand based researchers working in photonics and quantum technologies are encouraged to consider becoming an investigator in the Dodd-Walls Centre.
Affiliate Membership
Affiliate membership recognises partnerships between Te Whai Ao, and Te Ao Māori, industry, engagement, and research organisations.
We encourage partners to consider joining the Centre as Affiliates.
Women in Science | Agnes Blackie
Agnes Blackie was the first female physicist appointed as a lecturer in a New Zealand University, serving at the University of Otago between 1919 and 1958. The Fellowship is tenable for two years at any of the Centre's six partner institutions, and suits researchers whose area aligns with the aims and research themes of the Centre.
The intention of the Fellowship is to support an emerging early career researcher to develop their skills and enhance their research strengths. The successful Fellow will also complete outreach with under-represented student and community groups to increase STEM and research engagement.
The Fellowship is available on two-year cycles, the most recent being awarded to Dr Mallika Suresh in 2023.
The Dodd-Walls Centre research focus is photonics, the generation, transmission, and manipulation of light, and the study of matter and energy at the quantum level.