The All Beacon

The all – optical imaging and spectroscopic sensing: Studying the properties of complex systems such as materials, our environment, people, biological systems etc.

Research within this Beacon focuses on the development and application of optical techniques to study materials, people, the environment and even cultural artefacts.

It seeks to deliver breakthrough applications in fields such as medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

Main Tranche Projects

Republic of Korea Joint Research Projects

Startup Tranche Projects

Flagship Projects

Non-destructive and Non-contacting Testing of Materials under Extreme Conditions

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Novel Nanoparticles for Optical Sensing and Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering for Detecting Disease using Extracellular Vesicles

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Multi-Modal Sample Analysis

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Projects

Improving Food Production Systems and Sustainability using Advanced Photonics

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Photoactive Molecules for Spatial and Temporal Release of the Biological Signalling Molecule Nitroxyl

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Photonics for Cultures

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Time-Resolved Spectroscopy with Integrating Spheres

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Main Tranche Projects

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Republic of Korea Joint Research Projects

The Catalyst Strategic NZ–Korea Joint Research Partnerships programme has funded three joint projects in 2025, each for up to NZ$450,000 over three years. They focus on quantum communication - a rapidly advancing field with transformative potential for secure data and future technologies.

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Startup Tranche Projects

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