COMBS Research Seminars
Every third Wednesday @ 1pm Syd/Can/Mel and 12:30pm Adel
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Upcoming Talks
14 May 2025
Dr Chris Perrella
University of Adelaide
Microscopy and Spectrscopy
"Measuring Combs with Speckle Patterns"
4 June 2025
Mr Evan Diamandikos
RMIT University
Science and Technology
"Lab-on-a-chip photonics and microfluidics for fast, accurate, and selective disease detection"
25 June 2025
Dr Sonya Palmer
RMIT University
Science and Technology
"Combining integrated photonics and frequency locking techniques for narrow linewidth lasers "
6 Aug 2025
Mr Krupamaya Panda
University of Sydney
Science and Technology
Title TBC
27 Aug 2025
Dr Amandas Balcytis
RMIT University
Science and Technology
"Simulating lattices in frequency space using LNOI electrooptic combs"
17 Sept 2025
Dr Carlo Silvestri
University of Sydney
Science and Technology
Title TBC
8 Oct 2025
Dr Voon Hui Lai
ANU
Sensing and Precision Measurement
"A new light on environmental and hazards sensing"
29 Oct 2025
Dr Toby Mitchell
Swinburne University
Astrocombs
Title TBC
10 Dec 2025
Mr Wenhao Liu
University of Sydney
Science and Technology
Title TBC
About the Seminar Series
Looking for fresh ideas and exciting research collaborations? Our triweekly online seminar series is the perfect place to:
🔬 Discover groundbreaking research across COMBS. Keep an open mind and ask yourself, "How could my work connect with this project?"
🎤 Support emerging researchers—HDR students and ECRs will be sharing their insights. Engage, ask questions, and offer valuable feedback to shape the future of research.
Presenters: This is your chance to refine your conference presentation skills—with a little extra time to dive deeper and deliver your talk in a more relaxed, detailed manner.
Sign up to present (HDRs and ECRs)
Register here to present.
Please include your presentation details.
Please note COMBS HDR students and ECRs are expected to present at least twice during their canditure or postdoc.
Tips for Presenters
You have 20 minutes to present your research — just like at a conference, but with more time to unpack your concept. Typically, you’d have just 10-12 minutes, but here you have more time to elaborate on your concepts. Go into more details about how you achieved the result (including any difficulties, experiences or learnings). Want to experiment with a new presentation style? This is your chance!
Your Audience
👥 All COMBS members (across all research themes)—a supportive community eager to engage with your work.
Your Goals
🎤 Sharpen your presentation skills – Receive constructive feedback to help you deliver a winning talk at your next conference.
✨ Encourage collaboration – Present your research in a way that sparks interest and potential partnerships.
Our Top Presentation Tips
✅ Keep it simple – Start with a clear, lay-friendly summary of the key concept behind your research.
✅ Be clear – Ensure your key messages are easy to follow.
📉 Use visuals wisely – Avoid overloading slides with graphs or excessive data.
🔍 Explain your research impact – Make sure the audience understands why your work matters.
⏳ Take your time – Use the extra minutes to elaborate on concepts and improve clarity.
A copy of the COMBS PowerPoint Template can be found here: 2 - COMBS templates and logos
Why This Matters
Everyone starts somewhere! Even our most experienced Professors were once in your shoes. They got to where they are today by receiving feedback—and now, they’re here to pass those insights on to you.
After your presentation, feel free to connect with our Centre Science Communicator - Rachael and Research Training Coordinator - Ruth for a deeper discussion on your feedback and practical ways to enhance your presentation skills. 🚀
For more information about the COMBS Research Seminar Series, please contact Ruth Waterman at ruth.waterman@rmit.edu.au
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