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Thomas Busch
Ultracold atoms, quantum many-body physics, quantum technology, light–matter interactions
Thomas Busch is a professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, where he leads a research group focused on ultracold quantum gases and light–matter interactions. His work explores the interface between ultracold atoms and quantum many-body physics, with particular interest in quantum engineering, topological phenomena, and thermodynamic behavior in quantum systems. His group employs a combination of analytical techniques and advanced computational tools to investigate how complex quantum effects can emerge from simple underlying interactions. He collaborates closely with both theorists and experimentalists to gain a comprehensive understanding of the rich dynamics exhibited by these systems.
Cather Simpson
Biophotonics, Raman spectroscopy, Ultrafast laser spectroscopy, Laser ablation
Cather Simpson is Professor of Physics and Chemical Sciences at The University of Auckland and CEO of Orbis Diagnostics. She sits on the boards of Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, and several startup companies. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, and serves on the Academy Executive. From January 2025, Cather is the Vice President of SPIE – the International Society for Optics and Photonics and Vice-Chair of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Laser Physics & Photonics Commission (C17).
Haoran Ren
Structured light, photonic chips, nanophotonics, nano-optics, optical imaging, metasurfaces, 2D materials photonics, quantum photonics, fibre optics, light-matter interactions, optoelectronics.
Haoran Ren is an ARC Future (former DECRA) Fellow and leads the Structured Nanophotonics Group at Monash University. Their research in nanophotonics explores the full potential and multi-dimensional nature of light, focusing on controlled light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Driven by the fascinating optical physics and photonic applications across various fields, their work spans many topical areas in optics-related research.
John Roche
Science policy, Science communication, Agriculture research
Dr John Roche is Chief Science Advisor to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Deputy Chair of the Prime Minister’s Science and Technology Advisory Council. His research and policy work focus on sustainable agriculture, animal nutrition, and farm systems. Dr Roche has held leadership roles at the Ministry for Primary Industries and DairyNZ, where he oversaw science advisory groups and led initiatives to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability and at the University of Auckland. He works closely with scientists, policymakers, and industry to translate research into practical solutions for the primary sector.
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