Est. 2018 · Adelaide University
Terahertz Engineering Laboratory
Engineering the terahertz spectrum for sensing, imaging, and wireless communications.
Terahertz spectrum
The terahertz band spans 0.1–10 THz, between microwave and infrared, and remains one of the least-exploited regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Its vast underutilised bandwidth offers opportunities for ultrahigh-speed wireless communications, while distinctive molecular responses enable spectroscopy, atmospheric observation, and material identification. Its short wavelengths, combined with penetration through many non-metallic materials, enable high-resolution non-destructive evaluation. Our research focuses particularly on 220–330 GHz, which aligns with an atmospheric transmission window for extended-range transmission.
In-house engineering
Our research spans terahertz hardware, from lenses, metasurfaces and antennas to detectors, substrateless integrated platforms and complete systems. This in-house engineering capability complements our research in 6G communications, non-destructive evaluation, spectroscopy, and atmospheric sensing.
Lab history
Established in 2018 under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities grant LE180100003, with co-contributions from RMIT University, University of Wollongong, and The University of Sydney. Since then, ARC Discovery Projects grants DP170101922, DP180103561, DP220100489, and DP240100162, along with other funding, have reinforced our work in standoff sensing, integrated platforms, and 6G communications.
This site was rebuilt in 2026; the previous website remains available for reference.
*Excludes 69 journal articles published prior to the lab's establishment in 2018.
Looking ahead
Our research spans strategic and applied work at the intersection of microwave engineering and optics, consolidating techniques from both domains to push terahertz technology towards practical, real-world applications.
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Patrons
We would like to acknowledge these agencies for their financial and in-kind support at some points in time since the inception of our laboratory in 2018. Please note that the opinions expressed in our research are solely those of our group and do not reflect the views of our sponsors.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we gather on. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country and we respect and value their past, present and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs.