Sydney Quantum Academy: NSW looking to become hub for quantum tech in coming years
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Mar 03, 2026 • 1:05 pm
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | Students are getting hands-on experience in the quantum tech field – with hopes the growing sector will encourage professionals to stay local and contribute to Australia’s advancement in the technology.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the operations and strategic delivery of a nationally recognised quantum computing research training centre (FLiQC), working alongside leading academics, researchers, industry partners, and government stakeholders
Dr Harini Hapuarachchi brings expertise in theoretical and computational approaches to emerging quantum sensing technologies, including diamond-based quantum sensors and Rydberg atom-based receivers
Lead one of CSIRO’s most diverse and strategically critical portfolios spanning technology, national research infrastructure, scientific collections and space and astronomy