Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
Professor

Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Background

Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop’s research interests are in the fields of atom optics, laser micromanipulation, nano optics, quantum computing and biophotonics.

She has long standing experience with lasers, linear and nonlinear high-resolution spectroscopy, laser micromanipulation, and atom cooling and trapping. She was one of the originators of the widely used laser enhanced ionisation spectroscopy technique and is well known for her recent work in laser micromanipulation. She has been also working (Nanotechnology Laboratory, Göteborg, Sweden) in the field of nano- and microfabrication in order to produce the microstructures needed for optically driven micromachines and tips for the scanning force microscopy with optically trapped stylus. Recently she led the team that observed dynamical tunnelling in quantum chaotic system. Additionally Prof. Rubinsztein-Dunlop has led the new effort into development of new nano-structured quantum dots for quantum computing and other advanced device related applications.

Availability

Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Physical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Gothenburg

Research interests

  • Biophotonics

    The multidisciplinary Centre for Biophotonics and Laser Science is engaged in projects such as laser dentistry, optical micromanipulation and hyperpolarised NMR gas imaging.

  • Nano-optics and quantum computing

    We study colloidal quantum dots for use in future quantum technologies. Our system is based on a fluorescence activated PbS quantum dot. We are developing techniques for single dot detection, for the demonstration of a single qubit operation, and for controlled entanglement between two dots.

  • Laser micromanipulation

    We are characterising the optical forces developed in laser tweezers, including micro-rotational dynamics studies and optical angular momentum transfer. We have demonstrated the principals of an all optically-driven micromachine. Our studies are multidisciplinary, involving synaptic connections, microrheology, DNA twisting, and cell properties.

  • Atom optics

    Using laser beams, we trap and cool atoms until their behaviour is governed by quantum theory. We have used this technology to verify theoretical predictions, such as dynamic quantum tunnelling. Our recent work involves the production of a micro-Bose Einstein condensate, which can be moved around on an �atomic chip�.

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447 works between 1974 and 2025
All (447) Journal Article (252) Book Chapter (14) Conference Publication (179) Other Outputs (2)

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2013

Journal Article

Simultaneous rotation, orientation and displacement control of birefringent microparticles in holographic optical tweezers

Arias, A., Etcheverry, S., Solano, P., Staforelli, J. P., Gallardo, M. J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Saavedra, C. (2013). Simultaneous rotation, orientation and displacement control of birefringent microparticles in holographic optical tweezers. Optics Express, 21 (1), 102-111. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.000102

Simultaneous rotation, orientation and displacement control of birefringent microparticles in holographic optical tweezers

2013

Book Chapter

Design of optically driven microrotors

Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina, Asavei, Theodor, Stilgoe, Alexander B., Loke, Vincent L. Y., Vogel, Robert, Nieminen, Timo A. and Heckenberg, Norman R. (2013). Design of optically driven microrotors. Optical Nano and Micro Actuator Technology. (pp. 277-306) edited by George K . Knopf and Yukitoshi Otani. Boca Raton, FL, USA: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b13892

Design of optically driven microrotors

2013

Conference Publication

Optical tweezers for precise control of micro-bubble arrays: In situ temperature measurement

Burns, Tristan M., Preece, Daryl, Nieminen, Timo A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2013). Optical tweezers for precise control of micro-bubble arrays: In situ temperature measurement. Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation X, San Diego, CA United States, 25 -29 August 2013. Bellingham, WA United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.2024254

Optical tweezers for precise control of micro-bubble arrays: In situ temperature measurement

2013

Conference Publication

Ultrasensitive cavity optomechanical magnetometry

Sheridan, Eoin, Forstner, Stefan, Rubinszstein-Dunlop, Halina and Bowen, Warwick P. (2013). Ultrasensitive cavity optomechanical magnetometry. The European Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO_Europe 2013, Munich, Germany, 12-16 May 2013. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/CLEOE-IQEC.2013.6801214

Ultrasensitive cavity optomechanical magnetometry

2012

Journal Article

Sensitivity and performance of cavity optomechanical field sensors

Forstner, Stefan, Knittel, Joachim, Sheridan, Eoin, Swaim, Jon D., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina and Bowen, Warwick P. (2012). Sensitivity and performance of cavity optomechanical field sensors. Photonic Sensors, 2 (3), 259-270. doi: 10.1007/s13320-012-0067-2

Sensitivity and performance of cavity optomechanical field sensors

2012

Journal Article

Equilibrium orientations and positions of non-spherical particles in optical traps

Cao, Yongyin, Stilgoe, Alexander B., Chen, Lixue, Nieminen, Timo A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2012). Equilibrium orientations and positions of non-spherical particles in optical traps. Optics Express, 20 (12), 12987-12996. doi: 10.1364/OE.20.012987

Equilibrium orientations and positions of non-spherical particles in optical traps

2012

Journal Article

Cavity Optomechanical Magnetometer

Forstner, S., Prams, S., Knittel, J, van Ooijen, E. D., Swaim, J. D., Harris, G. I., Szorkovszky, A., Bowen, W. P. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2012). Cavity Optomechanical Magnetometer. Physical Review Letters, 108 (12 Article No.120801) 120801, 120801. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.120801

Cavity Optomechanical Magnetometer

2012

Conference Publication

Sensitivity of cavity optomechanical field sensors

Knittel, J., Forstner, S., Swaim, J. D., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Bowen, W. P. (2012). Sensitivity of cavity optomechanical field sensors. Third Asia Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (APOS), Sydney, Australia, 31 January - 3 February 2012. Bellingham, WA, United States: Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). doi: 10.1117/12.923136

Sensitivity of cavity optomechanical field sensors

2012

Conference Publication

Optical tweezers toolbox: better, faster, cheaper; choose all three

Stilgoe, Alexander B., Mallon, Michael J., Cao, Yongyin, Nieminen, Timo A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2012). Optical tweezers toolbox: better, faster, cheaper; choose all three. Conference on Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation IX, San Diego, United States, 12-16 August 2012. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.929365

Optical tweezers toolbox: better, faster, cheaper; choose all three

2012

Journal Article

A photon-driven micromotor can direct nerve fibre growth

Wu, Tao, Nieminen, Timo A., Mohanty, Samarendra, Miotke, Jill, Meyer, Ronald L., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina and Berns, Michael W. (2012). A photon-driven micromotor can direct nerve fibre growth. Nature Photonics, 6 (1), 62-67. doi: 10.1038/NPHOTON.2011.287

A photon-driven micromotor can direct nerve fibre growth

2012

Conference Publication

Directing growth cones of optic axons growing with laser scissors and laser tweezers

Wu, Tao, Nieminen, Timo A., Mohanty, Samarendra, Miotke, Jill, Meyer, Ronald L., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina and Berns, Michael W. (2012). Directing growth cones of optic axons growing with laser scissors and laser tweezers. Conference on Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation IX, San Diego, United States, 12-16 August 2012. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.930411

Directing growth cones of optic axons growing with laser scissors and laser tweezers

2012

Journal Article

Three-dimensional complex-shaped photopolymerized microparticles at liquid crystal interfaces

Martinez, Angel, Lee, Taewoo, Asavei, Theodor, Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina and Smalyukh, Ivan I. (2012). Three-dimensional complex-shaped photopolymerized microparticles at liquid crystal interfaces. Soft Matter, 8 (8), 2432-2437. doi: 10.1039/c2sm07125h

Three-dimensional complex-shaped photopolymerized microparticles at liquid crystal interfaces

2012

Conference Publication

Computational modelling of optical tweezers with many degrees of freedom using dynamic simulation: cylinders, nanowires, and multiple particles

Cao, Yongyin, Stilgoe, Alexander B., Stroet, Martin, Loke, Vincent L. Y., Chen, Lixue, Nieminen, Timo A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2012). Computational modelling of optical tweezers with many degrees of freedom using dynamic simulation: cylinders, nanowires, and multiple particles. Conference on Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation IX, San Diego, United States, 12-16 August 2012. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.930137

Computational modelling of optical tweezers with many degrees of freedom using dynamic simulation: cylinders, nanowires, and multiple particles

2012

Conference Publication

Model of a microtoroidal magnetometer

Forstner, S., Knittel, J., Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. and Bowen, W. P. (2012). Model of a microtoroidal magnetometer. Optical Sensing and Detection II, Brussels, Belgium, 16-19 April 2012. Bellingham, WA, United States: SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.920057

Model of a microtoroidal magnetometer

2011

Journal Article

Phase-transition-like properties of double-beam optical tweezers

Stilgoe, A. B., Heckenberg, N. R., Nieminen, T. A. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2011). Phase-transition-like properties of double-beam optical tweezers. Physical Review Letters, 107 (24) 248101, 248101.1-248101.4. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.107.248101

Phase-transition-like properties of double-beam optical tweezers

2011

Journal Article

Picoliter rheology of gaseous media using a rotating optically trapped birefringent microparticle

Arita, Yoshihiko, McKinley, Andrew W., Mazilu, Michael, Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina and Dholakia, Kishan (2011). Picoliter rheology of gaseous media using a rotating optically trapped birefringent microparticle. Analytical Chemistry, 83 (23), 8855-8858. doi: 10.1021/ac2024365

Picoliter rheology of gaseous media using a rotating optically trapped birefringent microparticle

2011

Journal Article

Measurement of viscosity of lyotropic liquid crystals by means of rotating laser-trapped microparticles

Liu, Qingkun, Asavei, Theodor, Lee, Taewoo, Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina, He, Sailing and Smalyukh, Ivan I. (2011). Measurement of viscosity of lyotropic liquid crystals by means of rotating laser-trapped microparticles. Optics Express, 19 (25), 25134-25143. doi: 10.1364/OE.19.025134

Measurement of viscosity of lyotropic liquid crystals by means of rotating laser-trapped microparticles

2011

Journal Article

Special issue on optical tweezers

Leach, J. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, H. (2011). Special issue on optical tweezers. Journal of Optics, 13 (4) 040201, 040201.1-040201.1. doi: 10.1088/0240-8978/13/4/040201

Special issue on optical tweezers

2011

Journal Article

Optical tweezers and paradoxes in electromagnetism

Pfeifer, Robert N. C., Nieminen, Timo A., Heckenberg, Norman R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2011). Optical tweezers and paradoxes in electromagnetism. Journal of Optics, 13 (4) 044017, 044017-1-044017-7. doi: 10.1088/2040-8978/13/4/044017

Optical tweezers and paradoxes in electromagnetism

2011

Journal Article

T-matrix method for modelling optical tweezers

Nieminen, Timo A., Loke, Vincent L. Y., Stilgoe, Alexander B., Heckenberg, Norman R. and Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Halina (2011). T-matrix method for modelling optical tweezers. Journal of Modern Optics, 58 (5-6), 528-544. doi: 10.1080/09500340.2010.528565

T-matrix method for modelling optical tweezers

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    Vortex matter simulators of two-dimensional melting
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2030
    ARC Training Centre in Current and Emergent Quantum Technologies (ARC Training Centre administered by The University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    CERQuS: Cavity-Enhanced Rydberg Quantum Sensors for Bioelectrics
    Quantum 2032 Challenge Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2030
    ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Cell fluid interaction: inside and outside cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2022
    An integrated platform for studying sensory networks in the vertebrate brain
    United States National Institutes of Health
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Multi-kilohertz laser for attosecond and ultrafast science (ARC LIEF led by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Inertial sensing with a quantum gas phonon interferometer
    Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Brain-wide mapping of sensory perception and integration in a vertebrate model
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Multimode optical waveguide characterisation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Australian Quantum Gas Microscope (ARC LIEF grant administered by Swinburne University of Technology)
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2025
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS2)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Probe-free biophysical force and torque measurements with optical tweezers
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Riding a quantum wave: transport and flow of atomic quantum fluids
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Advanced Superfluid Physics Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Force microscopy with arbitrary optically-trapped probes and application to internal mechanics of cells
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Live molecular imaging using super resolution microscopy, two photon and spinning disk confocal microscopy
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Ultrafast Laser Photophysics Facilities for Physical, Chemical, Biological and Materials Sciences
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Achieving high sensitivity in cavity optomechanical magnetometry
    United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2017
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Dynamics of constrained Brownian motion of neuro-secretory vesicles.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Ultra-precision cutting and polishing machines for fabricating high-Q crystalline resonators (ARC LIEF administered by ANU)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Ultracold facility for investigation of light-matter interactions
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Improved quantification of spatial and temporal changes in plasma and tissue drug levels and tissue pathology
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Laser facility for quantum optics, imaging, and fabrication (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Quantum limited single atom detectors (ARC LIEF Administered by Australian National Univeristy)
    Australian National University
    Open grant
  • 2007
    An Australian Attosecond Science Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Foundational National Nanotechnology Infrastructure
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2004
    ARC Network in Imaging Science and Technology
    ARC Seed Funding for Research Networks
    Open grant
  • 2004
    In Vivo Fluorescence Spectroscopy Of Hard And Soft Pigmented Tissues
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in Bose-Einstein Condensates on atom chips
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2010
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology (UNSW lead institution)
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2007
    Quantum Atom Optics and Single Atom Detection with Micro-Bose-Einstein Condensates
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Dynamics of atomic BEC's in mesoscopic wires
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Decoherence and quantum chaos utilizing a bose-einstein condensate
    ARC International Research Exchange Program (IREX)
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Super-Resolution in Microscopy - A Novel Approach Using Standing Waves.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Decoherence in quantum chaos
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Optical investigation of combustion in an upstream-injected supersonic-combustion ramjet
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Special Research Centre for Quantum Computer Technology
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Using Optical Tweezers and Scissors to Unravel Chloroplast Ultrastructure.
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Laser cooling of solids
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Measurement of Mesoscale Forces and Rotational Dynamics using Optical Tweezers
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Interplanetary Aerodynamics
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Optical trap scanning force microscopy
    DIST Bilateral Science & Technology Collab.Program
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Experimental tests of quantum nonlinear dynamics in atom optics
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1998
    Optical tweezer micromanipulation of axons for construction of neural microcircuitry
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Improved fault determination in optical fibres/Location of buried marker tapes
    Optus Communications
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Application of optical tweezers in polymer rheology and cellular biology
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Mechanism of optical trapping for absorbing and reflecting particles
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Optical imaging for multi-parameter diagnostics in super orbital facilities
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    Interaction of an Atomic Wave Packet with Phase Singular Optical Fields
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1997
    Optical trap atomic force microscope
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Velocity measurements by laser enhanced ionization in superorbital ground facility
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant

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  • Atom optics
  • Laser micromanipulation
  • Lasers
  • Lasers - UV and visible
  • Linear laser spectroscopy
  • Multiphoton imaging
  • Optics - atomic
  • Photons
  • Spectroscopy

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