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Tanya Monro
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Tanya Mary Feletto
1973 (age 51–52) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
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| Thesis | Self-written waveguides (1998) |
Tanya Mary Monro (born in 1973) is an Australian physicist. She is famous for her work in photonics, which is the science of light. Since 2019, she has been Australia's Chief Defence Scientist. This means she leads scientific research for Australia's defense.
Before this important role, she was a top leader at the University of South Australia. She also directed a special center for light science called the Institute for Photonics & Advanced Sensing (IPAS). In 2013, she received a major award called the Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship.
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Education and Early Inspiration
Tanya Monro earned her first degree in science in 1995. Then, in 1998, she completed her PhD at the University of Sydney. A PhD is a very high university degree that shows you are an expert in a specific area. Her research was about waveguides, which are like tiny tunnels for light.
She has said that a teacher at her high school, Sydney Church of England Girls Grammar, helped her become interested in physics.
Career and Research in Light Science
From 1998 to 2004, Tanya Monro worked as a researcher in England. She was at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at the University of Southampton.
In 2005, she moved back to Australia and joined the University of Adelaide. There, she became the first professor of photonics. She also led the Institute for Photonics & Advanced Sensing (IPAS). This institute studies how light can be used in new ways.
From 2014 to 2019, she was a senior leader at the University of South Australia. She helped guide all the research and new ideas at the university.
In March 2019, Tanya Monro became the Chief Defence Scientist. She is the first woman to hold this very important position in Australia.
Discoveries and Publications
Tanya Monro has written many scientific papers and chapters in books. She has published over 275 papers. Her work has been cited by other scientists more than 21,000 times. This shows how important her research is to the scientific community.
She has also registered several patents for her inventions. Patents protect new ideas and inventions.
Awards and Recognition
Tanya Monro has received many awards for her scientific work:
- 1998: The Bragg Gold Medal for her excellent PhD research.
- 2006: Named a "Bright Spark" as one of Australia's top 10 scientists under 45.
- 2012: Awarded the Pawsey Medal.
- 2015: Won a Eureka Prize for her teamwork in science.
- 2019: Received the South Australian award for excellence in women's leadership.
- 2020: Given the title of Emeritus Professor at the University of South Australia.
- 2022: Appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia. This is a very high honor for her great service to science, research, and education.
Professional Groups
Tanya Monro is part of several important scientific groups:
- Fellow, Optical Society of America (FOSA)
- Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
- Bragg Fellow, RI Aus (Royal Institution Australia)
About Her Life
Tanya Monro grew up in a suburb of Sydney called Bankstown. When she was younger, she attended the National Youth Science Forum. This is a special camp for students who want to work in science.
She married David in 1995. They moved to England in 1998. They have three sons, born in 2003 and 2006. Tanya Monro enjoys science fiction. She also played the cello in the Burnside Symphony Orchestra in Adelaide.
See also
In Spanish: Tanya Monro para niños
