Person

Tobar, Michael Edmund (1964 - )

FAA FIEEE

Born
3 January 1964
Maffra, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Physicist
Website
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3139-1994

Summary

Michael Tobar is a physicist internationally recognised for his cutting-edge research in precision and quantum limited measurement and testing fundamental physics, particularly in the invention, creation and applications of precise time, frequency and phase measurement techniques. His work has application in radar, telecommunications, fundamental physics and defence, and commercialisation of the technology is an on-going focus. He has received a number of awards for his research, including for his contributions the development of ultra low noise sapphire microwave oscillations. The commercialisation of the technology is a focus of his work. Tobar is Winthrop Professor of Physics at the University of Western Australia.

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Chronology

1987
Education - BEng, Monash University
1987
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), Monash University
1993
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Western Australia
2006
Award - Walter Boas Medal, Australian Institute of Physics
2007 -
Award - Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (FIEEE) - for contributions to high-Q dielectric resonator technology, precision microwave oscillators and low noise phase and amplitude measurement systems
2009
Award - Barry Inglis Medal, National Measurement Institute, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
2009 - 2014
Award - A.R.C. Australian Laureate Fellow
2010
Award - Western Australian Scientist of the Year
2012 -
Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
2012
Award - Alan Walsh Medal for Service to Industry (with Eugene Ivanov), Australian Institute of Physics
2014
Award - Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
2024
Award - Harrie Massey Medal and Prize, Australian Institute of Physics

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Journal Articles

  • Anon, 'Alan Walsh Medal [awarded to Michael Tobar and Eugene Ivanov]', Australian Physics, 50 (1) (2013), 8. Details
  • Anon, 'Perth showcases 2014 ATSE Clunies Ross Awards', ATSE focus, 185 (2014), 16-17, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3171718660. "Winthrop Professors Eugene Ivanov and Michael Tobar FAA FTSE for their invention of the world's lowest-noise oscillators, with multiple applications in fundamental research, high-tech communications and defence.". Details

Resources

See also

  • Who's who in Australia 2012 (Melbourne: Crown Content Pty Ltd, 2012), 2430 pp. Details

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