Professor Elanor Huntington
I'm the first female Dean of Engineering and Computer Science at the Australian National University and still one of the few in the world. I'm committed to growing the profile of Engineering in the community and am passionate about attracting more young women to take up careers that draw on STEM skills.
In June 2014, I was appointed the Dean of the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science and prior to that was the Head of the School of Engineering and Information Technology with UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
I am excited to be leading a project to reimagine a new type of engineering and computing, fit for the middle of the 21st century, which is all about understanding and shaping large-scale systems of people acting and interacting with each other through their digital and physical environments.
I have a PhD (2000) in experimental quantum optics from the ANU and my current research interests are in the control of quantum systems, with a particular interest in the interface between theory and applications. I am also a program manager in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology.
I'm an enthusiastic but not particularly effective soccer player. I can usually be found on Sundays somewhere in the frozen wastelands of a Canberra soccer pitch, playing the old ladies league.
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Honours and Awards:
- Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia (HonFIEAust) 2017
Memberships:
- Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE)
- Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Consulting interests:
- Laser safety
The Dean of the College is responsible for the strategic direction of the College, including oversight of research, education, and community engagement outcomes, as well as having responsibility for coordinating key functions across CECS to ensure delivery of those outcomes.
- Prime responsibilities include:
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- development of the College Operational Plan
- alignment of the College budget with the strategic plan
- ensuring appropriate administration mechanisms are in place
- chairing the College Executive Committee
- overseeing the achievement of overall College research and education outcomes identified in the strategic plan
Prof. Huntington's research interest is in the area of experimental quantum optics, specialising in high-speed measurement, control and generation of non-classical states for quantum technological applications. Non-classical states are used as an input to a variety of quantum technologies and, as such, the ability to make, measure, and manipulate such states with high precision and at high speeds is crucial. Prof Huntington is the author of several research publications and patents in this area.
For more information - Google scholar profile
- 23 May 2018: Sydney Writers Festival: Women In Tech: Okay Ladies, Now Let's Get Information (Track 4)
- 9 May 2018: Australian Cyber Security Magazine: Women in Cyber Panel, Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference
- 3 May 2018: Create Digital: Trust in engineering is more important than ever -here's why
- 22 February 2018: ANU Reporter: Making our high-tech future
- 3 November 2017: Create Digital: Do engineering programs need to be overhauled?
- 31 October 2017: Australian Financial Review: The charge of the Australian cyber Light Horse
- 4 September 2017: Engineers Australia: Integrating technology and society – the new wave of engineering
- 10 July 2017: Radio New Zealand: Encouraging young women to choose maths and science
- 16 June 2017: TEDx Sydney talk: Why we need engineers now more than ever
- 19 April 2017: ANU National Security College: Women, STEM and security
- 8 March 2017: Broad Agenda: For young girls STEM equality starts at home
- 4 August 2016: The Australian Rewire Special Report: Problem solvers
