Alexander Solntsev
Associate Head Of School (Research)
Discipline of Physics
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- Associate Head Of School (Research)Discipline of Physics
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
My teaching philosophy is simple: pair rigorous conceptual foundations with real-world research immersion.
- Subject leadership: coordinate Advanced Mathematics and Physics (SFS 4.1-4.5) and have revitalized electromagnetism, quantum optics and nanomaterials modules to align with UTS strategy.
- Curriculum innovation: co-designed the Bachelor of Advanced Science - Quantum Technology; integrated generative-AI tools into assessments, winning the MAPS Teaching Excellence Award (2024).
- Research-led learning: supervise nine PhD and multiple Capstone/internship students; undergraduate-authored work has appeared in Advanced Quantum Technologies.
By embedding students in live quantum-photonics projects and modelling inclusive leadership, I cultivate graduates who are technically adept, ethically grounded and industry-ready.
TEACHING & SUPERVISION
- COURSE DEVELOPEDAdvanced Mathematics and Physics
- COURSE TAUGHTAdvanced Physics and Nanomaterials
- COURSE TAUGHTElectronics for Quantum Technologies
- COURSE TAUGHTNanophotonics
- COURSE TAUGHTOptics
- COURSE TAUGHTPhysics of Energy
- COURSE TAUGHTVector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations