Physics & Maths

Cara Faulkner BSc MSc

2025 Australian Universities' John Monash Scholar

Scholarship studyDoctor of Philosophy in Physics and Astronomy

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Current roleOperations Researcher,
Defence Science and Technology Group

About Cara

An aspiring world-leading quantum researcher, Cara envisions herself stewarding Australia’s future in quantum technologies and championing initiatives for diversity in STEM. She plans to study a Doctor of Philosophy in Atomic and Laser Physics at the University of Birmingham, where she will conduct sector-leading research and build collaborative networks with other early career scientists.

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Cara Faulkner BSc MSc

2025 Australian Universities' John Monash Scholar

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