Martin O’connor

Martin O'Connor is a prominent figure in the field of quantum technologies and electro-optic engineering, currently serving as Co-founder, General Manager, and Director at QuantX Labs since March 2019. In addition, Martin holds the position of Associate Professor at the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing at the University of Adelaide, where notable projects include the commercialization of the Sapphire Clock and optical design for small satellites. Previous experience includes a decade at BAE Systems Australia as a Team Leader in Electro-optic Engineering, and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, focusing on novel frequency conversion techniques. Early career contributions as a Research Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation involved developing electro-optic systems and modeling laser propagation. Martin O’Connor holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Adelaide and a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of South Australia, complemented by a GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.