15 Dec 2021

NZ physicists recognised for their 'breakthrough' in 2021

From Afternoons, 1:30 pm on 15 December 2021

Two New Zealand physicists have been recognised for their work on the global stage.

Dr Amita Deb and Professor Niels Kjærgaard from the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonics and Quantum Technologies - a centre for physics research in Dunedin - were in the top 10 for Physics World's 2021 Breakthrough of the Year.

Dr Deb speaks to Karyn about their work and what it means.

Dunedin Physicists Associate Professor Niels Kjærgaard (left) and Dr Amita Deb

Dunedin Physicists Associate Professor Niels Kjærgaard (left) and Dr Amita Deb Photo: supplied