
Dr Galiya Sharafutdinova
Technical Coordinator
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Physics)
- Email:galiya.sharafutdinova@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 5430
Career Summary
Biography
Research Expertise
My research interest and experience is in optics, lasers, and optical laser scanners for fluorescence microscopy. With a particular interest in confocal, two- and multi-photon systems were established during my
During my study, I developed the new scan engine and compared to known scan engines with results showing superior linearity of scan lines and intensity distribution across the scan field, as well as the advantage of using it for fast imaging. The characteristics of the scanner performance (deflected laser beam) across the scan field have been investigated experimentally and in OSLO optical software. The future goal for my scanner included
The current role, Teaching and Administrative Expertise
My current role is to provide technical support in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, assist with the planning and operation of undergraduate laboratory classes, test and set up undergraduate experiments, maintain and repair undergraduate laboratory equipment, assist academics and research students and ensure safe operation in the lab space. I regularly participate in providing outreach activities through the Experiment Fest, Open days, Hunter GATS camp and others.
With my initiative and in collaboration with academics and other staff, a new 3D fabrication “facility” was successfully established in Physics. The first equipment was setup in 2015 and I managed the safety use, developed RA, SOP and Induction. I self-learned 3D drawing and printing at a general level and provide a short introduction courses and demonstration. 3D production plays crucial roles in teaching and research to turn ideas into physical objects, progress with design and prototyping. It allows to avoid the required time and cost associated with traditional methods. Existing 3D technology also brings significant benefit to the department and School ensuring our science students as well as staff are equipped with the modern skills for future employment.
I am familiar with flexible modes of teaching delivery and since 2011 I involved with
For two years in 2015-2017, I undertook an Acting Technical position role within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. My focus was on building the professional staff team, promote our work, and advance Laboratory Safety for students, staff
My additional contribution to the university community is as a fire warden in Physics building and as a Laser Safety in the UoN Chemical Radiation Technical Committee (CRTC). As the Laser Safety, I work to ensure that the use of lasers and laser equipment within the university meet Australian standards of laser safety and good practice as well as comply with the UoN requirements. Within the committee, I contribute into safety review of research applications and provide expert advice in the key risk areas, participate in inspections, lead investigations and assist with corrective actions to implement the safety controls into
I am a member of the Optical Society of America, the SPIE and the Australian Optical Society.
Qualifications
- PhD (Physics), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Laser Safety
- OSLO (Optics Software for Layout and Optimization)
- Optical mammography, imaging scattering media, 3D volume scanner
- Optical modelling, advance raytrace software, investigating an optical system performance using OSLO and TracePro software.
- Remotely Controlled laboratory
- TracePro: advanced ray tracing, illumination design, analysis, and optimization software.
- optical scanners for microscopy
- tomography reconstruction: Radon transform
- two-photon and confocal microscopy
Languages
- Russian (Fluent)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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020502 | Lasers and Quantum Electronics | 15 |
020599 | Optical Physics not elsewhere classified | 70 |
020501 | Classical and Physical Optics | 15 |
Professional Experience
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2009 - | Membership - Optical Society of America | Optical Society of America United States |
1/1/2010 - | Membership - Australian Institute of Physics | Australian Institute of Physics Australia |
1/1/2009 - 31/12/2011 | Membership - Fluorescent Applications in Biotechnology and Life Sciences | Fluorescent Applications in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Australia |
1/1/2010 - | Membership - Australian Optical Society | Australian Optical Society Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/10/2011 - 26/6/2016 |
TechNetAustralia TechNet Australia has been in existence since 2000 and it is a group of committed Technical staff from tertiary institutions across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Aims are to: |
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Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/4/2015 - 30/6/2017 | Acting Technical Coordinator | UoN Faculty of Science Australia |
10/2/2011 - 31/12/2018 | Laboratory Officer | UoN Faculty of Science Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2017 |
Faculty of Science Health and Safety Excellence Award: team 2017 UoN Faculty of Science |
Recognition
Year | Award |
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2012 |
2012 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Professional Staff Excellence in the team award category University of Newcastle |
2012 |
For Services to the Chemical and Radiation Technical Committee The University of Newcastle, NSW |
2010 |
Journal of Applied Optics, Cover Art Unknown |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (5 outputs)
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2019 |
Al-Ahmad AY, Holdsworth J, Vaughan B, Sharafutdinova G, Zhou X, Belcher WJ, Dastoor PC, 'Modular LED arrays for large area solar simulation', Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 27 179-189 (2019) [C1]
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2013 |
Sharafutdinova G, Cvetanovski M, Walton D, Guest B, Foster J, Piszczuk G, Furst J, 'Distance learning laboratory: A remote Atomic and Nuclear Physics experiment', Australian Physics, 50 55-59 (2013) [C2] While it is clear that on-line education offers new opportunities for students to study in a way that suits their particular learning style, there are laboratory-based disciplines... [more] While it is clear that on-line education offers new opportunities for students to study in a way that suits their particular learning style, there are laboratory-based disciplines that require hands-on experience with real world systems. This is especially true in Physics where a standard curriculum involves a large amount of laboratory-based work. While computer-based simulation software has been used extensively in engineering and various science-based areas these are not a direct substitute for traditional Physics experimental labs which provide students with the practical skills of handling real equipment, and measuring with sufficient accuracy and precision to allow comparison with various theoretical predictions. On-line laboratories where distance students have remote control over real laboratory equipment is a practical alternative to traditional physics laboratories, at least for some classes of experiments. This paper describes the development of a remote-controlled Cosmic Ray Telescope experiment at the University of Newcastle.
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2010 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'Calculated two-photon fluorescence correction factors for reflective scan engines', Applied Optics, 49 1472-1479 (2010) [C1]
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2010 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'Improved field scanner incorporating parabolic optics. Part 2: experimental verification and potential for volume scanning', Applied Optics, 49 5517-5527 (2010) [C1]
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2009 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'Improved field scanner incorporating parabolic optics: Part 1: Simulation', Applied Optics, 48 4389-4396 (2009) [C1]
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Conference (14 outputs)
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2017 |
Vafa E, Holdsworth J, Sharafutdinova G, Andersson-Engels S, 'The Volume Scanner Optical Performance', DIFFUSE OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY AND IMAGING VI, Munich, GERMANY (2017) [E1]
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2016 |
Vafa E, Roberts N, Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, 'A volume scanner for diffuse imaging', Proc. SPIE 10013, SPIE BioPhotonics Australasia, 1001337 (November 24, 2016); doi:10.1117/12.2242971, Adelaide (2016)
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2015 |
Sharafutdinova G, Tegg L, Lazarte I, Vafa E, Andersson-Engels S, Holdsworth JL, 'A new volume scanner', Proc. SPIE 9538, Diffuse Optical Imaging V, 95381B (July 16, 2015), Munich (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Sharafutdinova G, 'Physics Lab Experiments in new teaching environment', Sydney (2015) [O1] | ||||||||||
2014 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Hosseini A, Vafa E, van Helden D, 'Investigating a New Volume Scanner', Proceedings of 2013 Australian and New Zealand Conference on Optics and Photonics, Fremantle, W.A. (2014) [E1]
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2014 |
Lazarte I, Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, van Helden D, van Helden D, 'A Novel Scanner For Diffuse Media Imaging', Abstracts. AIP Congress 2014, ANU (2014) [E3]
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2013 |
Sharafutdinova G, Hosseini A, Holdsworth JL, van Helden D, 'Investigating A New Volume Scanner', ANZCOP 2013, Fremantle, WA (2013) [E3]
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2011 |
Holdsworth JL, Sharafutdinova G, Sanderson MJ, Van Helden DF, 'Off-axis parabolic optical relays: almost perfect imaging', Proceedings of SPIE: 22nd Congress of the International Commission for Optics: Light for the Development of the World, Puebla, Mexico (2011) [E1]
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2011 | Sharafutdinova G, Cvetanovski M, Walton D, Guest B, Foster J, Piszczuk G, Furst JE, 'Remote laboratory for interactive learning', Technet 2011 National Conference Handbook, Bathurst (2011) [E3] | ||||||||||
2010 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'Comparative scan engine field flatness', 19th Australian Institute of Physics Congress. Extended Abstracts and Refereed Full Papers, Melbourne, Vic (2010) [E1]
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2009 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'A new scanner design for two-photon fluorescence fast imaging microscopy', Light in Life Sciences Conference 2009: Program, Melbourne, VIC (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Van Helden DF, 'Scan engine induced pulse broadening in two-photon microscopy', Nanophotonics Down Under 2009: Devices and Applications: Program, Melbourne, VIC (2009) [E2]
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2009 |
Sharafutdinova G, Holdsworth JL, Legge SR, Van Helden DF, 'Comparative performance of four-mirror parabolic and spherical afocal relays', ACOLS ACOFT 09 Conference: Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Optics, Lasers and Spectroscopy and Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology in Association, Adelaide, SA (2009) [E1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 1 |
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Total funding | $13,287 |
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20131 grants / $13,287
Towards a Mammography Scanner$13,287
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Science & IT |
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Project Team | Associate Professor John Holdsworth, Doctor Galiya Sharafutdinova, Professor Dirk Van Helden |
Scheme | Strategic Initiative Research Fund (SIRF) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1401036 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Dr Galiya Sharafutdinova
Position
Technical Coordinator
Technical Officer PHYS2000
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Science
Focus area
Physics
Contact Details
galiya.sharafutdinova@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 5430 |
Fax | (02) 4921 6907 |
Office
Room | PG04 |
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Building | Physics Building. |
Location | University Drive CALLAGHAN NSW 2308 AUSTRALIA , |