Big congratulations to our very own Associate Professor Katharina Richter, QuTech Chief Investigator, for winning the Discovery Award at the InDaily 40 Under 40 Awards! These awards celebrate South Australia’s brightest young leaders and entrepreneurs, and Katharina’s vision truly shines.
“Superbugs are predicted to kill 10 million people annually by 2050, but biomedical researcher Katharina is leading a team to change that.
Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria for which the Richter Lab is developing new treatments, including collaborating with veterinary and food scientists to develop sanitisers to improve animal wellbeing, decontamination processes, and create safer, sustainable food production.
Katharina has earned a reputation as an expert biomedical researcher and has managed millions in research funding, including $3 million she secured herself in a highly competitive environment that has a success rate of about five per cent.”(1)
Interested in groundbreaking research? You could pursue a PhD with Katharina at the University of Adelaide, exploring bacterial sterilization using quantum light. Learn more and apply here: https://arcquantumcentre.com.au/scholarships/
(1) https://www.indailysa.com.au/news/events/2025/06/19/meet-south-australias-40-under-40-of-2025
