Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
New South Wales
Macquarie University
Southern Cross University
The University of New South Wales
1
1
12
The University of Sydney
4
University of Technology, Sydney
1
University of Wollongong
1
Total for New South Wales
20
Victoria
Deakin University
2
Monash University
7
RMIT University
1
Swinburne University of Technology
2
The University of Melbourne
6
Total for Victoria
18
Queensland
James Cook University
1
Queensland University of Technology
1
The University of Queensland
4
Total for Queensland
6
South Australia
The Flinders University of South Australia
1
The University of Adelaide
5
University of South Australia
1
Total for South Australia
7
Western Australia
Curtin University of Technology
1
The University of Western Australia
8
Total for Western Australia
9
Tasmania
University of Tasmania
2
Total for Tasmania
2
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University
1
Total for Northern Territory
1
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian National University
3
Total for Australian Capital Territory
3
Total Number of Grants
66
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New South Wales
Macquarie University
LE150100177
Jin, A/Prof Dayong; Monro, Prof Tanya M; Braet, A/Prof Filip C; Gibson, Dr Brant C; Paulsen,
Prof Ian T; Traini, A/Prof Daniela; Hutchinson, A/Prof Mark R; Greentree, A/Prof Andrew D;
Chung, Prof Roger; Young, A/Prof Paul M; Willows, A/Prof Robert D; Lu, Dr Yiqing
2015
$440,000.00
Total
$440,000.00
Primary FoR
1004
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Adelaide, The University of Sydney, RMIT University
Administering Organisation
Macquarie University
Project Summary
National live cell scanning platform for nanoparticle tracking: The aim of the project is to establish a multi-disciplinary,
multi-user, self-correlated scanning facility to reach a new level of temporal and spatial precision for real-time tracking
and quantification of biomolecules and nanoparticles within large populations of living cells. The facility will consist of a
live-cell spinning-disc confocal microscope, a correlated biological atomic force microscope, and remote access
facilities. It is expected that with superior optical characterisation and mechanical manipulation, the automated
orthogonal scanning facility will open new avenues to reveal unprecedented information from biological and pathological
processes. The collaborative facility will support world-class researchers in the multi-disciplinary areas of physical,
material and life sciences, placing Australia at the forefront of nanoscale biophotonics.
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Southern Cross University
LE150100007
Reichelt-Brushett, Dr Amanda J; Burton, A/Prof Edward D; Eyre, Prof Bradley D; Johnston,
A/Prof Scott G; Sanders, Dr Christian J
2015
$170,000.00
Total
$170,000.00
Primary FoR
0402
GEOCHEMISTRY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Administering Organisation
Southern Cross University
Project Summary
Metal speciation for complex studies in changing environments: The Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer
with a High Performance Liquid Chromatography front end (HPLC-ICP-MS) for metal speciation studies is a highly
valuable extension of existing cutting edge infrastructure for geochemical research. Existing invertebrate culturing
capacity will also enable unique opportunities for experimental studies driven by understanding metal speciation and
uptake by organisms. This facility will be housed within a highly productive research environment providing new and
novel capabilities to study abiotic and biotic interactions in changing environments.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of New South Wales
LE150100163
Gaus, Prof Katharina; Gooding, Prof John J; Boecking, Dr Till; Lee, Dr Lawrence; Whisstock,
Prof James C; Rossjohn, Prof Jamie; Hertzog, Prof Paul J; Heath, Prof William R; Godfrey, Prof
Dale I; Hatters, Dr Daniel M; Quiney, A/Prof Harry M; Abbey, Dr Brian; Braet, A/Prof Filip C;
King, Prof Nicholas J; Grau, Prof Georges E; van Oijen, Prof Antoine M; Goldys, Prof Ewa M;
Mak, Prof Johnson; Meunier, Prof Frederic A; Yap, Prof Alpha S; Eyre, Dr Nicholas S; Russell,
Prof Sarah M
2015
$560,000.00
Total
$560,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Adelaide, Swinburne University of Technology, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, La
Trobe University, The University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Macquarie University, Deakin University, The
University of Queensland
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Single molecule imaging laboratory: The goal of the project is to establish a single molecule imaging laboratory to close
the gap between structural imaging and cellular imaging. Utilising the expertise of the ARC Centre of Excellence in
Advanced Molecular Imaging, the aim of the project is to design, build and apply three microscopes that go beyond the
current commercial solutions for single molecule localisation microscopy such as Photo-Activation Localisation
Microscopy (PALM) and Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM) and perform single molecule imaging:
deep inside cells and tissue.The facility will have a fast acquisition rate to monitor highly dynamic molecular events, and
improved precision to image molecules and complexes in intact cells with less than or equal to one nanometre
resolution. There is currently no comparable imaging facility in the world.
LE150100051
Greenleaf, Prof Graham W; Mowbray, Prof Andrew S; Lunney, Prof Mark D; Twomey, Prof Anne
F; Adams, Prof Michael A; Jones, Ms Judith S; Petrow, A/Prof Stefan; Nettelbeck, Prof Amanda
E; Prest, Prof Wilfrid R; Finnane, Prof Mark J; Nielsen, Dr Jennifer M; Swain, A/Prof Warren M;
Wells, Mr Andrew M; Genovese, Dr Ann L; Josev, Ms Tanya; Reynolds, Prof Rocque; Dorsett,
Prof Shaunnagh G; Ailwood, Dr Sarah L; Sainsbury, Prof Maree T; Bond, Dr Catherine M;
Stuhmcke, Prof Anita; Ford, Dr Lisa M; Stuckey, Prof Michael; Certoma, Prof Leroy; Williams,
Prof John M; Appleby, Dr Gabrielle J; Kercher, Prof Bruce R; Kelly, A/Prof Catherine J;
Handford, Prof Peter R
2015
$410,000.00
Total
$410,000.00
Primary FoR
2103
HISTORICAL STUDIES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Griffith University, Southern Cross University, The University of Melbourne, University of Canberra, University of Notre
Dame Australia, The University of Western Australia, University of Technology, Sydney, The University of New England,
The University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, The University of Queensland, The Australian National
University, University of Tasmania, The University of Adelaide
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
The Australasian legal history libraries stage II: Australia's leading legal historians will partner with the Australasian
Legal Information Institute (AustLII) to create a massive expansion of free online access to Australasian legal history
through digitisation and data aggregation. The Legal History Libraries on AustLII will become a comprehensive transTasman collection from 1788-1999, including all reported case series and those from colonial newspaper reports, and all
Acts enacted, plus key collections of historical Bills, Gazettes, legal commentaries, and Parliamentary reports. The
Libraries are expected to double in size from their current 50,000 items of cases and legislation. The Libraries will
enable previously impractical access, comparative research, and international collaborations.
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LE150100081
Kenderdine, Prof Sarah I; Del Favero, Prof Dennis G; Thielscher, Prof Michael; Nakata, Prof
Nicholas M; Ross, Dr Shawn A; Arthur, Prof Paul L; Lueg, Prof Christopher P; Bourke, A/Prof
Paul D; Greuter, Dr Stefan; Gibson, Prof Ross J; Shaw, Prof Jeffrey; Kelly, Dr Lynda; Hart, Mr
Tim; Neale, Ms Margo; Berry, Mr Drew
2015
$220,000.00
Total
$220,000.00
Primary FoR
1902
FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Australian National Maritime Museum, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, AARNet Pty Ltd,
Intersect Australia Ltd, University of Western Sydney, RMIT University, University of Canberra, The University of
Western Australia, University of Tasmania, City University of Hong Kong, National Museum of Australia, Museum
Victoria
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
DomeLab - an ultra-high resolution experimental fulldome: This project will establish the first ultra-high resolution (4000
x 4000 pixels) experimental fulldome in Australia (DomeLab). This fulldome facility will provide a powerful immersive
dome-based video projection environment. Partners will work collaboratively across three themes: interactive media,
future museology and experimental humanities. Through the national research services AARNet and Intersect's
research data storage infrastructure, DomeLab will extend pioneering research in aesthetic frameworks and frontier
technologies to benefit artistic, cultural, museological and humanities researchers. DomeLab is designed as a touring
system and will be installed throughout the country at leading institutions.
LE150100075
McCamey, Dr Dane R; Schmidt, Prof Timothy; Lakhwani, Dr Girish; Gooding, Prof John J;
D'Alessandro, Dr Deanna M; Hart, Dr Judith N
2015
$240,000.00
Total
$240,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Sydney
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Fabrication facility for oxygen-sensitive electronic materials: Turning new materials into functional devices is necessary
before their benefits can be widely exploited. This project will provide researchers with a glovebox capability to make
devices with materials that are degraded by exposure to oxygen. In particular, the project will use this equipment to
make new electronics devices based on organic semiconducting materials, investigate oxygen-sensitive materials for
energy storage, and undertake fundamental studies of surfaces and interfaces.
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LE150100089
Pitman, Prof Andrew J; Williams, Mr Allan W; Hogg, Dr Andrew M; Lane, A/Prof Todd P;
England, Prof Matthew H; Jakob, Prof Christian; Evans, A/Prof Jason P; Spence, Dr J. Paul P;
Sherwood, Prof Steven C; Reeder, Prof Michael J; Karoly, Prof David J; Bindoff, Prof Nathaniel
L; Catto, Dr Jennifer L; Nikurashin, Dr Maxim; Walsh, Reader Kevin; Holbrook, A/Prof Neil J;
Schofield, Dr Robyn; Dommenget, Dr Dietmar; Downes, Dr Stephanie; Gayen, Dr Bishakhdatta;
Hall, Prof Peter G; Pugh, Mr Tim F; Colman, Dr Robert; Hirst, Dr Anthony C; Moise, Dr Aurel F;
Botten, Prof Lindsay C; Wilkinson, Dr Ross G
2015
$490,000.00
Total
$490,000.00
Primary FoR
0401
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Monash University, The Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, University of Tasmania, The
Australian National Data Service, Bureau of Meteorology, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Connecting big data with high performance computing for climate science: The ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate
System Science is a key user of the National Computational Infrastructure facility (NCI). This research requires massive
data integrated with high performance computing in an operational facility. Fast disk capacity that is simultaneously
connected to NCI long-term storage, cloud and high performance computing severely limits use of the NCI. To resolve
this limitation, 1.7 petabytes of storage will be installed to transform the efficiency of the facility. This will enable more
ambitious science to be undertaken. This investment will be used to launch a transformation from petascale to exascale
problems and communicate the lessons learned to other research communities in Australia.
LE150100151
Rogge, Prof Sven; Simmons, Prof Michelle Y; Hollenberg, Prof Lloyd C; McCallum, A/Prof
Jeffrey C; Warschkow, Dr Oliver; Marks, A/Prof Nigel A; Sellars, A/Prof Matthew J
2015
$760,000.00
Total
$760,000.00
Primary FoR
0204
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, The Australian National University, Curtin University of
Technology
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
A low-temperature scanning tunnelling microscope: The project aims to establish a facility to exploit the spectroscopic
and spatial resolution of an ultra-low temperature scanning tunnelling microscope in conjunction with atomically
controlled dopant engineering. In a variety of experiments the research team will explore ultra-scaled transistors,
quantum information science devices, and engineered quantum matter. Improving our ability to investigate
semiconductor materials at the atomic scale impacts fields ranging from electronics, telecommunication, quantum
information to renewable energy research and puts Australia at the forefront of the field of controlled atomic systems in
semiconductors.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100130
Russell, A/Prof Adrian R; Khalili, Prof Nasser; Zhao, Dr GaoFeng; Khoshghalb, Dr Arman;
Sloan, Prof Scott W; Kouretzis, Dr Georgios; Indraratna, Prof Buddhima N; Rujikiatkamjorn,
A/Prof Cholachat; Cassidy, Prof Mark J; Gaudin, Prof Christophe; Williams, Prof David J;
Scheuermann, Dr Alexander
2015
$320,000.00
Total
$320,000.00
Primary FoR
0905
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, The University of Western Australia, The University of
Queensland
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
An earthquake shaking table to investigate soil-structure interactions: This project aims to develop Australia's most
advanced earthquake shaking table. Earthquakes are a problem of great significance to Australia. Infrastructure in civil,
transport, mining and energy sectors may be at an unacceptable risk of damage under earthquake loading as current
design practices do not account for the interaction between infrastructure and the ground under such loading. The
shaking table will simulate earthquakes and enable controlled testing of three-tonne models of foundation and soilstructure interaction systems typical of Australia's infrastructure. The discoveries made are expected to be integral to the
modernisation of Australia's seismic design standards so that earthquake-induced damage and risk exposure can be
minimised.
LE150100084
Seidel, Dr Jan; Micolich, A/Prof Adam P; Valanoor, Prof Nagarajan; Hamilton, Prof Alexander R;
Ulrich, A/Prof Clemens; McKenzie, Prof David R
2015
$760,000.00
Total
$760,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Sydney
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Next-generation electronic and magnetic materials characterisation facility: This project aims to address two major
experimental capacity gaps in Australian infrastructure for research and development of novel electronic materials and
nanoscale devices for future technologies. It will establish a facility featuring a state-of-the-art force-feedback scanning
tunnelling microscope for studying insulating surfaces, such as ferroic films, and a magneto-directional electrical
characterisation system with a unique nine Tesla full-sphere magnetic field rotation capacity for studying materials in the
two to 300 Kelvin temperature range. This facility will bring important new tools to Australia, which is expected to
enhance our international competitiveness in the development of next-generation electronic materials and device
technologies.
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LE150100030
Sivaraman, A/Prof Vijay; Roughan, Prof Matthew; Abolhasan, A/Prof Mehran; But, Dr Jason A;
Varadharajan, Prof Vijay; Russell, Dr Craig L; Moors, Dr Timothy C; Safaei, Prof Farzad;
Portmann, A/Prof Marius; Liang, A/Prof Weifa; Gregory, Dr Mark A; Jha, Prof Sanjay K;
Taubman, Prof David S; Nguyen, Dr Hung X; Falkner, Dr Nickolas J; Mao, Prof Guoqiang;
Braun, Prof Robin M; Armitage, Prof Grenville J; Tupakula, Dr Udaya K; Indulska, Prof Jadwiga;
Strazdins, A/Prof Peter E; Raad, Dr Raad
2015
$270,000.00
Total
$270,000.00
Primary FoR
0805
DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, The University of Adelaide, University of Technology,
Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, Macquarie University, The University of Queensland, The Australian
National University, University of Wollongong, RMIT University
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Test bed for wide-area software defined networking research: This project aims to develop a wide-area test bed,
spanning ten organisations, for conducting research and experimentation in the emerging disruptive technology of
Software Defined Networking (SDN). SDN is likely to bring long-term transformation to the networking industry, much
like cloud computing did, by enabling dynamic virtualised elastic network services under software control. The test bed
will empower Australian researchers in network technologies and dependent applications (for example, multimedia and
security) to collaboratively develop and demonstrate novel ideas at scale. This is expected to benefit Australia by giving
our researchers international recognition in this nascent area, and developing a national talent pool for local industry.
LE150100087
Tinney, Prof Christopher G; Ireland, Dr Michael J; Freeman, Prof Kenneth C; Asplund, Prof
Martin; Bayliss, Dr Daniel; Wittenmyer, Dr Robert A; Martell, Dr Sarah L; Zucker, A/Prof Daniel
B; Bedding, Prof Timothy R; Carter, A/Prof Bradley D; Sheinis, A/Prof Andrew
2015
$760,000.00
Total
$760,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The Australian National University, Macquarie University, The University of Sydney, University of Southern Queensland,
Australian Astronomical Observatory
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Veloce - Australia's next-generation planet foundry: This project will deliver to Australian astronomers a high-resolution,
ultra-stabilised, red-wavelength-optimised spectrograph capable of delivering high-precision doppler velocities for the
transiting exoplanet host-stars being discovered now by southern hemisphere transit-planet searches, and for the
coming wave of discoveries to be made by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). In addition it will
enable a vast suite of new research programs in exoplanetary science and galactic archaeology, as well as providing a
sound base of ultra-stable infrastructure enabling future expansion to cover the full optical wavelength range at minimal
cost.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100090
Velonaki, A/Prof Mari; Rye, A/Prof David C; Dissanayake, Prof Gamini; Clifford, Prof Colin W;
Liu, Prof Dikai; Pagnucco, A/Prof Maurice; Ramos, Dr Fabio T; Faux, A/Prof Steven
2015
$350,000.00
Total
$350,000.00
Primary FoR
0801
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND IMAGE PROCESSING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
Facility for experimental human-robot interaction research: This project seeks to build an integrated facility for the
multidisciplinary experimental study of human-robot interaction. The facility will consist of a variety of state-of-the-art
sensors tailored to non-intrusively measure human location, limb posture and gesture, together with physiological
measurements (heart rate, subcutaneous blood flow) that are linked to human intent and affective state. This capability
will support a wide variety of multidisciplinary experimentation in human-robot interaction.
LE150100031
Wilkins, Prof Marc R; Cavicchioli, Prof Ricardo; Morris, A/Prof Kevin V; Thomas, A/Prof
Torsten; Charles, Prof Ian G; Djordjevic, Prof Steven P; Darling, A/Prof Aaron; Petty, Dr Nicola
K; Paulsen, Prof Ian T; Gillings, Prof Michael R; Holmes, Prof Edward C; James, Prof David E;
Wade, Prof Claire M; Dinger, A/Prof Marcel E
2015
$630,000.00
Total
$630,000.00
Primary FoR
0604
GENETICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
University of Technology, Sydney, Macquarie University, The University of Sydney, Garvan Institute of Medical
Research
Administering Organisation
The University of New South Wales
Project Summary
PacBio long read sequencer for the Ramaciotti Genomics Consortium of New South Wales: This will be one of the first
PacBio sequencers for a service facility in Australia. Unlike other next-generation sequencers that have read lengths of
100 to 700 bases, the PacBio long read sequencer generates an average read length of 8,000 bases and a maximum of
20,000 bases. It will be used for research in genomics, metagenomics and transcriptomics.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of Sydney
LE150100144
Bland-Hawthorn, Prof Jonathan; Croom, A/Prof Scott M; Colless, Prof Matthew; Bryant, Dr Julia
J; Leon-Saval, Dr Sergio G; Parker, Prof Quentin A; Kewley, Prof Lisa J; McDermid, Dr Richard;
Spitler, Dr Lee R; Couch, Prof Warrick J; Lawrence, Dr Jonathan S
2015
$430,000.00
Total
$430,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Australian Astronomical Observatory, Macquarie University, The Australian National University
Administering Organisation
The University of Sydney
Project Summary
Hector - a revolutionary spectrograph for understanding how galaxies evolve: The project team recently demonstrated
the extraordinary power of a new Sydney-Australian Astronomical Observatory Multi-object Integral-field spectrograph
(SAMI) at the Anglo-Australian Telescope. This early prototype demonstrated it was possible to place 13 hexabundles
accurately onto the images of 13 galaxies and to obtain spectroscopy at 61 contiguous positions across each galaxy.
This provides a wealth of information about stars and gas in each galaxy. SAMI has generated enormous interest in new
science across the Australian and international community. This project intends to develop a far more powerful facility,
'Hector', that will allow us to answer new scientific questions. For the first time, we will learn how the properties of
galaxies evolve with their surrounds, and what this tells us about how galaxies form.
LE150100021
Dong, Prof Zhao Y; Hill, Prof David J; Lu, Dr Dylan D; Verbic, Dr Gregor; Ma, Dr Jin; Muttaqi,
A/Prof Kashem M; Sutanto, Prof Darmawan; Robinson, Dr Duane; Ciufo, Dr Philip P; Perera,
Prof Sarath; Zhao, Dr JunHua; Ninness, Prof Brett M; Weller, A/Prof Steven R
2015
$430,000.00
Total
$430,000.00
Primary FoR
0906
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
University of Wollongong, The University of Newcastle, The University of Hong Kong
Administering Organisation
The University of Sydney
Project Summary
Smart grid testing facility: This project aims to establish an essential part of infrastructure required for experimental
research in the area of distributed resources under a smart grid. The innovative theoretical methodologies being
developed under existing or completed research projects in this area will be validated through experimental research.
The experimental platform is intended to help to resolve technical issues related to future power supply systems
including real-time data from smart meters, application of vehicle to grid systems, demand management, control, and
protection aspects under the uncertain nature of renewable energy sources. It is expected to bring together the
researchers in this area for collaborative research.
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LE150100172
Eggleton, Prof Benjamin J; Reilly, Prof David J; Palomba, Dr Stefano; Fleming, Prof Simon C;
Poulton, A/Prof Christopher G; Arnold, Dr Matthew D; Dzurak, Prof Andrew S; Mitchell, Prof
Arnan D; de Sterke, Prof Carel M; Moss, Prof David J
2015
$270,000.00
Total
$270,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, RMIT University, University of Technology, Sydney
Administering Organisation
The University of Sydney
Project Summary
Inductively-coupled plasma etching facility: The aim of this project is to bring together an inductively-coupled plasma
etcher with a high resolution tool for optical lithography to create a facility capable of producing nano-structures in silicon
surfaces. Such structures are the basis of high performance photonic, nano-electronic, and MicroElectroMechanical
(MEM) devices. The lithography tool is a step-and-repeat system capable of exceptionally high rates of throughput so
this etcher will be a crucial enabling tool for efficient fabrication of nano-devices for research into quantum computing,
high bandwidth, quantum-secure optical communications, renewable energy, and for applications in medicine. The
etcher will be available for national access.
LE150100076
Varvell, A/Prof Kevin E; Yabsley, Dr Bruce D; Urquijo, Dr Phillip; Sevior, A/Prof Martin E; Taylor,
Prof Geoffrey N; Barberio, Prof Dr Elisabetta; Jackson, Dr Paul D
2015
$150,068.00
Total
$150,068.00
Primary FoR
0202
ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, The University of Adelaide
Administering Organisation
The University of Sydney
Project Summary
Australian participation in the Belle II experiment: This project will provide membership for Australian scientists of one of
the key contemporary particle physics experiments, the Belle II experiment in Japan, and contribute to the purchase and
installation of equipment for the Japanese facility. The Belle II experiment aims to search for a deeper theory of nature
which will add significantly to our ability to answer questions such as why there is a preponderance of matter over
antimatter in the Universe, and what is the nature of the dark matter which pervades it. This project will allow Australian
scientists to pursue these questions in the coming years, with the additional benefit of increasing Australia's research
profile in fundamental physics and its engagement with basic science in the Asia-Pacific region.
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University of Technology, Sydney
LE150100015
Forbes, Prof Shari L; Roux, Prof Claude P; Stuart, A/Prof Barbara H; Fu, Dr Shanlin; Wallman,
A/Prof James F; Roberts, Prof Richard G; van den Bergh, Dr Gerrit D; Donlon, Dr Denise; Adler,
Dr Christina J; Shewan, Dr Louise G; Robertson, Prof James; Oxenham, A/Prof Marc F; Mallett,
Dr Xanthe; Walsh, Dr Simon J; Wenger, Dr Eric; Found, Dr Bryan J; Hayes, Mr Robert J; Harris,
Mr Scott M; Cole, Mr David; Dodson, Prof John R; Blau, Dr Soren; Archer, Dr Melanie S
2015
$430,000.00
Total
$430,000.00
Primary FoR
0399
OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of
Wollongong, The University of Sydney, University of Canberra, The Australian National University, The University of
New England, Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police, NSW Police Department
Administering Organisation
University of Technology, Sydney
Project Summary
Australian facility for taphonomic experimental research: The aim of this project is to establish a unique Australian
research facility dedicated to studying the physical, chemical, and biological processes of human decomposition. This
facility will be the first of its kind in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, drawing together a collaborative team of
experts in a broad range of taphonomy disciplines. The results of the research are expected to advance our limited
understanding of the taphonomic processes acting on remains in a natural Australian environment. The outcomes will
assist police and forensic services to improve their procedures for searching, locating, recovering, and identifying
missing persons, victims of homicide, and victims of disaster on both a national and international scale.
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University of Wollongong
LE150100043
Dou, Prof Shi Xue; Peleckis, Dr Germanas; Wang, Prof Xiaolin; Yi, Dr Jiabao; Mai, Prof YiuWing; Li, Dr Luhua; Lewis, Prof Roger A; Chen, Prof Ying I; Spinks, Prof Geoffrey M
2015
$420,000.00
Total
$420,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney, Deakin University
Administering Organisation
University of Wollongong
Project Summary
New generation cryogen-free physical property measurement system: This project aims to establish a unique Australian
research facility, a cryogen-free high magnetic field Dynacool Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS). With its
comprehensive and versatile set of tools for precise electro- and opto-magnetic characterisation, the facility is expected
to drive interdisciplinary collaborative efforts between over 50 researchers and across more than 25 Australian Research
Council and other projects, with the aim to uncover new unconventional phenomena in superconductors, spintronic
materials, topological insulators, conducting polymers, one- and two-dimensional micro- and nano-materials, and biomagnetic materials.
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Victoria
Deakin University
LE150100079
Nahavandi, Prof Saeid; Shirinzadeh, Prof Bijan; Lim, A/Prof Chee Peng; Khosravi, Dr Abbas;
Shi, Prof Peng; Chen, Dr Chao; Trinh, A/Prof Hieu M; Chung, Dr Hoam; Howe, Prof Robert
2015
$320,000.00
Total
$320,000.00
Primary FoR
0999
OTHER ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Monash University, The University of Adelaide, Harvard University, USA
Administering Organisation
Deakin University
Project Summary
A haptic-based immersive motion platform for human performance evaluation: This project aims to establish a motion
platform capable of combining continuous centrifugal rotation and large linear displacement with an additional five
degrees of motion. The system will house a human subject at the end of a large serial robot similar to a human arm,
which can rotate continuously about its base. The robot arm will be installed on a large linear axis enabling the
simulation of movements and accelerations along a straight path as well as rotation provided by other axes of the robot.
The motion platform will comprise audio and visual devices, and haptic-based control mechanisms, for example a
steering wheel and pedals or a helicopter cyclic, to provide a number of human immersed scenarios for driving/flying
training and human perception evaluation.
LE150100123
Stanford, Dr Nicole; Hodgson, Prof Peter D; Ferry, Prof Michael; Hutchinson, A/Prof
Christopher R; Barnett, Prof Matthew R; Dorin, Dr Thomas H
2015
$190,000.00
Total
$190,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, Monash University
Administering Organisation
Deakin University
Project Summary
Quench and deformation dilatometer for studying phase transformations: The quenching and deformation dilatometer is
a high precision thermal analysis tool used to measure phase transformations in situ. This technique can make timeresolved measurements of transformations under the extreme conditions of heating, cooling and deformation that are
experienced during industrial processing. This instrument will be the only one in Australia capable of temperature
changes above 2000 degrees Celsius and will also be the only one equipped with a cryogenic module. The instrument is
intended to be used to characterise new processing technologies and new alloy systems such as advanced high
strength steels, age hardenable magnesium, high entropy alloys, and cluster hardening aluminium alloys.
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Monash University
LE150100060
Fuhrer, Prof Michael S; Edmonds, Dr Mark T; Riley, Prof John D; Pakes, A/Prof Christopher I;
Hamilton, Prof Alexander R; Wang, Prof Xiaolin; Tadich, Dr Anton
2015
$370,000.00
Total
$370,000.00
Primary FoR
0204
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
La Trobe University, The University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, Synchrotron Light Source Australia
Pty Ltd
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
Year-round accessible angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy facility: This project aims to create a year-round
readily accessible facility for angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy combined with in situ scanning tunnelling
microscopy, cementing Australia's leadership position in novel electronic materials research. The facility is the first of its
kind in Australia, housed at the Australian Synchrotron, and accessible to a broad user base. The facility will be an
essential tool for study of new electronic materials such as graphene, two-dimensional semiconductors, topological
insulators, and superconductors. This research aims to lead to new thermoelectric, photovoltaic, superconducting, and
computing devices, revolutionising the generation, transfer, storage, and use of electrical energy.
LE150100110
Lithgow, Prof Trevor J; Ramm, Dr Georg; Strugnell, Prof Richard A; Hartland, Prof Elizabeth L;
Hanssen, Dr Eric; Jans, Prof David A; Carroll, Prof John; Hertzog, Prof Paul J; Gleeson, Prof
Paul A
2015
$300,000.00
Total
$300,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
A video-rate nanoscopy facility for super-resolution imaging: Super-Resolution Microscopy (SRM) is a major frontier
technology and is revolutionising our understanding of the structure and dynamics of cellular organisation. A video-rate
SRM imaging facility will be established and is expected to bridge the gap between the functional dynamics and
structure of living systems at the level of the single molecule. In leading international centres, breakthroughs are being
made in understanding molecular mechanisms in cancer, infectious diseases and neuropathologies. Beyond purely
biomedical considerations, SRM is redefining our knowledge of cellular architecture and will impact on our
understanding of the fundamental biology of all plants, animals and micro organisms.
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LE150100083
Marshall, Dr Dustin J; White, Dr Craig R; Dowling, Dr Damian K; Hall, Dr Matthew D; Hoffmann,
Prof Ary A; Phillips, Dr Benjamin L; Kearney, Dr Michael R; Sgro, Dr Carla M; Chown, Prof
Steven L
2015
$540,000.00
Total
$540,000.00
Primary FoR
0603
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
A high throughput phenomics facility for pace of life traits in animals: This project seeks to create the first highthroughput phenomic facility for animals in Australia. The molecular revolution has brought unprecedented capacity to
understand genetic variation. Genetic variation is now better understood and more easily and cheaply characterised
than the physical traits that organisms exhibit. Linking phenotypic variation to genetic variation represents the major
challenge in harnessing the power of the biomolecular age. This facility will accommodate animals from marine,
freshwater and terrestrial systems across a diverse array of phyla. It will allow Australian researchers to leverage
advances in high throughput genomic technologies to address a major bottleneck in biology.
LE150100088
McNaughton, Prof Donald; MacFarlane, Prof Douglas R; Cheng, A/Prof Wenlong; Bao, Dr
Qiaoliang; Beattie, A/Prof David A; Beardall, Prof John; Robertson, Dr Evan G; Mechler, Dr
Adam I; Tobin, Dr Mark J; Appadoo, Dr Dominique R; Puskar, Dr Ljiljana; Roberts, Prof Ann;
Kou, Dr Shanshan; Lin, Dr Jiao; Smith, A/Prof Brian J; Kvansakul, Dr Marc; Perugini, A/Prof
Matthew A
2015
$700,000.00
Total
$700,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
University of South Australia, La Trobe University, Synchrotron Light Source Australia Pty Ltd, The University of
Melbourne, Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
Nano infrared and sub micron raman spectroscopy and imaging: Near-field Infrared (IR) spectroscopy and imaging
systems will be coupled to near-field scanning optical microscopes to provide IR spectroscopy and molecular images at
less than 20 nanometre lateral resolution. This is unprecedented resolution for infrared fingerprinting and molecular
imaging. For two months a year the spectroscopy system will be coupled to the IR beamline at the Australian
synchrotron, to provide full IR spectral coverage available to all Australian and New Zealand scientists. A confocal
raman spectrometer will be upgraded to the ultraviolet to provide spectra at less than 150 nanometre resolution. These
systems will provide a unique Australian resource for nanoscientists, biomedical researchers and materials scientists
requiring molecular information on the nanoscale.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100132
Ramm, Dr Georg; Whisstock, Prof James C; Etheridge, Prof Joanne; Fu, Dr Jing; McCulloch,
Prof Dougal G; Gaus, Prof Katharina; Bhaskaran, Dr Madhu; Birbilis, Prof Nick; Arns, Prof
Christoph H; Manefield, A/Prof Michael J
2015
$860,000.00
Total
$860,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, RMIT University
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
3D Cryo-FIBSEM imaging facility for biological and material sciences: The Cryo-Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron
Microscope (Cryo-FIBSEM) will reveal isometric 3D information on the structure and composition of specimens at the
nanometre scale. The cryo-FIBSEM will be the first instrument of this type in Australia able to operate in a low
temperature cryogenic mode. This will enable the imaging of vitrified biological materials in a near native state and of
non-biological material to allow imaging of, for example, fluids, emulsions, gels and interfaces between biological and
non-biological materials. Synergistic workflows incorporating unique high-end microscopes will enable the study of
complex biological structures in their native context and atomic scale imaging of beam sensitive materials.
LE150100047
Walker, Prof Jeffrey P; Rüdiger, Dr Christoph; Karmakar, A/Prof Nemai C; Hacker, A/Prof Jorg
M; Lucas, Prof Richard M
2015
$540,000.00
Total
$540,000.00
Primary FoR
0909
GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The Flinders University of South Australia, The University of New South Wales
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
A multi-frequency microwave radiometer system for environmental research: A new capability for airborne remote
sensing of key environmental variables will be established. The unique P-, Ku- and Ka-band passive microwave
radiometer system will provide information on soil moisture, surface temperature and vegetation, and allow for a new
satellite concept to be demonstrated. By combining with an existing L-band radiometer, data can be collected
simultaneously at P-, L-, Ku- and Ka-bands, with increased spatial resolutions accordingly. The shorter wavelength, but
higher spatial resolution data can be used to enhance the spatial resolution of the longer wavelength data, resulting in a
capability to derive long wavelength observations from space at unprecedented spatial resolution.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100058
Zhao, Prof Jian; Ranjith, Prof Pathegama G; Khalili, Prof Nasser; Dyskin, Prof Arcady V;
Liyanapathirana, A/Prof Samanthika; Williams, Prof David J; Einav, Prof Itai; Karakus, Dr Murat;
Sanjayan, Prof Jay G; Shen, A/Prof Luming; Ma, Prof Guowei; Wu, Dr Chengqing; Xu, A/Prof
Chaoshui; Scheuermann, Dr Alexander; Pasternak, Prof Elena; Leo, A/Prof Chin J; Zhao, Dr
GaoFeng; Perera, Dr Samintha
2015
$560,000.00
Total
$560,000.00
Primary FoR
0905
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, The University of Western Australia, The University of Queensland, The University
of Adelaide, Swinburne University of Technology, University of Western Sydney, The University of Sydney
Administering Organisation
Monash University
Project Summary
3D compressed and monitored Hopkinson bar: The 3D compressed and monitored Hopkinson bar allows determination
of the dynamic mechanical properties and fracturing behaviour of materials under such confinement. Understanding
material behaviour under dynamic loading is essential in dealing with many engineering problems as excavation,
fragmentation, earthquake, blasting, and structure design. In geotechnical and structure projects, materials are often
subjected to existing confining stresses. The full-field optical techniques, with an ultra-high speed and resolution camera
in the system, aims to assist the quantitative measurement of deformation fields including small strain induced in brittle
material's failure and identification of constitutive parameters.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
RMIT University
LE150100001
Sriram, Dr Sharath; Stoddart, A/Prof Paul R; Abbott, Prof Derek; Mulvaney, Prof Paul; Bilek,
Prof Marcela M; Friend, Prof James R; Kalantar-zadeh, Prof Kourosh; Gibson, Dr Brant C;
Bansal, A/Prof Vipul; Juodkazis, Prof Saulius; Notley, A/Prof Shannon; Ivanova, Prof Elena;
Fumeaux, Prof Christophe; Withayachumnankul, Dr Withawat; Hill, Prof Andrew F; Dunstan,
Prof David E; Lay, Prof Peter A; Palomba, Dr Stefano
2015
$410,000.00
Total
$410,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney
Administering Organisation
RMIT University
Project Summary
Collaborative advanced spectroscopy facility for materials and devices: This project aims to enable advancements in
electronics, photonics, biomedicine, and sensing through a collaborative, open access facility for advanced optical and
chemical spectroscopy of thin films, materials, and devices. The intended capabilities include high-speed, precise and
state-of-the-art spectroscopy tools which enable in situ characterisation at sub-micron scales and cryogenic
temperatures, under bio-simulated environments, down to single pixel resolution, with parallel imaging and
spectroscopy, and of fluids and biomaterials. The instrumentation will include cryogenic sub-micron photoluminescence
and micro-Raman spectroscopy, single pixel optical and dark field spectroscopy, continuous wave terahertz time-domain
spectroscopy, wide wavelength microscopic spectroscopy, and temperature-jump kinetics spectroscopy. It is expected
that these complementary instruments will accelerate research in materials and devices for plasmonics, nanoelectronics,
biomedicine, biochemistry, security, and forensic science.
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Swinburne University of Technology
LE150100155
Bailes, Prof Matthew; Gaensler, Prof Bryan M; Wyithe, Prof Stuart; Bhat, Dr Ramesh; Levin, Dr
Yuri; van Straten, Dr Willem; Wen, Prof Linqing; Melatos, A/Prof Andrew; Manchester, Dr
Richard N; Hobbs, Dr George; Kramer, Prof Dr Michael; Han, Prof JinLin
2015
$370,000.00
Total
$370,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, The
University of Melbourne, Monash University, The University of Sydney, Curtin University of Technology, National
Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, The University of Western Australia
Administering Organisation
Swinburne University of Technology
Project Summary
An ultra-wideband radio receiver for the Parkes 64-metre radio telescope: This project aims to construct a state-of-theart ultra-wide-band receiver and signal processing system for the Parkes 64-metre radio telescope. The receiver will
operate across the entire 700 megahertz to four gigahertz band with outstanding sensitivity and polarimetric
performance, providing a unique capability for high-time-resolution wide-bandwidth astronomy. It is expected to deliver
enhanced science outcomes for a wide range of projects and greatly improve the telescope's operational efficiency,
extending its lifetime into the Square Kilometre Array era. Key science projects include tests of theories of relativistic
gravitation, including the search for gravitational waves, probing neutron star interiors and investigations of the magnetic
structure of our galaxy.
LE150100024
Mould, Prof Jeremy R; Burton, Prof Michael G; Glazebrook, Prof Karl; Wang, Prof Lifan; Ashley,
Prof Michael C; Lawrence, Dr Jonathan S; Tuthill, Prof Peter G; Moore, Dr Anna M; Ireland, Dr
Michael J
2015
$760,000.00
Total
$760,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, Australian Astronomical Observatory, Purple Mountain Observatory, China, The
University of Sydney, The Australian National University, California Institute of Technology, USA, Texas A&M University
Administering Organisation
Swinburne University of Technology
Project Summary
Kunlun Infrared Sky Survey (KISS): KISS is the first exploration of the time varying Universe in the infrared. The location
at Kunlun station offers the advantage of the whole sky being available for study for the duration of the Antarctic winter
every year. The primary scientific targets are the physics of active galactic nuclei, supersupernovae (Gamma Ray
Bursters), the terminal phases of red giants (Miras) and initial phases of protostars. The project also aims to find
exoplanets and to measure the cosmic infrared background and its angular fluctuations using the low background
advantage of the Antarctic. KISS is complementary to SkyMapper in that it is infrared, and complementary to 2MASS in
that it is time sensitive.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of Melbourne
LE150100100
Caruso, Prof Frank; Rossjohn, Prof Jamie; McCluskey, Prof James; Villadangos, Prof Jose;
Reynolds, Prof Eric C; Yan, Dr Yan; McArthur, Prof Grant; Neeson, Dr Paul
2015
$440,000.00
Total
$440,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Monash University, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
Cytometer by Time of Flight (CyTOF) - a new paradigm in cytometry: The acquisition of a Cytometer by Time of Flight
will allow multiparametric characterisation of biological systems and quantitative analysis of nano-bio interactions at the
single cell level. The convergence of nanotechnology with biomedicine offers unprecedented opportunities for biological
applications, including targeted therapeutics. One of the major challenges lies in understanding the complex interactions
between nanoengineered materials and biological systems.
LE150100004
Hanssen, Dr Eric; Bacic, Prof Tony; McFadden, Prof Geoffrey I; McConville, Prof Malcolm J;
Furness, Prof John B; McCulloch, Prof Dougal G; Bansal, A/Prof Vipul; North, Prof Kathryn N
2015
$540,000.00
Total
$540,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
RMIT University, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
An automated 3D electron microscopy facility: The aim of this project is to establish the next generation of electron
microscopy facility, with a fully automated tool enabling 3D imaging. The automated serial section system incorporated
in a scanning electron microscope circumvents the limitation of transmission electron microscopy, which provides unique
insights into molecular structures and cell components at high resolution, however, the area and volume are limited in
size to a few microns. This new type of microscope can image whole organisms and be used by non-electron
microscopists. It will be housed in an open access facility and will meet a growing demand for 3D electron microscopy.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100011
Persson, Prof Staffan; Tilley, Prof Leann; McMillan, Dr Paul J; Bacic, Prof Tony; Bowman, Prof
John L; Burton, A/Prof Rachel A; Anderson, Prof Marilyn A; Dichtl, Dr Bernhard; Fincher, Prof
Geoffrey B; Whelan, Prof James M; McFadden, Prof Geoffrey I; Gleadow, A/Prof Roslyn M
2015
$346,439.00
Total
$346,439.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Monash University, La Trobe University, Deakin University, The University of Adelaide
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
Spinning disk confocal microscope with dual stages: This custom-built spinning disk confocal microscope with rotational
stages will constitute an internationally unique platform. The system has the capability of rapidly monitoring cells in
growing biological specimens under changing environments. It offers an integrated platform for multiple imaging
strategies, including confocal and Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy. The system will reside in
core facilities with open access to a broad research community. The system may be used to monitor a wide variety of
cells and molecules, and will offer capabilities that are of importance to understand cell trafficking, disease and
signalling, plant biomass production, and climate change.
LE150100048
Rayner, Prof Peter J; Schofield, Dr Robyn; Ristovski, Prof Zoran D; Nelson, Prof Peter F;
Murphy (nee Paton-Walsh), Dr Clare; Bowie, A/Prof Andrew R; Belusic, Dr Danijel; Alexander,
Dr Simon P; Keywood, Dr Melita D; Williams, Dr Alastair G; Jones, Dr Nicholas B; Lawson, Ms
Sarah J; Wilson, A/Prof Stephen R; Ayoko, Prof Godwin A; Griffith, Prof David W; Miljevic, Dr
Branka; Siems, A/Prof Steven T; Sinnott, Prof Richard
2015
$630,000.00
Total
$630,000.00
Primary FoR
0399
OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Queensland University of Technology, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong, Monash University, University of
Tasmania, Australian Antarctic Division, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian
Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
Atmospheric integrated research on burdens and oxidative capacity: No single player in the Australian research
community can make a large suite of atmospheric composition measurements, while the combined capability of the
community is tremendous. Providing a platform to bring this capability together is cost effective and is expected to
provide strong scientific return. This defines the requirements for Atmospheric Integrated Research on Burdens and
Oxidative capacity (AIR-BOX) to make a valuable contribution to Australian Atmospheric Science research. This project
aims to provide a suite of mobile equipment including a chemical ionisation mass spectrometer, an ultraviolet-visible
radiation spectrometer, a mini micropulse lidar, an in situ Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, and a cloud
condensation nuclei counter. It will be capable of remote and autonomous deployment, real-time data transfer and
control, a wide range of tracer measurements, flexible configuration, and physical as well as tracer measurements.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100035
Stinear, A/Prof Timothy P; Seemann, Dr Torsten; Andrianopoulos, A/Prof Alex; Holt, Dr Kathryn
E; Doerig, Prof Christian D; Rood, Prof Julian I; Turner, Prof Stephen J; Gasser, Prof Robin B;
Balasubramanian, A/Prof Sureshkumar; Sunnucks, Dr Paul J
2015
$610,000.00
Total
$610,000.00
Primary FoR
1002
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Monash University
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
A single molecule real-time DNA sequencing facility: A PacBio SMRT sequencing facility will be established and used to
accelerate ten specific research programs across a breadth of biological disciplines at two institutions. A specialised
high throughput DNA sequencing technology called Single Molecule Real-Time (SMRT) sequencing developed by
Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) is revolutionising biological research. SMRT sequencing allows researchers to discover
important information in DNA and RNA molecules that are missed by other modern DNA sequencing approaches. It is
expected that this facility will also be a key infrastructure resource for the wider scientific community, helping to address
fundamental questions in biology.
LE150100073
Taylor, Prof Geoffrey N; Barberio, Prof Dr Elisabetta; Varvell, A/Prof Kevin E; Jackson, Dr Paul
D; Urquijo, Dr Phillip
2015
$174,627.00
Total
$174,627.00
Primary FoR
0202
ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Sydney, The University of Adelaide, European Organisation for Nuclear Research
Administering Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Project Summary
Australian contribution to CERN large hadron collider experiment upgrade: The discovery of the Higgs Boson with the
ATLAS experiment at the CERN laboratory's large hadron collider, has been a highlight for Australian science. Scientists
will build upon the foundation of the Higgs discovery to further probe the nature of matter at the finest scales and highest
energies. Detailed measurements of the Higgs characteristics will determine if it is as predicted by the Standard Model
or whether it admits a variation, signalling new physics. The upgrade in this project will provide for such detailed
measurements. It will also allow sensitive probes of new physics, searching for new particles or unexpected interactions.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Queensland
James Cook University
LE150100049
Junk, Prof Peter C; Oelgemoeller, A/Prof Michael; Vamvounis, Dr George; Hocking, Dr Rosalie
K; Schaeffer, A/Prof Patrick M; Boland, Dr Martin P; Murthy, Dr Vinuthaa; Tan, Dr Yean Yeow;
Wang, Dr Hao; Antwertinger, Dr Yasmin J
2015
$270,000.00
Total
$270,000.00
Primary FoR
0305
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Charles Darwin University
Administering Organisation
James Cook University
Project Summary
Nuclear magnetic resonance facility for Northern Australia: Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is a
fundamentally and critically important technique in the characterisation of organic, inorganic and biological compounds.
Research areas that will be supported by this facility include organometallic chemistry and the development of new
materials and analytical sensors; organic photochemistry as applied in synthesis and degradation; and natural products,
pharmaceutical, and inorganic chemistry, where multinuclear nuclear magnetic resonance is most important and
applicable in drug design, development and delivery.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Queensland University of Technology
LE150100067
Russell, Prof Pamela J; Gobe, A/Prof Glenda C; Hooper, A/Prof John D; Herington, Prof Adrian
C; Langton, Prof Christian M; Thurecht, Dr Kristofer J; Brereton, Prof Ian M; Frazer, Prof Ian H;
Fielding, Dr Andrew L; Hutmacher, Prof Dietmar W; Hill, Dr Michelle M; Forbes, Prof Josephine;
Pettit, Dr Allison R; Johnston, Dr Kate
2015
$390,000.00
Total
$390,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Queensland, The Translational Research Institute, Mater Medical Research Institute
Administering Organisation
Queensland University of Technology
Project Summary
The Vevo 2100 micro-ultrasound plus LAZR photoacoustic imaging platform: The Vevo/LAZR ultrasound/photoacoustic
imaging facility will allow researchers to achieve multiple outcomes: to visualise and quantify, non-invasively, tissue and
molecular structures; the movement and behaviour of cells; and the delivery patterns of administered imaging dyes and
nanoparticles in mouse models and reconstructed tissues. This will enable researchers to obtain anatomical, functional,
physiological and molecular data simultaneously and in real-time, with resolution down to 40 micrometres. This will
translate into both user efficiency and laboratory cost effectiveness, but more significantly is expected to result in greater
understanding of fundamental mechanisms regulating the body's cell and tissue functions.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of Queensland
LE150100149
Hankamer, Prof Benjamin D; Landsberg, Dr Michael J; Mackay, Prof Joel P; Parton, Prof Robert
G; Young, Prof Paul R; Monteiro, Prof Michael J; Stock, Dr Daniela
2015
$590,000.00
Total
$590,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Sydney, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Administering Organisation
The University of Queensland
Project Summary
High-resolution electron microscopy (EM): Direct electron detection cameras are a recent technological breakthrough
delivering one of the greatest single advancements to the field of molecular cryo-EM. The aim of this project is to enable
a 'first of a kind' cryo-EM platform in Australia enabling high-throughput atomic resolution protein structure
determination. This will be achieved by integrating a state-of-the-art Gatan K2 Summit Direct Electron Detection camera
system into the established cryo-EM facility managed by the University of Queensland node of the Australian
Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility. This will offer unique and significantly improved capabilities for atomic resolution
protein structure analysis, and will support a broad range of projects across the biological sciences.
LE150100161
Ragan, Prof Mark A; Coin, Dr Lachlan J; Ranganathan, Prof Shoba; Gorse, Dr Alain-Dominique
J; Lambert, Prof David M; Zhou, Prof Dr Yaoqi; Quinn, Prof Ronald J; Beagley, Prof Kenneth W;
Liu, Dr Fei; Lewis, Prof Richard J; Little, Prof Melissa H; Mackay-Sim, Prof Alan
2015
$540,000.00
Total
$540,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Griffith University, Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology
Administering Organisation
The University of Queensland
Project Summary
A multi-omics platform for molecular evolution and developmental biology: The proposed multi-omics platform will
provide the computational environment (consisting of data, computer hardware, software and workflows) required to
undertake large scale 'omics based research projects within molecular evolution and developmental biology. The
platform architecture is designed to accommodate the requirements of data intensive research in a collaborative
environment where datasets, tools and workflows can be shared. Bringing together complementary expertise in
molecular evolution and developmental biology, the platform will provide the opportunity to perform integrative analysis
across genomes, transcriptomes, proteomes, metabalomes and epigenomes, providing a unique collaborative analytical
platform for Australian researchers.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100213
Rudolph, Prof Victor; Rufford, Dr Thomas E; Golding, Prof Suzanne D; Gurgenci, Prof Halim; Li,
Dr Qin; Nguyen, Prof Nam-Trung; Bedrikovetski, Prof Pavel
2015
$180,000.00
Total
$180,000.00
Primary FoR
0904
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Adelaide, Griffith University
Administering Organisation
The University of Queensland
Project Summary
X-ray transparent core flood apparatus: This facility is a novel X-ray transparent flow vessel and ancillaries for achieving
direct, near-real-time, 3D measurement and visualisation of material flow inside rock samples. It will enable direct
evaluation of how liquid, liquid-solid, gas-liquid and gas-liquid-solid flows behave in cores replicating conditions in
underground reservoirs. The coal seam gas, shale gas and oil, and geothermal energy recovery rely on precise
understanding and simulation of subsurface flow. This apparatus will provide a new method to measure and visualise
otherwise inaccessible flow behaviour, at a high level of detail, providing characterisation and model validation data
underpinning reservoir simulations.
LE150100153
Wang, Prof Lianzhou; Zhang, A/Prof Shanqing; Motta, A/Prof Nunzio; Jurcakova, Dr Denisa H;
McFarland, Prof Eric W; Yun, Dr Jung Ho; Wang, Dr Hongxia; Halley, Prof Peter J
2015
$190,000.00
Total
$190,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology
Administering Organisation
The University of Queensland
Project Summary
A new integrated photo-electrochemical device fabrication and testing system: This project aims to establish an
integrated fabrication and measuring system to fundamentally understand the photo-electrochemical reaction
mechanisms of advanced materials in clean energy conversion and storage devices. The system combines a host of
facilities (including thin film deposition and measurement) to form a unique research platform which underpins the
development in many important industry sectors including new generation solar cells, sensors, and rechargeable
batteries. The intended outcomes will lead to ground-breaking research in a variety of energy and environment related
fields, including photo-electrochemical water purification, solar fuel generation, low cost solar cells, opto-electronics, and
new energy storage devices.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
South Australia
The Flinders University of South Australia
LE150100203
Michael, Dr Michael Z; Booker, A/Prof Grant W; Venter, Dr Henrietta; Pitson, Prof Stuart M;
McKinnon, Prof Ross A; Abell, Prof Andrew D; Soole, A/Prof Kathleen L; Sykes, Prof Pamela J;
Bruning, Dr John B
2015
$860,000.00
Total
$860,000.00
Primary FoR
0304
MEDICINAL AND BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Bio Innovation SA
Administering Organisation
The Flinders University of South Australia
Project Summary
High throughput screening facility: The project aims to establish a high throughput screening facility (including a confocal
cell imager and surface plasmon resonance facility) to provide researchers with access to equipment that will enable
cultured cells to be screened with large libraries of chemicals or nucleic acids (over-expression, RNA interference,
microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs). Cellular responses can be monitored by biochemical assays or detailed imaging.
These screens will enable dissection of biological pathways and discovery of genes that regulate fundamental biological
processes. Models will include microbial, plant and mammalian cells. The facility will also study inter-molecular
interactions. Fragment-based lead discovery screens will generate novel reagents for studying protein and membrane
biology.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of Adelaide
LE150100094
Cazzolato, A/Prof Benjamin S; Sammut, A/Prof Karl M; Thewlis, Dr Dominic; Wilson, Prof John
L; Thomas, Prof Giles A; Griffith, Prof Michael C; Kotooussov, A/Prof Andrei G; Hansen,
Em/Prof Colin H; Ng, Dr Ching Tai; Taylor, Prof Mark; Costi, Dr John J; Tang, Dr Youhong; Gad,
Prof Emad; Ranmuthugala, Prof Susantha D; Ojeda Rabanal, Dr Roberto E; Wildy, Dr Stuart J
2015
$400,000.00
Total
$400,000.00
Primary FoR
0913
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The Flinders University of South Australia, University of South Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, University
of Tasmania
Administering Organisation
The University of Adelaide
Project Summary
Development of a world-class facility for three dimensional dynamic testing: This project aims to establish a world-class
facility for multi-directional dynamic testing. Currently there are no such facilities in Australia. The ability to recreate
dynamic motion in all available degrees-of-freedom opens up enormous fields of research not currently possible in
Australia. This includes such areas as vibration testing, materials testing, biomechanics and human factors, blast and
earthquake simulations, field robotics, automotive safety research, flight/vehicle simulation, and marine applications
including sloshing of liquids and liquefaction of fines. In conjunction with a 3D laser doppler system this facility will be
unique in the world for dynamic mechanical testing.
LE150100145
Collins, Prof Alan S; Glorie, Dr Stijn; Holford, Dr Simon P; Evans, Dr Noreen J; McInnes, Prof
Brent I; Gleadow, Prof Andrew J; Reid, Dr Anthony J
2015
$170,000.00
Total
$170,000.00
Primary FoR
0403
GEOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, Curtin University of Technology, SA Department of Manufacturing, Innovation,Trade,
Resources and Energy
Administering Organisation
The University of Adelaide
Project Summary
A thermochronometry hub: This project aims to set up a thermochronometry hub which will complement existing
Australian geo- and thermochronological facilities by focussing on zircon fission track dating. This method will enable
characterisation of the evolution of Australia's landscape, uncovering of its mineral deposits and constraining the
formation of its petroleum reservoirs. The facility will enhance capacity to undertake thermochronological research and
aid in securing the economic future of Australia.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100040
Losic, Prof Dusan; Shapter, Prof Joseph G; Nann, Prof Thomas; Abbott, Prof Derek; Nyden,
Prof Magnus; Skinner, Prof William M; Ellis, Prof Amanda V; Ebendorff-Heidepriem, A/Prof
Heike; Quinton, A/Prof Jamie S; Santos, Dr Abel; Koeper, Dr Ingo; Xie, Dr Zonghan
2015
$330,000.00
Total
$330,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
University of South Australia, The Flinders University of South Australia
Administering Organisation
The University of Adelaide
Project Summary
Advanced capabilities for surface engineering and nanolithography: This project will establish a facility for atomic layer
deposition and nanolithography. Strong fabrication and engineering capabilities are key in keeping interdisciplinary
research highly competitive. The applications of these cutting-edge surface nanoengineering technologies are enormous
and include: development of new materials with new properties for sensing, biosensing, optical, photonic, electronic and
medical devices, new metamaterials, solar cell, energy production and environmental protection.
LE150100037
Page, A/Prof Amanda J; Brierley, Dr Stuart; Dear, Prof Terence N; Hughes, Dr Patrick A;
Keating, A/Prof Damien J; Koblar, Prof Simon A; Licinio, Prof Dr Julio; Nicholls, Prof Stephen J;
Proud, Prof Christopher G; Schwarz, Dr Quenten P; Wesselingh, Prof Steve; Wong, Prof Ma-Li;
Young, Dr Richard L
2015
$170,000.00
Total
$170,000.00
Primary FoR
0606
PHYSIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Ltd, The Flinders University of South Australia, University of
South Australia
Administering Organisation
The University of Adelaide
Project Summary
Laser microdissection facility: Laser microdissection (LMD) is a proven and effective approach to isolate pure cell
populations from heterogeneous tissue samples in order to analyse DNA, RNA, and protein content. LMD provides an
important advantage to research engaged in basic biological research as it allows for molecular profiling at the cellular
level that can not be achieved from whole tissue samples. This project will provide a LMD facility aimed at understanding
many important biologically cellular mechanisms.
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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100070
Rowell, Dr Gavin P; Burton, Prof Michael G; Green, Prof Anne J; Dawson, Prof Bruce R; Balazs,
A/Prof Csaba; Filipovic, A/Prof Miroslav D; Crocker, Dr Roland M; Tothill, Dr Nicholas F; Veitch,
A/Prof Peter J; Galloway, Dr Duncan K; White, Dr Martin J; Bicknell, Prof Geoffrey V; Braiding,
Dr Catherine R; Ottaway, Dr David J; Hinton, Prof Jim; Berge, Dr David
2015
$270,000.00
Total
$270,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney, Monash University, University of Western Sydney, The
Australian National University, University of Leicester, UK, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Administering Organisation
The University of Adelaide
Project Summary
The Cherenkov Telescope Array: The Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) is a major advance in very high energy
gamma-ray astronomy. It will be ten times more sensitive than current instruments and will transform many topics in high
energy astrophysics concerning extreme particle acceleration, and in astro-particle physics such as dark matter. Over
1000 scientists from over 25 countries are involved and prototype telescopes are under construction. This project will
enable a hardware contribution to the pre-production array of telescopes, bringing with it full membership, plus access to
all data and core science programmes of CTA. Australian astronomers can then influence astrophysics goals of CTA,
and add new scientific value to Australia's radio astronomical facilities.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
University of South Australia
LE150100187
Choudhury, Prof Namita R; Dutta, Prof Naba K; Losic, Prof Dusan; Lenehan, A/Prof Claire E;
Raston, Prof Colin L; Andersson, Prof Mats R; Santos, Dr Abel; Ellis, Prof Amanda V; Follink,
Prof Bart; Prestidge, Prof Clive A
2015
$290,000.00
Total
$290,000.00
Primary FoR
0912
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Adelaide, The Flinders University of South Australia
Administering Organisation
University of South Australia
Project Summary
Facility for high resolution imaging and material characterisation: The aim of this project is to establish a facility that will
allow researchers to visualise and analyse structure at nanoscale resolutions. The development of the next generation
of opto-electronics, electrochemical and biomedical devices requires tools that can quickly visualise and characterise
complex materials at multiscale. The new collaborative nano infrared thermal analysis facility is essential to meet the
demands of a large number of innovative projects conducted by multidisciplinary consortia of researchers. Located in
state-of-the art laboratories and managed as open access resources, the facility will enable and advance research in the
areas of energy harvesting, environmental monitoring, biomedical devices, food and pharmaceuticals.
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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Western Australia
Curtin University of Technology
LE150100065
Li, Prof Zheng-Xiang; Tohver, Dr Eric; Roberts, Prof Andrew P; Rosenbaum, A/Prof Gideon;
O'Neill, Dr Craig J; Pisarevsky, Dr Sergei A; Clark, A/Prof Christopher F; Elders, Prof
Christopher F; Bland, Prof Philip A; Wilde, Prof Simon A
2015
$560,000.00
Total
$560,000.00
Primary FoR
0404
GEOPHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Western Australia, The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, Macquarie
University
Administering Organisation
Curtin University of Technology
Project Summary
A fully automated, fully shielded palaeomagnetic system: This project aims to establish the first fully automated and
magnetically fully shielded superconducting palaeomagnetic data acquisition system in Australia. Palaeomagnetism is a
key research field that has applications to a broad range of pure and applied geoscience disciplines. Australia has been
a world leader in this field, including the application of palaeomagnetism to both global and regional tectonic studies.
Palaeomagnetic studies demand a labour-intensive process of treating and measuring a large number of samples. The
system will significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of palaeomagnetic analysis, and thus enhance Australia's
research capacity in this and related research fields.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
The University of Western Australia
LE150100055
Driver, Prof Simon P; Robotham, A/Prof Aaron; Power, Prof Christopher B; Meyer, A/Prof Martin
J; Couch, Prof Warrick J; Hopkins, A/Prof Andrew M; Sheinis, A/Prof Andrew; Lidman, Dr
Christopher E; Brough, Dr Sarah; Colless, Prof Matthew; Asplund, Prof Martin; Schmidt, Prof
Brian P; Drinkwater, Prof Michael J; Davis, A/Prof Tamara M; Parkinson, Dr David R;
Glazebrook, Prof Karl; Blake, A/Prof Christopher A; Croton, A/Prof Darren J; Bland-Hawthorn,
Prof Jonathan; Sadler, Prof Elaine M; Croom, A/Prof Scott M; Zucker, A/Prof Daniel B;
McDermid, Dr Richard; Spitler, Dr Lee R; Jackson, Prof Carole A; Brown, Dr Michael J; Webster,
Prof Rachel L
2015
$560,000.00
Total
$560,000.00
Primary FoR
0201
ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, Australian Astronomical Observatory, The Australian National University, The University of
Queensland, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, Curtin University of
Technology, Monash University
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
The Australian European Southern Observatory Positioner (AESOP): The aim of the Australian European Southern
Observatory Positioner (AESOP) is to fund the construction costs of an innovative instrument to be built in Australia and
installed onto the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VISTA telescope. Australia leads the world in fibrepositioning instrumentation and their scientific exploitation. This project will allow Australian researchers to take a
leading role through major studies of the spatial distributions of galaxies. The outcomes of the project will be
construction and delivery of an optical fibre-positioning system to the ESO, resulting in general access to the ESO's
premier survey facility for eight Australian researchers.
LE150100013
Kemp, Dr Anthony I; McCulloch, Prof Malcolm T; Fiorentini, Dr Marco; McCuaig, Prof Thompson
C; Rate, Dr Andrew W; Clark, A/Prof Christopher F; Rasmussen, Prof Birger; Evans, Dr Noreen
J; Reddy, Prof Steven M; Bland, Prof Philip A; Raimondo, Dr Thomas; Pearson, A/Prof Norman
J; Belousova, Dr Elena; Jacob, Dr Dorrit E; Rubatto, Prof Daniela; Spandler, Dr Carl; Barnes, Dr
Stephen J
2015
$860,000.00
Total
$860,000.00
Primary FoR
0402
GEOCHEMISTRY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology, Macquarie University, University of South Australia, The Australian National University,
James Cook University, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
Laser ablation multiple split streaming: This geochemical facility with an innovative, world-leading micro-analytical
capability intends to support research of fundamental and strategic problems at the frontiers of the Earth and
Environmental Sciences. The facility aims to allow new insight into the age, composition, thermal history and structure of
the Australian continent, as necessary for delineating mineral endowment and for tracing the sources of ore metals. It
will provide a higher resolution record of climate and environmental change which will better inform assessment of the
impacts, both locally and regionally. It is intended that the facility will amplify national and international scientific
collaboration and create unique research opportunities for Australian-based scientists.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100148
Low, Prof Paul J; Becker, Dr Thomas; Clode, A/Prof Peta L; Koutsantonis, Prof George A;
Swaminatha-Iyer, Dr Killugudi L; Gale, Prof Julian D; Karton, Asst Prof Amir; Arrigan, Prof
Damien; Ogden, Prof Mark I
2015
$150,916.00
Total
$150,916.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
A Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM)/Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) facility for electroactive materials
characterisation: This project is expected to address an identified need for the characterisation of electroactive
structures using scanning probe microscopy and builds on local expertise in allied methods. The instrumentation
includes an electrochemical STM for electrical testing of molecular wires, switches, transistors and other single molecule
electronic components, together with a pico-force tunnelling AFM (PF-TUNA) for the measurement and correlation of
nano mechanical and electrical properties of fragile structures over larger areas. The facility will be a core asset for
researchers that use electroactive material on conducting substrates in fields including fundamental corrosion science,
nanotechnology, and moltronics.
LE150100158
Millar, Prof Andrew H; Clode, A/Prof Peta L; Flematti, A/Prof Gavin R; Leedman, Prof Peter J;
Zhang, Prof Dongke; Grice, Prof Kliti; Bunce, Prof Michael; Oliver, Prof Richard P; Tan, Dr KarChun; Trengove, A/Prof Robert D; Maker, Dr Garth L; Thompson, Prof Richard C; Wilton, Prof
Stephen D; Martins, Prof Ralph N; Abbiss, Dr Chris R; Boyce, Dr Mary C
2015
$670,000.00
Total
$670,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
High resolution mass spectrometry for metabolomics and proteomics research: Ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry
and capillary electrophoresis are expected to greatly enhance separation and mass analysis for multi-disciplinary
research. Biological processes, and the metabolites and proteins that control them, will be analysed at rates, sensitivities
and resolutions which are expected to significantly advance molecular and cell biology research. Multiple levels and
types of fragmentation will allow complex experiments to be conducted and provide new mechanisms to aid plant and
crop science, sports science, energy and resource science, and chemical toxicology. Comparative and systems biology,
where analysis of rare or complex samples is a key requirement, will be strongly supported by these new facilities.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100006
Sampson, Prof David D; Collin, Prof Shaun P; Hill, Prof Martin T; Liu, Prof Yinong; Saunders,
Prof Martin; Reddy, Prof Steven M; Benedix, Dr Gretchen; Buckley, Prof Craig E; Evans, Dr Katy
A; Rasmussen, Prof Birger; Zhang, A/Prof Lai Chang; Liu, A/Prof Zongwen; Anand, Dr
Ravinder; Barnes, Dr Stephen J; Thompson, Prof Richard C; Senanayake, A/Prof Gamini
2015
$1,060,000.00
Total
$1,060,000.00
Primary FoR
1007
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology, The University of Sydney, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
Ultra-high resolution focussed ion beam facility: An ultra-high resolution dual beam facility (incorporating ion and
electron beams) will provide 3D imaging, site-specific analysis and nano-machining to a wide range of internationally
recognised Australian researchers across a broad spectrum of disciplines in the geosciences, engineering, biological
and physical sciences. Providing critically needed access to this world-class infrastructure is expected to advance
international competitiveness, leading to high-impact outcomes in smart materials, nanotechnology, bioscience, and
geoscience, including support for the Australian resources sector.
LE150100066
Sampson, Prof David D; Collin, Prof Shaun P; Whiteley, Prof Andrew S; Mackey, Prof David A;
Linden, A/Prof Matthew D; Berndt, Prof Michael C; Newsholme, Prof Philip; Verdile, A/Prof
Giuseppe; Tirnitz-Parker, Dr Janina E; Nelson, Dr Delia J; Mallal, Prof Simon A; Ryan, Prof Una
M; Stumbles, Dr Philip A; Maker, Dr Garth L; Martins, Prof Ralph N; Ziman, A/Prof Mel; Gray, Dr
Elin S; Strickland, Dr Deborah H; Waithman, Dr Jason; Howlett, Dr Meegan; Foley, Dr Bree A
2015
$440,000.00
Total
$440,000.00
Primary FoR
0601
BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology, Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, Telethon Kids Institute
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
Mass cytometry - a breakthrough in multidimensional systems biology: Mass Cytometry by Time of Flight marries the
resolution, specificity and sensitivity of atomic stable isotope mass spectrometry to the high-throughput, single-cell
analytical advantages of flow cytometry. Using molecular probes conjugated with stable isotope tags, a large increase is
possible in the number of simultaneous quantitative measurements in complex samples. These parameters, denoting
cell type, function and signalling status, will make possible future advances in the understanding of the diversity of cell
phenotype and function with a systems biology approach.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100139
Skrzypek, A/Prof Grzegorz D; Grierson, A/Prof Pauline F; Edwards, Dr Peter R; McCulloch, Prof
Malcolm T; Grice, Prof Kliti
2015
$160,000.00
Total
$160,000.00
Primary FoR
0406
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Curtin University of Technology
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
Isotope analyser with delta-17-O capability to examine water fluxes: This project aims to investigate a range of
processes, including quantifying evaporative losses, moisture recycling, groundwater-surface water interactions, and
records of past climate in ice cores using novel capabilities for continuous measurement of triple oxygen isotopes (16-O,
17-O, 18-O) in water vapour. Enhanced understanding of water cycles is critical for understanding the discrete changes
occurring in water regimes under changing climates and land use to efficiently manage our limited freshwater resources.
The instrumentation is intended to put Australia at the forefront of new and emerging research in δ17O analysis of water,
an area that has potential to greatly improve our understanding of the water cycle within arid climates including
Antarctica.
LE150100078
Wallace, A/Prof Vincent P; Bond, Prof Charles S; Swaminatha-Iyer, Dr Killugudi L; St Pierre,
Prof Timothy G; Martyniuk, Prof Mariusz; Poinern, Dr Gerrard E; Withayachumnankul, Dr
Withawat; Fischer, Dr Bernd M; Appadoo, Dr Dominique R; Gordon, Prof Keith C; Falconer, Dr
Robert; Siegel, Dr Peter; MacPherson, Asst Prof Emma
2015
$190,000.00
Total
$190,000.00
Primary FoR
0903
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Murdoch University, The University of Adelaide, Synchrotron Light Source Australia Pty Ltd, The University of Sheffield,
UK, California Institute of Technology, USA, Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Otago, NZ
Administering Organisation
The University of Western Australia
Project Summary
An advanced multimodal terahertz spectroscopy and imaging system: Terahertz (THz) technology is in use in diverse
applications from semiconductor inspection, metamaterials, biology and protein analysis, pharmaceutical sciences and
formulations; security and surveillance, and biomedical imaging for burn assessment and cancer detection. This project
will provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art THz spectroscopy and imaging facilities, resulting in high-impact
outcomes across the physical and biological sciences and engineering, broadly contributing to Australia's economic and
social well being.
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Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Tasmania
University of Tasmania
LE150100105
Dickey, Prof John M; Lovell, Dr James E; Ellingsen, A/Prof Simon P; Reid, Dr Mark J; Titov, Dr
Oleg; Shabala, Dr Stanislav; King, Prof Matt; Menten, Prof Karl M; Tzioumis, Dr Anastasios;
Brunthaler, Dr Andreas; Gulyaev, Prof Sergei; Rawson, Mr Stephen
2015
$570,000.00
Total
$570,000.00
Primary FoR
0909
GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, USA, Geoscience Australia, Callisto, France, Commonwealth Scientific
and Industrial Research Organisation, Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, Auckland University of Technology
Administering Organisation
University of Tasmania
Project Summary
Broadband receivers for AuScope geodetic and astronomical applications: This project aims to develop an innovative
broadband receiver system which will be deployed on the AuScope array of radio telescopes. This will enable the
telescopes to play a key role in improving precision navigation both in Australia and throughout the Southern
Hemisphere. The new receiver systems will significantly improve the capability of these facilities for both geodetic and
astronomical investigations. Improvements to the accuracy of the terrestrial reference frame in Australia will allow more
accurate measurements of changes in sea level, while high precision astrometric observations undertaken with the new
receivers will be used to determine the structure of our Milky Way Galaxy.
LE150100108
King, Prof Matt; Reading, Dr Anya M; Tregoning, Dr Paul; McClusky, Dr Simon ; Watson, Dr
Christopher S; Domack, Prof Eugene; Pettit, Dr Erin C
2015
$190,000.00
Total
$190,000.00
Primary FoR
0404
GEOPHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The Australian National University, University of South Florida, USA, University of Alaska
Administering Organisation
University of Tasmania
Project Summary
Earth's response to ice unloading - a unique GPS measurement from Antarctica: This project aims to deploy geophysical
equipment including global navigation satellite systems within Antarctica to understand how Earth responds to changes
in stress (rheology) within the crust and upper mantle (the upper ~660 km). It exploits a globally-unique natural
experiment that commenced in 2002 with the break-up of the Larsen B Ice Shelf and which was followed by large-scale
ice-mass unloading and rapid surface deformation. New broadband passive seismic and geodetic deformation
measurements offer the promise of resolving a dichotomy between laboratory and millennial-scale determinations of
Earth rheology through uniquely studying a time-scale mid-way between these extremes, whilst further strengthening
Australia's emerging expertise in polar geophysics.
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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University
LE150100181
Joyce, Dr Karen E; Maier, Dr Stefan W; Ambrosia, A/Prof Vincent G
2015
$183,413.00
Total
$183,413.00
Primary FoR
0909
GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The Australian Institute of Marine Science, Northern Territory Government, NASA Ames Research Center
Administering Organisation
Charles Darwin University
Project Summary
Fieldwork or remote sensing? The blurred line of unmanned airborne systems: The aim of the project is to develop a
state-of-the-art Unmanned Airborne System (UAS) capability in support of field data acquisition. The system will provide
highly detailed calibrated imagery of difficult or inaccessible survey sites and bridge the scale gap between in situ
observations and imagery acquired by higher altitude airborne or satellite sensors. The UAS will have a diverse range of
applications, including environmental monitoring, disaster management and recording sites of indigenous cultural
significance. In addition, the system will be more flexible and cost effective than any other field or remote sensing tool.
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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian National University
LE150100127
Sherburn, Prof Michael S; Banwell, Prof Martin G; Hill, Prof Anthony F; Coote, Prof Michelle L;
Easton, Prof Christopher J
2015
$360,000.00
Total
$360,000.00
Primary FoR
0305
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Administering Organisation
The Australian National University
Project Summary
Flow reactor chemical synthesis facility: This flow chemistry facility aims to greatly expand upon the traditional scale
batch synthesis operations that are currently in use by organic, organometallic, biological and materials chemistry
researchers while minimising environmental impact. The anticipated advantages of this facility are manifold and include
both significantly enhanced capabilities (broader experimental/chemical space) and considerably improved safety and
efficiency (no unstable intermediate accumulation, greater selectivity, cleaner products, reduced solvent requirements).
LE150100064
Stuchbery, Prof Andrew E; Wallner, Dr Anton; Hinde, Prof David J; Williams, Dr Elizabeth T;
Lane, Dr Gregory J
2015
$250,000.00
Total
$250,000.00
Primary FoR
0202
ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
Administering Organisation
The Australian National University
Project Summary
New data acquisition capabilities for Australia's heavy ion accelerator facility: Australia's heavy ion accelerator facility
supports a wide range of high quality research in pure and applied nuclear physics. This research relies upon multiparameter data acquisition, in which the pulses from many detectors are recorded event-by-event. By replacing the
facility's obsolescent data acquisition system, this project aims to update and expand the capability for conventional
analog data taking, to develop new capability for digital data acquisition, and to enable multiple users to take data at the
same time. These features will greatly improve research possibilities and productivity for users of the heavy ion
accelerator facility.
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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2015 by State and Organisation
LE150100050
Yaxley, A/Prof Greg M; Hermann, Prof Joerg; Berry, Dr Andrew J; O'Neill, Prof Hugh S; Rapp, Dr
Robert P; Boger, Dr Steven D; Woodhead, Prof Jonathan D; Gleadow, Prof Andrew J; Aye,
A/Prof Lu; Sloggett, A/Prof Robyn J; Huston, Dr David L; Tomkins, Dr Andrew G; Nutman,
A/Prof Allen P; Webb, Dr John A; McKnight, Mr Stafford W; Florentine, Dr Singarayer K
2015
$970,000.00
Total
$970,000.00
Primary FoR
0403
GEOLOGY
Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)
The University of Melbourne, Geoscience Australia, Monash University, University of Wollongong, La Trobe University,
Federation University Australia
Administering Organisation
The Australian National University
Project Summary
A new national electron microprobe facility: Precise chemical microanalysis underpins research on Earth materials. The
Electron Microprobe (EMP) is the main instrument to achieve this. It performs rapid quantitative analysis and element
mapping on solid materials at micron resolution. This facility will support an impressive variety of research including
experimental, igneous and metamorphic petrology and geochronology. It will foster increased collaboration between
partner organisations including universities and major geoscience institutes.
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