Prof HR Brown
Dr GM Spinks
Prof GG Wallace
Prof TP Davis
Dr C Barner-Kowollik
Allocation
$170,000
Collaborating Organisations:
University of Wollongong
The University of New South Wales
Title:
Polymer Analysis Facility
Abstract:
The aim of this application is to establish a facility for polymer
analysis. The infra-red spectrometer will be used primarily for analysis of
polymerisation reactions whilst the thermal analysis equipment is essential
for the characterisation of polymers and thin polymer coatings. The facility
will contribute an essential analysis capability for three strong research groups
who work in different aspects of polymer science. The main outcomes will be
improved productivity within the current projects together with new collaborations,
particularly between the Steel Institute (ISPP) at Wollongong and the Centre
of Advanced Molecular Design (CAMD) at UNSW.
Chief Investigator(s):
A/Prof GM Spinks
Prof GG Wallace
Prof SB Adeloju
Dr R John
Prof LA Kane-Maguire
Dr CO Too
Dr GR Dennis
Dr L Ng Dr H Zhao
Allocation
$210,000
Collaborating Organisations:
University of Wollongong
University of Western Sydney
Griffith University
Title:
Electrochemical Atomic Force Microscope
Abstract:
This new Facility will add the nano-dimension to the excellent
electrochemical mapping facility established at the University of Wollongong
over the past 2 years. The instrument we propose to install will allow us to
probe electrochemical events and, in particular, the influence of these events
on the structure of customised materials at the nano level. This new capability
will impact on our research into the development of efficient artificial muscles,
biosensors, corrosion protection coatings, polymeric photovoltaics and new surfaces
for mammalian cell culturing.
UOW Partner Institution
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof TW Hambley
Dr CJ Kepert
Dr P Turner
Dr DE Hibbs
Prof MA Spackman
Prof PA Williams
Prof SG Pyne
Dr AC Try
Allocation
$399,466
Collaborating Organisations:
The University of Sydney
The University of New England
University of Western Sydney
University of Wollongong
Macquarie University
Title:
Intensity X-ray Photon Generator
Abstract:
X-ray photon diffraction from single crystals provides the most
accurate, precise and detailed three dimensional chemical structure information.
It is however often difficult to obtain crystals of complex chemical assemblies,
such as those used in nanotechnology and photon technology, suitable for diffraction
analysis using equipment currently available at Australian chemical crystal
structure facilities. The collaborating institutions seek to overcome this problem
by purchasing a high sensitivity CCD area detector coupled to an intense laboratory
source of X-ray photons. The installation of the equipment would be the first
of its kind at an Australian facility and only the fourth worldwide.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof GN Taylor
Allocation
$247,000
Collaborating Organisations:
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
University of Wollongong
Title:
Support for the Australian Experimental High Energy Physics Program
Abstract:
High energy particle physics studies the most fundamental constituents
of matter. This microscopic frontier requires the highest energy and highest
intensity particle accelerators. Through the Big Bang Model, high energy physics
also sheds light on the development of the very early Universe. It is thus crucial
for the understanding of nature at the very largest of scales as well as the
very smallest. The ATLAS and Belle experiments probe two of the most significant
questions in fundamental physics: what is the origin of mass, and why do we
live in a universe composed of matter rather than antimatter? This proposal
seeks support to maintain access to the international high energy physics program
in Europe.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof G Otting
Dr JP Mackay
Prof PW Kuchel
A/Prof JA Carver
Prof TJ Andrews
Prof IG Young
Prof PG Board
Dr MA Keniry
Dr BA Messerle
Dr A McCluskey
Allocation
$1,584,000
Collaborating Organisations:
The Australian National University
The University of Sydney
University of Wollongong
The University of New South Wales
The University of Newcastle
Title:
800 MHz NMR Spectrometer for Molecular Structure-Function Analyses
Abstract:
An 800 MHz high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer
equipped with a triple-resonance cryoprobe is required to support the research
of 5 universities in the NSW/ACT area. The high magnetic field of the spectrometer
is necessary for the study of proteins, protein-ligand complexes and other biomolecular
systems of molecular weight >30,000. Projects previously inaccessible due
to sensitivity, solubility or resolution problems will become tractable. The
increased turn-around times afforded by the high sensitivity of the cryo-enabled
spectrometer make it possible to provide access for Australian institutions
that would not otherwise have access to comparable equipment.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof LC Botten
Prof RC McPhedran
Prof BA Pailthorpe
Dr RK Standish
Prof MN Paddon-Row
Prof AJ Pitman
Allocation
$375,000
Collaborating Organisations:
University of Technology, Sydney
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales
Macquarie University
University of Wollongong
OTHER-ac3
Title:
Development of a High Performance Computing Cluster for ac3 Research
Abstract:
This application proposes the development of a 350 Gflop Beowulf
parallel computing cluster that will support high profile research of international
significance, spanning the science and technology spectrum, and according with
national priority areas identified by Government and the ARC. The facility will
provide an urgently needed boost in both aggregate and peak HPC capacity in
NSW, thereby facilitating the solution of the next generation of computational
research problems. In doing so, it will underpin innovation by world ranking
groups in diverse fields such as photonics, complex/intelligent systems, nanotechnology,
bioinformatics, quantum physics and chemistry and engineering.
