2004 Successful ARC Linkage Infrastructure Grants
UOW Lead Institution
- A/Prof RA Lewis, A/Prof C Zhang, Dr HH Tan, Dr AM Sanagavarapu,
A/Prof AR Hamilton
- Dr RG Roberts, Dr CV Murray-Wallace, Prof AR Chivas, Dr PJ
Hearty, Dr JF Nott
- Prof MM Sheil, Dr SJ Blanksby, Dr JL Beck, A/Prof MR Wilson,
A/Prof RJ Truscott, A/Prof JA Carver A/Prof MJ Walker, Dr PA Keller, Dr NE Dixon,
Prof G Otting, Prof IG Young, Prof BG Rolfe, Prof LN Mander
- Prof GG Wallace, Dr PC Innis, Prof LA Kane-Maguire, A/Prof
WE Price, Dr SJ Blanksby, Dr PA Keller, Dr PC Dastoor, Dr JR Aldrich-Wright, Dr
GR Dennis, Dr CO Too, Dr PJ Barker, Prof HK Liu
Total $ for UOW: $921,941
UOW Partner Institution
- A/Prof KP Esselle, Dr AM Sanagavarapu, Dr K Ghorbani, A/Prof
TA Wysocki, Dr TS Bird, Dr BB Jones, Dr AR Weily, A/Prof JE Mazierska
- A/Prof EM Goldys, Prof DA Veal, A/Prof HK Nevalainen, A/Prof
GC Cox, Prof CG Dos Remedios, Prof SL Kjelleberg, Prof HG Coster, Prof SX Dou, A/Prof
DK Martin, A/Prof RP Learmonth, Prof LK Ashman, Dr PJ Lewis
- Dr VJ Keast, Dr MA Stevens-Kalceff, Prof S Prawer, Dr J Zou,
Prof RG Elliman, Prof SX Dou, Dr KL Smith
- Prof L Zhang, Prof Y Mai, A/Prof P Mathew, Prof KA Tieu, Dr
N Zhang, Prof L Ye, Dr AJ Ruys, Dr I Zarudi, Dr JA Arsecularatne, Dr ZY Jiang
- Prof GN Taylor, Dr ME Sevior, Dr SN Tovey, Dr KE Varvell, A/Prof
LS Peak, Prof AB Rozenfeld
- Prof GN Taylor, Prof AB Rozenfeld, Prof RA Lewis
UOW Lead Institution
| Chief Investigator(s): |
A/Prof RA Lewis
A/Prof C Zhang
Dr HH Tan
Dr AM Sanagavarapu
A/Prof AR Hamilton |
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Allocation |
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$113,190 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
University of Wollongong
The Australian National University
University of Technology, Sydney
The University of New South Wales |
| Title: |
T-ray factory: a new Australian source of strong, pulsed, broadband,
terahertz radiation |
| Abstract: |
Australian scientists and engineers require immediate access to
frontier T-ray (terahertz radiation) technology to solve pressing current problems
in semiconductor nanostructures and emerging problems in fields as diverse as
biophysics and national security. Recent innovations now make practical the
production of bursts of terahertz radiation by applying ultrafast optical pulses
to photoconductive or electro-optic media, facilitating unparalleled time-resolved
spectroscopy and imaging. The state- of-the-art equipment to be purchased and
installed at Wollongong will enhance the existing excellent terahertz infrastructure
(unique spectrometers, optically-pumped molecular laser) and efficiently service
researchers in the dynamic Sydney (UTS, UNSW)—Wollongong (UoW)—Canberra
(ANU) corridor. |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Dr RG Roberts
Dr CV Murray-Wallace
Prof AR Chivas
Dr PJ Hearty
Dr JF Nott |
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Allocation |
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$109,595 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
University of Wollongong
James Cook University |
| Title: |
Luminescence stimulation and detection facility for dating of
Quaternary geological and archaeological sediments |
| Abstract: |
Reliable ages are required in the Earth and archaeological sciences.
Luminescence dating is a flexible geochronological technique for diverse deposits.
It exploits the radiation-induced thermally (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence
(OSL) emissions from minerals exposed to sunlight before burial. Recent technical
developments have made feasible OSL dating of small samples (e.g., individual
sand grains) and sediments deposited during the past 0.5-1 million years. We
request funds for a Ris TL/OSL system with single-grain attachment to resolve
the timing of sea-level, climate and landscape changes, and the chronology of
human evolution and dispersal, in Australia and Southeast Asia. |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Prof MM Sheil
Dr SJ Blanksby
Dr JL Beck
A/Prof MR Wilson
A/Prof RJ Truscott
A/Prof JA Carver
A/Prof MJ Walker
Dr PA Keller
Dr NE Dixon
Prof G Otting
Prof IG Young
Prof BG Rolfe
Prof LN Mander |
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Allocation |
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$550,910 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
University of Wollongong
The Australian National University |
| Title: |
New directions in biomolecular mass spectrometry |
| Abstract: |
The combined UoW/ANU mass spectrometry facility supports a range
of research projects in high priority areas including proteomics, mechanisms
of aging, anticancer drugs and pathogenicity. The facility has several key deficiencies:
1) the ability to study very high molecular weight biomolecular complexes, 2)
the ability to study ion-molecule interactions that have implications in mechanisms
of chemistry in nature, and 3) researchers at ANU lack essential walk-up access
to high sensitivity protein sequence analysis (MS/MS). The placement of resources
that address these deficiencies in one geographical region and collaboration
between these institutions will produce a research interaction unique in Australia.
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| Chief Investigator(s): |
Prof GG Wallace
Dr PC Innis
Prof LA Kane-Maguire
A/Prof WE Price
Dr SJ Blanksby
Dr PA Keller
Dr PC Dastoor
Dr JR Aldrich-Wright
Dr GR Dennis
Dr CO Too
Dr PJ Barker
Prof HK Liu |
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Allocation |
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$148,246 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
University of Wollongong
The University of Newcastle
University of Western Sydney
BHP Steel Ltd. |
| Title: |
Electrochemical Electron Spin Resonance Spectrometer |
| Abstract: |
Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy (ESR), is a technique used
to determine the presence of free unpaired electrons in a sample. Detection
and life time studies of radical species is critical to understanding the mechanisms
involved in chemical reaction, sample degradation, performance upon exposure
to light and oxidation or reduction processes. Combining ESR with an electrochemical
interface permits in-situ studies on how electrons are injected or removed from
a sample, providing fundamental information on the processes occurring within
the sample. Applications will be in the area of electrofunctional materials,
complex biomolecular reactions, organic photovoltaics and new materials for
nerve cell regeneration. |
UOW Partner Institution
| Chief Investigator(s): |
A/Prof KP Esselle
Dr AM Sanagavarapu
Dr K Ghorbani
A/Prof TA Wysocki
Dr TS Bird
Dr BB Jones
Dr AR Weily
A/Prof JE Mazierska |
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Allocation |
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$391,529 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
Macquarie University
University of Technology, Sydney
RMIT University
University of Wollongong
CSIRO—Telecommunications & Industrial
Argus Technologies
James Cook University |
| Title: |
Microwave Antenna Testing Facility for Far-Field and Spherical
Near-Field Measurements |
| Abstract: |
The proposed facility is for testing broad-beam microwave antennas
(1 GHz / 18 GHz), designed and developed by collaborators for several research
and commercial projects. These antennas are important in telecommunications,
defence and biomedical applications. While facilitating timely pattern measurements
of antenna prototypes, it will open new opportunities in antenna experimentation.
This facility will enhance collaborators' highly acclaimed theoretical research
by providing experimental results for theory validation. Near-field patterns
available from the facility will advance our knowledge on complicated antennas.
This will generate researchers skilled in state-of-the art antenna measurements,
and will help develop competitive Australian industries in this frontier technology.
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| Chief Investigator(s): |
A/Prof EM Goldys
Prof DA Veal
A/Prof HK Nevalainen
A/Prof GC Cox
Prof CG Dos Remedios
Prof SL Kjelleberg
Prof HG Coster
Prof SX Dou
A/Prof DK Martin
A/Prof RP Learmonth
Prof LK Ashman
Dr PJ Lewis |
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Allocation |
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$579,230 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
Macquarie University
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales
University of Wollongong
University of Technology, Sydney
University of Southern Queensland
The University of Newcastle |
| Title: |
Multifunctional confocal laser scanning microscope with time
resolved and two photon imaging and fluorescence correlation capabilities |
| Abstract: |
We seek to establish an Australian first confocal laser scanning
microscope with time resolved imaging and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy
capabilities. Its advantages include ultrasensitive detection of weak fluorescent
emissions against high autofluorescent background by using fluorescence lifetime
signatures, with over three orders of magnitude discrimination improvement.
The system will also be able to monitor binding of single molecules. These techniques
will open new and exciting avenues for interdisciplinary research at the frontier
between biological and physical sciences. The microscope will operate within
an existing multi-user Optical Characterisation Facility supporting research
of an established network of scientists in the Sydney area . |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Dr VJ Keast
Dr MA Stevens-Kalceff
Prof S Prawer
Dr J Zou
Prof RG Elliman
Prof SX Dou
Dr KL Smith |
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Allocation |
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$347,886 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales
The University of Melbourne
The University of Queensland
University of Wollongong
The Australian National University
ANSTO |
| Title: |
Advanced Spectroscopy for Nano-characterisation of Materials Chemistry
and Properties |
| Abstract: |
This application proposes to establish a cutting-edge spectroscopic
facility which includes; electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS), energy-dispersive
X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), cathodoluminescence (CL), photoluminescence (PL) and
micro-Raman spectroscopy. Each of the spectrometers to be installed has significantly
higher sensitivity and resolution than any other facility available in Australia
and is capable of full spectrum imaging. This new spectroscopic infrastructure
will enable the knowledge-based development of new materials by allowing complete
characterisation of structure-composition-property relationships at the nanometre
level . |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Prof L Zhang
Prof Y Mai
A/Prof P Mathew
Prof KA Tieu
Dr N Zhang
Prof L Ye
Dr AJ Ruys
Dr I Zarudi
Dr JA Arsecularatne
Dr ZY Jiang |
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Allocation |
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$336,706 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
The University of Sydney
The University of New South Wales
University of Wollongong
University of Technology, Sydney |
| Title: |
Integrated Precision Machining of Complex Profiles |
| Abstract: |
High precision and high speed machining is of central importance
to the development of a wide range of frontier technologies such as precision
manufacturing, nano-materials fabrication, semiconductor and composite processing,
vehicle production and steel structure manufacturing. The research significance
has been well established by the world-leading projects and achievements. The
proposed facility has distinct features and capability of high loop-stiffness,
high repeatability, universal profiling, organic integration of key machining
operations, and great flexibility of both low and high speeds. These unique
characteristics will enable the innovative development of many research programs
which will otherwise be impossible to achieve . |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Prof GN Taylor
Dr ME Sevior
Dr SN Tovey
Dr KE Varvell
A/Prof LS Peak
Prof AB Rozenfeld |
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Allocation |
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$257,250 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
University of Wollongong |
| Title: |
Support for the Australian Experimental High Energy Physics Program.
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| 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 and Japan. |
| Chief Investigator(s): |
Prof GN Taylor
Prof AB Rozenfeld
Prof RA Lewis |
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Allocation |
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$155,792 |
| Collaborating Organisations: |
The University of Melbourne
University of Wollongong
Monash University |
| Title: |
Silicon Imaging Device Construction Facility—Wirebonder |
| Abstract: |
The development of state-of-the-art, high precision semiconductor
imaging devices (for high energy particle physics, synchrotron science and medical
imaging ) requires a significant capability in modern assembly facilities. In
constructing test and "production" modules consisting of fine-grained, multi-channel
bare silicon or other semiconductor imaging devices and custom electronic chips,
a high-reliability, highly flexible wire-bonding machine is an essential tool.
The international reputation from success in several challenging projects under
difficult conditions, gained by the Chief Investigators has resulted in several
more projects being planned in addition to a foreseen program of device development.
A modern wirebonder, to replace the existing 30 year-old machine, has become
critical to maintain our leading position in this area. |
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