High resolution Fourier transform infrared spectrometer for atmospheric remote sensing and laboratory spectroscopy.
Abstract:
Climate change is a major global concern, with the potential for major consequences in Australia. This proposal contributes directly to climate change research relevant to Australia through direct measurements of the atmosphere relevant to the understanding of phenomena such as increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and stratospheric ozone depletion. Australia's geographical position in the less populated southern hemisphere, and its advanced scientific infrastructure, mean that it has an especially important and valuable role to play in global atmospheric research. The proposed research participates in several international research programmes.
Chief Investigator(s):
A/Prof RA Lewis Dr RE Vickers Dr R Mendis A/Prof D Abbott Dr SP Mickan Dr T Rainsford Dr A Dowd
A/Prof AM Sanagavarapu
Anthrax, explosives, water, cancer all have characteristic signatures in the terahertz (THz) part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Security, defence, agriculture, medicine are a few of the fields where THz science and technology are booming. THz developments offer enhanced national security, prosperity and quality of life. Australia has active researchers in THz concentrated at several centres across the country, but they are hampered by their work by lack of access to state-of-the art experimental equipment. This project will provide that equipment and ensure the nation remains internationally competitive in this rapidly-developing field.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof SG Pyne Prof G Otting A/Prof WE Price Dr SJ Blanksby Prof JB Bremner A/Prof PA Keller Dr SF
Ralph Prof CJ Easton Prof MG Banwell Dr MG Casarotto Prof AF Dulhunty Prof PG Board
This proposal will significantly enhance the NMR research capability and capacities at UoW and ANU. These schools have
internationally recognised strengths in fundamentals of synthetic organic chemistry, therapeutic drug design and synthesis,
protein chemistry and structural biology. This equipment will enhance the productivity of these researchers, increase their
collaborative and scientific outputs and allow for training of students in the latest technologies and importantly, contribute to
Australia's development as a knowledge based economy.
UOW Partner Institution
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof LC Botten Prof RC McPhedran Prof L Radom Prof CM Stampfl Dr RJ Bursill Prof E Leonardi A/Prof
RS Womersley Prof AJ Pitman A/Prof TR Marchant A/Prof MJ Ford
A large memory, high performance computing system for the ac3 Research Consortium.
Abstract:
The installation of this new supercomputing facility is an important addition to the nation's foundation research infrastructure,
and a further key system in the national computational grid. Of particular importance to research groups in NSW is the much
needed boost in computational research and research training capacity that it will provide, enabling world leading research
teams to continue their ground breaking work in what is an increasingly competitive international environment. Much of the
research to be supported lies in areas of national priority, including frontier technologies and Australian environmental
sustainability.
Chief Investigator(s):
Dr PC Dastoor Prof J O'Connor Dr EJ Wanless Dr MW Radny Prof RN Lamb Dr P Meredith A/Prof MJ
Ford Dr GE Gadd Dr PJ Evans Prof GG Wallace Dr PC Innis Dr AI Minett Dr JR Reimers Prof MJ
Crossley Em/Prof NS Hush Dr K Ostrikov Prof DR McKenzie
New electronic devices and materials that exploit the properties of nanostructured surfaces are predicted to have a major
impact on everyday life in areas such as information technology, biotechnology and healthcare. The Nanostructure
Deposition Facility (NDF) is a unique facility, providing access to the highly specialised deposition equipment required to
fabricate these important nanostructured surfaces from a variety of materials. The NFDL represents a major new joint
venture between seven Australian institutions and will provide these researchers with the essential tools for developing new
electronic devices, biosensors, detectors and solar cells based on nanotechnology.
Chief Investigator(s):
A/Prof IM Suthers Prof DJ Booth A/Prof RG Harcourt Dr EL Johnston Dr BP Kelaher Prof SL Kjelleberg
Prof JH Middleton A/Prof BA Neilan Dr AG Poore A/Prof DA Raftos A/Prof PJ Ralph Prof PD Steinberg
Dr JE Williamson A/Prof AR Davis Prof DJ Ayre Dr GF Birch Dr M Byrne Prof AD Short A/Prof R
Coleman Prof AJ Underwood
Sydney Harbour Institute of Marine Science (SHIMS) aquarium facility
Abstract:
With the global proportion of people living in cities now exceeding 50%, the Sydney Harbour Institute of Marine Science will
champion the area of urban marine science. The proposed aquarium facility will support multidisciplinary research to find
solutions for the environmental problems of marine habitats in urban areas. Research at SHIMS will examine how coastal
environments are affected by human impacts, recreational fisheries, invasive pests; develop novel technologies for detection
of environmental and climate change; and provide management options to protect ports and harbours from threatening
processes. The location in such a commercially and recreationally busy harbour provides excellent opportunities for research
and education.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof GN Taylor Dr E Barberio A/Prof ME Sevior Dr SN Tovey Dr KE Varvell A/Prof LS Peak Prof AB
Rozenfeld
Support for the Australian Experimental
High Energy Physics Program
Abstract:
Working at the cutting edge of international research, using facilities and collaborating with scientists of the highest calibre
from the world over, provides an outstanding capability for Australian science that cannot be met with local facilities alone.
High energy physics is the premier example of successful international collaboration. Search and discovery in fundamental
physics is the best training ground for our future scientists. Technology transfer to local companies and training of scientific
and technical staff are important outcomes of this project. The Australian public is fascinated by results and discussion about
the origins of the Universe, at the centre of this project.
