2006 Successful ARC Linkage Infrastructure Grants

UOW Lead Institution

Prof DW Griffith; Dr NB Jones; Dr SR Wilson; Prof PO Wennberg; Dr D Chen
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
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

Total $ for UOW: $867,000

UOW Partner Institution

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
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
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
Prof GN Taylor; Dr E Barberio; A/Prof ME Sevior; Dr SN Tovey; Dr KE Varvell; A/Prof LS Peak; Prof AB Rozenfeld

UOW Lead Institution

Chief Investigator(s):	Prof DW Griffith Dr NB Jones Dr SR Wilson Prof PO Wennberg Dr D Chen
		Allocation
		$250,000
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of Wollongong The University of Melbourne California Institute of Technology
Title:	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
		Allocation
		$147,000
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of Wollongong The University of Adelaide University of Technology, Sydney
Title:	Enhancing Australia's Terahertz Infrastructure
Abstract:	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
		Allocation
		$470,000
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of Wollongong The Australian National University
Title:	State of the art NMR Facilities
Abstract:	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
		Allocation
		$620,000
Collaborating Organisations:	University of Technology, Sydney The University of Sydney The University of New South Wales Macquarie University University of Wollongong
Title:	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
		Allocation
		$180,240
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of Newcastle The University of Queensland The University of Sydney University of Wollongong ANSTO The University of New South Wales University of Technology, Sydney
Title:	Nanostructure Deposition Facility
Abstract:	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
		Allocation
		$160,000
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of New South Wales University of Technology, Sydney Macquarie University The University of Sydney University of Wollongong
Title:	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
		Allocation
		$295,000
Collaborating Organisations:	The University of Melbourne The University of Sydney The University of Wollongong
Title:	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.