Prof MM Olsson
Dr E Wapstra
Dr D Blomqvist
Dr A Pauliny
2006 $
2007 $
2008 $
2009 $
Total $
7,000
12,000
12,000
7,000
38,000
Title:
From developmental stability to organismic senility: Hox genes and telomere impact on life history evolution
Summary:
Australia benefits from training researchers and technicians in new, break-through biotechnology and from applying this knowledge to relevant, cutting-edge questions in highly publicized research fields. This project contains both these ingredients. Our model species (a lizard) has a relatively high level of offspring malformations (ca 15%), which makes it much more likely to detect their underlying genetic mechanism. Furthermore, we can also assess how these animals survive and reproduce in relation to how quickly they age, which can be measured by assessing the shortening of telomeres per unit time. Thus, this collaboration provides an opportunity to train Australian researchers and in that process generate very high profile research.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof RA Lewis
Dr R Mendis
A/Prof RE Vickers
Prof HL Hartnagel
Dr C Sydlo
2007 $
2008 $
2009 $
Total $
6,500
10,000
10,000
26,500
Title:
Advanced materials and structures for terahertz science and technology
Summary:
Anthrax, explosives, water, cancer all have characteristic signatures in the terahertz (THz) part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Security, defence, agriculture, medicine are some of the fields where THz science and technology are booming. THz developments offer enhanced national security, prosperity and quality of life. The lack of strong sources of THz radiation is the main factor hampering wider application of THz methods. In this project two university research teams come together to develop more efficient THz emitters. The Darmstadt team will prepare novel materials and structures and the Wollongong team will evaluate them and provide feedback for the next iteration.
Chief Investigator(s):
Prof GG Wallace
Prof D Diamond
2007 $
2008 $
Total $
25,200
25,200
50,400
Title:
Active polymer surfaces for control of fluid movement
Summary:
The realisation of a diverse array of remote or portable chemical/biological monitoring systems depends on the development of low power fluid management protocols. The use of appropriate conducting polymer surfaces should enable this to occur. We envisage the integration of these fluid management platforms into portable, remote autonomous monitoring systems for environmental industrial and biomedical applications.
