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Number of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2014 by State and Organisation

Australian Capital TerritoryThe Australian National University 5Total for Australian Capital Territory 5

New South WalesSouthern Cross University 2The University of New South Wales 12The University of Newcastle 1The University of Sydney 3University of Technology, Sydney 1University of Western Sydney 1University of Wollongong 3Total for New South Wales 23

Northern TerritoryCharles Darwin University 1Total for Northern Territory 1

QueenslandGriffith University 1James Cook University 1Queensland University of Technology 1The University of Queensland 5Total for Queensland 8

South AustraliaThe Flinders University of South Australia 1The University of Adelaide 3University of South Australia 2Total for South Australia 6

TasmaniaUniversity of Tasmania 1Total for Tasmania 1

VictoriaDeakin University 3Monash University 2RMIT University 1Swinburne University of Technology 1The University of Melbourne 6Total for Victoria 13

Western AustraliaCurtin University of Technology 2The University of Western Australia 4Total for Western AustraliaTotal Number of Grants

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Summary of Successful Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Proposals for Funding Commencing in 2014 by State and Organisation

Australian Capital Territory

The Australian National University

LE140100047 Arculus, Prof Richard J; Rohling, Prof Eelco J; Roberts, Prof Andrew P; Exon, Prof Neville F; Yeats, Dr Christopher J; O'Reilly, Prof Suzanne Y; George, Prof Simon C; Muller, Prof Dietmar; Aitchison, Prof Jonathan C; Webster, Dr Jody M; Coffin, Prof Millard F; Vasconcelos, Prof Paulo M; Welsh, Dr Kevin J; McCuaig, Prof Thompson C; George, Prof Annette D; Skilbeck, Prof Charles G; Baxter, Dr Alan T; Hergt, Prof Janet M; Gallagher, A/Prof Stephen J; Fergusson, A/Prof Christopher L; Sloss, Dr Craig R; Heap, Dr Andrew D; Schellart, A/Prof Wouter P; Stilwell, A/Prof Jeffrey D; Foden, Prof John D; Kershaw, Em/Prof Arnold P; Howard, Dr William R; Clennell, Dr Michael B; Daniell, Dr James J; Collins, Prof Lindsay B

2014 $1,800,000.00

2015 $1,800,000.00

Total $3,600,000.00

Primary FoR 0403 GEOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, The University of New England, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Geoscience Australia, James Cook University, Marine Geoscience Office, Curtin University of Technology, Monash University, The University of Adelaide, Macquarie University, The University of Sydney, University of Tasmania, The University of Queensland, The University of Western Australia, University of Technology, Sydney, The University of Melbourne, University of Wollongong

Administering Organisation The Australian National University

Project SummaryAustralian membership of the International Ocean Discovery Program: This project is for an Australian membership of the International Ocean Discovery Program. The Program will recover drill cores, situate observatories, and conduct down-hole experiments in all the world's oceans from lowest to highest latitudes to address fundamental questions about Earth's history and processes within four high-priority scientific themes: climate and ocean change - reading the past and informing the future; biosphere frontiers - deep life, biodiversity, and environmental forcing of ecosystems; earth connections - deep processes and their impact on earth's surface environment; earth in motion - processes and hazards on a human time scale.

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LE140100052 Colless, Prof Matthew; Drinkwater, Prof Michael J; Hopkins, A/Prof Andrew M; Lawrence, Dr Jonathan S; Gaensler, Prof Bryan M; Bland-Hawthorn, Prof Jonathan; Sadler, Prof Elaine M; Parker, Prof Quentin A; Blake, A/Prof Christopher A; Mould, Prof Jeremy R; Staveley-Smith, Prof Lister G; Koribalski, Dr Baerbel S; Brown, Dr Michael J; Jones, Dr Heath; Norris, Prof Raymond P; Pimbblet, Dr Kevin A; Tinney, Prof Christopher G; Springob, Dr Christopher M; Parkinson, Dr David R; Webster, Prof Rachel L; Tothill, Dr Nicholas F; Filipovic, A/Prof Miroslav D; Croom, A/Prof Scott M; Ireland, Dr Michael J; Sheinis, A/Prof Andrew

2014 $350,000.00

Total $350,000.00

Primary FoR 0201 ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of Western Sydney, Australian Astronomical Observatory, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Western Australia, Monash University, The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales


Project SummaryTAIPAN - a spectrograph to survey the southern sky: The TAIPAN spectroscopic survey of the southern sky aims to quadruple the number of nearby galaxies with measured redshifts, distances and velocities. Science goals include measuring the expansion rate of the universe to 1 per cent precision, and combining optical spectroscopy and radio data for each galaxy to measure the rate at which gas is being converted into stars in the local universe. This project supports construction of the TAIPAN high-performance spectrograph that will be used to carry out the survey on the UK Schmidt Telescope (UKST). The results of the survey will be made freely available to all Australian astronomers.

LE140100090 Craig, Prof Vincent S; Notley, Dr Shannon; Webber, Dr Grant B; Kingshott, Prof Peter; Wanless, A/Prof Erica J; McArthur, Prof Sally L; Atkin, A/Prof Rob; Stoddart, A/Prof Paul R; Clayton, A/Prof Andrew

2014 $200,000.00

Total $200,000.00

Primary FoR 0306 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (INCL. STRUCTURAL)

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Newcastle


Project SummarySurface and colloid characterisation facility: Surface science lies at the heart of biointerface and colloid science. This facility will enable particle size, shape, distribution, surface area and charge to be measured as well as the amount of material adsorbed to interfaces, the configuration of that material and the response of the surface to stimuli such as changing pH or salinity. All these parameters influence the properties of these important systems. As such this facility will underpin the research of a number of groups across three institutions over the next decade and promote collaboration between scientists with a range of complementary expertise in fields where surface science is important from biology to ionic liquids.

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LE140100189 Farquhar, Prof Graham D; Brocks, Dr Jochen J; Bird, Prof Michael I; Cernusak, Dr Lucas A; Fallon, Dr Stewart J; Foley, Prof William J; Holtum, Prof Joseph A

2014 $191,095.00

Total $191,095.00

Primary FoR 0501 ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)James Cook University


Project SummaryA shared mass spectrometer with compound-specific capabilities to support innovative research in biology, the environment and geology: Stable isotope studies have huge and increasing relevance to environmental studies, many of which form the backbone of understanding Australia's terrestrial and marine systems. Compound-specific isotope analysis yields much more information than is available through bulk methods. The problem has been that the separations were labour-intensive and employed complex wet chemistry. New methods reduce the work-load enough to make compound-specific studies possible. In the case of carbon isotopes, new liquid chromatographic technology removes the need for derivatisations which dilute the natural signal and can render it unusable.

LE140100013 McGregor, Prof Peter J; Glazebrook, Prof Karl; Kewley, Prof Lisa J; Da Costa, Prof Gary S; Lidman, Dr Christopher E; Ryder, Dr Stuart; Trujillo, Dr Chadwick

2014 $300,000.00

Total $300,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Swinburne University of Technology, Gemini Observatory, Australian Astronomical Observatory


Project SummaryA sensitive tip-tilt wavefront sensor for the multi-conjugate adaptive-optics system on the Gemini South telescope: This project will construct a sensitive tip-tilt wavefront sensor for GeMS, the multi-conjugate adaptive-optics system on the Gemini South telescope in Chile. GeMS is a unique and revolutionary new system that delivers near-infrared images at similar resolution to the Hubble Space Telescope at optical wavelengths over wide fields. With this improvement in technology it will be possible to do this on much fainter objects than is currently possible using this new wave-front sensor. This will allow GeMS to routinely study the morphologies of external galaxies at high angular resolution - greatly extending its science scope. Sharper images will also be obtained for all objects that are currently accessible, leading to higher quality science data.

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New South Wales

Southern Cross University

LE140100007 Rose, A/Prof Andrew L; Burton, A/Prof Edward D; Clark, Dr Malcolm W; Johnston, A/Prof Scott G; Santos, A/Prof Isaac R

2014 $330,000.00

Total $330,000.00

Primary FoR 0402 GEOCHEMISTRY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Administering Organisation Southern Cross University

Project SummaryAn integrated facility for the advanced characterisation of environmental particles: This project will result in development of a state-of-the-art facility for comprehensive determination of particle size, concentration and surface properties for a wide range of environmentally occurring particles, in rapid succession. Combining several novel and advanced instruments into an integrated facility will permit in situ and kinetic experiments that are currently unable to be easily undertaken anywhere in Australia. This will enable major progress for internationally significant research activities in areas including sediment geochemistry, contaminant mobility, and biogeochemistry. The project will thus help to address several pressing global environmental issues while adding substantial new capabilities for Australian research.

LE140100083 Santos, A/Prof Isaac R; Eyre, Prof Bradley D; Sanders, Dr Christian J; Maher, Dr Damien T; Schulz, A/Prof Kai G

2014 $155,000.00

Total $155,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Administering Organisation Southern Cross University

Project SummaryA gamma spectrometry facility for cutting edge environmental geochemistry investigations: This project will provide a cutting edge gamma spectrometry facility. The facility will perform high precision radionuclide measurements to resolve complex environmental processes such as sediment accumulation, soil erosion, submarine groundwater discharge, atmospheric deposition, marine carbon scavenging, and water mass circulation. This project is significant because the data obtained will fill fundamental gaps in the understanding of carbon, nitrogen, and trace metal cycling in soils, groundwater, rivers, estuaries, and the ocean. The outcome of this project is a better understanding of regional and global biogeochemical cycles.

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The University of New South Wales

LE140100088 Baker, Prof Andrew; Turney, Prof Chris S; Cartwright, Prof Ian; Shulmeister, Prof James P; Larsen, Dr Joshua; Jenkins, Dr Kim M; Moss, Dr Patrick T; Timms, Dr Wendy A; Pickford, Dr Russell

2014 $150,000.00

Total $150,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Monash University, The University of Queensland

Administering Organisation The University of New South Wales

Project SummaryA coupled high temperature elemental analyser - gas chromatograph - mass spectrometer for climate, water and ecological research: This project is for a high temperature, elemental analysis, gas chromatography, isotope mass spectrometry facility. This would permit the analysis of the isotopes of up to four elements in a range of environmental samples such as tree cellulose, ecological samples and dissolved nutrients in surface and ground waters. Results will help improve our understanding of climate - surface water - ground water interactions, ecosystem function, and past climate and environmental change. The new facility will meet the need for organic isotope analyses to better understand the underlying physical processes.

LE140100166 Gunning, Prof Peter W; Yang, Prof Hongyuan R; Ittner, A/Prof Lars M; Hardeman, Prof Edna C; Kavallaris, Prof Maria; King, Prof Nicholas J; Grau, Prof Georges E; Gamble, Prof Jennifer R; Weninger, Prof Dr Wolfgang

2014 $370,000.00

Total $370,000.00

Primary FoR 1112 ONCOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Sydney


Project SummaryImaging cell and tissue architecture using confocal and super-resolution microscopy: This project aims to understand how the architecture of cells and tissues is controlled. This is because the organisation of biological space underpins the function of cells, tissues and organisms. This project will test the role of identified parts of cell architecture in regulating specific animal functions/pathologies. It will do this by using new microscope technologies which are at the frontier of visualising cell structure in isolation and in the context of tissue including application to the living animal. The dynamic organisation of structures in cells will be imaged in living tissue. Novel insights into structure/function relationships in the body will impact the health industry and generate opportunities for new diagnostics and therapeutics.

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LE140100170 Hamilton, Prof Alexander R; Pakes, Dr Christopher I; Fuhrer, Prof Michael S; Dzurak, Prof Andrew S; Klochan, Dr Oleh V; Culcer, Dr Dimitrie M

2014 $560,000.00

Total $560,000.00

Primary FoR 1007 NANOTECHNOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)La Trobe University, Monash University


Project SummaryUltra low temperature scanning gate facility for study of advanced nanostructure devices and materials: Electronic devices and materials underpin a range of significant industries worldwide. However while there are numerous techniques for imaging the structure of a material, including X-rays, electron microscopy, atom probe tomography, and nuclear scattering, none allow us to see how the electrons and holes move inside a material or device. This project will create a new scanning gate microscope facility for imaging electrical current flow in advanced quantum devices and the new generation of topological insulators and atomically thin crystals such as graphene. The project will stimulate new studies of the next generation of electronic materials and devices, providing the underpinning knowledge for the future development of post silicon electronics.

LE140100055 Harder, Dr Tilmann; Rhodes, Dr Lesley; Murray, A/Prof Shauna A; Steinberg, Prof Peter D; Hallegraeff, Prof Gustaaf M; Doblin, Dr Martina A; Kalaitzis, Dr John A; Bolch, Dr Christopher J; McNabb, Mr Paul

2014 $290,000.00

Total $290,000.00

Primary FoR 0399 OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of Technology, Sydney, University of Tasmania, Cawthron Institute, Sydney Institute of Marine Science Foundation


Project SummaryA coupled liquid chromatography mass spectrometer as a core component of an Australian research facility for marine microbial biotoxins: This project will establish an Australian research facility for marine microbial biotoxins. The requested core instrument is a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer to analyse and quantify microbial toxins at ultra-trace quantities against complex sample backgrounds. Specialists in diverse areas of marine ecology and chemistry from three partner universities will team up to focus their research on novel biotoxins and marine natural products. This research is significant in developing a capability to swiftly respond to the emergence and outbreak of novel toxins. This facility will foster the collaboration with the partner organisation, the Cawthron Institute, a world leading research institute of marine biotoxins.

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LE140100120 Harley, Prof Ross R; Bennett, Prof Jill; Ledbury, Prof Andrew M; Anderson, Prof Jaynie L; McNeil, Prof Peter K; Verhoeven, Prof Deb; Speck, Prof Catherine M; Sierra, Prof Marie A; Mendelssohn, A/Prof Joanna; Inglis, A/Prof Alison S; Biddle, Dr Jennifer L; Fuller, Dr Gillian

2014 $190,000.00

Total $190,000.00

Primary FoR 1901 ART THEORY AND CRITICISM

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Sydney, The University of Melbourne, University of Technology, Sydney, Deakin University, The University of Adelaide, University of Tasmania


Project SummaryDesign and art Australia online research tool: enabling next generation e-Research in Australia's visual and design cultures: This project builds on the recent and highly successful transformation of Design and Art Australia Online (DAAO). As DAAO increases its information base through its automated harvest facilities (LIEF2012) and draws more active engagement from researchers, new demands are being placed on the facility. Modifications are required to enhance the capabilities of researchers to expand the scope of research facilities offered. This project will refine schema and mappings of events and works to better match researcher queries and enabling data repurposing for visualisation; automate linking facility between established entity links; and develop researcher collaboration functionalities.

LE140100002 Hawkes, A/Prof Evatt R; Yu, Prof Aibing B; Ferry, Prof Michael; Lewis, Prof Geraint F; Muller, Prof Dietmar; Wilkins, Prof Marc R; Radom, Prof Leo; Reimers, Prof Jeffrey R; Greer, A/Prof Peter B; De Marco, A/Prof Orsola; King, Prof Graham J; Henskens, A/Prof Frans A; Stampfl, Prof Catherine M; Ball, Dr Graham E; Poulton, Dr Christopher G; Dlugogorski, Prof Bogdan Z; Yu, Dr Haibo; Georges, Prof Arthur; Yang, A/Prof Chunhui; Susilo, Prof Willy; Ford, A/Prof Michael J; Cheung, Dr Kei-Wai K; Rahmani, Dr Adel; Arnold, Dr Matthew D; Zhao, Dr Ming; Gondro, Dr Cedric; Johnson, Prof Mark E; Sajeev, Prof Abdulkadir S; Bossomaier, Prof Terry R

2014 $1,025,000.00

Total $1,025,000.00

Primary FoR 0915 INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra, The University of Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney, The University of Newcastle, The University of New England, Southern Cross University


Project SummaryRenewing Intersect's share of the National Computational Infrastructure's peak facility: The rapid and continuing growth of supercomputing capabilities presents major new opportunities for scientific and engineering research. This project aims to allow world-leading computational researchers across the Intersect consortium of 11 universities to take advantage of these opportunities by renewing their partner share access to the National Computational Infrastructure facilities, notably a new petaflop-capable supercomputer and associated expert support. This access will enable the consortium's researchers to tackle grand challenge research problems in a diverse range of fields of national priority including frontier technologies, the environment, and promoting good health.

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LE140100032 Manefield, A/Prof Michael J; Paulsen, Prof Ian T; Neilan, Prof Brett A; Gillings, Prof Michael R; Conibeer, Prof Gavin J; Ralph, Prof Peter J; Anderson, Prof Ian C; Lauro, Dr Federico; Seymour, Dr Justin R; Singh, A/Prof Brajesh K; Mazard, Dr Sophie L; Uddin, A/Prof Ashraf; Bissett, Dr Andrew P; Richardson, Dr Alan E; Barrett, Dr Luke G; White, Dr Rosemary G

2014 $1,000,000.00

Total $1,000,000.00

Primary FoR 0605 MICROBIOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, University of Technology, Sydney, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation


Project SummaryA time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometer facility for elemental and isotopic imaging of ultra-fine features: Microbiology has long been an area of strength in Australian science. With recent technological advances microbiology has entered a new golden age unveiling an extraordinary level of diversity and the central role of microbes in global biogeochemistry. The 'omics' era is generating endless hypotheses regarding geochemical processes carried out by microbes and this necessitates the application of advanced technologies to generate empirical support. Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry has emerged as a key tool to unravel elemental cycling carried out by microorganisms in mixed species communities in contexts ranging from terrestrial to marine ecology and from groundwater bioremediation to biogas production biotechnologies.

LE140100082 Prusty, A/Prof Gangadhara B; Compston, A/Prof Paul; Tong, Prof Liyong; Kwok, Prof Kenny C; Fox, A/Prof Bronwyn L; Tang, Dr Youhong; Ojeda Rabanal, Dr Roberto E; Bhattacharyya, Prof Debes; St John, Dr Nigel A; Beehag, Dr Andrew; Sterbic, Mr Mark; Uy, Prof Brian; Sahajwalla, Prof Veena; Pearce, Dr Garth; Qin, Prof Qing-Hua; Morozov, Prof Evgeny V; Ye, Prof Lin; Rasmussen, Prof Kim J; Mashiri, Dr Fidelis R; Das, Dr Rajarshi; Wildy, Dr Stuart J

2014 $500,000.00

Total $500,000.00

Primary FoR 0912 MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)ACS-A Pty Ltd, CST Composites, The Australian National University, The University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, The Flinders University of South Australia, Deakin University, University of Tasmania, The University of Auckland, Defence Science and Technology Organisation


Project SummaryA facility for the automated fabrication of high performance bespoke components: The project will create a new coordinated facility for composites research including modern automated infrastructure. The facility will bring Australia in line with leading international research centres and promote fundamental and applied research into a range of fields including underwater renewable energy systems, space vehicle structures, multifunctional and smart materials and infrastructure capacity extension. The facility will position Australian research for significant international collaboration through endorsement of next-generation manufacturing technology and enable leading outcomes for Australasian science and engineering in aerospace, marine, civil, automotive, renewable energy and primary resources.

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LE140100151 Ross, Dr Shawn A; Curnoe, A/Prof Darren K; Field, Dr Judith H; Letnic, Dr Mike I; Mooney, Dr Scott D; Hunter, Prof Jane L; Fairbairn, Dr Andrew S; Weisler, Prof Marshall I; Manne, Dr Tiina; Thompson, Dr Jessica C; Johnson, Dr Ian R; Gibbs, Dr Martin D; Murray, Prof Tim A; Webb, Dr Jennifer M; Stern, Dr Nicola; Frankel, Prof David; Burke, A/Prof Heather D; Morrison, Dr Michael J; Davidson, Prof Iain; Boyd, Prof William E; Thurbon, Dr Joe; Borda, Dr Ann; Brin, Mr Adam; Kansa, Dr Eric C; Schloen, Ms Sandra; Richards, Prof Julian

2014 $400,000.00

Total $400,000.00

Primary FoR 2101 ARCHAEOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of California, Berkeley, The University of Chicago, The University of York, UK, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, La Trobe University, The Flinders University of South Australia, Southern Cross University, Intersect Australia Ltd, Victorian Partnership for Advanced Computing, The Center for Digital Antiquity


Project SummaryFederated archaeological information management systems project: transforming archaeological research through digital technologies: This project will embed the federated archaeological information management systems infrastructure within six leading archaeology departments across Australia. It will develop and expand the mobile field recording system, the national data repository and a suite of online editing and visualisation tools to support archaeologists conducting research projects of national significance. By working closely with research projects and integrating the mobile platform and digital infrastructure within their workflow, this project will ensure that Australian archaeological research data is created in digital, structured, and reusable form, benefiting the preservation of Australian cultural heritage and promoting new research for decades to come.

LE140100033 Ulrich, A/Prof Clemens; Reece, Dr Peter J; Sushkov, Prof Oleg P; McIntyre, Prof Garry J; Klose, Prof Dr Frank; Deng, Dr Guochu; Wang, Prof Xiaolin

2014 $150,000.00

Total $150,000.00

Primary FoR 0204 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, University of Wollongong


Project SummaryUltrafast time resolved optical spectroscopy for advanced multifunctional materials: Time resolved spectroscopy is among the hottest emerging fields in condensed matter physics and offers a new perspective into the complex physics of multifunctional materials like multiferroics or unconventional superconductors. At present, the underlying physics of these novel complex materials is not fully understood and new experimental approaches such as the proposed time-resolved optical spectroscopy are required. The deeper understanding of the involved phenomena would also allow for a systematic search for new, undiscovered multifunctional materials with similar but enhanced properties. This offers a huge potential for future industry in applications such as in novel sensors, information processing, and high efficiency photovoltaics.

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LE140100111 Wilkins, Prof Marc R; Cavicchioli, Prof Ricardo; Neilan, Prof Brett A; Scott, Prof Rodney J; Foster, Prof Paul S; Dickson, A/Prof Phillip W; Paulsen, Prof Ian T; Packer, Prof Nicolle H; Gillings, Prof Michael R; Charles, Prof Ian G; Harry, Prof Elizabeth J; Djordjevic, Prof Steven P; Whitchurch, A/Prof Cynthia B

2014 $475,000.00

Total $475,000.00

Primary FoR 0604 GENETICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Newcastle, Macquarie University, University of Technology, Sydney


Project SummaryExpanding the genomic frontier from species to strains and individuals to populations: The Ramaciotti Centre for Gene Function Analysis, a consortium of five universities, provides a large number of genomics and transcriptomics analyses. This project will establish an Ion Proton semiconductor-based sequencer and iScan platform to facilitate research breakthroughs in genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics, and SNP analysis. Cell screening technology will also be established to allow the rapid analysis of cells of interest, prior to genomic / transcriptomic analysis. The increased data output, and concomitant reduction in analysis cost on the new platforms, will expand the genomics frontier, allowing researchers to fully analyse many strains from a single-celled species or many individuals from a population.

LE140100050 Wittenmyer, Dr Robert A; Johnson, Dr John; Bedding, Prof Timothy R; Tinney, Prof Christopher G; Horner, Dr Jonathan A

2014 $151,962.00

Total $151,962.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Sydney, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics


Project SummaryMinerva: a dedicated exoplanet observatory: Low-mass planets are extremely common, but the ability to characterise them in detail is severely limited by the availability of telescope time. The Minerva project, led by Harvard, is a dedicated multi-telescope facility which will be able to intensely monitor nearby bright stars for the small radial-velocity "wobbles" due to orbiting terrestrial planets. This project will purchase a telescope for the Minerva array. This innovative facility will give Australian exoplanetary scientists a privileged position in this new research. The arrangement will give the Australian and US partners exclusive access to the observational data on the smallest planets orbiting the nearest stars.

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The University of Newcastle

LE140100133 McCurdy, A/Prof David W; Grof, Prof Christopher P; Eamens, Dr Andrew L; Ruan, A/Prof Yong Ling; Offler, Adj/Prof Christina E

2014 $230,000.00

Total $230,000.00

Primary FoR 0607 PLANT BIOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Administering Organisation The University of Newcastle

Project SummaryExpansion and upgrade of the Newcastle plant growth facility: The project will upgrade and expand the Newcastle plant growth facility to ensure a continuous supply of high quality plant material required for competitively-funded research programs. This outcome will be achieved by replacing plant growth cabinets that have passed their built-in 15 year redundancy by many years, and the addition of specialist cabinets for Arabidopsis research housed in a renovated PC2 space. Together, the infrastructure additions will enhance the productivity and excellence of core areas of plant biology research in plant development and nutrient transport, which are both areas of research that will be critical to address issues of food security in the future.

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The University of Sydney

LE140100131 Clark, Dr Alexander S; Gibson, Dr Brant C; Monro, Prof Tanya M; Mitchell, Prof Arnan; Reilly, Prof David J; Greentree, A/Prof Andrew D; Peruzzo, Dr Alberto; Xiong, Dr Chunle; Husko, Dr Chad

2014 $500,000.00

Total $500,000.00

Primary FoR 0206 QUANTUM PHYSICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)RMIT University, The University of Adelaide

Administering Organisation The University of Sydney

Project SummaryNational facility for cryogenic photonics: The project will establish a multi-disciplinary, multi-user facility for the development and analysis of photonic materials and devices at cryogenic temperatures, heralding a new paradigm in quantum optical research in Australia. The two nodes, one for photonic materials development and one for quantum device characterisation, will enable new physical phenomena to be discovered, new materials to be developed and will ultimately result in the creation of ground-breaking new photonic technologies. This collaborative facility will play a role in the quantum revolution, hailed as the next major step in societal evolution, providing breakthroughs in modern technology and placing Australia at the forefront of this field.

LE140100149 King, Prof Nicholas J; Campbell, Prof Iain L; Fazekas de St Groth, Prof Barbara D; Cordwell, A/Prof Stuart J; Rendina, A/Prof Louis M; Gunning, Prof Peter W; Crossley, Prof Merlin; Davenport, Prof Miles P; Hogg, Prof Philip J; Pimanda, A/Prof John E; Goldys, Prof Ewa M; Jin, Dr Dayong; Molloy, A/Prof Mark P

2014 $300,000.00

Total $300,000.00

Primary FoR 0601 BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology


Project SummaryCytometry by time-of-flight mass spectrometry platform for the Advanced Cytometry Facility: overcoming fluorescence spectral barriers to truly multiparametric cytometry by mass spectrometry: This project will provide a flow cytometer capable of analysing single cells by time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Antibody labels for cell components will enable measurement of up to 100 parameters/cell. Developing analytical and modelling algorithms like Spanning tree Progression of Density normalised Events (SPADE), this project will aim to map the relationships of various unelucidated cell lineages, via functional pathway connections. New pathways thus revealed will enable elaboration and use of novel specific molecules in perturbational analyses to confirm and further enhance the understanding of these highly intricate, basic relationships. This will provide unparalleled insight, both into early development of stem cells and mechanisms of maintenance of homeostasis in differentiated cells.

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LE140100062 Schröder, Dr Jochen B; Lowery, Prof Arthur J; Luther-Davies, Prof Barry; Pelusi, Dr Mark D; Husko, Dr Chad; Eggleton, Prof Benjamin J; Roelens, Dr Michaël A

2014 $240,000.00

Total $240,000.00

Primary FoR 1005 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The Australian National University, Monash University, Finisar Corporation


Project SummaryUniversal optical transmitter for rapid prototyping and system emulation: This Project proposes an integrated, multi-user facility for the generation of extremely wide-bandwidth optical communication signals that will help to dramatically improve the data-handling capability of optical fibres and improve the energy efficiency of optical communication networks. The project will modulate the input of an advanced optical transmitter with multi-level, multi-phase signals at multi-Gb/s rates to generate 'higher-order' modulation formats at multi- terra bits per second rates including orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), Nyquist-wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM), regular WDM and Optical Time-Division Multiplexing (OTDM). With this transmitter the project will investigate advanced optical communications concepts including 'constellations' of phase and intensity, limitations of nonlinearity in optical fibres, signal regeneration, and all-optical routing.

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University of Technology, Sydney

LE140100011 Mowbray, Prof Andrew S; Greenleaf, Prof Graham W; Byrnes, Prof Andrew C; Techera, Prof Erika J; Rothwell, Prof Donald R; Brown, Prof Chester W; Cassimatis, A/Prof Anthony E; Svantesson, Prof Dan J; McAdam, Prof Jane; Buckley, Prof Ross; Vrdoljak, Prof Dr Ana F; Debeljak, A/Prof Julie F; Otto, Prof Dianne L; Blakeney, Prof Michael L; Stephens, A/Prof Timothy D; Adams, Prof Michael A; Nasu, Dr Hitoshi; Heller, A/Prof Kevin J; Lo, A/Prof Vai Io; Wells, Mr Andrew M; Cullen, Prof Holly; Joyce, Dr Richard J

2014 $284,000.00

Total $284,000.00

Primary FoR 1801 LAW

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The University of Sydney, The University of Western Australia, Bond University, University of Western Sydney, The University of Queensland, The Australian National University, Monash University

Administering Organisation University of Technology, Sydney

Project SummaryThe International Law Library on the World Legal Information Institute: new content and facilities for the leading repository and citator for international law: The International Law Library on the AustLII-operated WorldLII system already provides the most comprehensive free-access location of international law research materials, attracting over two million annual page accesses. This project to transform the Library will expand all its content (international case law, treaties, other key resources and commentary); improve its distribution (for example, RSS feeds for new cases); automate updating processes; add extensive metadata to improve citation histories; and provide other metrics so users can recognise significant materials. Necessary processing, storage and scanning equipment will be acquired. All international law research will be improved, as will Australian leadership in research infrastructure.

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University of Western Sydney

LE140100009 Price, Prof William S S; Aldrich-Wright, Prof Janice R; Hennessy, Prof Annemarie; Sathasivan, A/Prof Arumugam S; Torres, Dr Allan M; Liney, Dr Gary P; Holloway, Dr Lois C; Delaney, Prof Geoff; Cornell, Dr Bruce A; Bosi, Dr Stephen G; Nyden, Prof Magnus; Messerle, Prof Barbara A; Arns, A/Prof Christoph H; Barton, Prof Michael B; Beves, Dr Jonathon E; Harper, Dr Jason B; Meikle, Prof Steven R; Bennett, Prof Maxwell R; Bourne, Dr Roger M; Keall, Prof Paul J; Johns, Prof Michael L; Fridjonsson, Asst Prof Einar O

2014 $1,064,000.00

Total $1,064,000.00

Primary FoR 0299 OTHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Ingham Health Research Institute, Liverpool Hospital, Surgical Diagnostics Pty Ltd, The University of New England, The University of New South Wales, University of South Australia, The University of Sydney, The University of Western Australia

Administering Organisation University of Western Sydney

Project SummaryUltra-high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system for physical applications: Ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging provides unique high contrast images at previously inaccessible levels of resolution (<0.1mm). It non-invasively provides unprecedented information on chemical and biochemical processes including functional biological mechanisms. This infrastructure will be the focal point for more than 100 academics and HDR students. It will take Australia to the forefront of magnetic resonance imaging capability as well as providing unique insights into diffusion and electrophoretic problems central to designing next generation energy storage. Outcomes will range from agricultural advances, higher performing batteries, and more effective cancer treatments as well advancing Australia's fundamental scientific capabilities.

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University of Wollongong

LE140100023 Dosseto, Dr Anthony; Chivas, Prof Allan R; Murray-Wallace, Prof Colin V; Aubert, Dr Maxime; Nutman, A/Prof Allen P; Bennett, A/Prof Victoria C; White, Dr Duanne A; Joannes-Boyau, Dr Renaud; Burton, A/Prof Edward D; Johnston, A/Prof Scott G; Scheffers, A/Prof Anja M; Sullivan, Prof Leigh A; Cartwright, Prof Ian; Fink, Dr David; Cendon, Dr Dioni I; Baker, Prof Andrew; Graham, Dr Ian T; Norman, Dr Marc D; Cohen, A/Prof David R; Eggins, Dr Stephen M; Hesse, Dr Paul; Westaway, Dr Kira E; Goodwin, A/Prof Ian D

2014 $360,000.00

Total $360,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Southern Cross University, The Australian National University, University of Canberra, The University of New South Wales, Monash University, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Macquarie University

Administering Organisation University of Wollongong

Project SummaryInnovative isotopic techniques to study the response of soil and water resources to modern and past climate change: The emergence of innovative isotopic tools has provided unprecedented opportunities to improve our understanding of the processes that shape the earth's resources and environment. The plasma-source mass spectrometer will be dedicated to applying these techniques to earth surface processes, and establishing unique capabilities to decipher how soil and water resources respond to modern and past climate change in Australia.

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LE140100010 Indraratna, Prof Buddhima N; Sloan, Prof Scott W; Cassidy, Prof Mark J; Sheng, Prof Daichao; Rujikiatkamjorn, Dr Cholachat; Tieu, Prof Kiet A; Carter, Prof John P; Fourie, Prof Andries B; Khalili, Prof Nasser; Bouazza, Prof Abdelmalek; Kodikara, Prof Jayantha K; Kwok, Prof Kenny C; Dhanasekar, Prof Manicka; Mendis, Prof Priyan; Williams, Prof David J; Uy, Prof Brian; Arulrajah, A/Prof Arul; Khabbaz, A/Prof Hadi; Shahin, A/Prof Mohamed A; Remennikov, A/Prof Alex; H. Carraro, Prof J. Antonio; Wilson, Prof John L; Krabbenhoft, A/Prof Kristian; Gaudin, Prof Christophe; Nimbalkar, Dr Sanjay S; Leo, A/Prof Chin J; Russell, Dr Adrian R; Meehan, A/Prof Paul A; Grady, Mr Norm

2014 $900,000.00

Total $900,000.00

Primary FoR 0905 CIVIL ENGINEERING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Curtin University of Technology, Monash University, University of Technology, Sydney, Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd, The University of Newcastle, The University of Western Australia, The University of Melbourne, University of Western Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, The University of New South Wales


Project SummaryNational facility for cyclic testing of high-speed rail: Frontier technologies in rail transport demand access to state-of-the-art testing facilities for track modelling. The proposed national Facility for Cyclic Testing of High-Speed Rail (FCTHSR) is internationally a first-of-its-kind and it will be designed and built in-house for examining an array of Australian ground conditions and integrated track components. This unique facility will offer a national and international hub for industry-driven research and consulting. The project outcomes will propel more Australian researchers to be among the world-leaders of rail technologies providing better solutions to challenging track environments. Prototype testing will ensure safer and cost-effective track designs.

LE140100118 Wilson, Prof Mark R; Ecroyd, Dr Heath W; Huang, Prof Xu-Feng; Sunde, Dr Margaret; Olsson, Prof Mats M; Garner, Prof Brett; Dixon, Prof Nicholas E

2014 $370,000.00

Total $370,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Sydney


Project SummaryFlow cytometry facility: This project will establish a flow cytometry facility, featuring the latest technology in two separate complementary machines, one an analyser the other a cell sorter. This facility will provide urgently needed replacement of aging infrastructure, and will also provide researchers with new capabilities that will lead to substantial research advances across many diverse fields.

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Northern Territory

Charles Darwin University

LE140100063 Christie, Prof Michael; Devlin, A/Prof Brian C; Simpson, Prof Jane H; Klesch, Ms Maree; Giles-Peters, Ms Lea M

2014 $539,000.00

Total $539,000.00

Primary FoR 2003 LANGUAGE STUDIES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The Australian National University, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, NT Department of Education and Children's Services, Northern Territory Library, Catholic Education Office of NT

Administering Organisation Charles Darwin University

Project SummaryA living archive of Aboriginal languages - Stage 2: A living archive of 16 Australian Indigenous languages was created with funding from an ARC 2012 LIEF grant. This project for Stage 2 aims to involve more partner organisations to radically expand the number of languages and document types included, to develop bespoke interfaces and technical configurations at the remote community level, and to engage local language authorities, community members and school students to work with researchers around the world in refining and extending the archive.

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Queensland

Griffith University

LE140100119 Quinn, Prof Ronald J; Grkovic, Dr Tanja; Wilson, Dr Jennifer C; von Itzstein, Prof Mark; Poulsen, A/Prof Sally-Ann; Wellard, Dr Robert M; Mullen, Dr Kathleen M; Bottle, Prof Steven E; Zhu, Prof Dr Huai-Yong; Nelson, Prof Colleen C; Greatrex, Dr Ben W; Fellows, Dr Christopher M; Taylor, Dr Michelle K; Keddie, Dr Daniel J; Wilson, A/Prof Brian R; Cummins, Dr Scott F; Mounsey, Dr Kate E; Macdonald, Dr Joanne; McMillan, Dr David J; Benkendorff, Dr Kirsten; King, Prof Graham J; Bush, Prof Richard T; Sullivan, Prof Leigh A

2014 $2,000,000.00

Total $2,000,000.00

Primary FoR 0304 MEDICINAL AND BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, The University of New England, University of the Sunshine Coast, Southern Cross University

Administering Organisation Griffith University

Project SummaryNuclear magnetic resonance infrastructure network: This project will provide support for a nuclear magnetic infrastructure network for use by researchers across five universities. The infrastructure will provide capability for small molecule-based research and will enable cutting-edge scientific collaborative research opportunities.

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James Cook University

LE140100164 Miller, Prof David J; Jerry, Prof Dean R; Loukas, Prof Alexander C; Maes, Dr Gregory E; Cantacessi, Dr Cinzia

2014 $167,990.00

Total $167,990.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Administering Organisation James Cook University

Project SummaryHigh-throughput DNA sequencing facility: Co-funding for an Illumina MiSeq DNA sequencer and aligned equipment will increase the efficiency of projects by allowing high-throughput sequencing. The outcome of access to this equipment will be wider adoption of powerful sequencing technologies to address questions of national and global importance.

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Queensland University of Technology

LE140100148 Bruns, A/Prof Axel; Burgess, A/Prof Jean E; Banks, Dr John A; Tjondronegoro, A/Prof Dian W; Dreiling, A/Prof Alexander; Hartley, Prof John; Leaver, Dr Tama B; Aly, Dr Anne; Highfield, Dr Timothy J; Wilken, Dr Rowan C; Rennie, A/Prof Ellie; Lusher, Dr Dean S; Allen, Prof Matthew M; Marshall, Prof Philip D; Demetrious, A/Prof Kristin M

2014 $280,000.00

2015 $180,000.00

Total $460,000.00

Primary FoR 2001 COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Curtin University of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Deakin University, National Library of Australia

Administering Organisation Queensland University of Technology

Project SummaryTracking infrastructure for social media analysis: The tracking infrastructure for social media analysis (TrISMA) project establishes state-of-the-art technical and organisational infrastructure for the tracking of public communication by Australian users of social media, at large scale, in real time, and for the long term, addressing a significant gap in national research infrastructure. Social media are increasingly embedded in the Australian media ecology, and systematic analyses of how public communication takes place via social media provide rich insights into a range of issues and debates of high importance to our society.

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The University of Queensland

LE140100061 Abramson, Prof David A; Zhou, Prof Xiaofang; Bernhardt, Prof Debra J; Zhang, Prof Chengqi; Zhu, Prof Xingquan; Tao, Prof Dacheng; Chen, Dr Ling; Drinkwater, Prof Michael J; Tomlinson, Prof Rodger B; Coppel, Prof Ross L; Gu, A/Prof Yuantong; Burrage, Prof Kevin; Griffiths, Prof Lyn R; Turner, Prof Ian W; Mackey, Prof Brendan G; Du, A/Prof Aijun; Mengersen, Prof Kerrie L; Edwards, Prof David

2014 $1,000,000.00

Total $1,000,000.00

Primary FoR 1006 COMPUTER HARDWARE

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, Monash University, University of Technology, Sydney, Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation Ltd

Administering Organisation The University of Queensland

Project SummaryFlashLite: a high performance machine for data intensive science: The 21st century has been described as the century of data. Experts predict an exponential growth in the amount of data that will be captured, generated and archived. Australia has made significant progress towards addressing some of the opportunities and infrastructure challenges posed by such rapid increase in data volumes. However, these investments do not address the growing need to process data. Conventional supercomputers are unable to meet the challenges of the data explosion. The large gap in latency and bandwidth between the processor, memory and disk subsystems means that the processor is often idle waiting to fetch data. This project will build a platform focussed on data intensive science.

LE140100012 Drennan, Prof John; Zou, Prof Jin; Ma, A/Prof Qian; Parton, Prof Robert G; Zhang, A/Prof Ming-Xing; Motta, A/Prof Nunzio; Vernon, Dr Kristy C; De Marco, Prof Roland; Ventura, Dr Tomer; McMillan, Dr David J

2014 $890,000.00

Total $890,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, University of the Sunshine Coast


Project SummaryDual column focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope facility: This facility will precisely cut specimens and surfaces that can be imaged in a variety of ways, including crystallographic and elemental space, of particular use for physical scientists, as well as biological specimens. This instrument will provide information at resolutions between optical and transmission electron microscopy, images that will effectively provide the biologist with the ability to develop the complete correlative picture of organelles and cells. The instrument will also provide a much needed resource for researchers across disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, geology and engineering.

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LE140100051 Gentle, Prof Ian R; Burn, Prof Paul; Clegg, Dr Jack K; Jack, Dr Kevin S; De Marco, Prof Roland; McMurtrie, Dr John

2014 $320,000.00

Total $320,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, University of the Sunshine Coast


Project SummaryAn advanced X-ray facility for surface and in-situ materials characterisation: Materials properties are crucial to the performance of devices and structures, and detailed characterisation at a molecular level is important for optimizing new materials. X-rays are a powerful means of achieving the required level of detail in structural characterisation. The aim of this project is to make available an extremely bright X-ray source with a suite of advanced analytical tools, including surface structural analysis by reflectometry and grazing incidence diffraction and materials structure determination using powder diffraction and microdiffraction at high and low temperatures. The functions of this facility are broad and its applications include materials science, organic electronics, biomaterials and engineering.

LE140100129 Mueller, Prof Jochen F; Gaus, A/Prof Caroline; Sly, Prof Peter D; Hall, Prof Wayne D; Keller, Prof Jurg; Hawker, Prof Darryl W; Toms, Dr Leisa-Maree L; Harden, Dr Fiona; Lewis, Dr Stephen E; Kirkbride, Dr Kenneth P; Prichard, Dr Jeremy P; Bruno, Dr Raimondo; Birch, A/Prof Gavin F; Negri, Dr Andrew P; Carter, Mr Stephen J; Ponsonby, Prof Anne-Louise; Martin, Dr Katherine C; Zitny, Mrs Marie M

2014 $249,000.00

Total $249,000.00

Primary FoR 0399 OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Crime and Misconduct Commission, Griffith University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology, The University of Sydney, University of Tasmania, The Flinders University of South Australia, The Australian Institute of Marine Science, Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services


Project SummaryMicroflow ultra high pressure liquid chromatography – high resolution mass spectrometry for chemical exposure monitoring: Identifying new chemicals of interest in environmental or biological samples is the first critical step toward understanding their impact to human and environment. A state-of-the-art microflow ultra high performance liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometer is fundamental to extend our research capabilities to new environmental contaminants and environmental exposure biomarkers, as well as consumption biomarkers of new illicit drugs and their metabolites. This instrument will fill an important gap in our capacity to link health/ecological risk to unknown chemicals and will allow interdisciplinary researchers to advance work in environmental toxicology, chemistry and forensics.

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LE140100156 Zhang, A/Prof Ming-Xing; Yarlagadda, Prof Prasad K; Li, A/Prof Huijun; Wen, Prof Cuie; Laws, Dr Kevin J; Ma, A/Prof Qian; Atrens, Prof Andrejs; Zhao, Dr Yue; Meehan, A/Prof Paul A; Caceres, Dr Carlos H

2014 $250,000.00

Total $250,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Queensland University of Technology, The University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, Swinburne University of Technology


Project SummaryAdvanced laser additive manufacturing system for extended applications to surface engineering, direct manufacturing and new alloy development: This project will provide an advanced laser additive manufacturing system for extended applications. Although the facility was originally designed for forefront additive manufacturing, it enables innovative research on surface engineering to solve the long standing corrosion and wear problems associated with metal components and to produce biomedical coatings on titanium implants. The facility can also be used to develop high quality alloys, including titanium and magnesium alloys, through an accelerated metallurgy approach, leading to breakthrough progress in metal research. Such alloys are highly desired by automotive and aerospace industries to improve fuel efficiency through weight reduction.

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South Australia

The Flinders University of South Australia

LE140100024 Meyrick, Prof Julian J; Roddick, Prof John F; Holledge, Prof Julie M; Bollen, Dr Jonathan J; Tompkins, Prof Joanne E; Kelly, Prof Veronica E; Casey, A/Prof Maryrose; Hassall, Ms Nanette L; Erskine, Dr Shona E; Fensham, Prof Rachel S; Eckersall, A/Prof Peter A; Varney, A/Prof Denise J; D'Cruz, Dr Glenn; Grehan, A/Prof Helena M; Arrighi, Dr Gillian A; Watt, A/Prof David M; Hadley, Dr Bree J; Gattenhof, Dr Sandra J; Hamilton, Dr Margaret M; Mumford, Dr Meg; Trezise, Dr Bryoni A; Tait, Prof Peta L; Ryan, Dr Delyse J; Morgillo, Ms Antonietta; Helland, Prof Frode -; Smith, Mr Christopher J; Brookman, Mr Robert G

2014 $325,000.00

Total $325,000.00

Primary FoR 1904 PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of Wollongong, The University of New South Wales, La Trobe University, Australian Catholic University, Australia Council , University of Oslo, Norway, Performing Arts Heritage Network of Museums Australia, State Theatre Company of South Australia, The University of Queensland, Monash University, Edith Cowan University, The University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Murdoch University, The University of Newcastle, Queensland University of Technology

Administering Organisation The Flinders University of South Australia

Project SummaryAusStage Phase 5: Australian live performance and the world – global networks, national culture and aesthetic transmission: AusStage stimulates new approaches to collaborative research and pioneers innovative methodologies for researching live performance in Australia. However, the creativity of Australian artists extends beyond national borders. This project will internationalise AusStage by: developing new methodologies for analysing aesthetic transmission between Australian and international artists; collaborating with international partners to share data and enable research across national borders; and extending the data set to support research on global markets, international distribution and cultural diplomacy. New developments will support innovative research on live performance of international significance and collaborations with international partners.

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The University of Adelaide

LE140100141 Hand, Prof Martin P; Kamenetsky, Prof Vadim; Gillanders, Prof Bronwyn M; Foden, Prof John D; Kennedy, Prof Martin J; Clark, Dr Christopher F; Raimondo, Dr Thomas; Payne, Dr Justin L; Reid, Dr Anthony J; Dutch, Dr Rian A

2014 $360,000.00

Total $360,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of Tasmania, Curtin University of Technology, SA Department of Manufacturing, Innovation,Trade, Resources and Energy, University of South Australia

Administering Organisation The University of Adelaide

Project SummaryHigh sensitivity and precision mass spectrometry for tracing Australia’s ancient evolution and securing our future groundwater resources: Micro-sampling thermal ionisation mass spectrometry (TIMS) provides the ability to undertake ultra low-level isotope analysis of earth and environmental samples. Analysis of radiogenic (for example, Neodymium, Strontium and Lead) and stable (for example, Boron) isotopes allows researchers to trace the evolution of the Australian continent from its beginnings in the Precambrian through to the impacts of climate change in the Quaternary period (the last 2.6 million years). The proposed micro-sampling TIMS facility will give researchers the opportunity to characterise mineral deposit formation, paleoclimate records and groundwater sources with new levels of accuracy and precision. This will help secure the economic and environmental future of Australia.

LE140100042 Lancaster, A/Prof David G; Ebendorff-Heidepriem, A/Prof Heike; Withford, Prof Michael J; Grano, Prof Stephen R; Spooner, Adj/Prof Nigel A

2014 $190,000.00

Total $190,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Macquarie University


Project SummaryUltraviolet to mid-infrared fluorescence spectrometer for use in mineral analysis, radiation dosimetry and laser materials characterisation: This project will provide equipment with a vast capability to collect ultraviolet to mid-infrared fluorescence with high temporal measurement accuracy, and highly flexible excitation (spectral and temporal). This will enhance active research into new glasses and laser crystals, probing of defect states resulting from ionising radiation absorption in environmental and medical dosimetry materials, investigation of novel fluorescence techniques for mineral identification, through to improving chemical detection capability (for example, detection of explosives). The instrument comprises modules that enable excitation in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared from a tunable laser system, and high-efficiency collection and processing of fluorescence spectra.

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LE140100040 Pring, Prof Allan; Shapter, Prof Joseph G; Qiao, Prof Shizhang; Raston, Prof Colin L; Lewis, Prof David A; Kennedy, Prof Martin J; Nann, Prof Thomas; Ellis, A/Prof Amanda V; Cook, A/Prof Nigel J; Ebendorff-Heidepriem, A/Prof Heike

2014 $1,375,000.00

Total $1,375,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The Flinders University of South Australia, University of South Australia


Project SummaryAn advanced electron microscope facility for nanomaterials, functional materials and minerals: Recent advances in electron microscopy provide instruments that can resolve at the atomic level and image both morphologically and chemically at these resolutions. These modern instruments are also less complex to operate therefore allowing many more researchers to access them directly. The High Resolution Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope will allow a complete, nano-scale characterisation of natural and synthetic materials in a broad range of scientific, engineering and industrial applications. The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope will provide nano-science users with a tool that can image many of the processes in the formation of these nanostructures and particles.

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University of South Australia

LE140100122 Gerson, Prof Andrea R; Sumby, A/Prof Christopher J; Smart, Em/Prof Roger S; Evans, Dr Drew R; Losic, Prof Dusan; Murphy, A/Prof Peter J; Marschner, Prof Petra; Qiao, Prof Shizhang

2014 $375,000.00

Total $375,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Adelaide

Administering Organisation University of South Australia

Project SummaryMicrodiffraction: advanced capabilities for spatial resolution, trace phase detection and solid object analysis: Microdiffraction offers two principal capacities that traditional powder diffraction (PD) facilities cannot: it enables small areas to be examined on a spatially resolved basis enabling identification, and it enables analysis of minor, but frequently crucial phases and analysis of samples that are not in a powder form thus enabling non-destructive examination. These capabilities provide powerful complementary capacity to existing SEM, QEM-SCAN, ToF-SIMS and PD facilities. Potential and existing applications are numerous and include minerals analyses; forensic applications; micro-electronics; corrosion analyses; art analysis/conservation; archaeology; materials; polymers; thin films; dielectric properties; liquid crystals; and drug characterisation.

LE140100193 Nyden, Prof Magnus; Voelcker, Prof Nicolas H; Wormald, Prof Peter-John; Hrmova, Prof Maria; Lombi, Prof Enzo; Skinner, Prof William M; Nann, Prof Thomas

2014 $700,000.00

Total $700,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Adelaide

Administering Organisation University of South Australia

Project SummarySuper high resolution correlative microscopy: new research capability for bioengineering, clean energy, mineral processing and environmental sciences: This project will establish the first facility for super high resolution correlative microscopy in Australia. This facility will underpin breakthrough science by providing the capability to combine and overlay conventional and super high resolution light microscopy information with electron microscopy information on identical sample locations. This new capability will foster advances in the fundamental understanding of multiscale hybrid organic and inorganic structures and spur the development of advanced (nano)materials and devices with broad applications in bioengineering and biofouling, advanced materials for life sciences, clean energy, water and the environment and mineral processing.

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Tasmania

University of Tasmania

LE140100174 Vickers, Prof James; Small, Prof David H; Nowak, Prof Barbara F; Hilder, Prof Emily F; Hallegraeff, Prof Gustaaf M

2014 $380,000.00

Total $380,000.00

Primary FoR 1109 NEUROSCIENCES

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Administering Organisation University of Tasmania

Project SummaryDevelopment of a digital transmission electron microscope facility: Transmission electron microscopy is a fundamental tool for the study of biological systems at the ultrastructural level. This project will establish a facility that will be accessible to a range of biological researchers, replacing aged and non-sustainable electron microscopy facilities. The instrument will revitalise cellular research and provide additional insights and outcomes related to the study of intracellular features in a diverse range of systems and models. This will add substantially to the knowledge base across a wide range of fields of research, increasing national contributions in the areas of neuroscience, separation science and marine science.

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Victoria

Deakin University

LE140100071 Barnett, Prof Matthew R; Hodgson, Prof Peter D; Chen, Prof Ying I; Guo, Prof Qipeng; Laws, Dr Kevin J; Caceres, Dr Carlos H; Qiu, Dr Dong; Tieu, Prof Kiet A; Pereloma, Prof Elena; O'Donnell, Dr Robert G

2014 $220,000.00

Total $220,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, University of Wollongong, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Administering Organisation Deakin University

Project SummaryIn-situ elevated temperature nano-indentation: Nano-indentation has revolutionised the characterisation of the mechanical properties of materials. It permits the elastic, plastic and cracking response to be probed at the nano-scale. This project will provide a state-of-the-art Hysitron nano-indenter configured to permit isothermal elevated temperature operation (up to 650 degrees Celsius). The unit will be the only one in Australia with this capability and amongst the few available globally. Temperature is the single most important parameter in material processing. This facility will permit the assembled team to be among the first in the world to apply this technique to the development of new materials with superior processing performance in addition to enhanced behaviour in service.

LE140100003 Hodgson, Prof Peter D; Weiss, Dr Matthias; Rolfe, A/Prof Bernard F; Yoon, Prof Jeong-Whan; Stanford, Dr Nicole; Kalyanasundaram, A/Prof Shankar; Compston, A/Prof Paul; Zhang, Prof Liangchi; Jiang, Prof Zheng Y; Wei, Dr Dongbin; Dargusch, A/Prof Matthew S; Wang, Dr Gui; O'Donnell, Dr Robert G

2014 $280,000.00

Total $280,000.00

Primary FoR 0910 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, Research and Development Centre of Wuhan Iron & Steel (Group) Corporation, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation


Project SummaryFlexible forming facility for low-cost light-weight applications: This project will establish Australia’s first flexible roll forming facility. The facility will be unique in the world, being specifically designed to roll form the most advanced high strength alloys into complex three-dimensional shapes and investigate their material behaviour under a wide range of loading conditions. This technology represents a step change in commercial processing and has the capacity to form materials with high strength and limited ductility. This will lead to the development of new techniques for the manufacture of new advanced materials including advanced high strength steels, composites, nano structured metals and light metal alloys for automotive and aerospace applications.

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LE140100099 McNaughton, Dr Sarah A; Ball, Prof Kylie; Collins, Prof Clare E; Allman-Farinelli, A/Prof Margaret A; Tapsell, Prof Linda C; Crawford, Prof David A; Cobiac, Prof Lynne; Burrows, Dr Tracy L; Probst, Dr Yasmine C; Subar, Dr Amy

2014 $154,000.00

Total $154,000.00

Primary FoR 1111 NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Newcastle, The University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, National Cancer Institute


Project SummaryOnline dietary assessment for research: the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall System for Australia: This project brings together key researchers nationally in the field of nutrition and dietetics to develop a standardised, high quality, online system to assess food intake among adults across a variety of research settings and study designs. The proposed infrastructure is an Australian version of the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall (ASA24) in collaboration with the United States National Cancer Institute. The infrastructure is internationally renowned and will underpin research that builds the evidence-base for policies and programs in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

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Monash University

LE140100114 Hertzog, Prof Paul J; Whisstock, Prof James C; Mackay, Prof Fabienne; Charman, Prof William N; Polo, Dr Jose; Hartland, Prof Elizabeth L; Pera, Prof Martin F; Hansbro, Prof Phil M

2014 $560,000.00

Total $560,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Melbourne, The University of Newcastle

Administering Organisation Monash University

Project SummaryHigh throughput cell genomics centre: This project will establish a high throughput cell genomics centre comprising a Fluidigm C1™ Single-Cell AutoPrep and BioMark™ HD system providing researchers with the most innovative approach to single cell and small population analyses. The instruments will enable the unique capability to conduct single cell transcriptome analysis and high throughput gene expression, SNP genotyping and copy number variation analysis as well as validation of next generation sequencing data. The information generated is crucial to advancing knowledge in important research fields including infection and immunity, regenerative medicine, immune responses, biomarker discovery, drug discovery, biotechnology and agriculture.

LE140100085 Neild, A/Prof Adrian P; Majumder, Dr Mainak; Alan, Dr Tuncay; Redoute, Dr Jean-Michel; Cheng, A/Prof Wenlong; Gray, Prof Stephen R; Duke, A/Prof Mikel C; Lai, Dr Tze Huei D; Kouzani, A/Prof Abbas Z; Glushenkov, Dr Alexey M; Kong, Prof Lingxue; Dai, Dr Xiujuan J

2014 $300,000.00

Total $300,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Victoria University, Deakin University

Administering Organisation Monash University

Project SummaryMicro/nanofluidic characterisation facility: Microfluidics promises to enable diagnosis of medical diseases using devices which perform laboratory experiments but on a scale which means the entire system can be hand-held. Whilst the fabrication of miniaturised fluidic channels is well established, the challenge is to bring additional functions onto the chip reducing the reliance on external pumps and electronics. This facility will allow the characterisation of technologies which address on-chip sample preparation using pulsed ultrasonic waves, filtration and pumping using nanofluidic structures, and detection using on-chip circuitry. As such the facility will have the capability to directly address the challenges which must be met to allow diagnosis in rural underprivileged areas.

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RMIT University

LE140100104 McCulloch, Prof Dougal G; Friend, Prof James R; Bhaskaran, Dr Madhu; Etheridge, Prof Joanne; Cheng, Prof Yi-Bing; Mulvaney, Prof Paul; Prawer, Prof Steven; Bilek, Prof Marcela M; Juodkazis, Prof Saulius; Abbott, Prof Derek; Tachibana, A/Prof Yasuhiro; Bhargava, Prof Suresh K; Caruso, A/Prof Rachel A; McArthur, Prof Sally L; Weinberg, A/Prof Roberto F; Funston, Dr Alison M; Kuhlmey, Dr Boris T; Lapine, Dr Mikhail; Fumeaux, Prof Christophe

2014 $500,000.00

Total $500,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Monash University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Adelaide

Administering Organisation RMIT University

Project SummaryCollaborative facility for high resolution fabrication, imaging, and characterisation of nanostructured materials: The development of the next generation of electronic, optical, and biomedical devices requires methods that can quickly manipulate and characterise matter at the nanoscale. This project will establish new tools that will allow researchers to build novel device structures and analyse them at nanoscale spatial resolutions. The new facilities are required to meet the demands of a growing number of innovative projects being undertaken within a large multidisciplinary consortium of research groups. The facilities will be housed in state-of-the art laboratories and managed as open access resources for researchers which will enable advances in the areas of energy harvesting, environmental monitoring, and electronics.

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Swinburne University of Technology

LE140100162 Davis, Dr Jeffrey A; Juodkazis, Prof Saulius; Stoddart, A/Prof Paul R; Curmi, Prof Paul M; Smith, A/Prof Trevor A; McNeill, Dr Christopher R; Scanlon, A/Prof Martin J; Friend, Prof James R

2014 $300,000.00

Total $300,000.00

Primary FoR 0204 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Monash University, RMIT University, The University of New South Wales, The University of Melbourne

Administering Organisation Swinburne University of Technology

Project SummaryUltrafast science facility: manipulating and probing matter on femtosecond timescales with microscopic resolution: Knowledge of dynamics that occur on femtosecond timescales is essential for a detailed understanding of many important processes in physics, chemistry and biology. This facility will enable unprecedented insight into the mechanisms driving such processes through complementary capabilities to manipulate and probe matter on femtosecond time scales at microscopic resolution. Such processes include photosynthetic energy transfer, efficient operation of organic electronics, redox reactions in biological systems and the manipulation of material properties by intense femtosecond-laser pulses. The unique capabilities of this facility will also allow the development of novel device structures and the limits of the characterisation techniques to be pushed.

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The University of Melbourne

LE140100070 Heath, Prof William R; Mueller, Dr Scott N; Hartland, Prof Elizabeth L; Villadangos, Prof Jose; Sloan, Dr Erica K; Caminschi, Dr Irina; Hickey, A/Prof Michael; Rossjohn, Prof Jamie; McFadden, Prof Geoffrey I; de Koning-Ward, A/Prof Tania F; Crabb, Prof Brendan S

2014 $650,000.00

Total $650,000.00

Primary FoR 1107 IMMUNOLOGY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Monash University, Deakin University, Macfarlane Burnet Centre for Medical Research

Administering Organisation The University of Melbourne

Project SummaryAn advanced in vivo imaging facility: This project will establish an advanced In Vivo Imaging Facility (IVIF) for examining host-microbe interactions and associated immunological processes within the context of the numerous infectious disease models within the University of Melbourne and associated collaborators. The Zeiss LSM 7MP 2-photon imaging system will provide enhanced capacity to directly visualise cellular and molecular events in real time, with greater sensitivity and in a broader range of tissues and organs. This will provide the opportunity for novel insights into numerous immunological and host-microbe interactions.

LE140100053 Mendis, Prof Priyan; Rasmussen, Prof Kim J; Sanjayan, Prof Jay G; Setunge, A/Prof Sujeeva; Hao, Prof Hong; Fragomeni, A/Prof Sam; Thambiratnam, Prof David P; Remennikov, A/Prof Alex; Al-Mahaidi, Prof Riadh; Duffield, A/Prof Colin F; Ngo, Dr Tuan D; Lam, A/Prof Nelson T; Goldsworthy, A/Prof Helen M

2014 $400,000.00

Total $400,000.00

Primary FoR 0905 CIVIL ENGINEERING

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Sydney, Swinburne University of Technology, RMIT University, The University of Western Australia, Victoria University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Wollongong


Project SummaryState-of-the-art facility for non-destructive testing of concrete infrastructure: There are many recent examples around the world where ageing concrete infrastructure has led to catastrophic failures with loss of life and severe damage to infrastructure. Non destructive testing (NDT) gives a reliable method to provide an accurate assessment of the condition of a structure. However NDT requires an understanding of the various methods available, and their capabilities and limitations, through systematic research projects. Very little research has been done in Australia and overseas in this area due to lack of facilities. This state-of-the-art testing equipment will provide Australian institutions with a cutting edge facility with portable equipment for NDT related research.

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LE140100079 Monty, Dr Jason P; Babanin, Prof Alexander V; Meylan, Dr Michael H; Bennetts, Dr Luke; Toffoli, A/Prof Alessandro; Marusic, Prof Ivan; Klewicki, Prof Joseph C; Hutchins, Dr Nicholas; Suslov, A/Prof Sergey A; Walker, Dr David J; Chung, Dr Daniel

2014 $200,000.00

Total $200,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Newcastle, The University of Adelaide


Project SummaryA thermally stratified sea ice wave interaction facility: Predictions of climate change now impact all levels of society as future political, social and environmental plans are made on the basis of these models. Predictions require models of many complex dynamical processes with a wide range of parameters. An important process is the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) dynamics. The MIZ is the region between the open ocean and the fully ice-covered ocean where waves and ice interact, causing ice-breaking and wave attenuation. This unique facility will enable experiments in sea-ice-wave interactions in a controlled environment. Water and air temperature, thermal stratification, water waveform and ice properties will be adjusted in order to preserve key characteristics of the complex ocean environment.

LE140100087 Qiao, Prof Greg G; Voelcker, Prof Nicolas H; Whittaker, Prof Andrew K; Simon, Prof George P; Kentish, Prof Sandra E; Short, Prof Robert D; Blencowe, Dr Anton; Griesser, Prof Hans J; Dunstan, Prof David E; Franks, Prof George V; Stokes, A/Prof Jason R; Blakey, A/Prof Idriss; Chen, A/Prof Qizhi; Wong, Dr Edgar H

2014 $410,000.00

Total $410,000.00

Primary FoR 0303 MACROMOLECULAR AND MATERIALS CHEMISTRY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)University of South Australia, The University of Queensland, Monash University


Project SummaryAdvanced macromolecular materials characterisation facility: The facility will allow precise characterisation of (bio)macromolecular materials, from chemical structures and composition as a function of size or biodistribution, to film thickness in multi-layer materials, to material hydrophobicity and permeability. Novel information derived from these state-of-the-art instruments is highly valuable in understanding structure-property relationships, which are crucial for the development of the next generation of advanced materials with applications in electronics, optics, sensors, membranes, nanocoatings, biomaterials and polymer therapeutics. This facility underpins the efforts of the participating institutes in increasing the quality and quantity of research outcomes.

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LE140100068 Separovic, Prof Frances; Aguilar, Prof Marie-Isabel; Keizer, Dr David W; Stone, A/Prof Martin J; O'Connor, A/Prof Andrea J; Sani, Dr Marc-Antoine; Nice, Prof Edouard C; Call, Dr Matthew E

2014 $280,000.00

Total $280,000.00

Primary FoR 0304 MEDICINAL AND BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Monash University, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research


Project SummaryBiomembrane interactions facility: Characterisation of membrane interactions is important for further advances in biomedical science and drug design. The biomembrane interactions facility will provide modern infrastructure to study membrane biophysics and membrane protein structure and interactions in mammalian, protozoan and bacterial cells. The facility will include a solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer and optical analytical instrumentation and biosensor equipment. These will enable determination of molecular structure and dynamics within biomembranes and determination of the rates and mechanisms of cell membrane processes; nanoscale measurement of cell membrane properties; and resolution of the interactions between membrane components in cells.

LE140100123 Tausz, A/Prof Michael; Fitzgerald, Dr Glenn J; Armstrong, Dr Roger D; O'Leary, Dr Garry J; Seneweera, Dr Saman

2014 $160,000.00

Total $160,000.00

Primary FoR 0703 CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Victorian Department of Primary Industries


Project SummaryAgro-ecosystem sensor capability for elevated carbon dioxide-free air research facility: This project will provide infrastructure upgrades to the Australian Grains Free Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment (AGFACE) facility, globally the only FACE facility in low rainfall, non-irrigated agri-ecosystems. Low rainfall, non-irrigated agriculture systems play a very significant role in global crop production and are predicted to be negatively affected by climate changes. The requested infrastructure will enable direct, plot scale measurements of crop water balance and water status, including crucial influence factors such as root growth and architecture and crop canopy temperatures, and allow manipulation experiments to develop adaptation options to improve crop resource use efficiencies.

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Western Australia

Curtin University of Technology

LE140100075 Buckley, Prof Craig E; Li, Prof Chun-Zhu; Mancera, Prof Ricardo L; Bond, Prof Charles S; St Pierre, Prof Timothy G; Hinckley, A/Prof Steven; Paskevicius, Dr Mark P; Swaminatha-Iyer, Dr Killugudi L; Sheppard, Dr Drew A; Minakshi, Dr Manickam; Zhang, A/Prof Lai Chang; Gan, Dr Bee K

2014 $580,000.00

Total $580,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Administering Organisation Curtin University of Technology

Project SummaryNext generation small angle X-ray scattering facility: The ability to determine the nanostructure of bulk materials is of utmost importance in an array of cutting-edge research fields. A state-of-the-art small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) facility will address this for a wide range of materials covering a diverse range of research topics such as energy storage materials, catalytic species, drug delivery systems, protein structures, biological membranes, medical diagnostics and therapy, magnetic nanosystems, polymers, novel technologies for the clean utilisation of biomass, and minerals processing. The facility will underpin a range of current and planned multidisciplinary research programs leading to vital nanostructural information and innovative research solutions.

LE140100150 McInnes, Prof Brent I; van Riessen, Prof Arie; Bland, Prof Philip A; Iglauer, Dr Stefan; Eksteen, Prof Dr Jacobus J; Kemp, Dr Anthony I; Muhling, Dr Janet R; Fiorentini, Dr Marco; Thebaud, Dr Nicolas J; Wingate, Dr Michael T; Kirkland, Dr Christopher; Senanayake, A/Prof Gamini; Nikoloski, Dr Aleksandar N

2014 $700,000.00

Total $700,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, Geological Survey of Western Australia

Administering Organisation Curtin University of Technology

Project SummaryA digital mineralogy and materials characterisation hub for petrology, mineralogy, exploration, metallurgy and reservoir characterisation research: This project will establish a digital mineralogy and materials characterisation hub for applications in petrology, geometallurgy, reservoir characterisation, environmental science, soil science, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy research. An automated mineral analysis instrument would complement the mineral separation (selFrag HV pulse fragmentation) and microanalytical facilities (SHRIMP/Cameca ion microprobes and ELA-ICP-MS) available to the participants via the John de Laeter Centre for Isotope Research. The instrument and software package making up the FEI QEMSCAN 650F model is the most advanced configuration on the market, and ideally suited for the high level research projects undertaken by the partner institutions.

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The University of Western Australia

LE140100121 Blair, Prof David G; Ju, A/Prof Li; McClelland, Prof David E; Wen, A/Prof Linqing; Melatos, A/Prof Andrew; Munch, Prof Jesper; Veitch, A/Prof Peter J; Scott, Prof Susan M; Coward, A/Prof David M; Moorhead, Dr Gareth F; Gossler, Dr Stefan

2014 $720,000.00

Total $720,000.00

Primary FoR 0205 OPTICAL PHYSICS

Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)The Australian National University, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Hannover) (Albert Einstein Institute)

Administering Organisation The University of Western Australia

Project SummaryEquipment for international collaboration in gravitational wave detection: This project will allow the Australian Consortium for Gravitational Astronomy to install optical equipment at its dedicated research facility, and to install data analysis pipelines on new iVEC Pawsey Centre GPU-enabled supercomputers. The equipment is required for research aimed at stabilising instabilities in the new international gravitational wave detectors currently being commissioned in the USA and Europe. Real time data from the new detectors will be analysed using innovative new techniques. Scientists across Australia will be able to rapidly localise potential gravitational wave sources to direct robotic telescope observations. This could enable the first detection of gravitational waves.

LE140100096 Bond, Prof Charles S; Vrielink, Prof Alice; Filipovska, A/Prof Aleksandra; Mylne, A/Prof Joshua S; Small, Prof Ian D; Mancera, Prof Ricardo L; Oliver, Prof Richard P

2014 $180,000.00

Total $180,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Curtin University of Technology


Project SummaryBiomolecular interaction facility: A biomolecular interaction facility located in Perth is essential to support the research performed by a growing community of key protein researchers. The infrastructure provided by this integrated facility will act as a hub for analysis of samples produced by high-throughput protein production methods and will provide high-level training with cutting-edge equipment for researchers at all levels. It will underpin faster and better fundamental and translational research in the areas of structural biology, biotechnology, biomedical science, plant science and nanotechnology, supporting the activities of researchers and their collaborators in Australia and worldwide.

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LE140100116 Hunt, Prof David M; Martins, Prof Ralph N; Verdile, Dr Giuseppe; Laws, A/Prof Simon M; Lister, Prof Ryan; Collin, Prof Shaun P; Pavlos, A/Prof Nathan J; Davies, A/Prof Wayne I

2014 $400,000.00

Total $400,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Edith Cowan University


Project SummaryZebrafish facility: The zebrafish as a model vertebrate organism is fast approaching the importance of the laboratory mouse. This facility will enable the research community to fully embrace the zebrafish as a powerful research tool.

LE140100036 Sampson, Prof David D; Koutsantonis, Prof George A; Johns, Prof Michael L; Zhang, Prof Dongke; Swaminatha-Iyer, Dr Killugudi L; Trengove, A/Prof Robert D; Oliver, Prof Richard P; Ogden, Prof Mark I; Maker, Dr Garth L; Verdile, Dr Giuseppe; Abbiss, Dr Chris R; Tan, Dr Kar-Chun; Godfrey, Dr Ian M

2014 $771,000.00

Total $771,000.00


Partner/Collaborating Eligible Organisation(s)Murdoch University, Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Western Australian Museum


Project SummaryNuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy facilities: advancing cutting-edge chemical, biological, energy and materials research: This project will establish new nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy facilities supporting high-throughput metabolite detection, diffusion measurement, and small-volume sample identification. The project will support research across diverse priorities including: energy and minerals; ecology, evolution and the environment; and medicine and health. The project will open new opportunities for areas such as metabolomics and oil and gas processing, and greatly expand capacity to meet strongly increasing demand.

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