Research Projects
An Advanced Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Facility in Queensland (Old ID 27154)
Ron White
01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
The project aims to establish a world-class ultrafast laser spectroscopy facility to investigate how molecules interact with visible or ultraviolet light. Light-matter interactions are key to energy generation in nature through photosynthesis as well as technologies we use on a daily basis including optical communications and displays. This project expects to generate new knowledge in on how light interacts with matter at the molecular level. Expected outcomes of the ultrafast spectroscopic measurements will be understanding the fate of light absorbed by or generated in different materials. Application of the knowledge gained will enable the design of materials for more efficient technologies such as solar cells, lighting, and sensors.
A global standard for the status of Wetlands of Interatnional Importance (Old ID 26809)
Nicholas Murray
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024
The project will develop and test a new global standard for the assessment and reporting on ecological condition of internationally important wetlands, listed aunder the Ramsar Convention. It has four aims: establishment of a strategic adaptive management and governance framework, a meta-analysis of the 2,303 internationally listed wetlands, development of a protocol for assessmetn and prediction and delivering a digital reporting platform for effective management. The project is significant because it tackles the decline of freshwater ecosystems, by targeting the most prominent wetlands. It also assists state and national governments to meet their obligations under the Ramsar Convention and most importantly guides more effective management.
A customised triple-beam microscope for precise fabricating/characterising (Old ID 27325)
Yang Liu
26 Jul 2021 - 01 Jan 2024
This project aims to establish a customised triple-beam microscope to enable precise fabrication and polishing (using ion beams) and characterisation (using electron beam) of a wide range of advanced materials. It will provide solutions to prepare ultra-high quality and artefact-free specimens for transmission electron microscopy studies, and allow fabrication of unique nanostructures and nanostructured templates for high-performance applications. The customised features of the proposed instrument are the first of its kind in Australia. The new knowledge developed through this project will significantly impact on scientific insights and practical applications of new materials related to physics, chemistry, biology, geology and engineering.
Economic Assessment of disability models of care in remote communities (Old ID 27272)
Alice Cairns
11 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2022
The project is a two-year study to conduct a health economic assessment comparing three service delivery models for allied health in Northern Australia. The models are fly-in fly-out service, established allied health professional services, and student-implemented services. The sites where the study will be conducted are Weipa, Katherine, Galiwinku and Nhulunbuy. The student implemented model (Nhulunbuy, Weipa) will be the only new service to be provided. Data on number of occasions of service and costs associated with the service delivery will be assessed across all models of care. The student-assisted model will allow for some additional data to be collected- quality of life and community engagement.
Towards a consolidated and open-science framework for restoration monitoring (Old ID 27770)
Nathan Waltham
01 Sep 2021 - 30 May 2022
This project will undertake a national review of marine and coastal restoration monitoring programs to build a database of the data collected, frequency, and how the data is used to assess restoration success. The project will provide recommendations for monitoring requirements for future restoration projects, to assist in a more coordinated and publicly available data framework.
Collaborative science for monitoring of Northern Territory marine megafauna (Old ID 27097)
Alana Grech
30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2023
This project will be a partnership between Indigenous rangers (Gumurr-Marthakal Rangers, Larrakia Rangers), national park managers (Kakadu National Park and Cobourg Marine Park) and scientists (Charles Darwin, Macquarie, James Cook and Edith Cowan Universities, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Taronga Conservation Society) to provide fundamental information on the ecology of northern Australian marine megafauna to design and support collaborative regional biodiversity monitoring programs that inform effective environmental management. We will conduct cutting edge seascape genetics and movement ecology research to map population connectivity and critical habitat areas and collaboratively develop methods for ongoing data collection, sharing and analysis. We have dual aims of developing (1) the best science for conservation management and decision making for marine megafauna and (2) the most appropriate approaches for cross-cultural and trans-disciplinary collaboration with Indigenous Traditional Owners and managers.
11th European Conference on Positive Psychology - Conference Application
Maria Hennessy
06 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024
Conference funding is requested for attendance at the 11th European Conference on Positive Psychology which is being held in July, 2024 in Innsbruck, Australia. This is a biannual conference which attracts the leading global researchers in the field. We have had a poster presentation accepted for the conference, based on JCUS research investigation wellbeing in Singapore.
Exploring the impact of reproduction rates on carbon footprint in southeast Australian dairy herds
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2022
The project aimed to quantify the potential improvements in greenhouse gas emissions through improved reproductive rates in North Victoria and Gippsland dairy region.
Use of oaten hay to support sustainable development of dairy production (AgriFutures Australia
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021
The project aimed to educate and promote the use of Australian oaten hay in the export market through forage quality, rumen fermentation, digestibility, weight gain and milk production studies. The findings will be useful for fodder exporters and the broader public and bring collaboration opportunities with key experts in the Australian export fodder and dairy industries.
Analysis of dairy greenhouse gas emission cost and mitigation strategies
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
The project aims to investigate variations of input parameters’ effect on dairy farm enteric methane emissions estimation