Research
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Staff Research Interests and Activities 
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Research Funding in the School of EE&T
CURRENT AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL GRANTS LINKAGE GRANT A/Prof E Ambikairajah Classification of human movement patterns from a triaxial accelerometer for home telecare 2006: $53,000 DISCOVERY GRANTS A/Prof G Peng; Prof R Amal Advanced Particles and Systems for Photoinduced Processes 2006: $140,000 One of the most crucial challenges facing chemical scientists is the need for ecologically clean chemical processes and technology. Solar induced processes, such as photocatalysis, are adept at utilising more of our natural energy resources. However, these processes currently suffer from low efficiencies. The proposed research aims to address these issues. Successful implementation of this technology will help place Australian research at the forefront of sustainable methods for water treatment and material synthesis for functional applications. This will provide economic and social benefits due to improvements in processes with higher efficiencies and greater use of clean, natural resources. A/Prof CY Kwok; Prof PL Chu MEMS Based Chip to Chip Optical Interconnect for Future Generation of Systems In a Package 2006: $128,000 The project will bring Australian technical known how into the forefront of the information and communication technology revolution. The technology developed in this project will enable computers to operate at very high speeds. More information can be communicated than ever before. This has significant impact on Australian society where speed of information is increasingly important. The technical knowledge of how to make computers operate faster has great commercial value and would be very much sought after. Hence, its impact on the national economy. Dr S Nooshabadi; Prof MM Lee Reliable Truly Deep Submicron VLSI Computational Systems 2006: $138,000 The phenomenal growth of the digital integrated circuits is founded on the fundamental assumption of reliable operation of logic gates on silicon chip. In the Deep Sub Micron domain this fundamental assumption can no longer be guaranteed. This project, in association with with Dongshin University, Korea with strong links to the semiconductor industry, will develop design techniques for the reliable computational hardware, in the presence of unreliable circuit fabric. This significant research, with potential for generation of IP, will raise the profile of Australian research in integrated circuits design in the global community and will result in significant publicity for the research team and, through them, for Australian industry. A/Prof MF Rahman A Segmented Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Wide Field Weakening Range and its Sensorless Control using Improved Flux Estimators 2006: $65,000 Australia has the world's second largest reserve (after China) of high energy density permanent magnet (neodymium iron boron) material for the IPM motor. The present limitation of the machine to be driven sensorless over a wide speed range with field weakening is believed to be holding back its widespread use in applications other than servo type which requires highresolution mechanical sensors. Extension of the motor speed range by a combination of magnetic system design (for large field weakening range), and sensorless position and flux estimation with sufficient accuracy for fast dynamic control should lead to large scale adoption of this motor, and hence to significant improvement in energy efficiency and market share for Australia. Dr R Ramer; Dr R Mansour Radio Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems for Wireless Communications 2006: $113,000 Current and future Wireless appliances require increased functionality, frequency of operation, and component integration along with reduced manufacturing costs, size, weight, and power consumption. Micro electro mechanical systems for radio frequency with versatility to integrate both electronic (2D) and microelectro mechanical (3D) devices represent the technology that can offer wide operational bandwidths, onchip passive components, negligible interconnections, almost ideal switches and resonators, in a planar fabrication process, compatible with existing integrated circuits and monolithic microwave integrated circuits. The outcomes of this project will be of significant benefit to the Australian Telecommunication industry. A/Prof CY Kwok; Adj/Prof JA Reizes; Prof E Leonardi; A/Prof F Stella The Enhancement of Heat Transfer in MicroChips by MEMS actuator: Parametric Study 2006: $180,000 This challenging project has the potential of introducing a new technology for cooling micro devices. Since the computer industry is sensitive to innovation it is necessary to develop the theoretical and practical skill for manufacturing the cooling devices. This will help Australian industry to greatly enhance its capabilities in this very important area of economy. The present project is a rare combination of multidisciplinary studies and will result in a better understanding of the complex thermal and fluid flow phenomena in micro channels, and the design and fabrication techniques for the next generation of micro chips. Dr J Yuan Design of MIMO Spatial Division Multiple Access Techniques for Multi User Wireless Data Services 2006: $88,000 The project aims at developing novel wireless techniques to enable a breakthrough in multi user multimedia services in the ICT industry sector. The Australian research community will benefit from the new theoretical techniques, design and deployment of next generation wireless systems, while wireless users will benefit from improved quality, high data rates and low cost of services. Other benefits include training researchers and industrial innovators, generation of valuable intellectual property and patent outcomes, which may help Australian telecommunication and information industry to become a leader in wireless ICT based technologies, ensure Australian ICT companies to gain commercial advantages, and contribute to national economy. Prof AS Dzurak; Prof AB Rozenfeld; Dr IM Cornelius; Dr GJ Takacs; Prof M Zaider; Dr MI Reinhard Radiation protection for space, aviation, and terrestrial applications: the development of novel radiation detectors and computational techniques 2006: $150,000 Administering Institution University of Wollongong Personnel in space, aviation, and terrestrial applications may be exposed to potentially harmful levels of densely ionising radiation. This project will produce improved radiation detectors and computational techniques, addressing needs in the prediction and assessment of equivalent dose in these applications. The "preventative healthcare" priority goal of the National Research Priority "Promoting and Maintaining Good Health" will be addressed, serving to reduce the risk to personnel involved in such activities. This research will also enhance Australia's international reputation in this field, stimulate local expertise, and create a critical mass of researchers in this field. LIEF GRANTS A/Prof CY Kwok; A/Prof F Ladouceur; A/Prof G Peng; Prof AS Dzurak; Prof DN Jamieson; Prof S Prawer; Prof WA Ducker; Prof RG Clark; Prof PN Johnston; A/Prof DG McCulloch; Prof H RubinszteinDunlop; Dr AG White; Dr AV Buryak. Foundational National Nanotechnology Infrastructure 2006: $750,000 Administering Institution University of New South Wales Breakthrough nanotechnologies based on quantum mechanics promise useful devices for absolutely secure transmission of information encoded in quantum states, ultra rapid searching through genome databases for unique gene sequences, faster electronic and photonic devices, robust devices made from diamond and better processing of biomedical materials for diagnosis of illness. Fabrication and characterization of these devices provides training for research students in state of the art techniques with many uses. Deeper understanding of these quantum technologies will lead to better models for some of the most puzzling aspects of quantum mechanical systems that are the foundation of the physical processes of our universe. Dr D Sen; A/Prof CJ Stevens; Dr E Schubert; Dr DA Cabrera; Prof JA Wolfe; Dr JR Smith;; Prof RT Dean; Prof DK Burnham; Dr S Malloch; Dr GC Paine; Dr FA Bailes; Prof CT Best See Hear! Multimodal Recording and Analysis Facility 2006: $150,000 Administering Institution University of Western Sydney High resolution recording and analysis will exploit the full potential of motion capture with progress towards automatic recognition of gesture and, eventually, real time systems. Automatic tracking and recognition systems are in high demand and the interlacing of data from multiple modes is now computationally achievable. SeeHear! will be coded using techniques in multimodal fusion tracking of bodies will be enhanced by locating and recognizing facial features, and a learning algorithm used to classify gesture from patterns of force and physiological response. In the future, full interactivity will be achieved by interconnecting visual and auditory data with a flow on to applications in the performing arts, rehabilitation and security. SOME EARLIER ARC GRANTS DISCOVERY (2003 onwards)
Large Grants (2001 onwards)
Linkages Projects (2003 onwards)
National ICT Australia
Centres of Excellence Program
SPIRT PROGRAM (formerly Collaborative Research Grants Program)
AUSTRALIAN CRC FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY (ACRE)
AUSTRALIAN GREENHOUSE OFFICE
CSIRO (Division of Mathematical & Information Sciences)
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA LTD
ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NSW DEPT OF HEALTH - Capacity Building Infrastructure Program
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
INDUSTRY FUNDED RESEARCH (2002 onwards)
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