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Institute for Frontier Materials

IFM news

Small fibres bring big opportunities

The prototype short nanofibre machine built by Austeng for Deakin University
Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:56:00 +1000
A 'Skilling the Bay' $500,000 grant will help Geelong tap into the rapidly growing nanofibre market.

Worldly research

The multi-lingual Deakin Choir in full voice.
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:05:00 +1000
They come to Deakin from all over the globe.

Deakin welcomes sports partnership

The new Sports Technology Innovation Partnership could grow Australia's sports industry exports by at least 75 percent.
Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:06:00 +1000
Could grow exports by 75 per cent, says Professor Jane den Hollander.

$40,000 up for grabs

Nisa Salim receives her award from Professor Lee Astheimer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). Deakin University sponsors the 2011 Early Career Researcher award.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:35:00 +1000
Smart Geelong Research awards closing soon.

Novel solar cells capture audience’s imagination

Rebecca Lindberg, Kim Anderson and Gayathri Devi Rajmohan.
Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:17:00 +1000
IFM's Gayathri Devi Rajmohan has won the People's Prize in Deakin's Three Minute Thesis competition for 2013.

Carbon fibre collaborator

Dr Abdullah Kafi
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:12:00 +1000
Worldly nexus for Dr Abdullah Kafi.

Oral delivery of colon cancer drug

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:31:00 +1000
Recently published work by IFM researchers shows promise for treatment of colorectal cancer.

Future-proofing Geelong

Plaque revealing.
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:03:00 +1000
Deakin continues to play its role.

New Thinker in Residence at IFM

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:48:00 +1000
On his sixth visit to Deakin University in two years, Associate Professor Jeffrey Wiggins is becoming a familiar face around IFM

WISCO provides industry link for metals group

WISCO researchers visiting IFM
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:38:00 +1000
As part of the ongoing collaboration between IFM and Chinese steel giant Wuhan Iron and Steel Corporation (WISCO) four researchers recently arrived in Geelong for a 12-month stay

A different drum

Silk worms
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:46:00 +1000
Dr Rangam Rajkhowa's silky solution to hearing loss.

Small grants fund innovative new projects

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:19:00 +1000
Five innovative research projects have received funding under the first IFM Small Grants scheme.

Moving forward from Ford

A big carbon fibre manufacturer will help create opportunities for smaller companies to set up in Geelong, says Professor Jane den Hollander.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:26:00 +1000
Deakin researchers already taking lead, says Professor Jane den Hollander.

Silky skills

This award will bring Deakin and Australia closer together with fellow researchers in Asia, particularly in Singapore, says Dr Jin Zhang.
Tue, 14 May 2013 14:33:00 +1000
Dr Jin Zhang wins Endeavour Fellowship.

Wool ComfortMeter has impact

Dr Maryam Naebe
Tue, 07 May 2013 10:39:00 +1000
It's a game-changer says Dr Maryam Naebe.

DIRI gets down to business

DIRI students enjoying Deakin's hospitality.
Mon, 06 May 2013 10:33:00 +1000
Indian partnership is prospering, says Helen Woodall.

Pure science

Professor Ian Chen
Wed, 01 May 2013 16:03:00 +1000
World's eye on unique water purification process.

Another Deakin achiever

Dr Ludovic Dumée (left) was presented with his prize by The Honourable Ryan Smith, Minister for Youth Affairs in Victoria.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:39:00 +1000
Dr Ludovic Dumée's work recognised.

Wanted - Thinkers and Experts in Residence

Thinkers will be leaders in industry or academia who also bring broad based understanding of their field in the context of future thinking.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +1000
Applications for 2013 Round 1 funding now open.

Oui to Carbon Nexus

I've attended JEC a number of times over the last 10 years and I haven't observed anything like the level of interest we experienced, says Associate Professor Bronwyn Fox.
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:14:00 +1100
Huge response to Deakin in Paris.

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

29th March 2011