Linkage-Infrastructure and Equipment Facilities Program Grants 2008
Faculty of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science and Technology
Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation
LE0882948 Dr MR Barnett; Prof PD Hodgson; Prof X Wang; A/Prof L Kong; A/Prof Q Guo; Dr T Lin; Dr C Wen; Dr N Stanford; Dr I Sabirov
Title: Multidisciplinary 'Environmental' Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscope
2008 : $ 440,000
Primary RFCD: 2914 MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner Organisation(s)
Deakin University
Administering Institution: Deakin University
Summary: The present proposal is for a high resolution electron microscope for use in the development of new materials for
the automotive, textile and bio‑medical sectors. The new generation of automotive materials will be lighter and
more crash resistant. New textiles will be 'active' in providing warmth and cooling through their conducting
properties. They will also provide enhanced dynamic protection against physical harm. The facility will support the
development of new cellular scaffolds made from metals and polymers. These scaffolds will be used for tissue
growth and engineering. The facility will also be used to support Deakin University's regional collaborators.
LE0883017 Prof X Wang; A/Prof PJ Halley; Prof L Zhang; A/Prof Q Guo; A/Prof L Kong; A/Prof RW Truss; Dr PJ Torley; Prof L Ye; Prof Y Mai
Title: Advanced processing and characterisation facility for functional polymers and polymer nanofibres
2008 : $ 300,000
Primary RFCD: 2914 MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Partner Organisations & Collaborating Organisations
Deakin University
The University of Queensland
The University of Sydney
Administering Organisation: Deakin University
Project Summary
The pilot‑scale processing and advanced characterisation facility will significantly strengthen R&D capacity for
innovative research and development of functional polymers and polymer nanofibres, hence adding value to the
$10‑billion plus market for plastics, rubber and biopolymers manufactured and used in Australia. It will further strengthen Australia's position in polymer and nanofibre research and innovation
School of Engineering and Information Technology
LE0883093 Prof S Nahavandi; A/Prof B Shirinzadeh; Dr HM Trinh; A/Prof Y Chen; Dr PN Pathirana; A/Prof AZ Kouzani; Dr Y Frayman; Dr Y Zhong; Dr D Creighton; Dr A Bhatti
Title: A Haptically enabled Universal Motion Simulator Research Facility
2008 : $ 285,000
Primary RFCD: 2903 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Partner Organisations & Collaborating Organisations
Deakin University
Monash University
Administering Organisation: Deakin University
Summary: The proposed universal motion simulator research facility will enable to develop a better understanding of issues involved in ergonomic and safe vehicle designs and provides opportunities to improve Australia's international competitiveness and economic sustainability through innovations in the manufacturing and transport sectors. This universal motion simulator will provide opportunity to extend our understanding of operator controlled devices, such as cars and mining machinery, and to develop effective strategies to reduce the risk of vehicle accidents.
