QualA-D: a quality aware query engine for next generation data integration systems. This project will address the growing diversity of the web/user community by developing new approaches for data integration that incorporate data quality requirements such as data currency, completeness and coverage. First-of-breed quality aware query system is expected to be developed that will assist in improving user experience and satisfaction.
Tracing real Internet attackers through information correlation. If this research accomplishes successfully, it will be a big step forward on tracing Internet attackers in terms of traceback scope, accuracy, usability and deployment. This will empower authorities to control and punish Internet crime and terrorism. It will also greatly reduce the damage caused by Internet crime and terrorism. The prototype of the distributed information correlation tracing system can possibly be patented or even ....Tracing real Internet attackers through information correlation. If this research accomplishes successfully, it will be a big step forward on tracing Internet attackers in terms of traceback scope, accuracy, usability and deployment. This will empower authorities to control and punish Internet crime and terrorism. It will also greatly reduce the damage caused by Internet crime and terrorism. The prototype of the distributed information correlation tracing system can possibly be patented or even be commercialised. The capability of a nation to trace the real source of any attacks on its information infrastructure is central to the control of such attacks and hence to a nation's long-term survival and prosperity.Read moreRead less
Post-Quantum Functional Encryption : Principles, Protocols and Practice. Modern cryptography has the power to revolutionise virtually every aspect of our online lives. Large-scale secure data sharing could become a breeze, with tools such as functional encryption (FE) to give us fine control over access rights by means of expressive languages, and there will be no more juggling of crypto keys. Finally, the known foundations of FE will crumble when even small-sized quantum computers become realit ....Post-Quantum Functional Encryption : Principles, Protocols and Practice. Modern cryptography has the power to revolutionise virtually every aspect of our online lives. Large-scale secure data sharing could become a breeze, with tools such as functional encryption (FE) to give us fine control over access rights by means of expressive languages, and there will be no more juggling of crypto keys. Finally, the known foundations of FE will crumble when even small-sized quantum computers become reality, perhaps next decade. This project aims to recreate and expand the power of FE from post-quantum (PQ) mathematical principles, immune to quantum attacks, building on recent discoveries of limited forms of PQ-FE from rock-solid crypto principles. It begs exploring, for the truly spectacular outcomes likely to ensue.Read moreRead less
A New Formal Framework for Service Oriented Process Communication. Cross organizational communication in current business environments is highly dynamic, process driven and web centric. The web services paradigm is emerging as a powerful new technology solution to facilitate complex interactions between heterogeneous and autonomous systems within the enterprise and often between trading partners. Although the industry is inundated with initiatives on web services, most are heavily focussed on th ....A New Formal Framework for Service Oriented Process Communication. Cross organizational communication in current business environments is highly dynamic, process driven and web centric. The web services paradigm is emerging as a powerful new technology solution to facilitate complex interactions between heterogeneous and autonomous systems within the enterprise and often between trading partners. Although the industry is inundated with initiatives on web services, most are heavily focussed on the underlying specification platforms and technology components. We see a great need and potential for developing a formal framework for service oriented process communication. The design of such a formal framework is the focus of this project. Project outcomes not only hold great potential to contribute to fundamental research questions in process specification, validation and ontological evaluation, but will also deliver significant impact on related technologies of messaging middleware, integration platforms and workflow management systems.Read moreRead less
Detection of location significance from quality enhanced trajectory data. This project aims to develop effective and efficient methods to utilise large scale Global Positioning System, route and location data to provide individuals, business, government and social groups, the ability to assess the relative significance of locations and associated services, for use in applications such as transportation, logistics, public safety, tourism and utilities.
Approaching the limits in Data Quality Management. The impact of data quality has acquired new heights in the current climate of global information systems, triggering the attention of researchers and software vendors. However, some fundamental questions are neglected in current solutions, allowing us to avail an opportunity to promote Australia's capability in developing cutting edge technologies that have the capacity to make dramatic impact on success of technology solutions. Focus on explori ....Approaching the limits in Data Quality Management. The impact of data quality has acquired new heights in the current climate of global information systems, triggering the attention of researchers and software vendors. However, some fundamental questions are neglected in current solutions, allowing us to avail an opportunity to promote Australia's capability in developing cutting edge technologies that have the capacity to make dramatic impact on success of technology solutions. Focus on exploring the limitations and providing a grounded understanding of data quality management has potential to significantly add to Australia's research profile. The project will also provide a conducive environment for students to gain high quality research experience. Read moreRead less
Declaration, Exploration, Enhancement and Provenance: The DEEP Approach to Data Quality Management Systems. The project proposes the Declaration, Exploration, Enhancement, Provenance (DEEP) approach to data quality management. The approach adopts a whole-of-data-cycle view towards addressing complex and emerging problems in data quality management and aims to develop novel and comprehensive mechanisms to improve data quality measurement, enforcement and monitoring. Due to the application-centric ....Declaration, Exploration, Enhancement and Provenance: The DEEP Approach to Data Quality Management Systems. The project proposes the Declaration, Exploration, Enhancement, Provenance (DEEP) approach to data quality management. The approach adopts a whole-of-data-cycle view towards addressing complex and emerging problems in data quality management and aims to develop novel and comprehensive mechanisms to improve data quality measurement, enforcement and monitoring. Due to the application-centric nature of DEEP, the outcomes from the project are expected to increase user understanding of data characteristics, improve interpretability of information derived from large, multi-source data sets and contribute to enhancement of data literacy levels in involved user communities. Read moreRead less
View-based processing of pattern matching queries in large graphs. Graph data exist ubiquitously in modern information systems. Graph pattern matching (GPM) finds parts of the data graph that match a given pattern. It has applications in many areas including knowledge discovery, public health, and crime detection. This project will develop novel techniques for the efficient processing of GPM queries in large graphs.