Multiscale modelling and analysis of complex particulate and multiphase flow. Particulate and multiphase processes are widely used in both conventional and modern industries in Australia and worldwide, however rarely reach more than 60% of design capacity because of a poor understanding of their fundamental characteristics. This frontier technology research program aims to overcome this problem using an extensive combined fundamental and applied approach. The resulting theories, computer models ....Multiscale modelling and analysis of complex particulate and multiphase flow. Particulate and multiphase processes are widely used in both conventional and modern industries in Australia and worldwide, however rarely reach more than 60% of design capacity because of a poor understanding of their fundamental characteristics. This frontier technology research program aims to overcome this problem using an extensive combined fundamental and applied approach. The resulting theories, computer models and simulation techniques will be applied to improve process design, control and optimisation. Consequentially, productivity and Australian competitiveness will be significantly enhanced in its most important industries such as minerals, metallurgical, chemical, energy, pharmaceutical and materials.Read moreRead less
Wall Turbulence Drag: Physical Mechanisms and Practicable Control Strategies. The proposed research will build on Australia's well-established strengths in Fluid Mechanics, and aim to establish within Australia world-leading expertise in turbulence control and drag reduction technology. This will have direct benefits to the Australian economy through Tourism (among other industries) by reducing the adverse impact of rising fuel prices on long-distance air travel, on which Australia is disproport ....Wall Turbulence Drag: Physical Mechanisms and Practicable Control Strategies. The proposed research will build on Australia's well-established strengths in Fluid Mechanics, and aim to establish within Australia world-leading expertise in turbulence control and drag reduction technology. This will have direct benefits to the Australian economy through Tourism (among other industries) by reducing the adverse impact of rising fuel prices on long-distance air travel, on which Australia is disproportionately reliant due to its geographic isolation. Efficient turbulence control strategies will also lead to improved combustion processes, resulting in not only better fuel efficiency but also reduced CO2 and pollutant emissions.Read moreRead less
Information Fusion in Autonomous systems. The aim of this fellowship is to explore and develop a family of powerful new Bayesian representations of sensory information and to demonstrate their application in perception and navigation of advanced robotic systems. These representations have the potential to revolutionize the field of intelligent autonomous systems and realize a whole new level of capapbilites and applications for advanced robotics in complex and unstructured environments such as s ....Information Fusion in Autonomous systems. The aim of this fellowship is to explore and develop a family of powerful new Bayesian representations of sensory information and to demonstrate their application in perception and navigation of advanced robotic systems. These representations have the potential to revolutionize the field of intelligent autonomous systems and realize a whole new level of capapbilites and applications for advanced robotics in complex and unstructured environments such as sub-sea exploration, mining, fire fighting and defence.Read moreRead less
Data Fusion and Perception in Autonomous Networks. Australia has developed a leading international position in robotics driven by strong national needs in field applications such as mining and agriculture. The proposed research will significantly strengthen and extend this lead by enabling the design and development of a new generation of robotic systems able to work cooperatively in the most challenging applications. The project will realise a new level of capabilities for advanced robotics in ....Data Fusion and Perception in Autonomous Networks. Australia has developed a leading international position in robotics driven by strong national needs in field applications such as mining and agriculture. The proposed research will significantly strengthen and extend this lead by enabling the design and development of a new generation of robotic systems able to work cooperatively in the most challenging applications. The project will realise a new level of capabilities for advanced robotics in applications such as integrated autonomous mining systems, environment monitoring, and networked security and defence systems. The fellowship will build new research capacity by developing and applying new knowledge in allied fields of large-scale sensor networks, environment and resource management.Read moreRead less