In-vivo functional imaging of cone photoreceptors and ganglion cell axons. Can we project a movie on a human retina, and measure the response of photoreceptor cells and connected nerve tissue? This project aims to investigate a new method for visualization of the quickest responses in human cone photoreceptors and nerve cells after a visible stimulus. Expected outcomes of this project include a better understanding of the origins of responses to a stimulus and how cells in the retina communicate ....In-vivo functional imaging of cone photoreceptors and ganglion cell axons. Can we project a movie on a human retina, and measure the response of photoreceptor cells and connected nerve tissue? This project aims to investigate a new method for visualization of the quickest responses in human cone photoreceptors and nerve cells after a visible stimulus. Expected outcomes of this project include a better understanding of the origins of responses to a stimulus and how cells in the retina communicate. The scientific results will be helpful in a better understanding of the development of vision in the infant eye, to study peripheral vision in elite athletes and to quantify performance of virtual reality equipment for the military. The IP on the technology can be licensed or used for start-up company.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE190101436
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$403,000.00
Summary
Supporting unmanned aerial vehicle communications in cellular systems. This project aims to systematically study the fundamental theory and practical methods for supporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) utilising both existing 4G cellular systems and future 5G-and-beyond cellular systems. Supporting UAV communications in cellular systems is a promising technology to unlock numerous UAV applications without the need to establish control infrastructure. This project will develop new channel model ....Supporting unmanned aerial vehicle communications in cellular systems. This project aims to systematically study the fundamental theory and practical methods for supporting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) utilising both existing 4G cellular systems and future 5G-and-beyond cellular systems. Supporting UAV communications in cellular systems is a promising technology to unlock numerous UAV applications without the need to establish control infrastructure. This project will develop new channel models, analyse the fundamental performance limits, and propose key enabling techniques. A proof-of-concept experiment will be performed to evaluate the proposed designs. The outcomes of this project are expected to fundamentally advance the knowledge of cellular-connected UAV communications and create new business opportunities for both cellular and UAV industries.Read moreRead less
Pushing the digital limits in quantum simulation for advanced manufacturing. This Project aims to enhance the power of high-tech quantum simulators to meet the demands of computer-modelling intensive industries such as drug and vaccine design and new energy. Aligned to Australia’s innovation agenda and Advanced Manufacturing priority, the Project expects to maximise the performance of near- and mid-term quantum simulations using innovative quantum programming techniques related to digitisation a ....Pushing the digital limits in quantum simulation for advanced manufacturing. This Project aims to enhance the power of high-tech quantum simulators to meet the demands of computer-modelling intensive industries such as drug and vaccine design and new energy. Aligned to Australia’s innovation agenda and Advanced Manufacturing priority, the Project expects to maximise the performance of near- and mid-term quantum simulations using innovative quantum programming techniques related to digitisation and control. Expected outcomes include: better understanding of limits in industry-scale quantum computers and improved error mitigation techniques. This should generate long-term productivity increases across a range of important sectors of the Australian economy that benefit from access to more powerful computer modelling.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100501
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$349,446.00
Summary
A novel radio access network for wireless communication networks. This project aims to investigate a novel network architecture that supports ultra-reliable access and coverage for future generation wireless communications. Based on recent developments in fog computing, the project aims to redefine the radio access network of wireless systems to shift from traditional, static cell-centric architecture to a more dynamic cell-free architecture. The intended outcomes of the research are an adaptive ....A novel radio access network for wireless communication networks. This project aims to investigate a novel network architecture that supports ultra-reliable access and coverage for future generation wireless communications. Based on recent developments in fog computing, the project aims to redefine the radio access network of wireless systems to shift from traditional, static cell-centric architecture to a more dynamic cell-free architecture. The intended outcomes of the research are an adaptive network architecture that dynamically forms serving clusters, secure communications protocols that decrease latency and increase communication security and energy-efficient signal processing techniques that support green communications.Read moreRead less
Privately owned public space: noise cancellation over multiple regions. This project aims to advance fundamental research in active noise control over spatial regions. It has a broad range of industry applications, such as eliminating road and engine noise for multiple passengers inside car/airplane cabins, and creating individual quiet zones in a public environment. It will focus on developing new theories and techniques to generate multiple quiet zones in indoor/outdoor noisy environments with ....Privately owned public space: noise cancellation over multiple regions. This project aims to advance fundamental research in active noise control over spatial regions. It has a broad range of industry applications, such as eliminating road and engine noise for multiple passengers inside car/airplane cabins, and creating individual quiet zones in a public environment. It will focus on developing new theories and techniques to generate multiple quiet zones in indoor/outdoor noisy environments with performance prediction, robust control, and effective implementation. In many practical applications, especially in consumer electronics and medical instruments, the creation of quiet zones is desirable so that in a shared environment people can have their own audio space without physical isolation or using headphones, creating a healthy living and working environment.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE210100040
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$699,664.00
Summary
Multifunctional deposition system for advanced superconducting circuits. This project aims to create a one-stop facility to enhance Australia’s capacity to develop superconducting quantum technology centred on the unique capabilities of a Multifunctional Deposition System. The project will enable and expedite nanofabrication of complex circuits and expects to pioneer novel superconducting and hybrid quantum technologies, and high-tech classical devices for clean-energy and biomedical application ....Multifunctional deposition system for advanced superconducting circuits. This project aims to create a one-stop facility to enhance Australia’s capacity to develop superconducting quantum technology centred on the unique capabilities of a Multifunctional Deposition System. The project will enable and expedite nanofabrication of complex circuits and expects to pioneer novel superconducting and hybrid quantum technologies, and high-tech classical devices for clean-energy and biomedical applications. Expected outcomes include robust multi-institutional and cross-disciplinary collaborations, and increased translation between cutting-edge theory and commercial prototypes. Benefits should include stronger industry engagement, training for next-generation innovators and a boost to Australian advanced manufacturing.Read moreRead less
ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. This Centre aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for the future health, economy, environment and security of Australian society. It intends to pioneer the designer quantum materials, engines and imaging systems at the heart of these machines. It also solves the most challenging research problems at the interface of basic quantum physics and engineering. The Centre will work with industry partners to tra ....ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems. This Centre aims to build sophisticated quantum machines to harness the quantum world for the future health, economy, environment and security of Australian society. It intends to pioneer the designer quantum materials, engines and imaging systems at the heart of these machines. It also solves the most challenging research problems at the interface of basic quantum physics and engineering. The Centre will work with industry partners to translate these research discoveries into practical applications and devices. It will train scientists in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, which is expected to affect Australia’s high-tech economy.Read moreRead less
Agile synthesizers for quantum computing, simulation and sensing. The project aims to develop breakthrough technology for generating the complex radio and microwave pulses that underpin the revolution in quantum computing and quantum sensing. Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging from laboratory to real-world applications including neural imaging, defence surveillance, and mining exploration, but further advances require increased precision and flexibility in controlling the quantum states ....Agile synthesizers for quantum computing, simulation and sensing. The project aims to develop breakthrough technology for generating the complex radio and microwave pulses that underpin the revolution in quantum computing and quantum sensing. Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging from laboratory to real-world applications including neural imaging, defence surveillance, and mining exploration, but further advances require increased precision and flexibility in controlling the quantum states at the heart of these new capabilities. Our innovative and more flexible approach to signal generation requires a fraction of the size, weight, power and cost of conventional approaches, enabling the translation of quantum technology to commercial practicality.Read moreRead less
Microwave photonics and photonic integration for advanced sensing. This project leverage breakthroughs in microwave photonics and integrated photonics for advanced sensing with wide range of applications in Internet of Things and healthcare. It develops compact and cost-effective micro-resonator sensors for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications in harsh environment, high-performance magnetic field sensor and high-density magnetic field sensing array with scalability. Outcomes herald disrupt ....Microwave photonics and photonic integration for advanced sensing. This project leverage breakthroughs in microwave photonics and integrated photonics for advanced sensing with wide range of applications in Internet of Things and healthcare. It develops compact and cost-effective micro-resonator sensors for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications in harsh environment, high-performance magnetic field sensor and high-density magnetic field sensing array with scalability. Outcomes herald disruptive, compact on-chip sensing techniques for reliable, high-resolution, low-noise and real-time sensing. Profound benefits include disaster management, environmental monitoring, industry growth, and major economic benefits underpinning a huge market encompassing UAV sensing and medical devices.Read moreRead less
Simulating complexity: ultrastrong interactions in superconducting circuits. This project aims to explore effects of strong interactions on phases of light and matter in complex quantum systems, by mimicking them with surrogates called quantum simulators. The project expects to open up new research directions by building a novel versatile simulator platform from nanoscale superconducting electronic circuits in which all elements are flexibly engineered and precisely controlled. Expected outcomes ....Simulating complexity: ultrastrong interactions in superconducting circuits. This project aims to explore effects of strong interactions on phases of light and matter in complex quantum systems, by mimicking them with surrogates called quantum simulators. The project expects to open up new research directions by building a novel versatile simulator platform from nanoscale superconducting electronic circuits in which all elements are flexibly engineered and precisely controlled. Expected outcomes from the project will include better understanding of complex materials and a certifiable scaling-up pathway towards simulation complexity, future hi-tech manufacturing; and enhanced research capacity in the new interdisciplinary field of quantum engineering. This should help to position Australia as a centre for hi-tech quantum industry leading to both social and economic benefits.Read moreRead less