Computing with Lie groups and algebras: nilpotent orbits and applications. This project aims to advance knowledge of an important class of Lie algebras, for which recent work has shown that a deeper mathematical theory, and better computational tools are required. Lie theory is a mathematical area with rich applications in the physical sciences. Expected outcomes from this project include the first systematic treatment of these algebras, new powerful algorithms to compute with them, and explicit ....Computing with Lie groups and algebras: nilpotent orbits and applications. This project aims to advance knowledge of an important class of Lie algebras, for which recent work has shown that a deeper mathematical theory, and better computational tools are required. Lie theory is a mathematical area with rich applications in the physical sciences. Expected outcomes from this project include the first systematic treatment of these algebras, new powerful algorithms to compute with them, and explicit nilpotent orbit classifications that will solve open problems in black hole theory. This should significantly enhance fundamental mathematical research and the Lie functionality of leading computer algebra systems, and is expected to strengthen international linkages.Read moreRead less
Advancing the Metal-Organic Chemistry of the Heavy Alkaline Earth Elements. The project will open up a new area in Australian metal based chemical research, deriving high value added products from the already existing exploitation of Australia's substantial alkaline earth metal mineral resources. Internationally recognised expertise in the design and manipulation of highly reactive chemical tools will contribute breakthrough science and innovation to the growing pharmaceutical, fine chemicals an ....Advancing the Metal-Organic Chemistry of the Heavy Alkaline Earth Elements. The project will open up a new area in Australian metal based chemical research, deriving high value added products from the already existing exploitation of Australia's substantial alkaline earth metal mineral resources. Internationally recognised expertise in the design and manipulation of highly reactive chemical tools will contribute breakthrough science and innovation to the growing pharmaceutical, fine chemicals and smart materials industry, with the potential to provide nascent and established Australian companies a competitive edge in new product development. Students will be trained in the necessary skills to succeed in and expand such technically demanding area of metal based chemistry.Read moreRead less
Frontiers in synthetic and structural rare earth chemistry. Rare earth elements are a major under-utilised Auatralian resource.
Their commercial development requires knowledge and progression of their
chemistry. Advancing the chemistry of highly reactive, air-sensitive
metalorganics will provide the breakthrough science to underpin future
applications in chemical manufacture, catalysis and new materials.
Transformation of rare earth chemistry to achieve behaviour hitherto
atypical of these ....Frontiers in synthetic and structural rare earth chemistry. Rare earth elements are a major under-utilised Auatralian resource.
Their commercial development requires knowledge and progression of their
chemistry. Advancing the chemistry of highly reactive, air-sensitive
metalorganics will provide the breakthrough science to underpin future
applications in chemical manufacture, catalysis and new materials.
Transformation of rare earth chemistry to achieve behaviour hitherto
atypical of these elements by steric and electronic modulation of
attached groups will value-add to their properties.Read moreRead less
Rare Earth Metal-Organic Compounds - A Source of Continuing Excitement. Australia has the world's second largest rare earth resources which are at best exported unprocessed leading to an 80-fold mark up on import of separated products. This project builds the expertise and knowledge needed to underpin Australian rare earth processing and develops the breakthrough science needed for new applications or rare earths.
Bio-inspired chemistry of novel metal-organic bismuth compounds. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in Australia is widespread. Gastrointestinal ulceration and associated cancer are high due to Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) induced injury. Drug development can provide the therapeutic benefits of NSAIDs as well as gastrointestinal protection, providing Australia with a leading position in a multi-billion dollar world market.
Synthesis of Novel Dual Acting, Selenium Containing Antioxidants. Ischemic heart disease and chronic inflammation afflict a large segment of the Australian population, especially the ageing. These states are associated with free-radicals and other reactive oxygen species and can be controlled to some extent by the application of adenosine therapy. This project will combine the activity of adenosine agonists and enhancers with selenium-containing antioxidants, used to quench reactive oxygen spe ....Synthesis of Novel Dual Acting, Selenium Containing Antioxidants. Ischemic heart disease and chronic inflammation afflict a large segment of the Australian population, especially the ageing. These states are associated with free-radicals and other reactive oxygen species and can be controlled to some extent by the application of adenosine therapy. This project will combine the activity of adenosine agonists and enhancers with selenium-containing antioxidants, used to quench reactive oxygen species, to provide a powerful new class of pharmaceutical products designed to enhance the quality of life of Australians afflicted by diseases propagated by free-radicals.Read moreRead less
Group 13 Mixed Halide-Hydride and Rare Earth Complexes - New Selective Chiral Hydridic or Low Valent Reducing Agents. This project will make a landmark contribution to two areas of metallohydride chemistry. Both studies will utilise and develop metals that have traditionally been mined and exported from these shores while concurrently imported as value added products at vastly inflated cost. This research will identify knock-on applications in order to stem this financial bias. The new paths to ....Group 13 Mixed Halide-Hydride and Rare Earth Complexes - New Selective Chiral Hydridic or Low Valent Reducing Agents. This project will make a landmark contribution to two areas of metallohydride chemistry. Both studies will utilise and develop metals that have traditionally been mined and exported from these shores while concurrently imported as value added products at vastly inflated cost. This research will identify knock-on applications in order to stem this financial bias. The new paths to rare earth (= Ln) hydrides will have broad industrial appeal, particularly for new materials, where, like similar group 13 materials, they may be used in the deposition of Ln films or even as precursors to superconducting solids. It is anticipated industrial collaboration will ensue. Australia will be promoted as a developer and innovator of frontier technologies.Read moreRead less
The Impact of Strategy on Business Analytics Success. The successful implementation of business analytics systems will enhance the ability of Australian organisations to operate and compete efficiently and effectively within Australia and globally. By understanding the capabilities that lead to improved firm performance and their relationship to strategy, organisations can use the theoretical model to plan for business analytics systems implementation. The model is an original contribution in an ....The Impact of Strategy on Business Analytics Success. The successful implementation of business analytics systems will enhance the ability of Australian organisations to operate and compete efficiently and effectively within Australia and globally. By understanding the capabilities that lead to improved firm performance and their relationship to strategy, organisations can use the theoretical model to plan for business analytics systems implementation. The model is an original contribution in an important area of information systems research and will enhance Australia's reputation as a leader in the area of organizational use of information systems.Read moreRead less
Representation Theory: Path models and decompositions. The research in this proposal develops tools for capitalising on the benefits of symmetry in large complex systems. These techniques and processes are applicable for solving complex problems in large interactive systems. This project will involve young researchers and train them for problem solving in a wealth of fields, including management, the sciences, the financial industries, and the development of technologies. The research is in o ....Representation Theory: Path models and decompositions. The research in this proposal develops tools for capitalising on the benefits of symmetry in large complex systems. These techniques and processes are applicable for solving complex problems in large interactive systems. This project will involve young researchers and train them for problem solving in a wealth of fields, including management, the sciences, the financial industries, and the development of technologies. The research is in one of the most active cutting edge areas of pure mathematics and will contribute to maintaining Australia's position as a leading nationality in research in representation theory and its applications.
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Challenging targets in rare earth metal-organic chemistry. This project aims to prepare highly reactive rare earth organometallic and metal-organic compounds, especially from the free metals, and to determine their structures and reactivity. Abundant rare earth resources position Australia to be a major supplier of these strategic elements. The challenging target systems include coordination stabilised novel ligands, pseudo-Grignard reagents LnR(X) including the rare fluorides, complexes primed ....Challenging targets in rare earth metal-organic chemistry. This project aims to prepare highly reactive rare earth organometallic and metal-organic compounds, especially from the free metals, and to determine their structures and reactivity. Abundant rare earth resources position Australia to be a major supplier of these strategic elements. The challenging target systems include coordination stabilised novel ligands, pseudo-Grignard reagents LnR(X) including the rare fluorides, complexes primed for carbon-fluorine activation, and intermediates from use of lanthanoid reagents in organic synthesis. The project will provide a knowledge base and expertise for the utilisation of Australia's abundant rare earths and will transform the current behaviour of the elements. It builds the expertise and knowledge needed to underpin Australian rare earth processing and develops the breakthrough science needed for new applications in fine chemical manufacturing, catalysis and recycling.Read moreRead less