ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT180100216

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT180100216

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Discovering nature's photonic devices to control light and heat. This project aims to discover how and why beetles and butterflies reflect near-infrared light. Reflection of near-infrared radiation may be critical to prevent overheating, yet its role in thermal protection remains largely unexplored. The project will integrate evolutionary biology, optical physics and biophysics to reveal the diversity, mechanism, function and evolution of near-infrared signatures. Expected outcomes include the discovery of nature’s solutions to selection for both optical (camouflage, communication) and thermal functions. The project will have significant benefits such as creating opportunities to develop biomimetic and bioinspired materials to enhance energy efficiency, which will have significant economic and environmental benefits.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2019

End Date: 30-11-2023

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $926,125.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Animal Physiology - Biophysics | Biological Physics | Evolutionary Biology | Biological Adaptation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |

Other Keywords

Animal Physiology - Biophysics | Biological Adaptation | Biological Physics | Evolutionary Biology | Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences

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