Annual Report 2007 - The Australian Nanotechnology Network

Annual Report
2007

ANNUAL REPORT 2007
MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................. 3
Mission Statement....................................................................................................................... 3
Year 3 in Review ........................................................................................................................ 4
Structure and Management ......................................................................................................... 5
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY ARCNN................................................................................. 9
DISTINGUISHED LECTURER TOURS ................................................................................ 11
Prof Jacob Israelachvili........................................................................................................ 11
Prof E.G. Wang.................................................................................................................... 12
Prof Selim Ünlü ................................................................................................................... 13
Dr H C Liu ........................................................................................................................... 15
SPECIAL LECTURES ............................................................................................................. 16
Prof Hiroaki Misawa............................................................................................................ 16
Special Lecture – Prof G Ramanath..................................................................................... 17
INTERNATIONAL VISITS BY NETWORK MEMBERS..................................................... 18
Ms Tina Rankovic –Taiwan Nano 2007 .............................................................................. 18
Australian Delegation to India for the Indo–Australia Symposium on Multifunctional
Nanomaterials Nanostructures and Applications 19-21 December..................................... 21
LONG TERM VISITS.............................................................................................................. 25
Miss Brianna Thompson (Intelligent Polymers Research Institute) – visit to the Bionic Ear
Institute, Melbourne............................................................................................................. 25
Ms Massey De Los Reyes (Ian Wark Institute) - visit to the Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology Organisation (ANSTO).................................................................................... 29
Mr Dinesh Kumar Venkatachalam (RMIT University) – visit to the Electronic Materials
Engineering Department at the Australian National University.......................................... 29
OVERSEAS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS................................................................................. 30
Dr Dusan Losic (Uni South Australia) – visit to the University of Chicago, USA. ............ 30
Dr Jozelito Razal (Uni Wollongong) – visit to the University of Dallas, USA................... 32
Mr Craig Bell (Uni of Queensland) – visit to the University of Pensylvania, USA........... 34
Mrs. Xiaoxia Yin (University of Adelaide) – visit to Reading University and Cambridge
University in the U.K........................................................................................................... 35
Ms Tara Schiller (Queensland Institute of Technology) – visit to the University of
California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), USA............................................................................. 36
Mr Jingxian Yu (Flinders University) – visit to the University of Cambridge.................... 38
Mr Tor Kit Goh (Melbourne Uni) – visit to Nagoya University, Japan ............................. 42

Miss Hannah Joyce (ANU) – visit to the University of Cincinnati (USA) ......................... 43
Mr Matthew Nussio (Flinders Uni) - visit to the University of Barcelona.......................... 45
Mr Chee Howe See (Sydney Uni) –visit to the University College, London...................... 45
Dr Lynn Dennany (Uni Wollongong) –visit to Dublin City University, Ireland................. 46
Dr Xiangdong Yao (Uni Queensland) – visit to the University of London (UK). .............. 50
Mr. Michael Fraser (ANU) –visit to Stanford University, USA.......................................... 51
Mr. Greg Jolley (ANU) –visit to the Centre for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos
National Laboratory – USA................................................................................................. 52
Mr. Kane O’Donnell (Uni of Newcastle) – visit to the University of Cambridge, UK....... 53
YOUNG NANOTECHNOLOGY AMBASSADOR AWARDS ............................................. 60
Mr. Kenneth Wong (University of New South Wales)........................................................ 60
Ms Yunyi Wong (University of Queensland)...................................................................... 65
Mr Akshat Tanksale (Queensland University) .................................................................... 68
Ms Jenny Riesz and Dr Joel Gilmore (Universty of Queensland)....................................... 70
Mr Martin Cole (University of South Australia) ................................................................. 77
Mr Ashley Stephens (The University of Melbourne) .......................................................... 79
TRAVEL FUNDS FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS AND POST GRADUATE
STUDENTS ......................................................................................................................... 79
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS ................................................................. 79
Electromaterials Science Symposium 07- 09/02/2007 – University of Wollongong.......... 80
Interaction Energies and the Structure of Surfaces and Nano-Structures 19/02/2007 -
21/02/2007 – RMIT University, Melbourne........................................................................ 84
Second Australian Nanoindentation Workshop, 18- 20/03/2007 – ANU Kioloa Campus.. 88
3rd Asian and Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics - 9–11/07/2007 – Cairns............ 91
COMS2007 02/09/2007 - 06/09/2007 - Melbourne............................................................. 93
Nanostructures for Electronics Energy and Environment (Nano-E3) 23-28/09/2007 – South
Stradbroke Island, QLD....................................................................................................... 96
Symposium on Metallic Multilayers - 15/10/2007 - 19/10/2007 – University of Western
Australia............................................................................................................................. 101
SPIE Conference on Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics, MEMS,
Photonics and Nanotechnology 04/12/2007 - 07/12/2007 - ANU..................................... 103
WEBSITE ................................................................................................................................... 106
NANOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES REGISTER.............................. 107
NEWSLETTER .......................................................................................................................... 107
MEMBERSHIP........................................................................................................................... 108
PLANNED 2008 ACTIVITIES.................................................................................................. 109
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ...................................................................................................... 110
Appendix A - ARCNN Members by State ........................................................................ 114
Appendix B – Demographic list of ARCNN Website Hits ............................................... 147
Appendix C - ARCNN News, Edition 15, October 2007.................................................. 153
Appendix D - List of ARCNN Friends.............................................................................. 159
Appendix E – ICONN 2008 Promotional Flyer ................................................................ 161
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MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES
Mission Statement
The Mission statement of the Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network is to
enhance Australia’s Research in Nanotechnology and related areas, by effectively promoting and
drawing together collaborations in this field.
Objectives
The Nanotechnology field is one of the fastest growing areas of research and technology. The
Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) is dedicated to substantially
enhancing Australia’s research outcomes in this important field by promoting effective
collaborations, exposing researchers to alternative and complementary approaches from other
fields, encouraging forums for postgraduate students and early career researchers, increasing
nanotechnology infrastructure, enhancing awareness of existing infrastructure, and promoting
international links. The ARCNN will achieve these goals through its dedication to bringing
together all the various groups working in the field of Nanotechnology and related areas within
Australia.
This innovative new network was created by four seed funding networks joining together in
order to cover the broader areas and to create a larger more effective network.
The Network aims to:
1. bring together key groups working in this area to communicate, innovate, share and exploit
mutual strengths and facilities to make a major impact internationally
2. identify new areas of research
3. highlight the infrastructure that is available in Australia and promote use and sharing of these
facilities
4. identify infrastructure needs to strengthen research
5. leverage off and interact with other networks for mutual benefit
6. develop industry and international links
7. interact with the wider community
8. encourage postgraduate students and early career researchers to enhance their skill base and
training
9. become a national resource for industry, research and educational institutions, government
and policy developers
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Year 3 in Review
During 2007 ARCNN focused on enhancing its International communications, continuing its
Website development – http://www.ausnano.net, preparing for the next International Conference
on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and following up on funding events related to
Nanotechnology.
Membership of 903, participants including include 569 post graduate students and Early Career
Researchers. More than 180 research groups are participating in the Network.
Over 930,000 Website hits
Cash Income of $ 470,170
In Kind Contributions of $ 153,603
Continued with the Development of the Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register
Hosted 4 International Distinguished Lecturer tours
Hosted 2 Special Lectures
Preparations for the International Conference of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to be held in
February 2008
3 Long Term Visits
12 Overseas Travel Fellowships
6 Young Nanoscience Ambassador Awards
2 PhD students received Travel Grants
11 Events Sponsored by ARCNN
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Structure and Management
The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network is managed by a Management
Committee which met 5 times during 2007. The first Board meeting for 2007 was held at the
Centre for Nanostructured Electromaterials, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute at the
University of Wollongong on the 22nd of February 2007. Other meetings held during 2007 were
in May at the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Australian National
University, in July at the Melbourne Convention Centre, in September at the ARC Centre for
Functional Nanomaterials, the University of Queensland, and at the Australian National
University in December.
This management board represents the wider membership and is chaired by an independent
chair. The committee determines the priorities for each activity and allocates the budget for the
network. A Network Manager manages the day to day administrative tasks under the Guidance
of the Network Convenor.
Management Committee Chair
The duties of the Chair are to chair Management committee meetings, provide advice to the
Network, confirm meeting minutes for circulation to Management committee members,
represent the network at important meetings and provide general guidance to the network
management.
Convenor
The convenor has overall responsibility for the Network operations and for meeting ARC
requirements and guidelines. Represent the network at key Nanotechnology meetings in
Australia and key International network meetings. Supervise Network staff and provide overall
direction to the network activities.
Management Committee Members
The management committee members participate in committee meetings. They serve on the
Working Group sub committees, represent the Network and publicise network activities,
organise and actively participate in the management of network activities, act as ambassadors for
the Network and provide advice to the network members about network programs.
Working Groups
Committee members form into working groups that assess funding applications and other issues
prior to the matter going to the full Management committee for voting.
There are four working groups and their areas comprise
Events Working Group – evaluates all applications for sponsorship funding for Conferences,
Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools and Short Courses.
Visits Working Group – evaluates all applications for Short and Long Term Visits and Overseas
Travel Fellowships.
Outreach Working Group – evaluates outreach proposals such as Public Lectures,
Distinguished Lecturers visits, outreach and Webpage.
Education Working Group – evaluates applications for student, ECR and Entrepreneur Forums
and educational activities.
The Convenor fills in if a working group member is unavailable or is one of the applicants (when
there is a conflict of interest).
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The Management Committee (MC) comprises of the following members, representing 6 States,
students and early career researchers and chaired by an Independent chair. The MC has
representatives from ANSTO, CSIRO, DSTO and industry.
Management Committee meeting at the University of Wollongong in February 2007
Management Committee meeting in Melbourne to discuss ICONN2008
From Left to right Prof Peter Majewski, Liz Micallef, Prof Neville Fletcher, Prof Paul
Mulvaney(Co-Chair for ICONN 2008), Prof Calum Drummond, Dr Adam Micolich, Prof Deb
Kane, Mr Thomas Rufford, Prof Max Lu, A/Prof Michael James, Prof Jagadish, Dr Abid Khan
(Co-Chair for ICONN 2008), Dr Alan Wilson and Prof Terry Turney.
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Management Committee meeting in Canberra December 2007
The Management Committee in 2007 comprised of:
Chairman- Emeritus Professor Neville H. Fletcher - Australian National University up to
November 2007
Chairman – Emeritus Professor Erich Weigold – Australian National University from
December 2007
Convenor- Prof Chennupati Jagadish - Australian National University
Events Working Group
Prof. Laurie Faraone –The University of Western Australia
Prof. Paul Mulvaney –The University of Melbourne
Dr Alan Wilson – Defence Science and Technology Organisation
Prof. Peter Majewski –University of South Australia
Prof Michael James –Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Visits Working Group
Dr Adam Micolich – University of New South Wales
Prof. Deb Kane – Macquarie University
Prof Gordon Wallace –University of Wollongong
Mr Thomas Rufford –University of Queensland
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Outreach Working Group
Dr Adam Micolich – University of New South Wales
Prof. Deb Kane – Macquarie University
Education Working Group
Prof. Max Lu – University of Queensland
Dr Terry Turney – Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Mr Thomas Rufford – University of Queensland
Dr Steve Duvall – INTEL
Dr Calum Drummond – Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
A/Prof Paul Wright – RMIT-University
Ms Liz Micallef – Network Manager
Ms Ilonka Krolikowska – Network Administrator
Finance and Audit
Committee
Events Working
Group
Visits Working
Group
ARCNN Structure
ARCNN Management Board
(Independent Chair and Membership
representing the wider community)
Network
Convenor
Outreach Working
Group
Network Manager and
Network Administrator
Education
Working Group
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ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY ARCNN
List of Activities funded by ARCNN
Distinguished Lecturers
• Prof Jacob Israelachvili from the University of California,Santa Barbara,USA
9 th -16 th February 2007
• Prof E G Wang from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
5 th -14 th February 2007
• Professor Selim Ünlü, from Boston University, USA
19 th to 29 th June 2007
• Dr H. C. Liu from the National Research Council of Canada
28 th November to 4 th December 2007
Special Lectures organised by ARCNN
• Prof Hiroaki Misawa from Hokkaido University, Japan – 31/01/2007
• Prof G Ramanath from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA – 29/06/2007
Long Term Visits
• Miss Brianna Thompson ( Intelligent Polymers Research Institute) – visit to the Bionic Ear
Institute Melbourne
• Ms Massey De Los Reyes (Ian Wark Institute) - visit to the Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
• Mr Dinesh Kumar Venkatachalam (RMIT University) – visit to the Electronic Materials
Engineering Department at the Australian National University
Overseas Travel Fellowships
• Mr Craig Bell (Uni of Queensland) – visit to the Department of Chemistry, University of
Pensylvania, Phiadelphia, USA
• Dr Jozelito Razal (Uni Wollongong) – visit to Nanotech Institute of the University of Dallas,
USA
• Mrs. Xiaoxia Yin (University of Adelaide) – visit to Reading University and Cambridge
University in the U.K.
• Ms Tara Schiller (Queensland Institute of Technology) – visit to the University of California,
Santa Barbara (UCSB), USA
• Mr Jingxian Yu (Flinders University) – visit to the University of Cambridge, UK
• Mr Tor Kit Goh (Melbourne Uni) – visit to Nagoya University, Japan
• Mr Chee Howe See (Sydney Uni) –visit to the University College, London, UK
• Miss Hannah Joyce (ANU) – visit to the University of Cincinnati (USA
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• Mr Matthew Nussio (Flinders Uni) - visit to the University of Barcelona
• Dr Xiangdong Yao (Uni Queensland) – visit to the University of London (UK)
• Dr Lynn Dennany (Uni Wollongong) –visit to Dublin City University, Ireland
Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Awards
New South Wales
Mr. Kenneth Wong (University of New South Wales)
Northern Territory Trip
Ms Jenny Riesz and Dr Joel Gilmore (Universty of Queensland)
Queensland
Ms Yunyi Wong (University of Queensland)
Mr Akshat Tanksale (University of Queensland)
South Australia
Mr Martin Cole (University of South Australia)
Victoria
Mr Ashley Stephens (The Unversity of Melbourne)
Travel Funds for Early Career Researchers and Postgraduate Students
• 2 PhD students received travel funds
Workshops and Events Sponsored by ARCNN
• Electromaterials Science Symposium
07/02/2007 - 09/02/2007 – University of Wollongong
• Interaction Energies and the Structure of Surfaces and Nano-Structures
19/02/2007 - 21/02/2007 – RMIT University, Melbourne
• Second Australian Nanoindentation Workshop
18/03/2007 - 20/03/2007 – ANU K ioloa Campus
• 3 rd Asian and Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics
9/07/2007 – 11/07/2007 – Cairns
• COMS2007
02/09/2007 - 06/09/2007 - Melbourne
• Nanostructures for Electronics Energy and Environment (Nano-E3)
23/09/2007 - 28/09/2007 – South Stradbroke Island, QLD
• Symposium on Metallic Multilayers
15/10/2007 - 19/10/2007 – University of Western Australia
• SPIE Conference on Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics, MEMS,
Photonics and Nanotechnology
04/12/2007 - 07/12/2007 - ANU
• COPE & ARCNN Summer School
09/12/2007 - 14/12/2007 - South Stradbroke Island, QLD
Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURER TOURS
The aim of the Distinguished Lecturer Program is to bring international experts in the field to
Australia and to give lectures in various institutions across the country. This also allows young
scientists to interact with internationally renowned scientists in the field and allow Australian
researchers to be aware of state of the art research overseas. These visitors will act as
Ambassadors for Australian Science internationally.
There were five Overseas Distinguished Lecturers invited to tour Australia and talk about their
fields of research and expertise. CD Video recordings of these seminars have been distributed to
members free of charge based on requests received. These CD’s are very popular and we are still
receiving requests for free CD’s of Distinguished Lecturer seminars presented in 2005 and 2006.
Copies of 2007 Distinguished Lecturer seminars and special lecture CD’s are attached.
Prof Jacob Israelachvili
Professor Jacob Israelachvili received his BA and MA in (Experimental) Physics from the
University of Cambridge, England, and also carried out graduate and postgraduate research work
there at the Surface Physics Department of the Cavendish Laboratory. He received his PhD in
1972. After a two-year European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) research fellowship
at the University of Stockholm, he left for Australia
where, from 1974 to 1986, he lead an experimental
research group devoted to measuring the forces
between surfaces. In 1986 he joined the faculty of the
University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB)
where he holds joint appointments as Professor in the
Chemical Engineering Department, the Materials
Department, and the BioMolecular Science and
Engineering program. From 1993 to 2003 he was the
Associate Director of the Materials Research
Laboratory at UCSB.
During his February visit to Australia, Professor
Israelachvili gave a lecture on the topic Recent
Progress in understanding the hydrophobic
interaction and its role in complex and biological
assemblies in the following cities:
Macquarie University, Sydney
The Australian National University, Canberra
The University of South Australia
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne
Emeritus Prof Neville Fletcher and
Prof Jacob Israelachvili
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Abstract
Results of direct force measurements between macroscopic hydrophobic surfaces began to
appear in the 1980s. Since then, reported ranges of the attraction between variously prepared
hydrophobic surfaces in water grew from the initially reported value of ~100 Å to values as large
as 3,000 Å. Recent improved surface preparation techniques and the combination of surface
force apparatus measurement with atomic force microscopy imaging has made it possible to
explain the so-called ‘long-range’ part of this interaction (at separations greater than 100-200 Å)
observed between certain surfaces. We tentatively conclude that only the ‘short-range’ part of the
attraction (below 100 Å) represents the true hydrophobic interaction, although a quantitative
explanation for this interaction will require additional research. While our force-measuring
technique did not allow collection of reliable data at separations below 10 Å our results suggest
that some even stronger force must act in this regime if the measured interaction energy curve is
to extrapolate to the measured adhesion energy as the surface separation approaches zero, i.e., as
the surfaces come into molecular contact. This may be the regime addressed by MC and MD
simulations. Some examples will be given where hydrophobic and electrostatic forces act
together, giving rise to effects that vary in space and time in a totally non-additive way, i.e.,
qualitatively quite different from when only one of these interactions is operating. Such
synergies can lead to an understanding of important biological processes such as complex
membrane-membrane interactions, protein adhesion, fusion and pore formation.
Prof E.G. Wang
Prof Wang received his PhD of physics from Peking University in 1990. He spent one year in
Laboratoire d’Etude des Surface at Interfaces (CNRS, France) and four years in University of
Houston (USA) as a postdoc and research staff. In 1995, he joined the Institute of Physics (CAS)
as a professor and later on became the director. In early of 2004, he was appointed as the Co-
Director of Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, one of the first five
national laboratories in China. From 1995 to 2005, he was a visiting pr ofessor in Univ. of
Oxford (UK), Univ. of Texas (USA), Univ. of Michigan (USA), Univ. of Muenster (Germany),
Technical Univ. of Denmark (Denmark), Oak Ridge National Lab. (USA), Univ. of Genova
(Italy), National Univ. of Singapore, Hong Kong Polytechnic Univ., Hong Kong Univ., McGill
Univ. (Canada), Chalmers Univ. of Technology (Sweden), Harvard Univ. (USA) and Fritz-Haber
Institute der MPG (Germany). He was a JSPS Professor in the Institute for Materials Research,
Tohoku University (Japan) (2001-2002). He is an International Advisor, National Institute for
Materials Sciences (NIMS), Japan, since
2006 and an honorary professor of Hong
Kong Univ., since 2000. His area of research
interest focuses surface science; the
approach is a combination of atomistic
simulations and experiments. In this area,
Wang has co-authored 190 papers in peerreviewed
journals (3 in Science, 18 in PRL,
2 JACS, 30 in APL, and 7 Invited review
articles) and 6 patents, co-edited 1 MRS
proceeding, and delivered more than 30
invited talks in international conference,
including MRS (2000, 2002), APS (2001,
2004), ACerS (2001), and IUMRS 2003).
From Left Dr Ying Chen, Prof Enge
Wang, Emeritus Prof Neville Fletcher
and Prof Rob Elliman
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During his visit in February he gave seminars on the topic Attempts in CNT Engineering:
Nanocone, Nanobell, and Beyond in the following cities:
Australian National University - Canberra
University of Queensland - Brisbane
Abstract
Nanoscale carbon-based materials exhibit a wealth of interesting structural, electronic, and
optical behaviors. Chemical vapor deposition technology allows almost unlimited freedom to
produce functional nano-materials with controllable compositions and structures approaching the
nanometer scale among light elements. Tubular graphite nanocones with nanometer-sized tips
and micrometer-sized roots, have been synthesized. These nanocones have hollow interiors and
identical chiralities of a zigzag type across the entire diameter. Aligned polymerized carbon
nitride (CN) nanobells have been grown on a large scale. Separation of single CN nanobells and
fabrication of heterojunctions between CN nanobells and pure carbon nanotubes are achieved.
Electronic effect and related tunneling mechanism of polymerized CN nanobells are studied by
scanning tunneling spectroscopy. Ab-initio study found that nitrogen atoms, which are attracted
to the open-edge sites of the bells, may play as stoppers during the nanobell growth. Single wall
boron carbon nitride (BCN) has been obtained and characterized. Also discuss cactus-like boron
carbonitride (BCN) nanofibers, which present strong blue-violet photoluminescence at room
temperature. Finally, some experimental results, related to the potential applications in
nanoprobes, emitters, and lithium storage, as well as in situ probing of single nano-object inside
transmission electron microscope will be discussed.
Research supported by CAS, NSF and MOST of China.
Prof Selim Ünlü
Professor Selim Ünlü, a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical
Engineering, and Physics at Boston University visited Australia in the last week of June. Prof
Ünlü's career interest is in research and development of photonic materials, devices and systems
focusing on the design, processing, characterization, and modeling of semiconductor
optoelectronic devices, especially photodetectors, as well as high-resolution microscopy and
spectroscopy of semiconductor and biological materials.
During his tour from the 19 th to the 29 th June he gave seminars in the following cities on the
topic of “Applications of Optical
Resonance to Biological Sensing and
Imaging”:
Australian National University – Canberra
The University of Western Australia -
Perth
Monash University – Melbourne
University of Technology – Sydney
Macquarie University – Sydney
Prof Selim Unlu and Prof Jagadish
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Abstract
Emeritus Prof Neville
Fletcher,
Prof Selim Unlu and Prof
Jagadish
Applications of Optical Resonance to Biological Sensing and Imaging
Optical resonance is one of the key properties of light enabling important devices such as
interference filters and lasers. We present application of optical resonance and micro-resonators
to biological sensing and imaging techniques. The importance of optical resonance has long been
recognized and the interference due to multiple reflections had in fact been analyzed
theoretically by George Airy nearly two centuries ago. Optical resonator has become a household
name since Fabry and Perot and has been used for numerous sensing applications to improve
sensitivity. Over the past 20 years we have been involved in the development of optoelectronic
devices whose performance is enhanced by placing the active device structure inside a resonant
microcavity. A novel application of resonance to fluorescence microscopy promises nanometer
resolution in biological imaging. We have developed a new technique – spectral selfinterference
fluorescent microscopy (SSFM) – that transforms the variation in emission intensity
for different path lengths used in fluorescence interferometry to a variation in the intensity for
different wavelengths in emission, encoding the high-resolution information in the emission
spectrum. Using monolayers of proteins as well as single and double stranded DNA we have
demonstrated sub nanometer axial height determination for thin layers of fluorophores. Using
SSFM, we have estimated the shape of coiled single-stranded DNA, the average tilt of doublestranded
DNA of different lengths, and the amount of hybridization. The data provide important
proofs of concept for the capabilities of novel optical surface analytical methods of the molecular
disposition of DNA on surfaces. The determination of DNA conformations on surfaces and
hybridization behavior provide information required to move DNA interfacial applications
forward and thus impact emerging clinical and biotechnological fields. We have recently
developed a new label-free microarray technique – Resonant Cavity Imaging Biosensor (RCIB)
– that detects binding on a surface and promises high-sensitivity as well as simultaneous imaging
of very large arrays. We have also demonstrated application of vertically coupled glass microring
resonators to biomolecular sensing.
During his time in Canberra Prof Unlu also gave two short courses at the ANU on the following
• Photodetectors: Fundamentals, Bandwidth and Noise Considerations
• High-resolution optical microscopy: Solid Immersion Lens and Subsurface
Imaging using Numerical Aperture Increasing Lens
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Dr H C Liu
H. C. Liu was born in the city of Taiyuan in China. He received his BSc in physics from
Lanzhou University (China) in 1982, and PhD in applied physics from the University of
Pittsburgh (USA) in 1987 as an Andrew Mellon Predoctoral Fellow. Dr. Liu’s major research
interest is semiconductor nanoscience and quantum devices. Dr. Liu joined the Institute for
Microstructural Sciences of the National Research Council of Canada in 1987. He is currently
the Terahertz & Imaging Devices Group Leader in the Institute. Dr. Liu has authored or coauthored
more than 300 refereed journal articles (with about 90 as first or sole author), and given
more than 108 presentations (67 invited) at international conferences. He was elected Fellow of
the American Physical Society (APS) and Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), has been granted over a dozen patents, and has been awarded the Herzberg
Medal from the Canadian Association of Physicists in 2000, the Bessel Prize from the Alexander
von Humboldt Foundation in 2001, and the Chinese Overseas Distinguished Young Scientist
Award (NSFC-B) in 2005. He holds chair/adjunct/guest/honorary professorships in 11
institutions in Canada, China, and the USA.
During his tour, he presented his talk on Terahertz Nano-Optoelectronics and gave a seminar in
the following cities:
University of Adelaide – Adelaide
Australian National University – Canberra
University of New South Wales – Sydney
Abstract
Terahertz (THz) technology is generally regarded as one of the most promising candidates to
bring about totally new and revolutionary applications. The aim of my research is twofold: (1)
good science in nanostructures and (2) creation of sensing technologies based on THz nanooptoelectronics.
Here, the nanostructures are semiconductor quantum dots (QD) and quantum
wells (QW) as well as their combinations. With QDs and QWs, atomic-like quantum processes
between confined levels within the conduction band (intersublevel and intersubband transition)
are studied, THz nanodevices such as emitters and detectors are investigated. Examples to be
discussed are intersublevel transition in QDs and possible implementation of THz lasers based
on this process, THz quantum well photodetectors, THz quantum cascade lasers, quantum optic
processes, and potentially unique applications in the THz spectrum.
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SPECIAL LECTURES
Prof Hiroaki Misawa
31/01/2007
Hiroaki Misawa is a Professor at the Research Institute for Electronic Science at Hokkaido
University and the Head of the Nanotechnology Research Center. He is a graduate of Tsukuba
University, where he also completed a PhD studies at the Chemistry Department in 1984. His
post doctoral research has been carried out in Tsukuba and Texas Universities. He was one of
group leaders of the Microphotoconversion
ERATO project of J apan Science and
Technology Agency in 1988-93. From 1993
he joined Department of Engineering of the
University of Tokushima and was promoted
to full professor in 1995. He moved to
Hokkaido University in 2003.
His current research interests include
photochemistry, light-matter interaction,
ultra-fast processes in materials, photonic
crystals, and plasmonics. He has authored
more than 200 papers.
Abstract
Micro-/Nano-Structures for Photonics
Prof Neville Fletcher, Prof Misawa
and Prof Jagadish
Our work in the fields of three-dimensional (3D) laser microfabrication and plasmonics currently
taking place at Research Institute for Electronic Science (RIES) and Nanotechnology Center of
Hokkaido Univ. will be presented.
We demonstrate a 3D laser microfabrication of photonic crystal templates by direct laser writing
and holographic recording in SU-8 resist. Optical and structural properties of photo-polymerized
structures will be presented. Current limitations and possible new applications of metal coated
3D photonic structures made by laser photo-polymerization will be overviewed.
Nano-patterns of Au, Ag, and Cu prospective for sensor applications with field intensity
enhancement factors up to 104 (corresponding to the Raman enhancement factor of 108) were
templated over large (sub-mm in cross-section) areas by liftoff technique. Their properties and
possible applications are discussed.
We also show new emerging prospects and applications of 3D laser structured materials in
micro-photonics and micro-fluidics.
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Special Lecture – Prof G Ramanath
29/06/2007
Professor Ramanath received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the
University of Illinois-Urbana in 1997. He became a tenured Associate Professor in 2003, and
was promoted to full Professor in 2006. He has been a Visiting Professor at the International
Center for Young Scientists, Tsukuba, Japan (summer 2004), the Nanoscale Science Department
at the Max Planck Institute für Festkörperforschung, Stuttgart, Germany as an Alexander von
Humboldt Fellow (2004-2005), and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (summer
2006). He is an Associate Editor of
IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology
since October 2003, and serves on the
editorial advisory board of the Journal of
Experimental Nanoscience.
Professor Ramanath's current research
interests are in the areas of synthesis,
assembly, and characterization of
nanostructures and thin films, with
emphasis on exploring new materials
and architectures for fabricating future
nanodevices for computing, energy
generation and management, and
understanding the relationships between
atomic-level structure and chemistry,
and properties.
Emeritus Prof Neville Fletcher, Prof
Ramanath and Prof Jagadish
Abstract
SCULPTURE AND NOVEL PROPERTIES OF NANOSTRUCTURES AND THEIR
ASSEMBLIES FOR APPLICATIONS
I will describe completely new approaches to assemble oriented carbon nanotube architectures
and nanoparticle/nanorod heterostructures of metal alloys and low-band-gap semiconductors
with control over structure, composition, shape, size, and surface chemistry, and describe an
example where a sub-nm-thick molecular nanolayer provides chemical isolation and
unprecedented colossal mechanical toughening at thin film interfaces.
I will first illustrate a substrate-selective chemical vapor deposition method to grow carbon
nanotube bundles of controllable lengths and premeditated orientations at select locations on
planar and curved surfaces. Key aspects of scaling behavior of oriented growth and electrical
transport mechanisms in the nanotube assemblies will be discussed. I will then present new
scalable approaches to fabricate hybrid nanostructures by derivatizing nanotubes with
nanoparticles and proteins through the use of ion irradiation, microwave stimulation and current
injection. I will conclude with a discussion on the use of organosilane and polyelectrolyte
nanolayers to enhance the chemical integrity, electrical device reliability and mechanical
toughness of metal-dielectric thin film interfaces. The molecular-level mechanisms that inhibit
interfacial diffusion and provide adhesion will be discussed. I will highlight the use of a sub-nmthick
molecular layer as an adhesive that can bind non-sticking materials and provide colossal
interfacial toughening at temperatures higher than previously envisioned. I will provide glimpses
of how these findings can be utilized for developing new applications.
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INTERNATIONAL VISITS BY NETWORK MEMBERS
Ms Tina Rankovic –Taiwan Nano 2007
The following are some highlights from the report by Ms Tina Rankovic, CEO of the Australian
Nano Business Forum, whose trip to Taiwan for Taiwan Nano 2007 was partly covered by
ARCNN. One of her objectives was to promote ICONN 2008.
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to disseminate information to the addressees regarding the Taiwan
Nano 2007 conference and exhibition held in Taipei 13 – 16 June 2007. Additionally
discussions held in associated meetings are also summarised.
Overview:
Taiwan Nano is marketed as a major annual international nanotechnology event, combining a
conference and exhibition. In 2007, it was held at the prestigious National Taiwan University
(NTU) in Taipei. It incorporates a range of activities including an International Nanotechnology
Workshop and Business Opportunity Forum, Taiwan Nano Exhibition, Asia Nano Forum (ANF)
Teacher’s Workshop, National Nanotech Innovation Competition and the Annual Meeting of the
National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program.
The Australian delegation comprised of four individuals: Tina Rankovic (CEO, ANBF), Jane
Niall (Deputy Secretary, DIIRD), Clive Davenport (CEO, Small Technologies Cluster and
President, MANCEF) and Francesca Calati (Manager, Accelerated Curriculum and
Nanotechnology, St Helena Secondary College).
The objectives of the delegation were as follows:
Promote Australian nanotechnology capability
Promote the forthcoming 12th International COMS Conference (2 – 6 September, 2007)
Promote the forthcoming 2008 International Conference on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology (ICONN) (25 – 29 February, 2008)
Continue ANBF relationship–building with ANF members.
Conference and Exhibition:
Commentary on key elements of the conference and exhibition are detailed below:
National Nanotech Innovation Competition – A number of awards were made at the opening
ceremony on 14 June. The conference and exhibition was opened by President Chen, and this
was covered extensively by the local electronic and print media organisations. The award
recipients included both academia and industry organisations. The recipients received both
public recognition and financial rewards of up to NT$100,000 (AU$1= ~ NT$27). It was
interesting to note that award winners were lauded in a similar way to Australian sporting
heroes!
ANF Teachers Workshop – This component of the conference was held on 14 – 15 June and was
attended by Francesca Calati, who made a presentation on St Helena Secondary College’s
nanotechnology education programme.
International Nanotechnology Workshop and Business Opportunity Forum – This component of
the conference was held on 14 – 15 June and was attended by Clive Davenport and Tina
Rankovic. The quality of the presentations was highly variable, and generally not of the standard
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of those made at the recent NSTI event held in the USA. Due to the late withdrawal of two
speakers, Clive Davenport was invited to give a presentation at short notice.
Exhibition – The exhibition was held on 14 – 16 June in the NTU Sports Centre. A floor plan
and complete list of exhibitors is attached.
Australia was represented in the ANF Pavilion, together with Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong,
Thailand, New Zealand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and India. Apart from displays and
representation by Australia and New Zealand, the pavilion had little to interest registrants and
was undermanned.
The remainder of the exhibition can be broadly divided into three categories:
Peripheral Meetings:
Commentary on peripheral meetings is detailed below:
Prof Wu - A meeting was held with Professor Maw-Kuen (MK) Wu on 14 June. Prof Wu has
several roles – he is the Director of Physics at the Academia Sinica, Director General of the
National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program, current Chair of the ANF and Chair of the
Taiwan Nanotechnology Industry Development Association (TANIDA). Also present in the
meeting were Tina Rankovic, Alfred Huang (Austrade) and Dr Tsing-Tang Song, CEO of the
National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program and Secretary General of TANIDA.
Prof Wu explained that the Academia Sinica is 100% Government funded and focuses on
fundamental research in four core areas; physical sciences, life sciences, humanities and social
sciences. He reports to the President of Academia Sinica, who reports President Chen. As such,
they are seen as a special academic group and have input into science and technology policy
setting.
With respect to TANIDA (www.tanida.org.tw) this non-profit organisation was formed in 2004,
as there is strong recognition of the need for industry involvement.
Given the international aspect of TANIDA, Tina Rankovic then discussed the forthcoming
COMS and ICONN events at some length, and repeated previous invitations by others to Prof
Wu for him to lead a Taiwanese delegation to the events.
Australian Commerce and Industry Office (ACIO) Visit – The ACIO is the Australian
representative office in Taiwan. Two meetings were held at ACIO on 15 June. For the purposes
of this report, the notes from both meetings are summarised as one. The meeting attendees were
Tina Rankovic, Alfred Huang, Henry Wang (Invest Australia), Steve Waters (Representative
ACIO), Jeff Turner (Deputy Representative – ACIO) and Dean Woodgate (Director of
Education, Science and Training, ACIO).
Dean Woodgate explained that he represented DEST in Taiwan and works closely with Austrade
and Invest Australia to raise the profile of Australian nanotechnology in Taiwan. To date, he has
organised some activities that have mostly involved academia. One such activity was a DEST
funded nano-bio workshop in Melbourne that involved 20 Taiwanese academics visiting
counterparts in Melbourne. They are now looking to build on this momentum.
Tina Rankovic suggested that a Taiwanese delegation to either or both of the forthcoming
ICOMS and ICONN meetings would be an appropriate mechanism to build on the relationship.
Dean Woodgate advised there had been previous discussions with the ARCNN regarding an
Australia/Taiwan nanotechnology workshop proposed for January. Tina Rankovic suggested it
may be prudent to run it either before or after ICONN. DEST has allocated ~ $20 -25K for this
activity and it is likely that the Taiwan government will provide matching funds.
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Action required: Discuss possibility of nanotechnology workshop being attached to ICONN with
ARCNN (DW). Email soft copies of COMS and ICONN brochures to Dean Woodgate (TR).
Follow up discussion re. dinner meeting with Taiwanese Minister of Science (TR/DW).
Dr Su – A meeting was held with Dr Tsung-Tsan Su on 15 June. Dr Su has several roles – she is
the General Director of the Nanotechnology Research Centre at the Industrial Technology
Research Institute (ITRI www.itri.org.tw), which is similar to CSIRO. She is also Co-Director
of the National Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Program and Board Director of TANIDA,
where she has responsibility for international business. Also present in the meeting were Jane
Niall, Clive Davenport and Jane Lam (Austrade).
Dr Su also explained that ITRI underwent a re-organisation in 2006 and has moved to a more
service-oriented approach. Taiwan is currently shifting manufacturing off-shore, mostly to
China, and the Taiwanese service e sector is projected to grow. Accordingly, ITRI are sending
their senior managers to IBM for training in how to leverage ICT to provide better service.
Due to extensive travel commitments, it is unlikely that Dr Su will be able to attend COMS.
However, she was interested to hear about ICONN, and would be a worthy addition to the list of
presenters for the research program.
Action required: Copy Dr Su on the email to Prof Wu and Dr Song (TR).
ANF Executive Meeting – A meeting of the ANF Executive Committee was held in the evening
of 15 June. The ANF is currently comprised of 13 economies in the Asia Pacific region
including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Australia was represented at the meeting by Jane Niall, Clive Davenport and Tina Rankovic.
Jane Niall discussed the forthcoming COMS event. Jane extended an invitation to the ANF for it
to hold a meeting of its Commercialisation Working Group at COMS, and offered 3 nights free
accommodation to one delegate from each of the other 12 countries.
Recommendations:
It is not recommended that Australia be represented at Taiwan Nano on an annual basis.
Attendance for specific reasons such as to attend other key meetings and/or promote Australian
events, as was the case this year, has merit and should be considered on a case by case basis.
Tina Rankovic
Chief Executive Officer, ANBF
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Australian Delegation to India for the Indo–Australia Symposium on Multifunctional
Nanomaterials Nanostructures and Applications 19-21 December
In December 2007 Prof Jagadish led a delegation of scientists to the Indo- Australia Symposium
on Multifulctional Nanomaterials Nanostructures and Applications 19-21 December which was
held in Delhi.
The delegation consisted of the following participants:
Prof. C. Jagadish, Federation Fellow, Australian National University (Workshop Co-Chair)
Prof. Robert Lamb, Scientific Director, Australian Synchrotron, Melbourne
Prof. Leon Kane-McGuire, University of Wollongong
Prof. Max Lu, Federation Fellow, University of Queensland
Prof. Matt Trau, Federation Fellow, University of Queensland
Prof. Jim Williams, Director, RSPhysSE, Australian National University
Assoc. Prof. Tim Senden, Director ACT Node, AMMRF, Appl. Maths, RSPhysSE, Australian
National University
Background
Nanotechnology is considered as technology of the future with predicted revenues of multitrillion
dollars in next 20 years. Both Australia-India have invested in this technology of the
future and are keen to develop stronger links between the two countries. Dr. Jim Peacock, Chief
Scientist, led a delegation of Australian scientists and Govt. officials from DEST to India to
discuss with Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST) about joint projects to be
funded by DEST and DST. During these discussions it was identified that a workshop on
nanotechnology with participation from Australian and Indian scientists will allow us to identify
projects of mutual interest which could be considered for funding under the Australia-India
Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).
Purpose
Main purpose of this workshop is to learn about the strengths of the nanotechnology activities in
Australia and India and to identify common areas of interest for collaborative research efforts
potentially leading to applications for consideration for funding by DEST and DST in future
rounds of AISRF.
Topics Covered
Nanomaterials, quantum dots, nanowires, quantum computing, synchrotrons, nanoelectromaterials,
nano-biotechnology, nano-medicine, nano-porous materials for energy
applications
Sponsors
Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (currently Australian Department of
Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) – International Science Linkages Program
Department of Science and Technology, Indian Government
Department of Biotechnology, Indian Government
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Government
Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Government
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University of Delhi
ICON Analytical Equipment Pvt Ltd
Bruker AXS Analytical Instruments Pvt Ltd
Agmatel India Pvt Ltd
Labindia Investments Pvt Ltd
Outcomes:
Symposium opening function was a high profile activity with participation of Hon. Mr. John
McCarthy, Australian High Commissioner to India and Dr. T. Ramasamy, Secretary, Department
of Science and Technology, Prof. Deepak Pental, Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, Prof.
S.K. Tandon, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi. All the speakers emphasised the
importance of nanotechnology for both countries and hoped that this symposium will lead to
closer cooperation between scientists of both countries.
Fig.1 Symposium Opening Ceremony
Symposium was well attended with than 250 participants from various parts of the country
representing, Academia, Govt. Laboratories and industry. Topics covered included nanocrystals,
quantum dots, nanowires, nano-porous media, quantum computing, nano-electronics, nanophotonics,
nano-biotechnology, nanostructures for ICT, energy applications, catalysis, biosensors,
cancer detection, bionics, medical imaging were covered. Industry presentations were
interesting in the sense that they are keen on investing in nanotechnology and expanding
manufacturing capabilities in solar cells, optical recording media, and pharmaceuticals. In
addition to a plenary talk, invited talks, contributed oral presentations, a large number of poster
papers were presented leading to stimulating discussions.
Following potential collaborative links have been identified and could potentially lead to
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) proposals for funding in the future from Indian
DST and Australian DIISR. Some of the Australian participants are planning to invite Indian
researchers to visit their laboratories.
University of Wollongong (Prof. Gordon Wallace and Prof. Leon-Kane Maguire)
(1) Prof Arun Chattopadhyay, from IIT Guwahati.
His excellent research on conducting polymer fibers and composites with nanomaterials, and
their applications in areas such as chemical/biochemical sensors and actuators, is highly relevant
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to our related research. We believe there are excellent opportunities for mutually beneficial
collaboration in these areas.
(2) Dr Bipasa Bose, from Reliance Life Sciences Pty Ltd, Navi Mumbai.
Her exciting research on the use of nanotechnology in regenerative medicine is of great interest
to the Nano-Bionics Program in our ARC Centre. In particular, her studies on the use of carbon
nanotubes as novel platforms for the culturing and proliferation of stem cellscomplements our
own studies with organic conducting polymers as platforms for the culturing and prolifersation
of neuron and muscle cells.
University of Queensland (Prof. Max Lu)
Professor P.Selvam, IIT Madras, Chennai and Professor Tarasankar Pal, IIT Kharagpur
Nanomaterials in nonporous molecular sieves and nonporous media for catalysis applications.
Prof. Selvam visited UQ in the past. Prof. Selvam and Prof. Lu already established contact and
applied for AISRF funding in the second round.
Mr. Vinod Arora, Vice-President, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd,
Nonporous media for drug delivery.
Dr. Vinay Gupta, University of Delhi
Bio-sensors based on nanostructures.
University of Queensland (Prof. Matt Trau)
Prof. Atul Kumar Johri, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Professor Daman Saluja, University of
Delhi
Develop Nanotechnology-based point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases which are
prevalent in India.
University of Melbourne (Prof. Robert Lamb)
Prof. K. Sreenivas, Dr. Vinay Gupta, Dr. Arijit Chowdhuri, University of Delhi
Zinc Oxide nanostructure based sensors and understanding surface science of sensor
performance.
University of New South Wales (Prof. Michelle Simmons)
Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Sensing atomic scale variations in structural and electronic properties if Silicon based atomically
controlled nanostructures. Prof. Ghosh and Prif. Simmons has applied for funding to AISRF
program in the second round.
Australian National University (Prof. C. Jagadish, Assoc. Prof. Tim Senden and Prof. Jim
Williams)
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, IIT Kanpur
Self organization, micro fluidics, rewetting, meso-patterning of surfaces for largescale 3D
structure fabrication.
Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Using of Noise measurements for determining structural and electronic properties of Nanowires
and phase transformations in silicon by nanoindentation.
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Prof. Subhasis Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Optical properties of semiconductor quantum dots
Prof. V. Ramagopala Rao, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Nanoscale electronic devices for bio-sensor applications
Indian Scientists looking for Australian partners for Collaboration
Prof. C. Raman Suri, Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh
Biofunctionalization of Au Nanoparticles for immunodiagnostic applications
Overall Symposium was very well organised and hospitality of our Indian hosts has been
excellent and well appreciated by all the Australian participants. Visit to India by Australian
delegation led to appreciation of the research carried out in India in the field of nanoscience and
nanotechnology and this could lead to stronger interactions between researchers of both countries
in this field including exchange of students and staff. Due to this visit, new proposal in the field
of nanotechnology will be submitted to AISRF program.
Acknowledgements
Fig 2. Australian delegation (Prof.
Max Lu had to leave early, hence
was not present at the cultural
evening) with Indian Classical Dance
Troupe organised as part of the
Conference Social Program
Fig.3 Australian Delegation at Taj
Mahal after the Symposium
organised by Indian Hosts
Funding from International Science
Linkages Program of Australian Department
of Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research is gratefully acknowledged.
Special thanks are due to Mr. Justin
Whithers, Mr. Jason Finley, and Ms. Eavan
O’Brien of DIISR for their help with various
matters related to this workshop. Prof. John
Webb, Dr. Shweta Dutt of Australian High
Commission in New Delhi are
acknowledged for their assistance with the
workshop. Prof. K. Sreenivas and Dr.
Vinay Gupta of University of Delhi and all
the members of the organising committee
are gratefully acknowledged for their hospitality and excellent arrangements.
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LONG TERM VISITS
ARCNN supports the nanotechnology community by making funding support available to
postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 5 years of award of PhD degree)
for travel and accommodation expenses associated with Long Term Visits to research Institutions
within Australia. Up to $2,000 are provided for a maximum of three months for travel and
accommodation to a location(s) within Australia.
Miss Brianna Thompson (Intelligent Polymers Research Institute) – visit to
the Bionic Ear Institute, Melbourne
ARCNN Short Term Visit Funding Report (April-June 2007)
Recipient: Brianna Thompson
Institution: Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong
Host Institute: Bionic Ear Institute/Dept. Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne
Dates: 29 th April 2007 – 29 th June 2007
My visit to the Bionic Ear Institute was commenced on the 29 th April, 2007, and finished on the
29 th June, 2007. My time in Melbourne was a fantastic opportunity, allowing me to gain
experience in working with animals as well as many cell and molecular biology techniques. The
skills and techniques learned will be transferred to my colleagues at the University of
Wollongong Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, and will be applied for characterisation of
other nanomaterials developed in the group. The work carried out during the visit was also very
worthwhile, as described below.
Some of the fantastic staff at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital who assisted me
The project
The work undertaken during the visit focused on topics relevant to the development of new
materials to be used for the Bionic Ear. In particular, one structure under development, as shown
below, which is a composite of carbon nanotubes and conducting polymers. The rationale behind
development of this structure is to develop new functional electrode materials for the cochlear
implant, which could allow more intimate contact between the implant and the neurons which
the electrode stimulates.
Figure 1 – Structure of proposed composite material for advanced cochlear implant electrode
PPy/nerve growth
factor for
controlled release
Aligned CNT forest
for high surface area
and penetration of
tissue covering nerves
Binder/conductor for
mechanical stability
and electrical
connection of CNT
forest
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During the visit to the Bionic Ear Institute, work focussed on the top layer of this structure –
assessing the compatibility and effectiveness of using polypyrrole (PPy) materials as substrates
for the controlled release of nerve growth factors. In the nanocomposite electrode, this layer
could release the growth factors onto or near the auditory nerves to promote their survival and
possibly even growth, where they would normally die away from the cochlea. Two specific
nerve growth factors were targeted – neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) and brain-derived neurotrophic
factor (BDNF), as both are known to enhance auditory nerve survival.
Compatibility of polypyrrole grown with several dopants was assessed using auditory neurons
dissected from rat pups, as well as determining how NT-3 released from these substrates by
electrical stimulation could enhance the neuron growth. Also using the auditory nerve explants,
the effects of releasing both NT-3 and BDNF simultaneously was compared to release of NT-3
alone. In addition to this work with rat auditory neuron cultures, animal work was completed,
coating conventional cochlear electrodes with PPy/NT-3 (with radio-labelled NT-3 to trace
release in the animal), implanting them into guinea pigs, and using electrical stimulation to
release the nerve growth factor.
Results
A summary of the major findings of the studies is presented below. Firstly, compatibility of
materials is summarised in Figure 2. This shows number of neurites extended by each nerve
tissue explant (a measure of nerve survival/growth) for several formulations of PPy/NT-3, either
unstimulated, or stimulated to release NT-3. Data clearly indicated the nerve survival was best on
one particular formulation (PPy/pTS), and further investigation suggests this is due to better
nerve growth survival on the pTS-doped polymer, not necessarily release characteristics of the
polymer.
No neurites per explant
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
PPy/pTS/NT-3
PPy/DBS/NT-3
PPy/PSS/NT-3
PPy/PMAS/NT-3
PPy/HA/NT-3
unstim
stim
PPy/CS/NT-3
Figure 2 – Auditory nerve explant survival on PPy formulations with NT-3 incorporated (and released with
electrical stimulation)
As it was established the PPy/pTS was the best formulation to use for auditory nerve explant
growth, it was used to observe effects of using release of both BDNF and NT-3 from PPy films.
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It was expected that release of both neurotrophins would enhance nerve survival and growth
significantly compared to release of either neurotrophin alone, as the action of the nerve growth
factors is synergistic. Figure 3 shows that the experimental data confirmed expectations, with a
large increase seen with both neurotrophins released from PPy/pTS films.
No neurites per explant
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
unstim
stim
PPy/pTS PPy/pTS/NT-3 PPy/pTS/NT-3/BDNF
Figure 3 – Auditory nerve explant survival is greatly enhanced with release of both BDNF and NT-3 from
PPy/pTS by electrical stimulation
The final piece of work has not yet been fully analysed – the implantation of PPy/pTS/NT-3 I125
to trace release of NT-3 in a guinea pig cochlea, and look at effects of released NT-3 on auditory
nerve survival. The animal experimental period was 4-5 weeks, and 2 weeks of subsequent
processing was required to prepare the tissues for application of a radiation-sensitive coating,
which remains on the tissue for 1-3 months. As such, several groups of data have not yet been
analysed for radioactive tracing of NT-3, and results will not be presented. However, the analysis
of nerve regeneration has been completed, and the results are shown in Figure 4. The average
number of nerves was higher in the left cochlear (which had been implanted with PPy/NT-3 –
“125I stim L”) than any other cochlear observed (including untreated right cochleas, and
implanted, unstimulated left cochleas “125I NT3 L”).
Dr. Rachael Richardson trained me in During my time at RVEEH, I assisted in
many dissection, cell culture and microscopy several animal procedures.
techniques.
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Nerve count
Figure 4 – Release of NT-3 by electrical stimulation in vivo increases number of auditory nerve cells near
cochlear
In addition to the work described above, initial work on characterisation of compatibility of some
of the other materials involved in the nanocomposite was started during my visit. Initial studies
suggest that none of the binder or aligned CNT materials tested significantly impeded nerve
survival, and further studies were warranted.
Additional work
In addition to three months of laboratory work, two presentations were given at the host
institution. Both were on the theme of the nanocomposite materials that have been planned, and
introducing concepts of nanomaterials to biology researchers. Other work less relevant to the
project also completed in Melbourne has not been described here. I also visited another
collaborating lab – Monash University – for a laboratory tour during the three month visit.
Throughout the visit, I learned a lot of new skills and techniques, as well as analysis skills, as
well as getting some excellent data for my own PhD thesis. These skills have started to be
disseminated throughout my home research institute – the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute
at the University of Wollongong. In addition to new skills, and data to contribute to 3-4 papers to
be published, I have met a lot of wonderful scientists and made contacts that I anticipate will
help my research career both in the short term, and well into my future career.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thanks and acknowledge the ARCNN for giving me the opportunity to visit the
Bionic Ear Institute labs and further my knowledge and skills in biological testing of
nanocomposite materials. I would also like to thank Gordon Wallace and the ARC Centre of
Excellence for Electromaterials Science for providing additional funding for the visit.
Additionally, I wish to acknowledge Dr. Rachael Richardson and all of the helpful and friendly
staff at the BEI/Dept Otolaryngology labs at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, who
provided not only assistance and advice, but also friendship and a fantastic working environment
throughout my trip.
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Ms Massey De Los Reyes (Ian Wark Institute) - visit to the Australian Nuclear
Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
ARCNN Long Term Visit Report
Project based on the synthesis and characterisation of surface functionalised mesoporous
materials.
Subsidies from the ARCNN provided money for travel, accommodation and flights.
Funding and travel was undertaken on the 1 st of May to the 31 st of October 2007 from the Ian
Wark Research Institute (IWRI, South Australia) to the Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology Organisation (ANSTO, New South Wales). The aim of the 6 month stay was to
instigate a solid collaboration with the functional materials group, gain knowledge in this
specific field of chemistry, a ‘hands-on’ experience of handling nano sized materials and make
optimal use of ANSTO facilities that are not offered at the University.
The major crux of the visit resulted in a better grasp at characterisation techniques (Transmission
Electron Microscopy (TEM), N2 Adsorption, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy
(ICP-MS), Differential Thermal Analysis-Thermogravimetric Analysis (DTA-TGA) and solidstate
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)) needed to assess bonding and structure
of these nano-sized functional materials. Attaching functional molecules onto metal oxide
surfaces involves a complex series of reversible and irreversible chemical processes. In order for
these molecules to bind to the surface, it is critical that either the surface or the ligand be in
appropriate (hydroxylated) chemical form to undergo the condensation chemistry necessary for
the anchoring process. Functionalisation in this respect was successful. I worked with a
conscientious, diligent and hard working team, comprised especially of Dr Victor Luca (group
leader), laboratory manager David Cassidy (who gave countless time and effort explaining
techniques involved in DTA-TGA and N2 Adsorption), Dr Devlet Sizgek (on her expertise in
synthesising these materials) and of course, my co-supervisor Dr Christopher Griffith (of whom I
would like to call an encyclopaedia of scientific knowledge!).
The stay also proved positive experimentally as new protocols and methods were established,
most importantly in regards to the chemical/radiolytic stability of these materials and also
touching base on its ability to remove radio-complexes from aqueous solutions using a specific
phosphonic acid ligand; N- (Phosphonomethyl) iminodiacetic acid; with iminodiacetic acid
already proven to remove metal cations from waste waters.
Work done at ANSTO with funding from the ARCNN will lead to at least two publications and
has already generated a poster, presented at the 2008 ICONN conference.
Overall, this visit has enhanced my experience with new technologies and materials preparation,
allowed me to undertake safety training courses in both the laboratory and handling radioactive
substances and strengthened creativity skills; providing other angles to think more proactively
about the issues of the project.
Mr Dinesh Kumar Venkatachalam (RMIT University) – visit to the Electronic
Materials Engineering Department at the Australian National University
Mr Venkatachalam will be visiting the Australian National University in January 2008
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OVERSEAS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS
Opportunities for Five to six Overseas Travel Fellowships valued at up to $5,000 each are
offered every 6 months. This is a mechanism whereby Australian students and early career
researchers can visit overseas laboratories to gain new skills and training in this emerging field
of research. These fellowships are also offered for attending International Summer Schools of
minimum one week duration, or longer.
Applications are ranked and Fellowships awarded to the top 5-6 ranked applications.
Dr Dusan Losic (Uni South Australia) – visit to the University of Chicago,
USA.
Dusan is an Early Career Researcher and his area of research interest is - nanomembranes for
molecular separation and biosensing, bioinspired materials and devices ,surface modifications
and functionalisations , electrochemical sensors and biosensors, scanning probe microscopy
(AFM and STM)
The project aims are twofold: to develop a new Si chip based ion-channel platform that consists
of planar lipid bilayer membrane supported on highly ordered nano porous alumina
membrane,and to characterise physical, conductive, and transport properties including ionchannel
activity of fabricated membranes.This platform offers exciting possibilities to be used as
a generic method for many physiological and pharmaceutical studies and development of
biosensing devices with high selectivity and sensitivity.
His application was supported by his supervisor Prof John Ralston and Prof Ratnesh Lal from the
University of Chicago.
Report on ARCNN 2007 Travel Fellowship
The title of project:
Biomimetic bilayer membranes on porous alumina for the study of membrane-active proteins
Host Organisation:
Prof. Ratnesh Lal, Ph.D. The University of Chicago, Center for Nanomedicine
Time of visit:
26 Oct 2007 to 19 Nov 2007
Funding support
$ 5000 ARCNN and $ 5000 UniSA/IWRI
Aims and Research Outcomes:
The aim of this ARCNN fellowship project is directed toward the development a new membrane
biomimetic chip based on an ion-channel platform that consists of artificial planar bilayer
membranes on porous alumina (PA) membranes. The particular objectives were fabrication of a
novel biomimetic platform of lipid bilayers (LB) on PA, characterisation of their physical,
conductive, and transport properties including ion-channel activity.
The project was carried out in Prof. Lal’s lab at the University of Chicago, Centre for
Nanomedicine, who is a world-leading expert in the field of studying ion-channel membranes
using state of art imaging techniques (AFM, conductive and force imaging, fluorescence
microscopy, and ion-channelling technique). This visit proposed to extend the existing
collaboration with Prof. Lal and build my expertise in this field, which is complementary to my
current ARC fellowship project (DP 0770930, Engineered Nanotube membranes for Molecular
Separation and Biosensing).
The work accomplished during this project includes:
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1. The fabrication of (PA) membranes with highly organised pore structures (pore size of 30
nm to 50 nm and inter pore distance of 60 to 100 nm) by etching in two steps, in
sulphuric and oxalic acid, and also their characterisation (SEM and AFM). (IWRI)
2. Modification of PA membranes was performed by coating thin film of gold followed by
surface functionalisation using self-assembled monolayer (SAM) (mercaptoundecannoic
acid, MUA). (IWRI)
3. Assembly of lipid bilayers (LB) on MUA/PA membranes was performed using two
approaches: liposomes and assembly from lipid solution. Several LB platforms on PA
using different phospholipids were investigated including 1,2- Dioleoyl-3-
Trmethylammonium-Propane (DOTAP), 1,2-diphytanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
(DPhPC), 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphothioethanol (DPPTE). (UChicago, with
Dr Fernando T. Arce )
4. The last step in chip fabrication includes assembly of
LB/PA membranes onto a silicon chip followed by
incorporation of protein (sinapsin). (UChicago, with
Dr Fernando T. Arce and Dr Srinivasan
Ramachandran).
5. Surface imaging of modified LB on PA surface using
high resolution AFM in liquid. (UChicago, with Dr
Fernando T. Arce)
6. Force imaging and force mapping of modified LB on
PA surface by AFM in liquid. (UChicago, with Dr
Fernando T. Arce)
Image of artificial membranes
7. Ion-channel studies of LB/PA membranes before and after protein incorporation were
performed using a high-performance patch-clamp electrochemical system (UChicago,
with Dr Srinivasan Ramachandran)
Research outcomes from this work include:
1. Fabrication of highly ordered PA membranes has been proved by SEM and AFM
investigation. It was found that two step etching is necessary to fabricate PA with perfect
hexagonal array of nanopores.
2. The successful formation of LB layers and covering of pores on modified PA surface was
confirmed by high resolution AFM images and force imaging. Both LB preparation
techniques showed ability to make LB layers on PA membranes. The high roughness of
PA surface is found as the main issue for AFM imaging, but is also likely have a negative
impact on the stability of LB structures on PA surface. Therefore, the conclusion about
the requirement of PA with smother porous surface is drawn which needs to be addressed
in fabrication process of PA membranes. The second finding is that using PA membranes
with larger inter pore distances is advantageous in comparison with high density pores
used in this study, so the custom made PA with lower pore density is proposed as
beneficial.
3. The biomimetic membrane on a chip is fabricated by attaching and gluing a piece of PA
membrane over a large hole on the silicon chip (50 µm). This assembly process without
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of micromanipulation equipment was very difficult and needs to be improved. The
optimal design is the direct fabrication of PA on Si chip by evaporation and etching of
thin Al film on the top followed by backside etching of silicon which will be used in
future work.
4. Preliminary ion channel studies confirmed good resistivity properties of fabricated
LB/PA membranes which verify the defect free LB layer of PA. However, results with
incorporated protein didn’t prove the formation of protein ion channels, although AFM
images showed presence of protein on the surface. However this is a very complex study
which requires much more time than I had during this visit.
5. Additional work is in process using membranes with low density pores to prove their
stability and ion-channel performance.
The collaboration with Prof Lal and his research group (Dr Fernando T. Arce, and Dr Srinivasan
Ramachandran) is continuing. The manuscript from this work is in preparation, target journal
Langmuir.
University of Chicago Department of medicine
Dr Jozelito Razal (Uni Wollongong) – visit to the University of Dallas, USA
Jozelito is an Early Career Researcher and his ea of research is carbon nanotube synthesis and
processing.
The primary aim of this visit is to explore possible strategies of interfacing biological molecules
into carbon nanotube (CNT) architectures. Specifically, this project intends to gain significant
understanding of the dry-spinning process involved in fabricating multifunctional CNT yarns and
transparent sheets in order to develop a viable system in incorporating biological entities in the
CNT structure. This project anticipates producing and understanding the properties of resulting
composite biomaterial with nanoscale characteristics while maintaining the unique electronic and
mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes.
His application was supported by his supervisor Prof Gordon Wallace and by Prof Ray
Baughman from the University of Texas in Dallas, USA.
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Mr Craig Bell (Uni of Queensland) – visit to the University of Pensylvania,
USA
Craig is a Postgraduate student and his area of research interest is the field of polymer chemistry,
specifically in living radical polymerisation for the formation of novel dendritic structures. These
structures will be used in applications such as drug delivery.
The purpose of his visit will be to conduct experiments on various monomers (for example,
acrylates and methacrylates) using the coordination chemistrydeveloped so far during my PhD
studies. The aim is to achieve ultra fast polymerizations and ultra high molecular weight
polymers by means of these transition metal (specifically copper) mediated polymerizations via a
single electron transfer mechanism. This work will be based around the newly accepted JACS
paper that is centred on polymerization of acrylates at room temperature to achieve ultra high
molecular weight polymers with well defined molecular weight and narrow polydispersity.
Craig Bell was awarded another Grant from the University of Queensland and did not take
up the ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowship.
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Mrs. Xiaoxia Yin (University of Adelaide) – visit to Reading University and
Cambridge University in the U.K.
Xiaoxia is a Postgraduate student and her area of interest is Nanotechnology Driven Advances
in Terahertz Cancer 3D Computed Tomography
The work for this visit will specifically enhance Adelaide’s National T-ray Facility by providing
a 3-D tomographic imaging, based on the non-ionizing and coherent detection characteristics of
terahertz radiation (T-rays), with an aim to achieve images of developing tumors using novel
nanoscale terahertz imaging contrast agents.
Her application was supported by her supervisor Prof Derek Abbot and by Dr Sillas Hadjiloucas
from the University of Reading.
RE: Progress Report in relation to Ms Xiaoxia (Sunny) Yin stay at Cambridge University
This is a report of the work accomplished by Mrs Xiaoxia (Sunny) Yin during my stay at
Cambridge University as I conducted research in the summer term of 2007 as part of my
ARCNN Fellowship (travel and subsistence visiting Scholarship). The scholarship has provided
research training to me while at the same time facilitated collaboration with Professor Lynn
Gladden (Department of Chemical Engineering, Cambridge University) and the Centre for
Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of
Adelaide in the area of signal and imaging processing for THz QCL transient spectroscopy.
During my stay at Cambridge, we had long discussions on wavelet decomposition schemes and
the use of an inverse Radon transform algorithm in relation to the imaging processing of THz
QCL transients. Issues related to hardware performance of THz QCL imaging as well as to
experimental techniques were clarified. The use of wavelet based ramp filtered projection was
also discussed and back projection of the filtered sinograms was also considered. The THz QCL
imaging system was applied for the measured data in Cambridge. This experimental procedure
was important to help me further understand the principle of THz QCL for imaging.
As for the specific project regarding THz QCL imaging, we study the local reconstruction of the
region-of-interest (ROI) from a 3D terahertz imaging obtained via a quantum cascade laser
(QCL). It is an important step in the understanding wavelet based techniques and traditional
filtered back projection (FBP) to map terahertz local measurements for deep resolution. The
advantage of local reconstruction is the reduction in the measurement time. Difficulties with the
limited projection angles and image noise, make the development of accurate algorithms
particularly challenging. Segmentation algorithms are
applied on the reconstructed images with low contrast. The
resultant segments from the local reconstructed images are
compared with the the back ground truth to explore the
ability of a QCL to image target object, polystyrene, with
complex contours (a clown's head with hole inside). The
target segments are adjusted via changing the size of the
exposure regions, which means the smaller exposure cannot
reveal a full reconstructed segment. It is found that 3D local
reconstructions of the target (hole) using a QCL take on a
number of different shapes since the various contours of the
target physically distort the measured optical parameters of
the object. Local computed tomography via wavelet is
suitable for the image reconstruction in terahertz frequency
range with lower image quality, which results in lower
misclassification after s egmentation, compared to traditional FBP algorithms.
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The outcome of our discussion and practical application of THz QCL imaging for experiments
was the submission of a paper to the conference: WORLDCOMP'06 and the journal of
“Computer Vision and Image Understanding”. This project accomplished in Cambridge
University also consists of one important chapter of my thesis. It is worth noting that as this
paper and the respective imaging processing work were rather lengthy, a lot of time was spent on
improving it and this has somehow hindered our progress of processing more bio-molecular data
as we originally planned. It is also in hope that we will have more cooperation between Adelaide
University, Australia, and Cambridge University, UK.
Yours sincerely, Ms Xiaoxia (Sunny) Yin
The University of Adelaide, SA
Ms Tara Schiller (Queensland Institute of Technology) – visit to the
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), USA
Tara is a Postgraduate student and her area of research interest is nanotechnology and
biotechnology. PhD title \"Synthesis and characterisation of hybrid gold/polymer nanoparticles
for application in bioassays\"
The main aim of her project is to synthesise hybrid gold polymer nanoparticles that have been
encoded with a molecular barcode that gives rise to a SERS signal.She will coat SERS tagged
nanoparticles with polymers with complex architecture so that ligands can be attached for protein
microarray work. This is a novel technique that allows the ligand to attach readily to a binding
site on the polymer. This work aims to improve on existing nanoparticle coating technologies to
produce an improved detection strategy for proteinbioassays. This project will also assess the
role of polymer structures in the performance of these hybrid materials in bioassays, and
compare and evaluate the performance of thepolymer coated nanoparticles with SiO2 coated
nanoparticles. At the end ofher time at UCSB she hope to have a further journal paper ready for
submission to J. Amer. Chem. Soc that will detail the results obtained from this visit.
Her application was supported by her supervisor A/Prof Peter Fredericks and by Prof Craig
Hawker from the University of California in Santa Barbara.
Trip Summary – Tara Louise SCHILLER
The opportunity came about at the end of 2006 to apply for the RACI O’Donnell prize as well as
the ARCNN travel fellowship. I was awarded both to return to UCSB for a second extended stay
as a visitor of Professor Hawker again (my initial trip was in 2006) as part of my PhD project.
My thesis centres around labelling gold nanoparticles with a SERS active tag, encapsulate these
particles with a polymer for stabilisation. The polymer coating can then be used for attaching
linkers for biomolecules, developing on existing technology.
I visited the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL), University of California, Santa Barbara
(UCSB), where Professor Hawker is the Director. Professor Hawker’s research has focused on
the interface between organic and polymer chemistry with emphasis on the design, synthesis, and
application of well-defined macromolecular structures in biotechnology, microelectronics and
surface science. He holds 25 U.S. Patents, has co-authored over 200 papers in the areas of
nanotechnology, materials science and chemistry and is listed as one of the Top 100 most cited
chemists worldwide over the last decade (1992-2002). He is currently considered to be among
the top two or three polymer chemists in the world.
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My initial trip to UCSB was set up as a knowledge transfer. I was to learn about polymerization
processes and I had to teach the group about SERS and what requirements the nanoparticles
needed to meet to ensure we would have a signal from them. This provided me with direction
and a better understanding of the polymer behaviour. During my trip in 2007 (funded in part by
the ARCNN), I was synthesised a further 4 polymers and a small molecule for attachment to the
hybrid gold-polymer nanoparticles that have been made as part of this project. This work was
carried out in approximately 7 weeks. I was also able to use various characterisation tools across
different departments at UCSB to ensure optimal use of my time there. During my stay I also
had the opportunity to work with Professor Martin Moskovits postdoctoral fellows, in particular
Dr. SeungJoon Lee. This allowed me the opportunity to fine tune some of my spectral analysis of
my nanoparticles and to obtain further thoroughness with both my experimental and analytical
skills.
I also had the opportunity to present my work on several occasions at group meetings. This
allowed me to be able to discuss with members of both Professor Hawker’s and Professor
Moskovits group further ways to improve my research and to use my time optimally during my
stay.
This trip has allowed me to further my work such that I will be finished my PhD in the next few
months. I am currently finalising the characterisation on the small molecule so that we can
publish this work in the near future. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both the
ARCNN for their generous funding towards my travels. I believe that I have benefited
immensely from this trip and am looking forward to finalising my project and publications
before commencing further research pursuits.
A picture of UCSB taken from Inspiration Point
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Mr Jingxian Yu (Flinders University) – visit to the University of Cambridge
Jigxian is a Postgraduate student and his area of research interest is Self-assembly of carbon
nanotube arrays for silicon-based sensors and nanostructured electrodes
Purpose of visit: The aim of the project is to develop a microfluidic bioelectrochemical
sensor/biochip by integrating an enzyme (such as glucose oxidase or peroxidase) to an anchored
single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) array architecture for practical applications in
biotechnology and the wine industry. The project takes advantage of microfluidic and carbon
nanotube array electrode technology for electrochemical sensing by bringing researchers together
from each of these areas.
His application was supported by his supervisor A/Prof Joe Shapter and Dr Adrian Fisher from
the University of Cambridge.
REPORT ON THE ARCNN OVERSEAS TRAVEL
FELLOWSHIP 2007
MARCH 17, 2008
Introduction and Project Background
In the 2004-05 National Health Survey, 699,600 Australians (3.5% of the
population) reported having diabetes. Since diabetics need to keep control of their
blood glucose levels to prevent either hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), which
can lead rapidly to coma and death, or hyperglycaemia (high sugar level), which can
lead to long term chronic effects such as kidney damage, blindness, impotence and
gangrene, glucose sensing is the extremely important commercially. Diabetics may
need to test their blood glucose levels up to twelve times per day in order to keep
their blood glucose in a healthy range.
The early sensors tested for ketones in urine, which are indicative of raised blood
glucose levels (Prisco, Picardi et al. 2006). Unfortunately the delay in metabolism of
glucose to ketone metabolites prevented close monitoring of blood glucose. The big
advance in direct measurement of blood glucose came in the late of 1980’s, when the
enzyme glucose oxidase (GOD) became widely available (Gunasingham, Tan et al.
1990; Jia, Wang et al. 2007). Glucose oxidase oxidises glucose to gluconic acid, in
doing so liberates hydrogen peroxide, which can then be electrochemically (Losic,
Zhao et al. 2003) and optically (Kim, Baek et al. 2006) detected.
Microfluidic techniques offer a number of technical advantages due their ability to
manipulate small volumes (10-9 to 10-18 litres) via channels with dimensions of tens
to hundreds of micrometres (Balagadde, You et al. 2005; Whitesides 2006).
Microfluidics is regarded as one of the more promising new disruptive techniques
for carrying out ultra-high-throughput chemical analysis. There can be little doubt
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that microfluidics will be the cornerstone of many analytical devices in the future
and hence it is critical that Australian manufacturing have the knowledge and
know how to build such devices so Australia is not left behind when diagnostics
shift to these forms.
With financial support from the ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowship (Round 1,
2007), the ARNAM Student Scholarships for Collaborative Research Support
(Round 2, 2007), the Flinders University Overseas Traveling Fellowship 2007
(incorporated with AMY Forwood Traveling Award, BankSA Travelling Award,
Flinders University Research Committee Supplement) and the Roger Pysden
Memorial Fellowship 2007, I arrived at the Department of Chemical Engineering,
University of Cambridge on July 20, 2007, and had a six-month research project on
“Integration of Enzyme Immobilised Single-walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT)
Arrays into Microchannels for Glucose Detection” under the supervision of Dr
Adrian Fisher.
2. Research Project Conducted at Cambridge
The primary objective of the proposed project was to develop a microfluidic
bioelectrochemical biochip by integrating an enzyme/protein to an anchored singlewalled
carbon nanotube array architecture for electrochemical glucose sensing
within these microreactors. Integration of microarrays with microfluidic devices can
be highly advantageous in terms of portability, shorter analysis time and lower
consumption of expensive analytes. The project took advantage of microfluidic and
carbon nanotube array electrode technology for electrochemical sensing by bringing
researchers together from each of these areas. Activities undertaken during the
visit are outlined as follows.
(1) Microreactor fabrication
The microreactor was designed and constructed using a focused electron or ion
beam lithography that Dr. Fisher's group had successfully employed for prototype
device development on a range of substrates, such as semiconductors, polymers and
FOTURAN glass (Wain, Compton et al. 2006; Wain, Compton et al. 2007). This
approach allowed us to create flow through cells of optimal sensor configurations,
with critical dimensions in the range, height: 10-50 μm, width: 40-200 μm and
length: 500+ μm. A cover plate housing the electrodes (typically evaporated gold)
was sealed on top of the duct and solution introduced via capillary inlets, in an
analogous manner to previously developed devices (Yunus, Marks et al. 2002).
Compared to the traditional larger scale technologies, the microfabrication
approach offers many potential advantages, such as
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• A vast range of optimised experimental geometries can be rapidly fabricated
and tested;
• The minute mixing and reaction chambers offer significant improvements in
analysis times and the sample volumes required;
• Wide ranges of sensor applications are possible (eg biochemical,
electroanalytical chemistry, modified electrodes, etc).
(2) Computer aided design
The electrochemical responses were modelled using similar strategies to those
developed by Dr. Fisher’s group (Henley, Fisher et al. 2005; Sullivan, Johns et al.
2005; Matthews, Du et al. 2006). We employed simulations that exploited a mesh of
triangular elements with a linear interpolation polynomial to approximate the
variation of the concentration across each element. In these simulations finite
element based codes were used in order to
• Predict the fluid flow properties within candidate reactor designs;
• Calculate the chemical reactant/intermediate/product distribution within the
cells; a vast range of optimised experimental geometries can be rapidly
fabricated and tested;
• Extract kinetic/mechanistic parameters for processes of interest;
• Act as a computer aided design tool for the optimisation of candidate sensor
configurations.
The time dependent concentration variation of the chemical species within the cells
was calculated. The simulations were performed in two stages. First the velocity
profiles within the devices were calculated by solution of the appropriate form of the
Navier-Stokes equations, in an analogous manner to those applied to larger scale
flow through electrochemical devices. A weighted residual method was used to
formulate the system equations required, in an analogous manner to those
employed previously by the group for fluid dynamic problems. Solution of the
system equations generated was achieved using standard matrix routines. The
second stage of the simulations used the velocity profiles generated from the fluid
dynamic calculations with a code employed to tackle the time dependent coupled
convection-diffusion-reaction transport problems.
(3) Bioelectrochemical Processing and Analysis
By taking advantage of our established approach in Dr. Fisher’s group, glucose
oxidase and peroxidase were used as model enzymes and immobilised onto a
vertically-aligned single-walled carbon nanotube array directly anchored to a
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substrate (such as silicon or gold). The applications of microfluidic device based bio-
electrochemical sensor for quantitative determination of glucose were
demonstrated.
3. Significance of the Fellowship Relates to My Knowledge and Skills
Development
(1) I have successfully demonstrated a new approach for the attachment of
vertically-aligned shortened carbon nanotube architectures to silicon by chemical
anchoring, providing a new and simple avenue for fabrication and development of
silicon-based nanoelectronic, nano-optoelectronic and sensing devices (Yu, Shapter
et al. 2007). This research visit to Cambridge University has advanced this work by
developing microfluidic chips/devices with integrated enzyme immobilised SWCNT
array architecture. The practical applications of such devices could lead to
commercial ventures.
(2) The collaborating project has enabled me to learn and perform high throughput
screening applications, which, in one potential application, would be very useful for
the identification of potential new drugs for the pharmaceutical sector.
(3) The visit has provided me opportunity to learn micro/nanofabrication techniques
for the microfluidic devices, electrochemical cell & electrode, and required operating
procedures. The electrochemical sensing applications have broadened my knowledge
of fluid dynamics, mass transport and voltammetry under microfluidic control. More
importantly, the opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Fisher’s group at Cambridge
has significantly impacted the quality of the PhD thesis, which I intend to submit in
2008.
4. Significance of the Fellowship Relates to My Career Development
(1) Visiting one of the finest universities in the world has provided me with an
opportunity to network with many academic staff and research students who are
experts in their fields. This will enhance my career development greatly.
(2) This visit has established an international collaboration. Dr Adrian C Fisher is
proposing to visit the Flinders University and will deliver a seminar at the School of
Chemistry, Physics and Earth Sciences this year. He will also discuss the
collaboration possibilities with my supervisor Dr Joe Shapter and academics at
Flinders University.
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(3) Most importantly, based on the research outcomes gained through the
Fellowship, I submitted an ARC postdoctoral fellowship application in March.
5. Significant outcomes from the visiting research
One chapter in my PhD thesis is based on the work at Cambridge
One high-impact journal paper which is in preparation
One seminar which was presented at the Department of Chemical
Engineering, University of Cambridge in 2007
One fully refereed proceeding paper which is reviewed through ICONN 2008
organising committee and will be published by the IEEE press
Three conference presentations, which were presented at the 58th ISE
annual meeting (Banff, Canada, 2007), CNT@Cambridge 2007 (Cambridge,
United Kingdom, 2007) and ICONN 2008 (Melbourne, Australia, 2008).
One ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship application which was
submitted in March, 2008
The financial support I received included the ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowship, the ARNAM
Student Scholarships for Collaborative Research Support, the Flinders University Overseas
Traveling Fellowship 2007 and the Roger Pysden Memorial Fellowship 2007. The awarded
fellowships almost balanced all of my expenses in the UK.
Mr Tor Kit Goh (Melbourne Uni) – visit to Nagoya University, Japan
Tor Kit is a post grad student and his area of interest is Nanotechnology, polymer chemistry,
living radical polymerization (ATRP), conventional free-radical polymerization, macromolecular
architecture, nanocomposites, and rheology and polymer dynamics
Purpose of visit: Molecular-level control of polymerizing processes for the development of
important nanotechnologies
To obtain knowledge on a new polymerization technique (stereospecific living radical
polymerization (SLRP)) that allows facile synthesis of polymers with specific tacticity. To
investigate the nano-scale interactions of these polymers that lead to self-assembly, helix
formation via stereocomplexation, recognition of protein and polymer motifs, recognition of
chiral molecules, and other important processes.
His application was supported by his supervisor Assoc Prof Greg Ziao and by Professor Masami
Kamugaito from Nagoya University.
At the time of writing this report Mr Tor Kit Goh is visiting Nagoya University.
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Miss Hannah Joyce (ANU) – visit to the University of Cincinnati (USA)
Miss Hannah Joyce is a post graduate student and her area of interest is working with the
Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology Group at the Australian National
University (ANU), under the supervision of Professor C. Jagadish and Dr. H. H. Tan. Her project
aims to develop III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures for use as nanocomponents
of optoelectronic devices, such as lasers and photodetectors. The project involves
the fabrication of nanowire structures by metalorganic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD),
and the characterisation of these nanowires by field emission scanning electron microscopy
(FESEM), photoluminescence (PL) and micro-photoluminescence (micro-PL).
The major purpose is to visit The Nanomaterials Group, led by Professor Leigh M. Smith who
works extensively on the electronic and optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures, and
how these nanostructures can be used to make novel devices. She will perform a series of optical
characterisation experiments on III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures
that have been fabricated in our laboratory at ANU. These nanowires include pure binary
nanowires such as GaAs and InP nanowires, ternary nanowires such as AlGaAs nanowires,
doped nanowires, and nanowires heterostructures such as GaAs/AlGaAs core-multishell and
GaAs/AlGaAs superlattice nanowires incorporating quantum wells.
Her application was supported by Professor Jagadish from the Australian National University
and by Professor Leigh Smith from the University of Cincinnati.
Outcomes of Overseas Travel Fellowship
Hannah J. Joyce
Department of Electronic Materials Engineering
Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering
The Australian National University
I am a PhD student working with the Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Nanotechnology Group
at the Australian National University (ANU), under the supervision of Professor C. Jagadish and
Dr. H. H. Tan. My project aims to develop III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire
heterostructures for use as nano-components of optoelectronic devices, such as lasers and
photodetectors.
I visited Nanomaterials Group laboratory of Prof. Leigh M. Smith, Prof. Howard E. Jackson and
Prof. Jan M. Yarrison-Rice at the University of Cincinnati (UC) in Ohio, USA. Since 2005, the
Nanomaterials Group and our group at ANU have been involved in an extensive and very
productive research collaboration.
In this joint research effort, our group at ANU fabricates (grows) III-V nanowires by
metalorganic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD), and performs electron microscopy studies
and preliminary photoluminescence (PL) studies. The Nanomaterials group at UC then performs
further optical studies using several advanced optical characterization systems that have been
designed specifically for the characterisation of nanoscale materials, such as the nanowires
fabricated at ANU. These optical characterisation systems enable a range of detailed studies of
individual nanowires, at temperatures ranging from 4 K to room temperature. These include time
resolved PL studies, resonantly excited PL studies, studies of polarisation dependent PL
excitation and emission, and resonant Raman scattering studies. These optical techniques are a
convenient, contact free means of determining nanowire properties. These experiments yield
important information on the dynamics and relaxation behaviour of photoexcited carriers
(electrons and holes) in our nanowire samples. This information is crucial for the design and
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optimisation of these nanowires and nanowire heterostructures, and ultimately the success of
nanowire-based optoelectronic devices.
Prior to the visit, I grew a series of GaAs nanowire samples to study (i) the effects of growth
temperature and precursor flow (ii) nanowire doping with Si, Zn and C (iii) the effects of
passivation with an AlGaAs shell and AlGaAs shell composition (iv) quantum confinement
effects within axial quantum wells of GaAs/AlGaAs nanowire superlattices and (v) quantum
confinement within GaAs/AlGaAs quantum well shells.
At UC, I spent many days and late nights in the lab obtaining results whilst ably assisted by UC
PhD students Thang Hoang, Melodie Fickenscher and Saranga Perera. We made several
interesting and important findings. Firstly, time-resolved PL studies revealed a long exciton
lifetime in GaAs nanowires grown at low temperature. This indicates that these low-temperature
grown nanowires have very high optical quality and should find further applications in
optoelectronic devices. Second, we found that intrinsic carbon doping decreases with increasing
arsine precursor flow rate and decreasing temperature, which indicates that highly pure material
can be obtained using high arsine flow rate and low temperature. Also, we obtained some
intriguing results from GaAs/AlGaAs quantum well shell samples which indicate exciton
confinement within quantum well shells. Many of these results will be submitted for publication
very shortly.
Under the guidance of the professors and PhD students at UC, I developed valuable experimental
skills: performing PL characterise my nanowire samples, learning to analyse and interpret the
data, and developing a detailed understanding of the physics of carrier relaxation in
semiconductor nanowires. The UC group has great expertise in this area and I gained a much
greater understanding of semiconductor optics. Furthermore, I learnt about the design and
optimisation of such optical characterisation systems. Having returned to ANU, I’m now
applying this knowledge to upgrade and optimise our own laboratory’s existing PL and micro-PL
systems.
Additionally, I presented a seminar to the UC group. This enhanced their understanding of
ANU’s work on nanowire fabrication
and characterisation. I believe that my
visit strengthened collaboration between
our groups, and now we’re in contact on
an almost daily basis.
It was an extremely productive trip. I
worked in a very active and stimulating
research environment, obtained
substantial experimental data and learnt
a great deal. The visit was so productive
that I extended the duration of my stay
from one month to two months!
Additionally, I had a fantastic time, met
many wonderful people and made some
lifelong friends. It was fun to experience
life in mid-West America and participate
in Halloween, Thanksgiving and Hannah Joyce with her hosts at the University of
Pre-Christmas shopping! I’m extremely Cincinnati
grateful to ARCNN for providing me this opportunity,
and to my kind, generous and extremely skilled hosts at UC.
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Mr Matthew Nussio (Flinders Uni) - visit to the University of Barcelona
Matthew is a post graduate student and his area of interest is Construction and Characterisation
of Biomimetic Membranes for Use in Drug Binding Studies
Purpose of Visit: The aim of this project is to construct a physiologically relevant artificial
phospholipid membrane and probe the dynamics of its interaction with drug molecules. The
construction of these layers will be used as a testing ground to further develop a new high
resolution technique based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) which has been recently
developed at Flinders University. Currently this approach allows unprecedented examination of
membranes and has the ability to probe the dynamics of the membranes. Potential applications
will identify mechanisms by which drugs interact with membranes and how these processes are
influenced by lipid composition and identifying the structural changes induced by drugs and their
potential implications.
Collaborator - Professor Fausto Sanz . Activities to be undertaken during proposed visit:
(1) Phospholipid bilayer construction and characterization.
(2) Calibration of modified AFM probes in support of highly sensitive detection of surface
charge.
(3)Microscopic Characterisation of Physiologically Relevant Membranes
(4)Dynamics of drug interactions
His application was supported by his supervisor Assoc Prof Joe Shapter and by Prof Fausto Sanz
from the University of Barcelona.
Matthew Nussio is at present in Barcelona
Mr Chee Howe See (Sydney Uni) –visit to the University College, London
Chee howe is a post grad student and his area of interest is Large scale carbon nanotube
synthesis using fluidised beds – including parametric optimisation, nanotube quality control and
study of the growth mechanism.
2. Hydrodynamic behaviour of fluidised beds in reactive systems, time-frequency domain
analysis, reactor design.
3. Process control and design integration, scale-up, process intensification to enhance the
commercialisation prospects of nanotechnologies.
4. Characterisation techniques including electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy,
thermogravimetric analysis.
Purpose of Visit: The high temperature fluidised bed with X-Ray Imaging (XRI) system at
University College London (UCL) will be employed to study the hydrodynamic flow behaviour
of catalyst and carbon nanotube (CNT) agglomerate particles under typical synthesis conditions.
This system is the only one of its type available anywhere in the World, and hence the setup will
enable him to quantitatively study in real time, the internal flow pattern of the rapidly changing
three-dimensional system (i.e. a fluidised bed producing nanotubes). In addition, the facility will
allow the study of particle bed evolution behaviour and provide further insights into the CNT
growth mechanism. Dr. Paola Lettieri, an expert on X-Ray Tomography in high temperature
fluidised bed systems, has agreed to collaborate on this work.His application was supported by
his supervisor Dr Andrew Harris and by Dr Paolo Lettieri from the University College, London.
Mr Chee Howe See will be going to London in April 2008
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Dr Lynn Dennany (Uni Wollongong) –visit to Dublin City University, Ireland
Lynn is a early career Researcher and her area of interest is Photo-induced electron transport
through nanofibres. Elucidate electron transport mechanisms in modified electrodes containing
nanostructured environments, thereby understanding the kinetics behind these novel materials
and subsequently designing new materials for applications including solar cells, fuel cells and
chemical sensors
Purpose of visit: The purpose of the visit is the evaluation of interactions between metal centres
and the conjugated polymer with nanostructured morphology. This will require training in
several techniques including FLIM and SPC by colleagues at the Biomedical Diagnostics
Institute. This is particularly relevant in studying the photoinduced electron transfer processes
and spectroscopic properties within these nanostructured materials which we are currently
developing (including both carbon nanotubes and conducting polymers as well as nanofibres).
The many spectroscopic effects, such as quenching and/or enhancements within these materials
will be explored, and further experiments are also planned to improve the potential of these novel
materials for the suitability within various analytical applications.
Her application was supported by her supervisor Prof Gordon Wallace and by Prof Robert
Forster from Dublin City University.
ARCNN Funding Report
October 2007 – January 2008
Dublin City University (DCU) has been collaborating with the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI)
for many years, in particular with Prof. Robert Forster’s Research Group since 2003. Together we have
successfully designed, synthesized and tested functional polymers that have the potential to dramatically
increase the sensitivity with which certain key markers of disease, e.g., cardiovascular and cancer, can be
detected. During this trip several different investigations were carried out both to continue already
established collaborations and to explore other research avenues for further collaboration between the
two research groups. I gained valuable experience and the skills and techniques I learned will be
transferred to my colleagues at the IPRI in the University of Wollongong and will ultimately be applied to
several other research projects developed in the group.
Details of Research Project
The main focus of this visit was to continue the current collaborative project, and gain valuable
experience on several techniques including the confocal FLIM, fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy,
which allowed us to examine the electrochemistry of electronically excited states which complements my
current project within the IPRI my current project within the IPRI of examining composites containing a
metal centre and a conducting backbone utilising transient Raman microscopy. This was very relevant in
the characterisation of novel materials developed in the IPRI and designing new materials in the future.
Utilising the FLIM and SPC, (single photon counter), the emissions over the entire composite film of
conducting polymer and the nanofibre material were examined, as can be seen in Figure 1. This
highlighted the emissions from different positions within the film structure, showing that “hopspots” of
emission from the ruthenium metal centre. For the nanofibred material containing the luminescent
ruthenium centres, emissions from the ruthenium molecule mirrored the TEM structural images previously
obtained for these fibres. Emissions from the conducting backbone and/or the nanofibre were also
observed.
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Ru-Low Mol. Wt. PMAS Ru-High Mol. Wt. PMAS
Figure 1: FLIM images of Ru in thin films containing either LMWT PMAS (right) or HMWT PMAS
(left).
Intensity (A.U.)
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collected from Figure 1.
For the RuPMAS films, the FLIM images of both the HMWT and LMWT PMAS fractions were as
expected, with the LMWT PMAS composite showing greater luminescence as shown below. Depth
profiling of these films was also obtained with information on the different emission profiles of the
ruthenium at different distances from the electron surface. This may offer insights for determining the
optimal film thickness required for subsequent sensor applications or solar cell devices. In addition to this
Ln(Intensity)
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a full quenching study was preformed on both solution and solid phase samples of both RuPMAS
samples, together with an absorption profile of each solution to allow for absorption matching. The UV-Vis
and emission spectra are shown below in Figure 3. These were in agreement with previous quenching
work preformed in Wollongong. The optimal concentrations of ruthenium:polymer backbone can be
extracted from this body of research which will be
important in any further sensor or solar cell design.
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In an effort to confirm the presence of the Ru 3+ species within the RuPMAS composite that was
hypothesised after examining the ESR data obtained in UoW, bulk electrolysis of the composite films was
preformed. The resultant spectra relieved the presence of the Ru 3+ absorption band emerging while the
sample was under photoirradiation. In conjunction with the ESR data, this does confirm a photo-driven
electron transfer process between the ruthenium metal centre and the conducting polymer backbone.
This body of work in combination with the ESR investigations preformed in UoW is described in a paper,
which once corrected will be submitted for publication.
To complement this research, a potential controlled experiment was preformed, although the data has yet
to be completely analysed and plotted. The potential control was also utilised to examine the electron
transfer mechanisms involved in the generation of ECL, which is a continuing collaborative research
project between the two Centres of Excellence. To obtain a more in depth understanding of these
mechanisms, Raman spectroscopy was also utilised and by combining both these techniques a complete
picture will hopefully be obtained. This investigation will hopefully be submitted for publication referencing
previous work on these composite films acknowledging funding support from the ARCNN and ARC.
Unfortunately, only the overall excited state lifetimes could be determined and as such both the SPC and
FLIM analysis of these films were comparable within experimental error. The investigation into these
films, did show some quenching of the emission, as stated above. However, the lifetime quenching could
not be determined for the solid-state samples.
During this trip, the imaging and spectroscopic characterisation of polyaniline (Pani) nanofibres was
studied. The fluorescent imaging utilising the FLIM closely related back to the TEM images obtained
during the synthesis of these fibres. The spectroscopic analysis didn’t reveal anything unusual from the
fibres and closely resembled that of Pani films, with similar UV-Vis and luminescent properties. This was
also true of the polypyrrole nanofibres. Despite this the polypyrrole nanofibres are currently undergoing
preliminary investigations, preformed with Karl Crowley and Aoife Morrin from Malcolm Symth’s research
group, to evaluate their possible use within a chemical sensor.
With the Ru-Pani and Pani nanofibres a potential controlled investigation was also completed. This did
not prove successful. The Pani component of both types of nanofibre was electrochemically active over
the potential range, -200 to 600 mV, however, above this potential the Pani was oxidised and the
nanofibre destroyed. Even on initial scans, the degradation to the Pani structure prevented the redox
couple of the ruthenium metal centre from being observed. The presence of the ruthenium could only be
confirmed spectroscopically. This observation limits the usefulness of the Ru-Pani nanofibre for any
electrochemical application.
To complete some of the spectroscopic analysis of two separate research projects carried out in UoW,
the SPC was utilised to obtain excited state lifetimes of polyazane/Pani solutions and HMWT PMAS
solutions in DMSO. The observed lifetimes were in agreement with the earlier spectroscopic data
recorded in Wollongong and will be used within any reports or publications of this body of work.
Career and Skills Developments
During this trip I received excellent training on numerous analytical techniques including the FLIM and
SPC. This expertise will be transferred to my colleagues in the IPRI. This training not only incorporated
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the actual use of these instruments but also the interpretation of the data obtained and as such developed
my understanding of several of our conducting polymer systems. I also gained valuable contacts both
within the BDI and also with other visitors to DCU and through these contacts, several new avenues of
research have been opened. These new areas of research may require further visits and also the
possibility of postgraduates and/or postdoctorates visiting the IPRI to complete these projects once
initiated. I presented a general overview of the IPRI and my work within the IPRI to the BDI at a research
seminar and was also involved in sharing some of my expertise with postdoctorates and postgraduates
within the BDI.
Therefore, during this trip I greatly increased my own scientific knowledge base as well as budgeting and
leadership skills through my interaction with the many colleagues I meet on my visit. From this visit I also
intend on publishing at least one manuscript based on the work completed and hope to continue this
collaboration, be it on this exact project or on others which are start, in part by my visit to Ireland.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the ARCNN for giving me the opportunity to visit the BDI in Dublin City University.
This has allowed me to develop my knowledge base and experimental skills. I would also like to thank
Prof. Robert Forster and all my colleagues in the BDI who provided not only assistance and advice, but
also friendship and a fantastic working environment throughout my visit. And finally, I would like to thank
Prof. Gordon Wallace and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterial Science for allowing this trip
and providing additional funding
Dr Xiangdong Yao (Uni Queensland) – visit to the University of London (UK).
Xiangdong is an early career researcher and his research interest is Functional nanomaterials for
clean energy
Purpose of visit: This project aims to investigate hydrogenation mechanism of transition-metal
(such as Ni, Pd, V, or Ti) catalysed magnesium both experimentally and theroretically. This
project will address the following challenges: 1) the difficulty in modeling multi-component
systems that involve the synergistic interactions of Mg-X (transition metals)-H; and 2) synthesis
of novel Mg nanostructures with different particle (grain) size and well-dispersed the particles
from aggregation at nanoscale; and 3) preventing the Mg nanostructures from oxidation.
The specific aims of the project are:
1. To develop a modeling approach for general multi-component systems involving the
synergistic interactions of Mg-X-H.
2. To synthesize Mg nanostrutures (mixed with and without nano-sized catalyst particles).
3. To understand the hydrogenation mechanism and the nanoscale effect of catalysts on
hydrogenation and atomic interactions between H and metals (Mg and catalyst elements).
Dr Yao’s application was supported by his supervisor Prof Max Lu and by Prof Xiao Guo from
the University of London.
Dr Xiangdong Yao will be visiting the University of London in June 2008.
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Mr. Michael Fraser (ANU) –visit to Stanford University, USA.
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Mr. Greg Jolley (ANU) –visit to the Centre for Integrated Nanotechnologies,
Los Alamos National Laboratory – USA.
ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowship Report
Greg Jolley
Department of Electronic Materials Engineering
Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Australian National University
PhD project: Quantum dot infrared photodetectors grown by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapour
Deposition.
Supervisor: H.H.Tan
As part of my PhD studies I am interested in the electron dynamics of quantum dot (QD)
structures due to the dependence of quantum dot infrared photodetector performance
characteristics on electron relaxation rates. A particularly efficient way of evaluating electron
dynamics is to use the ultra fast pump and probe differential transmission spectroscopy
technique.
Since Rohit Prasankumar, at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Sandia
National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico has the expertise and capability to perform
such measurements I planned a trip to visit his lab. The ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowship
assisted me in funding a trip to work with Rohit. I was a guest at CINT from April 23 rd to May
3 rd 2007. During this time I assisted with setting up the equipment and performing a series of
measurements on two QD structures.
By being apart of the setting up process and operating equipment I have gained first hand
experience and learnt various issues associated with the pump and probe differential transmission
technique. From the data collected, I have obtained a better understanding of carrier relaxation in
the QD structures that I have been growing at the ANU. I have performed an analysis of this data
and I am in the process of drafting a paper for publication. In addition, from my experiences at
CINT I am better able to judge the potential value of differential transmission measurements
which will greatly assist in the planning of future measurements.
I sincerely thank the ARCNN for providing me the opportunity to gain valuable experience and
experimental data from an overseas visit.
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Mr. Kane O’Donnell (Uni of Newcastle) – visit to the University of
Cambridge, UK.
Research Report
Kane O’Donnell
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
University of Newcastle
kane.odonnell@newcastle.edu.au
August 30, 2007
1 Introduction
There has long been a desire for a spatially-resolved neutral atom scattering technique.
Helium atom scattering (HAS) is a well-established surface science technique combining
true surface sensitivity with a sub-Angstrom de Broglie wavelength at an energy that is low
enough not to perturb even very delicate surface adsorbates. The primary advantage of
using such a surface probe for spatially resolved analysis is that the energy and surface
sensitivity of a helium beam lends itself well to several contrast mechanisms (geometric,
chemical and thermal) simultaneously[2]. For samples with spatially-varying properties
that are of interest, for example, metal-semiconductor interfaces or glass blends, a helium
atom microscopy technique would be an invaluable surface science technique. Indeed, for
delicate but microscopically rough, ultra-thin or insulating surfaces, helium atom
microscopy may prove to be the ideal technique where traditional scanning electron
microscopy (SEM) or scanning probe microscopy (SPM) cannot be used. The scanning
helium microscope (SHeM) at the Cavendish laboratory is intended to be the first such
device and is nearing completion as of the end of the Fellowship receipient’s research visit.
Like most other ‘optical’ (as opposed to scanning probe) microscopy techniques, a
helium atom microscope consists of four elements -a source, a sample,
focussing/defocussing optics, and a detector. The two possible configurations for these
components are illustrated schematically in Figures 1 and 2. The source for the helium
atom microscope consists of a skimmed, supersonic free jet helium source of a similar kind
as used in a standard helium atom scattering apparatus. The SHeM, in particular, uses a
source with a 10 micron nozzle that can be cooled to cryogenic temperatures, allowing the
beam energy to be controlled. The supersonic free jet produced by expanding high
pressure ( 100 Bar) helium through such a small nozzle is skimmed with a 2-50 micron
skimmer to produce a beam with an energy variation of the order of 2%, a reasonably
monochromatic beam. The optical brightness of such a beam is comparable to the
brightness of the electron source in an SEM[2]. In a scanning configuration the skimmer is
made as small as possible to reduce the optical source size and hence the spot size on the
sample, whereas in the imaging configuration broad sample illumination is desirable and
hence a larger skimmer is used.
As mentioned in Figures 1 and 2, the focussing element for the SHeM consists of a
50 micron thick single-crystal silicon wafer bent to an ellipsoidal section electrostatically
using a parallel-plate capacitor configuration. The macroscopic profile of the mirror is
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made as optically perfect as possible using high-precision machining and a multipleelement
design that allows Figure 1: The scanning or microprobe configuration of a
helium atom microscope, analogous to the configuration of a scanning electron
microscope.
Figure 2: The imaging or microdetector configuration of a helium atom microscope,
analogous to the configuration of a standard optical microscope.
for electrostatic aberration correction. On a microscopic level the surface is etched flat
using a wet-etch technique that leaves the surface hydrogen-terminated and hence quite
resistant to contamination as well as having a good helium reflectivity (typically around
3%). Helium focusing from single-crystal silicon was demonstrated for the first time by
Allison and Holst [1] but a full characterization of the multiple-element, passivated silicon
mirror has yet to be done. The current configuration for the SHeM has a 5:1 distance ratio
between source-mirror and mirror-sample, hence a 50 micron skimmer will allow for a
spot size of 10 microns and a 2 micron skimmer giving a spot size of just 400nm, more
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than 500x smaller than the spot reported in [1]. The work done by the author in configuring
the SHeM for mirror testing is described in the Results section.
A long-standing issue surrounding helium microscopy has been that of detection. The
usual method of detecting neutral atoms is to first ionize them before counting the resulting
ions. Helium, however, has the highest ionization energy of any atom, making methods
like thermal ionization impossible and laser ionization impractical. Electron impact
ionization, the usual method, is highly inefficient, a problem exacerbated by the small
impact cross section of helium. Furthermore, it is not a spatially resolved technique
obtaining useful count rates requires a large ionization volume, making both temporally
and spatially resolved detection impractical. Field ionization, a process where a very high
electric field is used to ionize gas atoms by quantum tunneling, has been repeatedly
proposed as a viable alternative for neutral atom detection generally[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. The
advantages of field ionization are numerous. The physical shape of a field ionization ‘site’
inevitably consists of a small sharp protrusion or ‘tip’, leading to inherently high spatial
resolution whilst at the same time the ionization probability within the ionization volume is
effectively 100% even for helium, for a suitably high field. Ionization occurs over the time
scale it takes for a gas atom to travel a few Angstroms in space, a very short time, leading
similarly to an inherently high temporal resolution. The energy distribution of the emitted
ions is very small (typically around 0.5 eV[9, 10]), minimizing chromatic aberrations in
subsequent ion optics and allowing for very precise mass resolution if required. Finally,
field ionization is a soft ionization technique that tends not to break up large molecules, and
there are no hot filaments to contribute to carbon contamination in an ultra-high vacuum
system.
On the other hand, however, field ionization requires specialized geometries, highly
resilient materials and extremely high electric fields (and hence high operating
voltages). A single ionization ‘tip’ is reasonably easy to produce using electrochemical
etching of say, a piece of tungsten wire, in the same way that STM tips are produced.
However, a single tip by itself is not particularly useful for most applications owing to
the small size of the ionization volume around a single tip. In addition, very few
materials are able to withstand the high fields required for efficient field ionization of
helium -most undergo field evaporation, leading to rapid device degradation. It is for
these reasons that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grown by chemical vapor deposition
(CVD) are of interest in this research context. CVD allows for massively multiparallel
array growth of vertically-aligned nanotubes. Under the right circumstances, each
individual nanotube of the array can act as a field ionization tip. Hence, the effect
ionization area is made many orders of magnitude larger. In addition, closed-end
carbon nanotubes are expected theoretically to have a far higher resistance to field
evaporation at high electric fields than even tungsten, making it possible to increase
the ionization efficiency of each tip to near unity. There are, however, a great many
variables in the geometry of the array -the nanotube length, diameter, purity and the
density of the array can all be controlled by varying the catalyst and growth
parameters. Calculations to determine the ideal set of array parameters for a field
ionization detector have not be previously reported and were performed during the
term of the Fellowship. Some initial results are presented in the Results section, the full
analysis expected to contribute a chapter of the author’s thesis.
2 Results
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2.1 Groundwork for Helium Atom Focussing
The Cavendish scanning helium microscope (SHeM) consists of four components as
previously illustrated in Figure 1. At the beginning of the Fellowship research the SHeM
was configured with just the detector in series with the beam source, for skimmer/beam
characterisation. The configuration for atom focussing experiments requires the insertion
of the mirror stage shown in Figure 3.
The author was responsible for the construction and assembly of a large section of the
mirror stage, as well as the fabrication, assembly and computerization of the 4-axis
manipulator used to control the mirror motion, and the insertion of the mirror stage
generally. Along with a scanning aperture stage inserted between the detector and mirror,
the configuration assembled by the author will allow the mirrors themselves to be
characterised both in terms of reflectivity and focussing power. The final configuration is
shown in Figure 4, where the 4-axis manipulator has been installed and motorised.
Figure 3: Mirror stage for the SHeM with the manipulator removed.
Figure 4: Mirror stage for the SHeM with the manipulator, detector and scanning aperture
installed.
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Figure 5: One of the four hinge plates on the mirror manipulator. The design is modular
so that a single hinge plate model works in all eight positions across the skimmer and
mirror manipulators.
In addition to hardware assembly, a suite of control software was developed to control
both the skimmer and mirror manipulators and the scanning aperture. The manipulators,
developed by Dr Robert Bacon during his PhD, are based on two pairs of two-axis hinge
plates that use flexure hinges to allow rotational motion about two axes per hinge plate.
The use of flexure hinges eliminates backlash and allows for very precise and
reproducible positining within a few microns, an essential feature for both the skimmer
and mirror in the microscope. A hinge plate with associated flexure hinges is shown in
Figure 5. Since the manipulator is based on hinges, the natural motion is that of
rotations about the four axes available. However, the experimental motion typically
consists of translation with some additional rotational positioning, where the coordinates
are specified relative to the beamline axis. The developed software allows adjustment
and positioning in both sets of coordinate systems, with automatic scanning along
specified axes for both the skimmer and mirror manipulators.
Figure 6: A wireframe model of the
nanotube geometry modeled using
Lorentz3D.
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2.2 Nanotube Array Field Calculations
The package Lorentz3D was used to solve a variety of nanotube electrostatics problems.
Lorentz3D is a combined electromagnetics and trajectory modelling package that can be
used to solve electrostatic and electromagnetic problems in 3D using the boundary
element method (BEM). The boundary element method allows for accurate microscopic
field solutions even when the boundary conditions are macroscopic, allowing the electric
fields near a nanotube to be calculated whilst taking into account the effects of the much
larger substrate and counter-electrode.
The principle model used for the work is illustrated in Figure 6. A 1 micron long
nanotube with a radius of 25 nm was placed at the centre of a rectangular plane section of
varying size. Four ‘walls’ imposing periodic boundary conditions simulate an infinite array
of nanotubes, the nanotube density is thus controlled by the plane section size. The plane
section and the nanotube were raised to 100 V, whilst a grounded counter electrode
formed the other end cap of the closed cell. Simulations were then run to determine the
electric field at the tip of the nanotube where the field ionization is expected to occur. Both
the nanotube density and electrode/counter-electrode spacing were varied.
Figure 7: Approximate variation of nanotube tip electric field with counter-electrode
distance.
For a fixed nanotube density, the nanotube tip field varies with counter-electrode
spacing as illustrated in Figure 7. As can be seen the function peaks at a value that is
typically between 100-300 microns depending on the nanotube density. The existence
of a peak was unexpected as previously it has been assumed that the tiny nanotube tip
size makes all other surrounding macroscopic geometry irrelevant. The result may
explain why the field emission performance of nanotube arrays is far less than what
would be expected if the array simply multiplied the field emission performance of a
single isolated nanotube. In general, it appears that the less dense the array, the higher
the peak field, whereas the counter electrode spacing has a narrow range of values
over which the field is far higher than the applied field between the substrate and the
counter-electrode. For field ionization applications this range is critical as the fields
required for field ionization are very large, of the order of 10 GV/m, and achieving such
fields with practical voltages can only be done with maximum geometric field
enhancement.
3 Outcomes
It is intended that two scientific papers be written as a direct result of the author’s work. The
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nanotube field modeling work requires further data analysis but shows unexpected and
important results for nanotube array applications and it is expected that the author and Dr
Andrew Jardine of the Cavendish Laboratory will collaborate on a paper on the subject.
The 4-axis manipulators used for the skimmer and mirror of the SHeM are unique and it is
again intended that Dr Robert Bacon and the author will collaborate on a scientific
instruments paper. In addition, it is likely that the focussing of helium atoms using the
SHeM system will lead to publications involving the author.
In addition to scientific publications, it is intended that some of the author’s work will
be presented at various conferences, the first being the AINSE Nuclear and
Complementary Analysis Congress in November 2007. The work will also be used to
form at least one chapter of the author’s PhD thesis.
4 Acknowledgments
The author would like to acknowledge the guidance of Dr William Allison and Dr
Andrew Jardine of the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, and Dr Donald MacLaren of
Glasgow University. Additional funding from the School of Mathematical and Physical
Sciences, University of Newcastle, is also gratefully acknowledged.
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YOUNG NANOTECHNOLOGY AMBASSADOR AWARDS
The Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Awards were set up to promote science and science
education in state and territory schools. Two awards are provided per state/territory and each
award is valued up to $2000.
The young nanotechnology ambassadors are required to visit a minimum of four schools
(preferably at least one regional school) to inspire students about nanotechnology, and more
broadly science education. It is up to the ambassadors to decide which schools they visit and to
arrange these visits with the schools. The ambassadors are encouraged to present a talk which
could include visual demonstrations or simple experiments, slide shows or other multimedia
presentations.
The following are the Young Nanoscience Ambassadors for 2007
• New South Wales
Mr. Kenneth Wong (University of New South Wales)
1. What school’s did you visit? What ages were the students you spoke with and how
many students do you think saw your presentation?
Sydney Tech high school, Hurstville public high and primary, St Mary's Star of the Sea Primary,
average class about 20-30 students. High school age was about 15, primary about 11 years of
age.
2. Give an estimate of the number of total kilometers you travelled when visiting schools.
2-3 km.
3. What was the topic of your presentation? And how did you go about structuring your
presentation? Were there any demonstrations or hands-on activities used?
Topic was what is nanotechnology, what is real what is not and why is it important. Provided
some samples from university that has potential applications to real products, coatings, particles
etc. Had some videos showing what nanotechnology is to give students a better grasp how
nanotech was originated and what it is. The videos were chosen flow with the presentation
topic. There was demonstrations of biosensors, superhydrophobic coatings, and magnetic
nanoparticles.
4. What worked well in your presentation?
Multimedia - pictures and videos, less words. Stimulated the student’s imagination more than
me just talking from dot points on PowerPoint. The videos did best with making them more
imaginative/creative, which also helped alot with making them ask more questions.
5. Was there anything that didn’t work well with the school students? And are there any
lessons you learnt that might be helpful for the next you talk to school students or the
general public about
science?
Just don't get too technical, keep it simple with lots of pictures. They don't understand alot of the
terms. More real world examples from univeristy. There was a whole rush a of students once i
said i had something to show, and if you tell them that before the start of the presentation then
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keep referring back to the exmaples you will show later, they pay a lot of attention.
Organising with catholic schools is harder because you have to get clearance through catholic
education office, your presentation must meet their guidelines.
6. Did you get any amusing questions from students (or teachers)?
My past teacher science teacher from high school said he would of never thought i would
became a science nerd. Then started asking why i chose nanotech, how did i first hear about it.
Can't say amusing, but have to be prepared for these questions, such as how much money you
will make, where is nanotech going after 50 years?, isn't nanotech 'playing God'? what is your
view on evolution?. As an ambassador these questions have to be dealt with carefully, have to
show passion, drive, determination and ability to see what the future of nanotech can be, also be
informed about the issues related to 'Intelligent design', and 'Darwin's theory of evolution'. I was
lucky because i watched the American documentary about that issue related to the teaching of
intelligent design.
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• Queensland
Ms Yunyi Wong (University of Queensland)
ARCNN Young Nanotechnology Ambassador 2007 Report
Yunyi Wong
Eight primary schools in Mount Isa were visited during 18 th -20 th September as part of the ARCNN Young
Nanotechnology Ambassador Program. These visits were conducted with Carl Urbani, one of the six
ATSE Young Science Ambassadors for 2007.
Specific primary schools were chosen to expose students to science. In particular nanotechnology was to
be taught to students at a young age in hope to inspire them to take up science in high school and beyond.
The schools visited were Sunset State School (Years 4 & 5), Happy Valley State School (Years 4 to 7),
Dajarra State School (Years 4 to 7) and Mount Isa Central State School (Years 6 & 7), Townview State
School (Years 6 & 7) and School of the Air (Year 7), Barkly Highway State School (Year 7) and Healy
State School (Year 7). All the schools are in Mount Isa, with the exception of Dajarra State School which
is 150 km south of Mount Isa.
The visit consisted of a presentation on what is science, including its implications and application to daily
lives. There was also an introduction of nanotechnology, with an emphasis of why the nano domain is so
fascinating. The presentation was divided into sections to make the information more enjoyable. This
consisted of interactive demonstrations that helped reinforce the underlying science/ nanotechnology
concept. Both the presentations and demonstrations were structured using items that students relate to.
The concept of nano was discussed using images of everyday items, like scourer pads and ball point pen
tips, that have been magnified to reveal the details that can only be seen in the nanoscale. Various
magnified images of an Australian native bee was also used to enable the students to see in the nanoscale,
the specialised adaptations these bees use to pollinate plants and find flowers.
The demonstrations included visualisation of the DNA extracted from strawberries. Furthermore, a colour
chromatography was used to illustrate the principle of the separation technique employed by DNA
fingerprinting. Both teachers and students were very enthusiastic and asked thought-provoking questions.
The program was carried out mostly as planned in all schools, except at School of the Air due to the
unique nature of the school. School of the Air, Mount Isa, is one of the seven distance education schools
in Queensland. The school itself is physically located in Mount Isa, but lessons are conducted through
teleconferencing to their students as most of them live on stations in a 450 km radius from Mount Isa. At
School of the Air, a ‘chat with scientists’ session was conducted with the students during their science
lesson. It was beneficial to conduct the session with Carl Urbani, as the broad range of scientists from
different disciplines could provide a broader science perspective to the students.
One particular visit that left a lasting impression was Dajarra State School. The school population
comprised of 36 students, with the upper primary years 4-7 made up of a single class of 12 students. They
have fewer resources available to them as compared to the other schools visited, but their students’
enthusiasm for learning was unparallel.
Positive feedback was received from all schools, with comments that the presentation and especially the
demonstrations were fun, interesting, and helpful in introducing students to science and nanotechnology.
The students loved the interactive nature of the demonstrations where they could get their hands ‘dirty’
and perform real experiments. After the visit, follow-up emails were sent to schools to thank them for the
chance to interact with their students. Protocols for several science experiments were also provided to the
teachers, as per requests to be included in their science curriculum the following semester. All schools
were keen to have the future Ambassadors visit.
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Overall, this invaluable opportunity provided by the ARCNN to reach out to schools, especially those that
were less funded and resourced, enabled students to become interested in science. This was a rewarding
and personally satisfying experience not only for the students, but also for Carl and myself.
Figure 1: Schools Visited at Mount Isa
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Figure 2: Guess what the mysterious image (in nanoscale) is)
Figure 3: Visualising Strawberry DNA
Figure 4: Colour Chromatography
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Mr Akshat Tanksale (Queensland University)
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• Northern Territory Trip
Ms Jenny Riesz and Dr Joel Gilmore (Universty of Queensland)
Special Trip to the Outback
“The aim is not to turn everyone into physicists. But it is to convince
everyone – future scientists, politicians, CEOs and parents alike – that
scientists aren’t just geeks with glasses or old men with lab coats. That
science is important, and useful and vital to the future of our society. And
that sometimes, at the very least, it’s just plain fun”. - Joel Gilmore
Ms Jenny Reisz and Dr Joel Gilmore from the University of Queensland traveled to very remote
schools in the Northern Territory, between Alica Springs and Darwin over a three week period in
September 2007.
Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Awards 2007
Northern Territory Outback Science Tour
Joel Gilmore, Jenny Riesz and Andrew Stephenson
As recipients of Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Awards in 2007, we travelled to schools in
the Northern Territory, presenting shows and workshops to students at both primary and high
school level. We presented a brand new workshop focusing on nanoscience and engaged students
with hands on experiments and investigations that lead into discussions about cutting edge
technology. In total, we visited 2400 students in 14 schools over three weeks, engaging with
some of the remote students in Australia.
Background: The UQ Physics Demo Troupe
The Physics Demo Troupe was founded in 2002 by two then undergraduate students from the
School of Physical Sciences, Joel Gilmore and Jennifer Riesz. It is a group of mainly
undergraduate student performers who travel Queensland and beyond doing science shows, talks
and workshops for schools and the general public on a volunteer basis. A key focus is reaching
students in rural areas, who miss out on the outreach opportunities available to students living
near Universities. Travelling as far west as Mt Isa and as far north as the Torres Strait Islands
within Queensland, we have reached dozens of rural schools and several thousand students, and
look forward to working with many more.
Northern Territory Tour
As Young Nanotechnology Ambassadors for 2007, we decided to take on the ambitious venture
of working with rural schools in the Northern Territory, travelling north from Alice Springs to
Darwin over three weeks visiting very remote schools along the Stuart Highway, a total distance
of nearly 2000km. These schools have a high proportion of indigenous students and rarely
receive visitors, let alone from Universities. The awards from ARCNN and supporting grants
from the University of Queensland, Australian Institute of Physics and Australian Academy of
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Technological Sciences and Engineering gave us a unique opportunity to engage with rural
communities, to inspire students to consider careers in the physical sciences, and most
importantly to train teachers, leaving resources to benefit students long after we’re gone.
Our Itinerary
September 2007:
Sat 8 th Fly to Alice Springs, pick up campervan and supplies
Sun 9 th Purchase supplies, equipment, etc for shows
Wed 12 th Workshops at Alice Springs High School and shows for Gillen Primary School
Thur 13 th Workshops at St Philip’s College
Fri 14 th Workshops at Yirara College and shows at Bradshaw Primary
Sat 15 th Preparation for journey (stocking of food and supplies)
Mon 17 th Shows at Braitling Primary School, driving to Ali Curung
Tue 18 th Shows and workshops at Ali Curung School, drive to Tennant Creek
Wed 19 th Shows and workshops at Tennant Creek State High School
Thur 20 th Shows and workshops at Tennant Creek Primary School, drive to Elliot
Fri 21 st Shows and workshops at Elliot State School
Sat 22 nd Drive to Katherine
Sun 23 rd Preparation for following week of shows and workshops
Mon 24 th Shows and workshops Katherine South Primary School
Tue 25 th Workshops for Katherine High School
Wed 26 th Continued shows and workshops for and Katherine High School, drive to Jabiru
Thurs 27 th Shows and workshops at Jabiru State School
Fri 28 th Continued shows and workshops at Jabiru State School
Sat 29 th Drive to Darwin, fly home
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Overview
Over three weeks, we visited 14 schools, 2400 students and clocked up over 3000 kilometres in
our campervan. We had the opportunity to visit a range of schools, from well-funded private
schools to small rural schools with very limited budgets.
The differences between schools were probably most apparent in our first week, based in Alice
Springs. We worked with three different high schools: St Phillips, a private Christian school
with about 1% indigenous students; Alice Springs High School a public school with roughly
20% indigenous students; and Yirara College a Christian run school for indigenous students.
St Phillips college was very academically
inclined, rivalling many top schools in Brisbane.
The teachers were very enthusiastic and the
students had access to excellent facilities.
Students at Alice Springs High School, however, were not generally academically inclined.
Teachers spend a large amount of time simply on discipline and crowd control, and several
teachers told us that science curriculum was often cut to make time for basic literacy and
numeracy. The science budget was equally limited. We found we had to inspire interest
immediately or risk losing the students for the entire session.
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Finally, we worked with students from Yirara College. Run and paid for by local Christian
groups, the school provides education solely for indigenous students with a particular focus on
students from very remote areas who may not have attended regular school beforehand.
Although the students are of Year 11/12 age, most are only at lower primary literacy level,
making this the highest priority in the classroom. Again, we had to work hard to maintain interest
over the two hour sessions, but the teacher commented “[I’m] amazed you kept them occupied
and entertained for two hours!”
Another issue was that English was the second, or even third, language for many of the students,
so we had to keep the language simple. Wherever possible we minimised talking and focussed
on hands on experiments that could speak for themselves – the aim, of course, of almost all our
workshops!
The trip north towards Katherine was an eye opening experience, not only in terms of the vast
distances in the Australian outback but also letting us experience the challenges that remote
teachers face. The opportunity to visit and work with students in Ali Curung, an Aboriginal
freehold settlement, was particularly rewarding.
The feedback we received from the teachers was overwhelming positive – particularly on the
stretch between Alice Springs and Katherine, they were grateful that someone had taken the time
and effort to visit their remote corner of Australia. We left our contact details and information
on where to buy many of the equipment we used – we make a point of using cheap or DIY
demonstrations wherever possible.
Below are outlines of the workshops we conducted, and we would be happy to provde detailed
instructions, including scripts, for the demonstrations to anyone who is interested. We would like
to thank the ARCNN for supporting us on this venture, and we look forward to many more such
trips in the near future.
Sincerely,
Joel Gilmore, Jenny Riesz, Andrew Stephenson
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Nanomaterials workshop
How do materials really work? How does nanoscale
structure change the properties of a material? From
polymer slime to non-Newtonian fluids, students learn
about what makes up materials on the nanoscale, and how
we use this to make something useful. Sand that always
stays dry, beads that change colour in the sun, and how
Polaroid sunglasses work. Plus, a discussion of some of
the latest technologies – including flexible screens and
organic LCDs!
A mixture of cornflour and water is an
“oobleck” – it appears runny if you work
slowly with it, but…
Students from Yirara College investigate UV
sensitive beads
Running on the oobleck
compresses the cornflour
particles, making it instantly
solid!
Microscopic bumps on the surface of a Mentos lolly cause a massive release of carbon
dioxide from Cola – producing a dramatic fountain for a finale!
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The Physics of Air
A 45 minute, highly interactive science show
exploring air pressure, sound waves and
energy. Is air pressure really strong enough to
smash a ruler? How could a simple metal rod
produce so much noise? And how can we use
physics to launch a bouncy ball into the
atmosphere? These are just some of the
questions that students help us answer in an
exciting show that they talk about for months!
The “Four ball bounce” shows
how energy is always conserved,
but can be moved from a heavy
ball into a light ball, causing it to
shoot high into the sky!
An “Airzooka” demonstrates
that air can have a lot of
power, particularly when it’s
spinning – just like a tornado!
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Science “toys” workshop
An entertaining hands-on workshop where students study a variety of physics “toys” to discover what
they do that’s strange and then work out why they do it. Tops that flip upside down, water vortices and
upside down fountains are just some of the experiments they’ll explore. In the process students learn
valuable problem solving skills, develop their analytical thinking ability, and learn about physics topics
such as energy, angular momentum, conservation of energy and fluid dynamics.
Two students from Yirara college
investigate how vibrations produce
sounds by experimenting with tuning
forks
“Tippee tops” flip upside down and
spin on their stick, due to an
unexpected case of conservation of
energy!
Investigating how whirlpools help to move water and
air around reinforces concepts from the show,
including the Airzooka
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Mr Martin Cole (University of South Australia)
• South Australia
Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Award –
Report
Martin Cole - University of South Australia
The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network is committed to advancing
scientific research, collaborations and science awareness across the country. The purpose of
the young nanotechnology ambassador visits was to encourage students in their science
education and promote nanotechnology research to future generations. My aim was to inspire
students to continue with science in their tertiary education.
I visited three schools in 2007 Hamilton Secondary College, Brighton Secondary School
and Wirreanda High School. At the return of school in 2008 I travelled to the Yorke Peninsula in
rural SA to visit Yorketown Area School.
Each visit was approximately 45-75 minutes long except for the visit to YAS which was
separated into two 50 minute sessions. Session incorporated a discussion of pathways to
science and nanotech at university as well as scientific careers. Visits included highly visual
PowerPoint presentations of scientific research from South Australian Universities and the
CSIRO (Clayton, Victoria) as well as the International scientific community and were delivered
to approximately 180-200 students in total.
Students were introduced to the concepts of top down and bottom up engineering
approaches, some sample exhibits and a brief description of some scientific instruments not
encountered in the secondary school curriculum. Carbon nanotubes, nano-porous silica and
metal nanoparticles as well as their use and potential applications in the “real world” were some
of the topics discussed during presentations. The area of bio-nanotechnology and biomaterials
also featured with discussions of future medical diagnostics (biosensors), drug delivery, tissue
engineering and targeted nanoparticles as tumour contrast agents.
Students spanned year levels 10, 11 and 12 and presentations were suitably adjusted to
stimulate their knowledge and interests. Feedback from the students was excellent with
questions about the presentation and science in general as well as questions on what topics to
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study and university life. They were able to quickly grasp ideas and liken them to Sci-Fi movies
and also asked about the possibilities of current scientific advances.
Teachers commented that the presentation was very interesting to them also and that it
was very helpful to have input from a young person with examples of fresh Australian scientific
achievements. It was mentioned that visits will be highly helpful for students unsure about their
future studies/careers and will inspire year 12s to do their best.
Overall I found the experience to be enjoyable and fulfilling. Presentations were well
received by students and teachers alike and were beneficial to my presentation skills and
promoting science to younger generations.
I would like to thank the ARCNN for the opportunity to participate in the young nanotechnology
ambassador program and I hope others who experience it continue to promote science and
scientific careers.
Martin Cole
Young Nanotechnology Ambassador 2007
Year 12 chemistry students from Yorketown Area School.
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Mr Ashley Stephens (The University of Melbourne)
• Victoria
Mr Ashley Stephens will be visiting the schools in April-May 2008.
TRAVEL FUNDS FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS AND POST
GRADUATE STUDENTS
2 Travel grants were granted to Mr Barry Halstead and Mr David Piper from Latrobe University
in Victoria to attend Ethics and Regulation Risk in Nanotechnology workshop at the University
of Wollongong on the 5th November 2007.
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
The purpose of the workshops, Conferences and Events is to take stock of the status of the field
nationally and internationally, identify emerging areas of research and exchange information and
to identify opportunities for collaboration and training. A Large number of ECRs and students
have been supported to attend these events.
• Electromaterials Science Symposium
07/02/2007 - 09/02/2007 – University of Wollongong
• Interaction energies and the Structure of Surfaces and Nano-Structures
19/02/2007 - 21/02/2007 – RMIT University, Melbourne
• Second Australian Nanoindentation Workshop
18/03/2007 - 20/03/2007 – ANU Kioloa Campus
• 3 rd Asian and Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics
9/07/2007 – 11/07/2007 – Cairns
• COMS2007
02/09/2007 - 06/09/2007 - Melbourne
• Nanostructures for Electronics Energy and Environment (Nano-E3)
23/09/2007 - 28/09/2007 – South Stradbroke Island, QLD
• Symposium on Metallic Multilayers
15/10/2007 - 19/10/2007 – University of Western Australia
• SPIE Conference on Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics, MEMS,
Photonics and Nanotechnology
04/12/2007 - 07/12/2007 - ANU
• COPE & ARCNN Summer School
09/12/2007 - 14/12/2007 - South Stradbroke Island, QLD
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Electromaterials Science Symposium 07- 09/02/2007 – University of
Wollongong
Event Sponsorship Report
Event Type: Conference & Workshop
Event Title: 2nd International Electromaterials Science Symposium
Contact Name: Kaylene Atkinson
Contact Address: ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science University of
Wollongong Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW, 2522
Contact Phone: 02 4221 4383
Contact Fax: 02 4221 3114
Contact Email: kaylene@uow.edu.au
Member of ARCNN? Yes -ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science -
Intelligent Polymer Research Institute
Details of event:
Outcomes of the symposium:
The Australian Research Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) hosted
its annual three-day international symposium from 7-9 February 2007 at the University of
Wollongong. World class researchers discussed synthesis, characterisation and
applications of electromaterials in a range of important fields. The symposium attracted
over 150 delegates from the USA, China, Japan, England, Germany, Ireland, Korea and
Australia. CSIRO was well represented, as were industry representatives from the
materials, energy and medical devices sectors.
Key presentations included developments in electromaterials science, and in particular
how nanotechnology has advanced materials research, and material applications in the
areas of bionics and energy: A paper delivered by Professor Siegmar Roth (Max-Planck
Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, Germany). Professor Roth is an
internationally recognised leader in nanostructured materials research and provided
insight into the latest advances in generating carbon nanotube thin films optimised for
use as electrodes or transistors.
A paper delivered by Professor Mark Cook (St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne/University of
Melbourne). Professor Cook is a neurologist specialising in the treatment of epilepsy
which is the commonest serious neurological disease afflicting the population. Attention
has now turned to promising new methods of polymer-based drug delivery systems to
neural tissue. St Vincent’s is working in collaboration with University of Wollongong
researchers.
A paper delivered by Professor Zi Feng Ma of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, on
strategies and progress on the development of fuel cell electric vehicles in China. Major
advances have been made in this field using devices to power vehicles with zero
emissions into the atmosphere. The University of Wollongong recently signed a
collaborative research agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
The symposium also included an overview of advances in electromaterials from the
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Cntre’s Executive Research Director, Professor Gordon Wallace; with key Centre
Rsearchers also presenting their latest results on topics such as nanostructured
(extremely minute) electronic devices; optimising material properties to enhance cell
growth for bionics, nanocompositematerials for use in lithium rechargeable batteries and
artificial photosynthesis using nanostructured materials for light harvesting.
A key focus for symposium organisers was to highlight the research and impact of young
researchers in the area, achieved through inclusion of a Fellows session in the oral
program, and extensive poster sessions for post-graduate students and post-doctoral
fellows. The oral program was well received, with highly talented and dynamic ACES
Fellows presenting their research work on topics ranging from new techniques for
producing nanostructured materials, and their inclusion into devices for electronics &
energy applications. The poster sessions provided the opportunity to cover a vast range
of topics with two evening sessions facilitating networking and in-depth discussion
amongst delegates.
Poster prizes sponsored by the Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network were
hard earned, with 2 of a short-listed 5 entries receiving a certificate and cash prize after
defending the poster during the session and subsequently presenting an oral snap-shot of
their poster in a time limit 90 seconds to the entire conference.
The judging panel was comprised of 3 judges, from research institutions outside Australia
that were attending the conference. Award winners were presented with a certificate by
the CEO of the Australian Research Council Professor Ian MacKinnon:
Ms Brianna Thompson, IPRI, UoW ($300) – Release of neurotrophic factor from a
conducting polymer enhances nerve growth
Ms Chonlada Dechakiatkrai, IPRI, UoW ($200) – The growth of carbon nanotubes on TiO2
film
Delegates were saddened to learn of Nobel Laureate, Professor Alan MacDiarmid’s passing
during the symposium, with various tributes to his impact on electromaterials science
added into the program.
Outcomes of the training workshop:
ACES conducted a day long workshop program with a specific focus on the training of
young researchers within the Centre. The workshops were attended by 30 - 40 students
and staff. Training was carried out by a team of eminent researchers who are
international experts in their field – the program and topics are contained within Schedule
1.
There is a continuing need for advances in electromaterials science in order to improve
performance in areas as diverse as electrorefining to nanobionics. The need to do this in a
multidisciplinary environment was emphasized. The workshop was fortunate to draw on
the expertise of two “international gurus” in the area of Electromaterials Science. Prof.
Frank Walsh (University of Southampton, UK) and Prof. Dennis Tallman (North Dakota
State University, USA) highlighted the fundamental principles necessary to design new
electromaterials. Large scale applications (e.g. corrosion) and the challenges that arise
were discussed. The issues confronting optimisation of fuel cell and redox battery
performance were also discussed. Prof. Tallman discussed the use of state of the art
electrochemical mapping (LEIS and SVRET) techniques in helping elucidate factors
determining the electrochemical performance in such areas. Overall participants gained
an understanding of some practical challenges in electromaterials development. They also
were shown through case studies how fundamental theories can/should be used to tackle
these challenges. Finally the participants were exposed to state of the art electrochemical
probes that can be used in new materials development and characterisation. Prof. Peter
Innis (UoW) complemented Prof. Tallman’s presentation reviewing the electrochemical
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mapping techniques available at UoW. This presentation covered EC-Raman and EC-ESR
as well as Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy.
Training workshop: Monday 5 February 2007 ACES Centre Meeting: Tuesday 6 – Wednesday 7 February
2007 Symposium: Wednesday 7 – Friday 9 February 2007
University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Students/ECRs: 47 Researchers: 93 (including invited speakers) Industrial participants: 10
The majority of students/ECRs attending the conference are from within the ARC Centre of
Excellence. The symposium is not an open conference, as the intent is to keep the numbers limited to
enhance individual interactions and provide a focused forum for discussion of electromaterials and the
advances facilitated by nanotechnology. Invitations are however, issued to all Centre Chief
Investigators, Partner and Associate Investigators, who have the option of sending students to the
symposium.
Registration fees for this individuals is charged through internal accounts ‘at cost’, which is $220 per
person, including GST. Forty seven (47) individuals attended the 2007 conference, and ARCNN support
is being used to subsidise the registrations of part of this group in full. Priority is given to subsidising
members of ARCNN, compared with students visiting from overseas institutions.
No assistance to the travel costs of speakers at the symposium was requested or claimed, and this is a
cost being met by ACES. Two of the speakers also provided training sessions as part of the workshop.
Please refer to Schedule 2.
Institutions represented include: ISEM, Uow – Institute for Superconducting and
Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong IPRI, UoW – Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute, University of Wollongong Summer Student, UoW – refers to
undergraduate students enrolled in UoW’s Bachelor of Nanotechnology who undertake
a 10 week research project over the summer months Monash University – includes CoE
nodes within Monash as well as individuals from outside the CoE.
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The following students/ECRs were subsidised in full for their attendance at training workshops (Feb 5), centre meeting (Feb
6 and &) and annual symposia (Feb 7-9).
ARCNN funds supported the attendance of 29 students/ECRs out of 47 attendees in this category.
NB: GST is included in amounts listed here
Tit
le
First Name Surnam
e
Institution Poster title - presented at symposium
Mr SauYen Chew ISEM, UoW Polyol-Mediated Synthesis of Ultrafine Tin Oxide Nanoparticles for
Reversible Li-Ion Storage
Ms Chonlad
a
Dechakiatkrai IPRI, UoW The Growth of Carbon Nanotubes on TiO2 Film
Mr Javad Foroughi IPRI, UoW The development of Polypyrrole single walled carbon nanotube
composite fibres through wet spinning process
Mr Peter Giuang ISEM, UoW
Ms Willo Grosse Summer Student,
UoW
CNT Fibre Formation by Interfacial Polyelectrolyte Complexation
Ms Jenny Halldorsson IPRI, UoW Contact angle, wettability and surface energy of polyterthiophenes
Mr Hongwe
i
Han Monash University Enhancement in nanopores-filling and its effect on all-solid-state
dye-sensitized solar cells using nanocomposite polymer
electrolytes
Mr Tom Higgins Summer Student,
UoW
Characterisation of Self Assembled Porphyrin Systems on Au
Electrodes
Mr Stephen John Engineering, UoW Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Ms Cecilia Lalander Monash University Attended
Mr Shanno Little IPRI, UoW A Simple Routeto Loading Functionality and Nanostructure into
n
Conducting Polymers
Ms Xiao Liu IPRI, UoW Culture of endothelial and fibroblast cells on electroactive surfaces
Ms Tracey Markley Monash University Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Ms Fateme
h
Masdarolomoo
r
IPRI, UoW Electrochemical Synthesis of Polyaniline / poly(2-methoxy-aniline-
5sulfonic acid) Composite
Mr Scott McGovern IPRI, UoW Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Mr Suriya Ounnunkad IPRI, UoW Novel Nanostructured Architectures for Sensing Applications
Mr Min-sik Park ISEM, UoW Nanostructured SnSb/carbon nanotube nanocomposites
synthesized by reductive precipitation for lithium ion batteries
Mr Youssof Shekibi Monash University Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Mr Peter Sherrell Summer Student,
UoW
Mr Luke Sweetman Summer Student,
UoW
Synthesis and Characterisation of a 3D Carbon Nanotube Network
Development of Chitosan-Carbon Nanotube Novel Biomaterials
Incorporating PMAS as a Cross-Linking Agent
Ms Brianna Thompson IPRI, UoW Release of a neurotrophic factor from a conducting polymer
enhances nerve growth
Ms Siu W Wai ISEM, UoW Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Dr Carol Lynam IPRI, UoW Organised and chaired Centre meeting
Mr Jakub Mazurkiewicz IPRI, UoW Attended
Dr Jenny Pringle Monash University Oral presentation at Centre meeting
Dr George Tsekouras IPRI, UoW Organised training workshop 5 Feb
Dr Yanzhe Wu IPRI, UoW Low power fluidic pump with integrated analytical capability
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Interaction Energies and the Structure of Surfaces and Nano-Structures
19/02/2007 - 21/02/2007 – RMIT University, Melbourne
REPORT ON THE WORKSHOP: INTERACTION ENERGIES AND THE
STRUCTURE OF SURFACES AND NANO-STRUCTURES
19/02/2007 - 21/3/2007
Associate Professor Salvy Russo, Applied Physics, School of Applied
Sciences, RMIT University
1. SUMMARY
This workshop coincided with the visit to RMIT of Prof. Richard Needs, Theory of Condensed
Matter Group, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University.
This workshop attracted over 40 participants from RMIT, Melbourne University, The University
of Wollongong, ANU, Curtin University of Technology, UTS Sydney and Swinburne,
University of Technology.
Keynote talks were given by Professor Needs (Cambridge University, UK), Professor John
Dobson (Griffith University, Brisbane), Professor Mukunda Das (ANU, Canberra), Professor
Julian Gale (Curtin University of Technology, Perth), Associate Professor Mike Ford (UTS,
Sydney) and Dr. Manolo Per (RMIT, Applied Physics).
A majority of participants presented talks at the workshop the titles of which are given below. It
is expected that some of the talks will be published in a special edition of “The Journal of
Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience” (Guest Editors A/Prof S.Russo and Prof I. Snook).
2. WORKSHOP SPONSORS
1. The sponsor for the visit of Professor Richard Needs, was The RMIT Foundation
2. Workshop Sponsors:
a. The RMIT Foundation
b. The RMIT SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
c. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network
d. ACCELRYS SOFTWARE INCORPORATED
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3. WORKSHOP KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
B.1 Professor Richard Needs
Professor John Dobson
B.3 Associate Professor Mike Ford
Professor Richard Needs is a Professor in the Theory of Condensed Matter Group of the
Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge University, UK.Richard has been researching the
electronic properties of materials since 1983. He has worked on a wide range of complex
systems such as surfaces, interfaces, defects, and clusters, mainly studying structural
properties, including phase transitions and excitation energies. He has used a variety of
computational techniques, including density functional theory methods, many-body
perturbation theory and quantum Monte Carlo methods. In recent years he has been
developing continuum fermion quantum Monte Carlo methods and applying them to
problems in condensed matter. He and his group have developed the “CASINO” quantum
Monte Carlo code which is now used in a number of groups around the world.
Professor John Dobson is with the Physics Group, Griffith University, Queensland.
John's research fields are within the area of theoretical condensed matter Physics. His
specialities are many body theory, theoretical Chemical Physics, fundamentals of Density
Functional Theory, especially time-dependent density functionals and van der Waals
density functionals. His current research projects are in the areas of van der Waals
interactions and quantal hydrodynamics for plasmon oscillations in nanostructures.
B.2 Professor Mukunda Das
Professor Mukunda Das is a Senior Fellow in the Research School of Physical
Science, ANU, Canberra, ACT.
His research work is in the general area of theoretical condensed matter physics.
Within this area his research interest includes, Mesoscopic Systems (Electron
Transport and Noise), High Temperature Superconductivity, Strongly Correlated
Electronic Systems, Density Functional Theory, Theory of Disordered States and
Bose-Einstein Condensation.
Mike Ford is Associate Professor of Nanotechnology, at the University of Technology,
Sydney (UTS) and runs the education programs at its Institute of Nanotechnology. Mike's
research background lies in experimental methods for measuring electron motion in matter
and the fundamental question of electron correlation in atoms and molecules. His current
research interests are fundamental electronic properties of materials and nano-scale
systems, electron motion and bonding in van der Waals clusters as a route to
understanding solvation chemistry, and synthesising scanning tunnelling microscope
images using quantum chemical methods.
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B.4 Professor Julian Gale
DFT Code, “SIESTA”.
B.5 Dr Maolo Per
Professor Gale is the Premier's Research Fellow and Professor of Computational
Chemistry at Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia. He is currently acting
director of the Nanotechnology Research Institute of Curtin University which is comprised
of academic staff members, research fellows, as well as PhD, Honours and 3rd year project
students. The research undertaken by the group ranges from government-funded
fundamental research to confidential one-on-one industrial projects. The NRI is also part
of the West Australian Nanochemistry Institute (WANRI) that comprises groups from
Curtin University, Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia.
Julian's special research interests are in the development and application of computational
methods for nanotechnology and materials science. He is one of the co-developers of the
4. WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Dr Per gained his PhD from The University of Newcastle, UK and his
PhD project was concerned with the development of Quantum Monte
Carlo methods and computer codes. Since gaining his PhD Manolo
joined the Computational Physics Group in the Applied Physics
Discipline Area of RMIT and is researching the use of QMC methods
to calculate weak interatomic interactions e.g. van der Waals and
Hydrogen Bond interactions.
1. Dr Anneliese Appleton, Representative for Accelrys in Australia and New Zealand
2. Miss Duangkamon Baowan, School of Mathematics & Applied Statistics, University of
Wollongong
3. Mr James Beavis, Applied Physics, RMIT
4. Alexe Bojovschi, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of Technology,
Melbourne
5. Dr Akin Budi, Applied Physics, RMIT
6. Mr Michael Butler, Applied Physics, RMIT
7. Mr Istvan Csik, Applied Physics, RMIT
8. Mr David Chui, Applied Physics, RMIT
9. Mr Ben Cunning, Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre, Griffith University, Queensland
10. Associate Professor Peter Daivis, Applied Physics, RMIT
11. Professor Mukunda Das, Research School of Physical Science, ANU, Canberra, ACT
12. Professor John Dobson, School of Science & Nanoscale Science & Technology Centre,
Griffith University, Queensland
13. Dr Vidana C. Epa, CSIRO, Division of Molecular and Health Technologies, Victoria
14. Associate Professor Mike Ford, Institute for Nanoscale Technology, UTS, Sydney
15. Mr Federico Frascoli, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of
Technology, Melbourne
16. Professor Julian Gale, Nanochemistry Research Institute, Curtin University of Technology,
Perth
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17. Dr. Jesper Schmidt Hansen, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of
Technology
18. Dr David Henry, Applied Physics, RMIT
19. Dr Andrew Hung, Applied Physics, RMIT
20. Ms Tu Cam Le, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of Technology,
Melbourne
21. Dr Sue Legge, Applied Physics RMIT
22. Mr Jianhui Li, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of Technology,
Melbourne
23.Professor Richard Needs, TCM Group, Cavendish Lab., Cambridge University, UK
24. Dr Thanh Nguyen , Chemical Engineering, Queensland University, Brisbane
25. Dr Manolo Per, Applied Physics, RMIT
26. Dr Tim Petersen, Microscopy Unit, Sydney University, Sydney
27. Olena Ponomarenko, Theory & Modeling Group, The ARC Centre of Excellence for
Coherent X-ray Science, The School of Physics, The University of Melbourne
28. Dr Robert Rees, CSIRO, Energy Technology, Melbourne
29. Associate Professor Salvy Russo, Applied Physics, RMIT
30. Mr Saumitra Saha, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of Technology,
Melbourne
31. Assoc. Prof. Debra Searles, Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre, Griffith University,
Queensland
32. Mr Ken Simpkins, Science, Griffith University, Queensland
33. Professor Ian Snook, Applied Physics, RMIT
34. Dr Michelle Spencer, Applied Physics, RMIT
35. Mr Ryan Springall, Applied Physics, RMIT
36. Dr Ngamta Thamwattana, School of Mathematics & Applied Statistics, University of
Wollongong
37. Prof. Billy Todd, Centre for Molecular Simulations, Swinburne University of Technology,
Melbourne
38. Ms Nevena Todorova , Applied Physics, RMIT
39. Dr Alfred Uhlherr, CSIRO, Molecular & Health Technologies, Melbourne
40. Mr Adrian Varano, Applied Physics, RMIT
41. Mr Damian Wilson, Applied Physics, RMIT
42. Mr Nicholas Wilson, CSIRO, Minerals, Melbourne
43. Mr George Yapanis, Applied Physics, RMIT
44. Mr Wenheng Zheng , Swinburne University of Technology
6. ACCOUNTS FOR RMIT WORKSHOP ON INTERACTION ENERGIES
Person Item
Prof Richard Needs Travel Expenses Invited Speaker Cambridge UK
Prof Mukunda Das Travel expenses Invited Speaker, ANU
Prof John Dobson Travel expenses Invited Speaker, Griffith U
Prof Debra Bernhardt Travel expenses Speaker, Griffith U
Dr Ngamata Thamwattana Travel expenses Postdoc, Wollongong U
Ms Duangkamon Baowan Travel expenses PhD student, Wollongong U
Mr Ken Simpkins Travel expenses PhD student
Dr Thanh Xuan Travel expenses Queensland U
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Second Australian Nanoindentation Workshop, 18- 20/03/2007 – ANU Kioloa
Campus
General Comments
Report on the Second Australian Nanoindentation Workshop
Kioloa 18-20th March 2007.
The second Australian workshop on nanoindentation was held at Kioloa, ANU’s coastal campus,
on March 18-20th 2007. Despite the heavy rain the workshop was again a great success with 48
participants coming together from 14 institutions from around Australia and overseas to discuss
nanoindentation.
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The aim of this workshop was to bring together researchers interested in both the application and
development of methods for characterizing nanoscale mechanical and tribological properties of
materials from across Australia. There was also a strong focus on enabling researchers new to
the field of nanoindentation, particularly graduate students and early career researchers, to
network with more established researchers in the area.
The workshop started on Sunday 18th March with a welcoming BBQ dinner before an evening
users meeting run by Hysitron and Coherent Scientific (co-sponsors of the workshop). All
participants were invited to this session with the aim of creating an informal network of
Australian Hysitron users.
The formal presentations were commenced by Prof Mike Swain (University of Otago/University
of Sydney) who needed little introduction having worked in the field of nanoindentation and
mechanical properties for the past 35 years and who has authored a great many of the seminal
papers in the area. Many students commented the workshop was a great opportunity to talk to
Prof Swain about their work in an informal setting.
The next session of the day consisted of presentations by both ECRs and students on biological
applications, a topic that has clearly grown in interest since the last workshop 2 years ago. After
lunch there were a series of more general talks from company representatives and experienced
researchers before an open panel discussion hosted by Dr Jodie Bradby and Dr Naoki Fujisawa
(ANU). This white-board discussion covered a range of fundamental and practical topics
important to the field of nanoindentation and the aim was to use the experience in the room to
address a range of common user issues and concerns. The evening saw all 48 workshop
participants travel to the nearby town of Mollymook for dinner at a local restaurant.
The first presentation on the following (and final day) of the workshop was an invited
contribution by Prof Gerold Schneider (Hamburg University of Technology). Following this talk
were a further 9 oral presentations from students and ECRs. Student prizes were awarded at the
final lunch of the workshop.
Participation:
We were very pleased to note that the response to the workshop was well within our
expectations. We were aiming for ~50 participants and the final number was 48; 21 students, 7
ECRs, 13 career researchers, 4 industry representatives. We also had 3 accompanying persons
(2 partners and one child).
The participants represented a wide range of institutions including 8 different universities across
Australia (ANU, Deakin, Monash, Uni of Melb, Uni of Syd, UNSW, Uni of Queensland and
James Cook Uni). In addition we had participants from NZ, the USA and Germany. Two
companies doing research involving nanoindentation (Ventracor and WRiota) and
representatives from two nanoindentation companies (Hysitron and Micro-Materials) attended.
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Student Participation
As outlined above 21 students participated in the workshop. Of these 10 students presented their
work in an oral presentation. The standard of contributions from the students was impressive
making it hard to choose a winner of for the Student Award. After much deliberation the judges
(Prof Mike Swain and Prof Gerold Schneider) decided on awarding prizes to Mr Chris He from
The University of Sydney and Mr David Oliver from The Australian National University. Both
received $300 and a framed certificate knowledging their achievement.
Prof Schneider with the student prize winners
7 ECRs attended the workshop and 3 presented their work
Plot showing breakdown of participation.
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3rd Asian and Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics - 9–11/07/2007 –
Cairns
Post conference report – APBP2007
The 3 rd Asian and Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics (APBP2007) in conjunction
with Biophotonics Downunder II was held in Cairns, Australia from July 9 – 11, 2007. The
Chairs for the conference were Prof. Min Gu and Dr. Daniel Day from Swinburne University of
Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
The conference was run over four days starting with a Welcome Reception on the Sunday
the 8 th July 2007, at the Shangri-la hotel, Cairns. The technical program commenced on the
Monday morning, 9 th July 2007 at the Hilton hotel, Cairns. The conference was official opened
by Prof. Gert von Bally, Associate Secretary, International Commission for Optics (ICO),
followed by three plenary talks; Prof. Bruce Tromberg (Beckmans Laser Institute, USA), Prof.
Akihiro Kusumi (Kyoto University, Japan) and Prof. Dongqing Li (Vanderbilt University, USA).
The technical program for the conference was run in three parallel sessions beginning on
the Monday 9 th July after the plenary talks and concluded on Wednesday 11 th July 2007. A
conference poster session was run on the Monday evening in the industry exhibition room. The
conference posters were on display throughout the entire conference. A conference dinner was
held on the Tuesday evening on Green Island, located in the Great Barrier Reef, a short 45
minute ferry ride from Cairns.
During the conference it was announced that the next conference in the series, Asian and
Pacific Rim Symposium on Biophotonics will be held on Jeju Island, Korea from May 4-7, 2009.
The conference will be organised by Prof. Beop-Min Kim from Yonsei University, Korea.
The total technical attendance at APBP2007 was 148 people with an additional 17
industry representatives. The technical program consisted of 3 plenary speakers, 57 invited
presentations, 59 contributed oral presentations and 29 poster contributions. Of the conference
attendees 46 were students. The strength and depth of the technical program can be seen in that
the conference was able to attract attendees from the following 17 countries; Australia, Canada,
China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia,
Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK and the USA. Particularly, the APBP2007 attracted more
than 50 scientists, engineers and students from Australian universities, government and industrial
organisations, which significantly promoted the state-of-the-art biophotonics research in
Australia.
During the conference 10 international and local industry sponsors held trade booths
including; Olympus Australia Pty. Ltd., Newspec Pty. Ltd., Coherent Scientific Pty. Ltd., Leica
Microsystems Pty. Ltd., Warsash Scientific Pty. Ltd., Optiscan Pty. Ltd., Femtolasers GmbH,
Lastek Pty. Ltd.. Scitech Pty Ltd. with Andor Technologies Pty. Ltd and the Australian Research
Council Network Fluorescence Applications in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (FABLS). In
addition, three major national research centres provided financial support for the conference,
Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network, Australian Research Centre of
Excellence for Ultrahigh-Bandwidth Device for Optical Systems and the Australian Corporative
Research Centre for Polymers supported APBP2007.
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This year APBP2007 was very fortunate to have strong support from a significant
number of national optical societies including; Australian Institute of Physics, Australian Optical
Society, Chinese Optical Society, Indian Laser Association, International Commission for
Optics, Optical Society of America, Optical Society of India, Optical Society of Japan, Optical
Society of Korea and International Society for Optics Within Life Sciences.
The ARCNN information leaflets, pens, notepads and mints were distributed to all the
conference delegates through both the conference bags and the registration desk. The ARCNN
conference sponsorship funds were used to support the following delegates:
1. Invited speaker-registration waiver Prof. James Friend, Monash University.
2. Invited speaker-registration waiver Prof. Hiroshi Masuhara, Osaka University.
3. Reduced student registration fee x45.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, we would like to thank the ARCNN for their
support for APBP2007.
Sincerely,
Prof. Min Gu and Dr. Daniel Day
Co-Chairs, Organising Committee
APBP2007
Tromberg Plenary speaker Plenary speaker - Li
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COMS2007
02/09/2007 - 06/09/2007 - Melbourne
Report to ARCNN on 12 th
International COMS Conference
Dr. Andrew Campitelli, MiniFAB (22 Jan 2008) Melbourne,
Activity purpose:
COMS is the leading international conference on the commercialisation of micro and nano
technologies. The conference addresses the issues of opportunity realisation - from research,
technology transfer, manufacturing processes, facilities, infrastructure, investment,
applications and markets, to unique issues such as regulatory, social implications, education
and workforce development. Whilst COMS offers many streams and presentations it is also
a powerful networking event.
COMS2007 brought together leaders from all over the world and every sector of the supply
chain - from high tech companies, national labs, regional development and government
agencies, investment and consulting groups, market researchers, educationalists and students -
all sharing, learning and creating partnerships in an open interactive environment.
Participant numbers:
There were 3 categories of participants due to the structure of the conference.
Registered conference delegates – 363
Teachers, students and general public at “Education Day” – 80
Engineers Australia Breakfast - 80
Outcomes:
A greater appreciation of issues involved in commercialising small technology products
diffused into the local community. A greater understanding of the ethical, societal and
health risks and impacts. Collaborative projects are being developed with international
groups such as Sandia National Laboratories (USA) and the Micromachine Centre (Japan)
as a result of site visits and meetings held post the conference but organised as an integral
part of the conference. An enhanced global reputation as seen from the large amount of
feedback re the impressive amount and quality of Australian scientific achievements and
endeavours in nano-micro-bio technologies.
COMS2007 was also the focus point of major dissemination activities of the EU 6th
Framework Integrated Project called SmartHEALTH (Project Number: IST-NMP-2-
016817). SmartHEALTH aims to develop the next generation intelligent medical
diagnostic platforms, based on micro-nanoinfo-bio technologies. MiniFAB is the only non-
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European member of SmartHEALTH (30 partners in total) and Dr. Campitelli (MiniFAB) is
a member of the Steering Committee. The first ever SmartHEALTH Public
Open Day event was held during COMS2007 with SmartHEALTH representation via 6 key
oral presentations from members of the SmartHEALTH consortium (including UK, German
and Australian companies) and a booth (part of STC-MiniFAB booth). At the booth
SmartHEALTH material, including a new Public Flyer and microfluidic biosensor
cartridges from partners IMM, microfluidics Chipshop and MiniFAB were all on display.
Overall, the event was a great success for SmartHEALTH where significant international
exposure was achieved.
Details of expenditure of ARCNN sponsorship funds:
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Angus Ms Leigh UTS
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Chew Ms
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Nanostructures for Electronics Energy and Environment (Nano-E3)
23-28/09/2007 – South Stradbroke Island, QLD
Report on the NanoE3 School and Workshop
(Nanotechnology for Electronics Environment and Energy)
Nunzio Motta
Location: Couran Cove
Date: 23-28 September 2007
Scientific Report
The NanoE3 event was successfully held at Couran Cove from 23 to 28 September 2007. The
event included a 2 days school and a 3 days workshop, which started with the school poster
session.
The total number of participants attending has been of 66: 37 invited people (7 Lecturers, 9
Keynotes, 21 Invited) and 29 students. The full list is reported in the appendix.
School – knowledge dissemination
The two days school has been attended by 29 students coming from many Australians
Universities:
QUT, UQ, Griffith, Uni Melbourne, Flinders. Some of them attended also the workshop.
The school covered many aspects of nanotechnology: catalysis, polymer electronics, fuel cells,
Infrared sensors, photonic devices, biological nanostructures, quantum computers, ionic
sputtering.
The detailed program and the abstract of the lectures is attached.
At the end of the school the student presented their work in a poster session, which merged to the
workshop opening. So all the workshop participants had the opportunity to view the posters and
discuss with the students, increasing the interactions. It’s worth to notice that one of the posters
(Mr. Ben Flavel, Flinder University - Patterned Attachment of Carbon Nanotubes to Silicon)
has been awarded by a 500$ Organizing Committee’s prize from a panel formed by Prof. J.Bell
(QUT) and Prof C. Jagadish (ANU).
The Italian Consul of Brisbane attended the workshop opening ceremony.
The School lectures and poster abstract booklet is enclosed as appendix 2.
Workshop – knowledge sharing
The technical level of the workshop was outstanding, both from Australia side with 4 federation
Fellows presenting their work (Michelle Simmons, Ben Eggleton, Chennupati Jagadish, and Max
Lu and from Italian side, with 5 full professors of various Italian Universities (R.Rosei,
F.Beltram, E. Traversa, M De Crescenzi, P.Milani).
Much interest has been raised, amongst the others
• in the quantum electronics area by the talks of Michelle Simmons and A.Hamilton
• in energy area by the talks of M.De Crescenzi, E.Traversa and J.Bell
• In environmental area by the talks of M. Lu and R. Rosei
A consistent sharing on the technical knowledge relating to nanotechnology and its applications
in energy, electronics and environmental protection has been the outcome of the sessions. The
secluded place has also favoured the interactions between speakers and led to building of new
links.
Further information is included in the workshop abstract booklet.
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Event outcomes
Pre-Post event visits and tours
By using funds coming from various universities, from ATSE and from ARNAM, lecture tours
or visits have been organized.
• Prof. F. Biscarini:
o 24 September: Chemistry Dept. Monash University (Clayton, VIC): Prof. Peter
Junk, Dr. Massimiliano Massi, Prof. Leone Spiccia; talk on "Charge injection in
OFETs with SAM functionalised electrodes: odd-even effects"
o 25 September: CSIRO Molecular and Health Technology Division (Clayton,
VIC): Prof. Andrew Holmes, Dr. Scott Watkins, Dr. Mark Bown. Talk "Selforganised
nanostructures and devices"
• Prof. E.Traversa: University of Sydney (Cathy Stampfl)
• Prof. R.Rosei:
o Lecture tour on Energy related problems:
o 1 October: University of Queensland (prof. M.Lu), "Energy Problems and
Nanotechnology Solutions"
o 1 October: ANA (300 queen st.) “Which Energy for the Future of Mankind?”
o University of Melbourne and Synchrotron radiation facility, University of Sydney
(Cathy stampfl).
• Prof. F. Rosei; Lecture tour on nanotechnology and molecular self assembly:
o University of Western Australia (Prof. Faraone),
o University of Melbourne (Prof. Jamieson),
o University of Technology Sydney (Prof. Mike Ford),
o University of Sydney (Prof. J.Reimers)
Collaborative projects
The Nanoe3 event has been the occasion for some of the speakers to strengthen the existing
collaboration and analyse the work of shared students.
Several project of collaboration have been proposed between Australian and Italian groups:
1) International Linkage on catalysis for energy UQ (max Lu), QUT (N.Motta) and
University of Trieste (Prof. R.Rosei).
2) Joint PhD in material science and nanotechnology between University of Roma Tor
Vergata and QUT
3) Discovery project on nanotube based solar cells (University of Roma Tor Vergata, QUT)
4) Prof. F.Biscarini: Planning an International Linkage project with Alex Hamilton; Visit of
2 researcher of CSIRO Melbourne, Molecular and Health Technology Division to
Bologna.
These projects will be defined in the next months and the proper applications deposited at the
due time.
Common papers between participants to the workshop:
1. Szkutnik, P.D. and Sgarlata, A. and Ronda, A. and Motta, N. and Berbezier, I. and Balzarotti, A. (2006) Early
Stage of Ge Growth on Si(001) Vicinal Surfaces with 8° Miscut Along[1-10] . Physical Review B 75, 033305
(2007).
2. N.Motta, F.Boscherini, A.Sgarlata, A.Balzarotti, G.Capellini, F.Ratto, F.Rosei, GeSi intermixing in Ge
nanostructures on Si(111): An XAFS versus STM study. Phys. Rev. B 75, 035337 (2007).
3. Szkutnik, P.D. and Sgarlata, A. and Ronda, A. and Motta, N. and Berbezier, I. and Balzarotti, A. (2006) Early
Stage of Ge Growth on Si(001) Vicinal Surfaces with 8° Miscut Along[1-10] . Physical Review B 75, 033305
(2007).
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4. G. Scappucci, F. Ratto, D. L. Thompson, T. C. G. Reusch, W. Pok, and F. J. Rueß, F. Rosei, M. Y. Simmons
Structural and electrical characterization of room temperature ultra-high-vacuum compatible SiO2 for gating
scanning tunneling microscope-patterned device. Submitted to Appl. Phys. Lett. (2007)
Addressing the National Research Priorities
The NanoE3 workshop and school addressed two of the National research priorities: An
environmentally sustainable Australia and Frontier technologies. Here is a list of some of the
keynote speakers or lecturers that dealt with these problems:
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIA
Water – a critical resource : Prof. M.Lu (membranes for water filtration), Dr. W.Martens (water
purification).
Reducing and capturing emissions in transport and energy generation : Prof. E.Gray
(Hydrogen generation), Prof. E.Traversa (nanostructured materials for fuel cells), Prof. M.Lu
(membranes for Fuel cells) Prof. J.Bell (New polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells). Prof.
R.Rosei (catalysis)
FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES FOR BUILDING AND TRANSFORMING AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIES
Breakthrough science : Prof. M.Simmons, Prof. D.Jamieson (Quantum computing)
Frontier technologies : Prof. Eggleton, Prof. Faraone (photonics), prof. C.Jagadish
(nanotechnology).
Advanced materials : Prof. M.De Crescenzi (nanotubes), Prof. F.Biscarini (polymers), Prof.
P.Milani (clusters)
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7 Lecturers (3 Italians, 4 Australians):
List of Participants
Australia D. Jamieson UniMel Ion Beam Physics in Nanotechnology
Australia B.J. Eggleton UniSyd Photonic Devices
Australia L. Faraone UWA IR sensors/ semiconductor growth
Australia E.Waclawik QUT Polymer electronics and solar cells
Italy R. Rosei Uni Trieste Nanostructures for Catalysis
Italy F. Beltram SNS Pisa Nanoscience
Italy E.Traversa Roma Tor Vergata Nanostructured materials for fuel cells
9 Keynotes: (4 Italians, 5 Australians)
Australia C.Jagadish ANU Semiconductors/electronics
Australia M.Lu UQ Nanoporous filters/environment
Australia M.Simmons UNSW Quantum computing
Australia J.Bell QUT Solar Cells / environmental applications
Australia A.Hamilton UNSW GaAs Quantum wires
Italy P.Milani Uni Milano Cluster assembled nanostructures
Italy F. Rosei Univ. du Quebec Organic/inorganic nanostructures
Italy F.Biscarini Uni Bologna Organic nanostructures
Italy M.De Crescenzi Roma Tor Vergata Nanotubes and nanostructures
21 Invited: (14 Australians, 7 Italians)
Australia R. Caruso Melbourne Uni Porous organic structures/ photocatalysis
Australia J. Dell UWA MEMS, microspectrometers
Australia C.Fell CSIRO Organic Photovoltaics
Australia C. Foley CSIRO Superconductors
Australia A. Fuhrer UNSW Quantum Computers
Australia E. Gray Griffith Hydrogen storage
Australia W. Martens QUT Titania nanoparticles for Water/air Purification
Australia Z. Ristovski QUT fine particles and aerosol measurements
Australia C. Pakes Latrobe Superconductors
Australia J.Dell UWA Mems fabrication
Australia G. Scappucci UNSW UHV compatible silicon dioxide for atomically precise devices
Australia S. Schofield Newcastle Organic electronics
Australia J. Shapter Flinders Molecules on Surfaces/Organic electronics
Australia E. Waclawik QUT Nanotube/Polymer solar cells
Italy G. Capellini Uni Roma3 Ge/Si Quantum dots growth
Italy S. Heun Sincrotrone Trieste Compositional mapping of nanostructures
Italy V. Pellegrini CNR/NEST Pisa Quantum Heterostructures / Molecules
Italy K. Prince Sincrotrone Trieste Single molecule spectroscopy
Italy A. Vomiero Uni Brescia Nanostructured sensors
Italy N.Sasanelli Italian Embassy Scientific links and joint research between Italy and Australia
Italy A. Sgarlata Tor Vergata Ge/Si QD
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Mr
Ching Yuan
(Tom) Cheng
Mr Yonggang Jin
Miss Chalida Klaysom
Mr Melvin Lim
Mr Gang Liu
Mr Sean Muir
Mr Aniruddh Mukherji
Mr Thomas Rufford
Mr Joshua Watts
Miss Xiaoxia Yan
List of Students
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Nanotmaterials
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Mr Ben Flavel Flinders University Adelaide
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Mr Lester Barnsley NSTC Griffith University
Ms Tara Busbridge NSTC Griffith University
Mr Ben Cunning NSTC Griffith University
Mr Ken Simpkins NSTC Griffith University
Mr Stuart Bell Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering QUT
Mr Marco Bernardi Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering QUT
Mr Michele Giulianini Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering QUT
Mr Adrian Fuchs QUT School of Physical & Chemical Sciences QUT
Mr Daniel Belcher The University of Newcastle EAST MAITLAND
Mr Yanan Guo The University of Queensland ST LUCIA
Mr Mohanchand Paladugu The University of Queensland ST LUCIA
Mr Paul Schwenn Physics Department ST LUCIA
Mr Karsten Krueger Physics Department ST LUCIA
Ms Kerry Dunn INRS-EMT VARENNES
Mr Giuseppe Carlo Tettamanzi University of Melbourne WEST BRUNSWICK
ARC Centre for Excellence for Functional
THE UNIVERSITY OF
Dr Fengqiu Tang Nanotmaterials
QUEENSLAND
ARC Centre for Excellence for Functional
THE UNIVERSITY OF
Dr Lianzhou Wang Nanotmaterials
QUEENSLAND
Mr Rybackhuk Maksym Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering QUT
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Symposium on Metallic Multilayers - 15/10/2007 - 19/10/2007 – University of
Western Australia
REPORT: MML 2007 SYMPOSIUM (University of Western Australia, Perth)
Synopsis:
1. There were 135 participating physicists from universities and research institutes, with 80%
from outside Australia (most from Japan (27%), Germany (16%), France (8%), UK (7%),
USA(7%), but also including China, Korea, Netherlands, Taiwan, Russia, Sweden, Singapore,
Brazil, Canada, and Italy).
2. The Symposium series began at the birth of what we now call "spin-electronics": the ability to
manipulate the 'spin' of an electron in addition to its charge. These scientists were responsible for
the discoveries that enabled what are now important technologies, including GB density hard
drives in laptops and a host of other applications. The concept behind the Symposium is to create
a meeting for a limited number of participants, with only one session dedicated to magnetoelectronics
in metal structures. At the beginning, these structures were layered films. For this
reason, the name of the Symposium is 'Metallic Multi-Layers' and includes the most prominent
members of the community involved with the discovery, and subsequent exploration, of a
phenomena now known as 'giant magneto-resistance'. Discovery of this phenomena was
recognised in 2007 by the award of the Noble Prize in physics.
3. In the 20 years since the initial discovery of giant magnetoresistance, the focus of the
Symposium has been on a nearly continuous stream of unexpected phenomena discovered in
nanostructured materials containing metallic magnets. Some of these discoveries have been
central to the application of giant magnetoresistance in hard disk technologies and magnetic
sensors. Other discoveries have opened new possibilities for studying quantum mechanical
effects involving the spin of electrons in metals. For this reason, topics presented at the
Symposium span a range from quantum many body theory to experiments on new phenomena
important for spin electronics. Possible applications are quite diverse, from data storage to DNA
sequencing. As such, the Symposium as also acquired a bit of an interdisciplinary flavour.
4. Some highlights:
- Experimental demonstration of the so-called 'inverse Faraday effect' in which nonlinear
dynamics of spin angular momentum driven by femtosecond pulsed laser radiation are studied.
The effect is to imagine swapping north for south on a magnet using a single pulse from a laser.
- Discovery of a moebius strip for nonlinear magnetic pulses. These pulses travel along a
material which acts something like a treadmill, but the treadmill behaves as if it has only one side
(like a moebius strip).
- Observation of a possible new type of Bose-Einstein condensation. This phenomena involves
magnetic excitations (called magnons), with aspects that appear very similar to other Bose-
Einstein condensates, such as liquid helium or ultra-cold atoms. The difference is that this
condensate exists at room temperature and is driven by microwaves.
- Proposal by IBM scientists for domain wall chains as a low power, high density computer
memory scheme. An exciting feature of this is that it relies on a recently discovered effect by
which quantum spin angular momentum is transferred from conduction currents to magnetic
moments. This is one of several technologies currently being explored as possible alternatives to
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hard disk memory storage. These have the advantage of no moving mechanical parts and low
power consumption and potentially offer greater data storage densities.
5. Publications: 6 Review articles (12 pages each) and 5 invited papers (6 pages each). IEEE
Transactions on Magnetics, to appear in August, 2008.
6. Next Symposium: 2010 at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA.
ARCNN Sponsorship Funds:
• support for participation by 11 students (support for travel was provided separately from
ARC Materials Network sponsorship).
support for invited and invited
plenary talks.
First Organisati
Presentati
Name
name
Juan
on position
on
Duriavig
Pablo ANSTO
Physics,
PhD student poster
Kennewell Kim UWA
Physics,
PhD student poster
Livesey Karen UWA PhD student poster
Loh Nicholas ANSTO
Physics,
PhD student poster
Metaxas Peter UWA
Physics,
PhD student poster
Ross Nils UWA
Physics,
PhD student poster
Magaraggia Rhet UWA
Mat. Eng,
PHD Student poster
Hambe Michael UNSW PhD student poster
Anbusath Mat. Eng.,
Varatharaja
ai
UNSW
Mat. Eng.
PhD student poster
Photongka Patrick UNSW
Mat. Eng.,
PhD student poster
Lin Xuhan UNSW
University
of
Cambridge,
PhD Student poster
Blamire Mark UK
University
Professor Plenary
Ogrin Feodor Exeter, UK
University
Nancy,
Research Staff Invited
Mangin Stephane France Professor Invited
James Michael ANSTO
Kaiserslaut
ern TU,
Research Staff Invited
Hillebrands Burkard Germany Professor Plenary
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SPIE Conference on Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics,
MEMS, Photonics and Nanotechnology
04/12/2007 - 07/12/2007 - ANU
Report
ARCNN funding for SPIE Microelectronics, MEMS, and Nanotechnology
Symposium
Conference: Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics, MEMS,
Photonics and Nanotechnology
This bi-yearly symposium was held at the Australian National University from 4-7
Dec. 2007. It is a gathering of 5 different conferences as listed below:
− Microelectronics: Design, Technology, and Packaging III
− BioMEMS and Nanotechnology III
− Device and Process Technologies for Microelectronics, MEMS, Photonics, and
Nanotechnology IV
− Photonics: Design, Technology, and Packaging III
− Complex Systems II
The symposium was organised by SPIE with the support of various scientific
committees on the technical programs. It was sponsored by ANU, ARCNN,
Bandwidth Foundry, COSNET, CUDOS and RPO. There were about 400 delegates
at the conference from about 27 countries. A good proportion of them are students
and early career researchers from within the country. 6 plenary lectures were given
by highly distinguished researchers in their respective fields:
− Gordon G. Wallace, University of Wollongong, 'Conducting Organic
Nanostructures and their use in Medical Bionics'
− Susumu Noda, Kyoto University, 'Recent Progress and Future Prospect of
Photonic Crystals'
− Martin Wegener, University of Karlsruhe, 'Photonic Metamaterials: Optics
Starts Walking on Two Feet'
− Stephen Hyde, Australian National University, 'Self-assembly In Vivo:
Manufacturing Photonic Devices in a Butterfly Chrysalis'
− Chennupati Jagadish, Australian National University, 'Quantum Dots and
Nanowires for Optoelectronic Device Applications'
− Vijay K. Varadan, University of Arkansas, 'Micro- and Nano-electronic
Packaging in Engineering, Life Sciences, and Medicine'
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In addition to these excellent plenary lectures, there were many invited speakers
for the various conferences. More than 100 oral talks were presented. There were
also two poster sessions on 5th and 6th Dec, of about 60-70 posters each evening.
Most delegates felt that the symposium was the best thus far.
The funding of AUD10,000 from ARCNN was used for the following:
1. Sponsor of Prof. Susumu Noda from Kyoto University who gave a Plenary
lecture
2. Conference registration for 9 PhD students from Australia
(Monash x 1, UTS x 1, RMIT x 3, UNSW x 2, ANU x 2)
3. Award of poster prizes to 11 PhD students
H.H. Tan
26 March 2008
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• COPE & ARCNN Summer School
09/12/2007 - 14/12/2007 - South Stradbroke Island, QLD
ARCNN Summer School Report
“Electronic Properties of Functional Materials for Nanotechnology”
www.physics.uq.edu.au/cmp-workshop
9 - 14 December 2007
The University of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Research Station
North Stradbroke Island
The purpose of the “Electronic Properties of Functional Materials for Nanotechnology”
Summer School was to give postgraduate students working at the interface of
chemistry, physics, and materials science background knowledge that they would not
have received because they had done a degree in chemistry or physics. It was also to
break down some of the communication barriers between theoretical chemists and
physicists. We are often working on similar problems from different angles and have
our own terminology and focus.
23 PhD students, 7 postdoctoral researchers and 6 academics attended and lectured at
the Summer School. These attendees were from The University of Queensland, The
University of Sydney and the Thailand University of Technology.
The funds obtained from the ARCNN paid for accommodation, meals and transport to
and from the Island in the form of eight scholarships of $500.00 for eight students who
came from outside of Queensland, who were required to apply for the scholarships and
undertake several eligibility requirements which included:
• Be a member of the ARCNN
• Be a postgraduate student or early career researcher
• Present a poster on their research project at the Summer School
• Attempt at least half of the tutorial questions prior to the Summer School
• Read all of the required reading before the Summer School
• A commitment to make or update an entry on wikepedia on a subject relevant to the
Summer School
The feedback at the end of the Summer School was very positive. Participants
particularly enjoyed the interaction and format of the tutorials. A lot of people also
expressed their interest in attending again this year.
The outcomes of the Summer School included:
• students getting a much stronger foundational knowledge
• students of different backgrounds interacting with each other
• a much greater understanding and communication between chemists and
physicists interested in modelling molecular materials for nanotechnology.
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WEBSITE
http://www.ausnano.net
The ARCNN Website is a very popular website and as at the end of 2007 it received more that
930,000 hits to the site, and it is believed that a significant amount of these are from Australia,
and there is also interest from a number of other countries.
A separate website page with logo below was added specially for the International Conference
on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to be held in February 2008.
http://www.ausnano.net/iconn2008/
The ARCNN Website contains among other things:
• the lists of members and Research Groups affiliated with the network,
• online applications for members
• Online applications for grants
• Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register
• ARCNN Nanoforum
• Reports from Young Nano Ambassadors
• Employment Opportunities
• Links to other websites and events
The website is continually being maintained and updated and there are links to various sites
including various surveys, other networks and related activities.
A demographic list of website hits can be found in Appendix B
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NANOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES REGISTER
The Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register was established at the end of 2006 and
the list of registered facilities and their capabilities can be accessed on the following page
http://www.ausnano.net/index.php?page=facilities
Members and visitors to the site are able to access specific nanotechnology facilities and
expertise that is available across Australia.
At present we 21 approved facilities on the site.
NEWSLETTER
A newsletter which is sent to all members is another means of communication that ARCNN uses as
an information management tool. The newsletter is sent out every two months and details
information and events held in the field on Nanotechnology in Australia. This year we have
revamped the newsletter and this new format has been very well received by the members.
Newsflashes are released in between newsletters to make members aware of events with a short
deadline.
A copy of 15 th Edition of the ARCNN Newsletter is in Appendix C
This newsletter is not only sent to all members but also to the Friends of the ARCNN.
A list of Friends is in Appendix D
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MEMBERSHIP
The ARCNN membership consists of established researchers, Early Career Researchers, PhD
students whose research field is in the area of Nanotechnology. It also consist of members from
Government departments and business, for example the Australian Office of Nanotechnology and
Invest Australia in the Department of Industry, Innovation Science and Research.
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120
100
80
60
40
20
0
State
The following is a chart representing ARCNN members per state.
SA
WA
ARCNN Members 2007 by state
ACT
VIC
QLD
NT
TAS
NSW
Overseas
State Students ECRs Others Researchers Total
SA 44 11 1 21 77
WA 38 12 0 31 81
ACT 29 23 5 29 86
VIC 103 49 3 86 241
QLD 57 14 1 45 117
NT 0 0 0 1 1
TAS 0 0 0 0 0
NSW 123 49 4 80 256
Overseas 13 4 5 22 44
TOTAL 407 162 19 315 903
Students
ECRs
End Users
Researchers
A list of ARCNN members per state including their affiliations can be viewed in
Appendix A
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PLANNED 2008 ACTIVITIES
ARCNN plans to continue funding Workshops, Conferences, Forums, encouraging and
supporting participants in getting together and networking for the growth in the research of
Nanotechnology in Australia.
To encourage collaborations among its members the Following Events are planned:
Following the success of the 2006 and 2007 distinguished visitor program ARCNN is in the
process of organizing its next tour by:
Prof Horst Hahn who is a professor and Managing Director of the Institute for Nanotechnology
at the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe. Hahn is one of the co-founders of SusTech Darmstadt
GmbH&Co KG, a start-up company in the area of sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology.
His main research interests are in the areas of synthesis, characterization and functional (physical
and chemical) properties of nanostructured materials in the form of thin films, nanoparticles and
bulk materials.
His tour is scheduled for February and will include Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and
Perth.
Dr Don Eigler IBM Fellow,IBM Almaden Research Center. Dr. Don Eigler is a physicist
who specializes in studying the physics of surfaces and nanometer-scale structures. In late 1989,
using the liquid-helium-temperature scanning tunneling microscope that he had built, Dr. Eigler
demonstrated for the first time the ability to build structures at the atomic level by spelling out
"I-B-M" with individual xenon atoms.
Following the success of ICONN 2006, the management committee has also been involved in
preparing for the
• International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2008(ICONN) which
will be held in Melbourne on the 25 th to the 29 th of February 2008
Copy of ICONN promotional Flyer is in Appendix E
Planning is also underway for the third ARCNN ECR and Post Grad Symposium
• ARCNN Early Career Researcher and Postgraduate Student Symposium
23/02/2008 - 24/02/2008 - Melbourne Business School, Melbourne
There will be a continuation of the successful Overseas Travel Fellowships and Young
Nanoscience Ambassador Awards.
Sponsorships for the Following Events during 2008:
• US/Australia Workshop on Sustainable Nano Manufacturing
23/02/2008 - 24/02/2008 - Melbourne Business School, Melbourne
• 2008 Asia-Pacific Symposium on Nanobionics
22/06/2008 - 26/06/2008 - University of Wollongong
• 17th International Conference on Photochemical Conversion and Solar Energy 2008
27/07/2008 - 01/08/2008 - Sydney, Australia
• IUMRS International Conference on Electronic Materials 2008 (ICEM2008)
28th July to 1st August 2008 - Hilton Hotel, Sydney.
• Workshop on Bio//Micro/Nanofluidics, Complex Flows and Rheology.
1-2 Sept 2008-Clayton Campus Monash University
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
ARC Research Network name:
Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network
Administering Organisation:
Australian National University –Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Sources of Funding:
CASH IN KIND
· Carryover amount from 2006: $412,810
· ARC Network Grant
· Contributing Organisations
$403,357
o Australian National University $20,000 $33,603
o University of New South Wales $10,000 $30,000
o University of Western Australia $20,000 $30,000
o Macquarie University $10,000 $30,000
o University of Melbourne $30,000
ICONN 2006 Surplus plus Proceedings CD
sales
$6,813
TOTAL: $882,980 $153,603
$403,357
Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network
Income for Period Jan to Dec 2007
$10,000
$10,000
$20,000
$6,813
$20,000
$412,810
Amount Carried over from 2006
Australian Research Council
Australian National University
Macquarie University
University of New South Wales
University of Western Australia
ICONN 2006 Surplus plus
Proceedings CD sales
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Expenditure ARC Research Network Funding and Contributing Organisation cash and
in-kind contributions:
(Please report on the expenditure on the budget items as stated in the Approved Proposal (or
any revised budget approved by the ARC) for the Research Network. Where applicable,
provide details of items of expenditure as indicated below, e.g. salary components should be
listed by individual, the cost of each workshop, individual working group, or other meetings
should be given, as well as any research project funds expended).
2006 ARC
Research
Network
Funding
Contributing Organisation
contributions
Expenses Description
(Please ensure
that complete
information is
provided in regard
to the expenditure
of all ARC funding
received in 2007.) Cash In-kind
Personnel Salaries and on-costs. $106,325
Network Manager and network
administrator(Part-time)
Australian National University
Network Convenor - Prof C Jagadish
University of New South Wales
$28,603
- Dr Adam Micolich 10% salary plus oncosts,
University of Western Australia
$9,650
- Prof Laurie Faraone 5% salary plus oncosts $9,600
- A/Prof John Dell 3% salary plus oncosts
Macquarie University
$3,840
- Prof Deb Kane 12% salary plus oncosts
University of Melbourne
$18,540
- Prof Paul Mulvaney 20% salary plus on costs
Shared Research Resources, for
example:
Bringing People Together,
$30,000
Short Term Visits $2,970
Long Term Visits including Overseas
Travel Fellowships
$40,682
Young Nanoscience Ambassador
Awards
$10,067
Conferences $54,750
ICONN 2008 Conference expenses -
Plenary and Invited speakers
$32,396
Workshops $18,500
Summer School $4,000
Distinguished Lecturer tours $15,889
International Networking $1,000
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Travel and Accommodation $21,423
Purchase of specific Assets or
Intellectual Property
Other expenditure:
Web Management $5,036
Outreach $5,933
Infrastructure and Support
Any other expenditure not falling
under the specified expenditure headings
above.
$53,370
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Carryover amount:
$318,971
$564,009
$0 $153,603
Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network Expenditure
January to December 2007
v Personnel Salaries and oncosts.
$32,396
$18,500
$54,750
$15,889
$4,000
$10,067
$1,000 $21,423
$40,682
$5,036
$5,933
$2,970
$106,325
Short Term Visits
Long Term Visits including
Overseas Travel Fellowships
Young Nanoscience
Ambassador Awards
Conferences
ICONN 2008 Conference
expenses -Plenary and Invited
speakers
Workshops
Summer School
Distinguished Lecturer tours
International Networking
Travel and Accommodation
Web Management
Outreach
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Provide the reason for carryover in the column below:
It is essential that reasons be provided by carryover requests
Funds have been set aside for the International Conference on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology being held in February 2008.
It is the responsibility of the Research Network to ensure that the carryover amount requested in
this document is the same as that which is forwarded electronically to the ARC by their
Institution’s Administration in a separate End of Year Report.
Research Network Convener or Delegate:
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________
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Appendix A - ARCNN Members by State
ACT
Surname First Name Title Institution Department
Arns Christoph Dr Australian National
University
Applied Mathematics
Ashrafi Almamun Dr Australian National
University
Electronic Materials Engineering
Barik Satyanaraya Mr Australian National Research School of Physical Sciences
n
University
and Engineering,Department of
Electronic Materials Engineering
Boswell Rod Professor Australian National
University
Bradby Jodie Dr Australian National
University
Brett David Dr Australian National
University
Buda Manuela Dr Australian National
University
Caillard Amael Mr Australian National
University
Chadderton Lewis Professor The Australian National
University
Charles Christine Dr Australian National
University
Charnvanich Supakit Mr Australian national
borikarn
University
Chen Ying Dr Australian National
University
Chen Yong Jun Dr Australian National
University
Chen Hua Mr Australian National
University
Choi Duk Yong Dr Australian National
University
Cifuentes Marie Dr Australian National
University
Craig Vince Dr Australian National
University
Dall (Weijers) Tessica Dr Australian National
University
Deenapanray Sanju Dr Australian National
University
Space Plasma and Plasma
Processing group, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Plasma Research Laboratory
AMPL
Plasma Research Laboratory,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
EME
EME
LPC
Department of Chemistry, TF
Department of Applied Maths,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
Department of Electronic Material
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
physical Sciences and Engineering
Deshmukh Rajeev Mr IP Australia Patent Examination
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Devine Natasha Ms Australian National
University
Du Sichao Mr Australian National
University
Elliman Robert Professor Australian National
University
Faunce Thomas Dr Australian National
University
Fletcher Neville Professor Australian National
University
Francis Emma Miss IP Australia
Fraser Michael Mr Australian National
University
Freeman Darren Mr Australian National
University
Fu Lan Dr Australian National
University
Gao Qiang Dr Australian National
University
Optical Sciences Group
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
College of Law and Medical School
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Laser Physics Centre
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Gardner Ian Associate Defence Occupational and Environmental
Professor
Medicine
Gareso Paulus Mr Australian National Department of Electronic Materials
University
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Giulian Raquel Mrs Australian National
University
Electronic Materials Engineering
Glover Chris Dr Australian National Department of Electronic Materials
University
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Glushenkov Alexey Mr Australian National
University
Elecromaterials Engineering
Haberl Bianca Miss Australian National
University
EME
Hackett Suanne Ms Invest Australia
Howard Shaun Mr Australian National Department of Applied Maths,
University
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering,
Hsieh Andy Shang- Mr Australian National EME
Yuan
University
Hu Julia Ms IP Australia
Humphrey Mark Professor Australian National
University
Department of Chemistry
Hussain Zohair Mr Australian National Department of Electronic Materials
University
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Jagadish Chennupati Professor Australian National Department of Electronic Materials
University
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Johannessen Bernt Mr Australian National Department of Electronic Materials
University
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
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Jolley Greg Mr Australian National
University
Joyce Hannah Miss Australian National
University
Kang Jung Hyun Mr Australian National
University
Kluth Patrick Dr Australian National
University
Kluth Susan Dr Australian National
University
Lakshmanas Raghuveeras Mr Australian National
amy
amy
University
Li Bill Dr Australian National
University
Li Wen Dr Australian National
University
Li Qing Dr Australian National
University
Luther- Barry Professor Australian National
Davies
University
Lysevych Mykhaylo Mr Australian National
University
Mackinnon Ian Dr Australian Research
Council
McKerracher Ian Mr Australian National
University
Mitchell Jonathon Mr Australian National
University
Mokkapati Sudha Ms Australian National
University
Nawaz Muhammad Mr Australian National
University
Oliver David Mr Australian National
University
Paiman Suriati Mrs Australian National
University
Pas Steven Dr Australian Pesticides and
Veterinary Medicines
Authority
Petravic Mladen Dr Australian National
University
Prasad Amarita Miss Australian National
University
Qin Qinghua Prof Australian National
University
Ramdutt Devin Mr Australian National
University
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineerring
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineerring
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering
EME
Department of Laser Physics Centre,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering,
Electronic Materials Engineering
Engineering and environmental
Sciences
Deaprtment of Electronic Materials
Engineering
Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering.
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
EME
Department of Electronic Materials
and Engineering, Research School of
physical Sciences and Engineering
Laser Physics Centre
Department of Engineering
Space Plasma
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Ridgway Mark Dr Australian National
University
Deaprtment of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering,
Rixon Peter Mr Parliament of Australia Defence & Disaster Management
Reserach Analyst
Rode Andrei Dr Australian National Department Laser Physics Centre,
University
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering,
Ruan Yinlan Dr Australian National
University
Samoc Anna Dr Australian National
University
Samoc Marek Dr Australian National
University
Sheppard Adrian Dr Australian National
University
Sprouster David Mr Australian National
University
Stewart Kallista Ms Australian National
University
Talanina Irina Dr Australian National
University
Tan Hark Hoe Dr Australian National
University
Weckert John Professor Australian National
University
Weigold Erich Prof Australian National
University
Wilkinson Andrew Mr Australian National
University
Williams James Professor Australian National
University
Wong-Leung Jennifer Dr Australian National
University
Xu Wen Dr Australian National
University
Yu Jun Mrs Australian National
University
Zhang Hongzhou Dr Australian National
University
Department of Laser Physics Centre,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
Department of Laser Physics Centre,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
Department of Laser Physics Centre,
Research School of Physical Sciences
and Engineering
Applied Maths
Electronic Materials Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Centre for Applied Philosophy and
Public Ethics
AMPL
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Electronic Materials
Engineering, Research School of
Physical Sciences and Engineering
PRL
EME
EME
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New South Wales
Surname First Name Title Institution Department
Allan Jeremy Mr WorkCover NSW Hazard Management Group
Amal Rose Professor University of New South Wales
Chemical Engineering and
Industrial Chemistry
Aminorroaya Sima Ms University of Wollongong Faculty of Engineering
Ams Martin Mr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Electrical Engineering and
Angus Susan Ms University of New South Wales Telecommunications
Intelligent Polymer
Antiohos Dennis Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Institute of Nanoscale
Arnold Matthew Dr University of Technology Sydney Technology
Institute of Materials &
Arrachart Guilhem Dr ANSTO
Engineering Sciences
Arredondo-
Arechavala Miryam Miss University of New South Wales
Ashraf Syed Aziz Dr University of Wollongong
Atkinson Kaylene Ms University of Wollongong
Bali Rosa Ms University of Sydney
Bandyapadhyay Sri Dr University of New South Wales
Baowan Duangkamon Miss University of Wollongong
School of Materials Science
and Engineering
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Department of Chemical
Engineering
School of Materials
Sciences and Engineering
School of Mathematics and
Applied Statistics
Bartlett John Dr University of Western Sydney School of Natural Sciences
Barton Christopher Dr CSIRO Industrial Physics
Bell Laurence Mr UNSW School of Physics
Bell Jennifer Miss University of Sydney School of Physics
School of Mechanical
Bhatta Hemant Dr University of New South Wales Engineering
Bikram Shakya Mr University of Sydney Chemical Engineering
Blaber Martin Mr
University of Technology,
Sydney
Institute of Nanoscale
Technology
Boecking Till Dr not at UNSW Optoelectronics Department
School of Maths and Applied
Brew James Mr University of Wollongong Statistics
Materials and Science
Burkhard Raguse Dr CSIRO
Engineering
Bursill Robert Dr University of New South Wales School of Physics
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Butcher K. Scott Dr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Cameron Fiona Dr CSIRO Nanotechnology Centre
Campbell Toni Dr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
IPRI
Carter Chris Dr Davies Collison Cave
Carter Damien Dr The University of Sydney School of Physics
School of Electrical
Cassidy Maja Ms University of New South Wales Engineering
Intelligent Polymer
Causley Jennifer Miss University of Wollongong Research Institute
NANO-MNRF Electron
Ceguerra Anna Ms University of Sydney
Microsope Unit
School of Mathematics and
Chan Yue Mr The University of wollongong Applied Statistics
Associate
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science,
Intelligent Polymer
Chee Too
Professor University of Wollongong Research Institute
Chen Patrick Mr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Chen Jun Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Cheng Zhenxiang Dr University of Wollongong Engineering
School of Materials Science
Cheng Ching-Jung University of New South Wales and Engineering
Chew Sau Yen Ms University of Wollongong
Institute for Superconducting
& Electronic Materials;
Faculty of Engineering
Chin Yiing Leong Mr The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Chou Shulei Mr University of Wollongong
Institute for Superconducting
& Electronic Materials
Telecommunications and
Chow Edith Dr CSIRO
Industrial Physics
Ciampi Simone Mr University of New South Wales School of Chemistry
Clark Robert Professor Uinversity of New South Wales Department of Physics
Coleman Victoria Dr National Measurement Institute
Coleman Heather Dr UNSW
School of Chemical
Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Nanoscale
Cortie Michael Professor University of Technology Sydney Technology
Mathematical and Physical
Cotton Daniel Mr University of Newcastle
Sciences
Coutts David A/Prof Macquarie University Department of Physics
Cox Barry Mr University of Wollongong
School of Mathematics and
Applied Statistics,
Nanomechanics Group
119

Cox Grant Dr University of Wollongong
School of Mathematics and
Applied Statistics
Cui Xiangyuan Dr University of Sydney School of Physics
Curson Neil Dr University of New South Wales School of Physics
D'Alessandro Deanna Dr The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Institute of Materials and
Darwish Tamim Dr ANSTO
Engineering Science
Das Arulsamy Andrew Mr University of Sydney School of Physics
Dastoor Paul A/Prof
Associate
University of Newcastle
Department of Physics,
Faculty of Science and
information Technology
Dawes Judith Professor Macquarie University Department of Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Dechakiatkrai Chonlada Miss University of Wollongong Research Institute
Dennany Lynn Dr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Desai Satyen Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Di Maio Isabelle Dr University of Technology Sydney Health Dept
Dodds Susan
Associate
Professor University of Wollongong
Dore Matthew Mr University of Wollongong
School of English
Literatures, Philosophy and
Languages
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Dowd Annette Dr University of Technology Sydney
Department of Applied
Physics,
Faculty of Science
Duriavig Juan Pablo Mr ANSTO Bragg Institute
Associate
School of Electrical
Engineering &
Dzurak Andrew Professor University of New South Wales Telecommunications
Eggleton Benjamin Professor University of Sydney School of Physics
Centre for Quantum
Escott Christopher Mr UNSW
Computer Technology
Ferguson Andrew Dr UNSW CQCT, School of Physics
Fernades Alanna
Nicholas
Miss Macquarie University Department of Physics
Florin
Haley Mr University of Sydney
University of Technology,
Chemical Engineering
Foley Matthew Mr Sydney Microstructural Analysis Unit
Associate
Institute for Nanoscale
Ford Mike
Professor University of Technology Sydney Technology
Intelligent Polymer
Foroughi Javad Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
120

Friend James Dr Monash University
Department of Mechanical
Engineering
Fronzi Marco Mr University of Sydney Physics
Gal Michael Professor University of New South Wales Department of Physics
ARC Centre for Functional
Gan Wee Yong Mr UNSW
Nanomaterials
School of Engineering
Gao Feng Dr University of Wollongong Physics and ISEM
Gestos Adrian Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science,
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Intelligent Polymer
Gilmore Kerry June Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Goldstein Daniel Mr
Associate
The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Goldys Ewa
Professor Macquarie University Department of Physics
Gooding John Dr University of New South Wales Department of Chemistry
Granero Alberto Mr University of Wollongong School of Chemistry
Gustavsson Magnus Mr University of Wollongong IPRI
The Electron Microscope
Haley Daniel Mr
Associate
The University of Sydney Unit
Hamilton Alex
Professor University New South Wales Department of Physics
Department of Chemical
Harris Andrew Dr University of Sydney
Engineering
Institute for Nanoscale
Harris Nadine Mrs University of Technology Sydney Technology
Herrmann Jan Dr CSIRO Industrial Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Higgins Michael Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Intelligent Polymer
Higgins Thomas Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
School of Mathematics and
Hilder Tamsyn Miss University of Wollongong Applied Statistics
School of Mathematics and
Hill James Professor University of Wollongong Applied Statistics
Institute for Nanoscale
Hoft Rainer Mr University of Technology Sydney Technology
Centre for Quantum
Hudson Fay Dr University of New South Wales Computer Technology
Ilyas Suhrawardi Mr University of New South Wales School of Physics
in het Panhui Marc Dr University of Wollongong
Chemistry, Intelligent
Polymer Research Institute
Intelligent Polymer
Innis Peter Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
James Michael A/Prof ANSTO Bragg Institute
Joyce Adam Mr Macquarie University Physics
121

Kane Deborah Professor Macquarie University Department of Physics
Kilian Kristopher Mr UNSW School of Chemistry
Associate
Department of Math & Phys
King Bruce Professor University of Newcastle
Sciences
Klochan Oleh Dr UNSW Physics
Konstantinov Konstantin Dr University of Wollongong ISEM
ARC Centre for Functional
Kydd Richard Mr University of New South Wales Nanomaterials
School of Chemical
Lai Leo Ming Hei Mr UNSW
Sciences
Lamb Robert Professor University New South Wales School of Chemistry
Larsen Allan Godsk Dr University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Lawn Malcolm Mr National Measurement Institute
CUDOS Dept of Lasers &
Lee Andrew Mr Macquarie University
Applications
Lee Sai Ho Mr University of Sydney Chemistry
Associate
School of Engineering
Lewis Roger Professor University of Wollongong Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Li Dan Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Lim May Dr University of New South Wales
School of Chemical
Sciences and Engineering
Lim Wee Han Mr University of New South Wales
Centre of Excellence for
Quantum Computer
Technology
School of Material Science
Lin Xuehan Lin University of New South Wales and Engineering
Liss Klaus-Dieter Dr ANSTO Bragg Institute
Little Shannon Mr University of Wollongong IPRI
Liu Hua Kun Professor University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Liu Yong Mr University of Wollongong
Chemistry, Intelligent
Polymer Research Institute
Liu Jun Miss University of Sydney Chemical Engineering
Liu Zongwen Dr The University of Sydney Electron Microscop Unit
Centre for Advanced
Liu Jingquan Dr UNSW
Macromolecular Design
Intelligent Polymer
Lobato Larios Salvador Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Loh Nicholas Mr ANSTO Bragg Institute
Centre for Quantum
Lowe Graeme Mr University of New South Wales Computer Technology
Intelligent Polymer
Lowe Troy Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Intelligent Polymer
Lynam Carol Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
122

Ma Ida Wen Jie Miss University of Sydney
Maaroof Abbas Dr
University of Technology,
Sydney
Maclurcan Don Mr University of Technology Sydney
Department of Aerospace,
Mechanical and Mectronic
Engineering
Institute of Nanoscale
Technology and Physics
and Advanced Materials
Institute of Nanoscale
Technology
Maddocks Andrew Mr University of Sydney Chemical Engineering
Marceau Ross Mr The University of Sydney
Australian Key Centre for
Microscopy & Microanalysis
Intelligent Polymer
Marshall David Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Associate
Department of Health
Martin Donald Professor University of Technology Sydney Sciences
Martin Theodore Dr Universtiy of New South Wales School of Physics
Masdarolomoor Fatemeh Mrs University of Wollongong Intelligent Research Institute
Mathieson Grant Dr ANSTO Bragg Institute
School of Mathematics &
Matthews Miccal Dr University of Wollongong applied Statistics
Mazurkiewicz Jakub Mr University of Wollongong IPRI
McCamey Dane Mr University of New South Wales School of Physics
McGovern Scott Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Reimers Research Group,
McKemmish Laura Ms University of Sydney
Chemistry
Information and
McMahon Christopher Mr Macquarie University
Communication Sciences
Micolich Adam Dr Unviversity of New South Wales School of Physics
College of Health and
Milev Adriyan Dr University of Western Sydney Science
Intelligent Polymer
Minett Andrew Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Morello Andreas Dr
The University of New South
Wales
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Quantum Computer
Technology
Mottaghitalab Vahid Mr University of Wollongong IPRI
Intelligent Polymer
Moulton Simon Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Mueller Benjamin Mr University of Wollongong
IPRI
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterial Science
123

Muller Karl-Heinz Dr CSIRO Industrial Physics
Murphy Anthony Dr CSIRO Industrial Physics
Nelson Andrew Dr ANSTO Bragg Institute
Neto Chiara Dr
Associate
University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Newbury Richard Professor University of New South Wales Department of Physics
Ng See How Mr University of Wollongong
Institute for Superconducting
& Electronic Materials
Ng Albert Mr University of New South Wales School of Chemistry
Ngamna Orawan Ms University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Intelligent Polymer
Nguyen Tuan Anh Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Nguyen Cuong Dr CSIRO Nanotechnology Centre
School of Mathematical and
O'Connor John Professor University of Newcastle
Physical Sciences
O'Donnell Kane Mr University of Newcastle Physics
School of Engineering
O'Dwyer Mark Mr University of Wollongong Physics
Ounnunkad Suriya Mr University of Wollongong
Padukka Nilmini Mrs University of Wollongong
Panda Dillip Kumar Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
School of Mathematics &
Applied Statistics
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Park Min Sik Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
ISEM, Faculty of
Peleckis Germanas Dr University of Wollongong Engineering
Peterson Vanessa Dr ANSTO Bragg Institute
Peterson Joshua Mr
Associate
The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Phillips Matthew Professor Sydney University of Technology Microscopy Analysis Unit
School of Materials Science
Photongkam Pat Mr University of New South Wales and Engineering
Pilehrood
Saeid
Hessami Mr University of Wollongong
Pissuwan Dakrong Ms University of Technology Sydney
School of Engineering
Physics
The Institute for Nanoscale
Technology
Centre for Quantum
Computer Technology
Pok Wilson Mr University of New South Wales
Prasad Shiva Mr University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Price William
Associate
Professor University of Wollongong
Qiu Qiao Yu Mr University of New South Wales
Department of Chemistry,
Australia Centre for
Electromaterials Science
School of Materials Science
and Engineering
124

Ralph Stephen Dr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Razal Joselito Dr University of Wollongong IPRI
Read Marlene Dr University of New South Wales School of Physics
Reimers Jeffrey Dr The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Reusch Thilo Dr
Associate
UNSW
Ringer Simon
Mehrdad
Professor University of Sydney
Samani
Bahrami Dr University of Wollongong
Samudrala Saritha Mrs University of New South Wales
Savvides Nick Dr CSIRO
Centre For Quantum
Computer Technology,
School of Physics
Electron Microscope Unit &
Nano-MNRF
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
School of Materials Science
and Engineering
Department of
Telecommunications &
Industrial Physics
Scappucci Giordano Dr UNSW School of Physics
School of Mathematical and
Schofield Steven Dr The University of Newcastle Physical Sciences
School of Mechanical
Sedlak Milena Ms University of New South Wales Engineering
See Chee Howe Mr University of Sydney Chemical Engineering
Sherrell Peter Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Shoko Elvis Mr University of Sydney School of Physics
Simmons Michelle Professor University of New South Wales Department of Physics
School of Mathematical and
Sirois Kathleen Ms University of Newcastle
Physical Sciences
Institute of Materials
Smith Kath Dr ANSTO
Engineering
Song Quansheng
Assoc
Prof/ Dr UNSW
Soon Aloysius Mr University of Sydney
School of Materials Science
and Engineering
Condensed Matter Theory
Group
Electron Microscope Unit,
AKCM&M/NANO-MNRF
Stadtmueller Lisa Mrs The University of Sydney
Stampfl Catherine Professor
Associate
University of Sydney Department of Physics
Stevens-Kalceff Marion Professor University of New South Wales Department of Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Stevenson Grace Miss University of Wollongong Research Institute
Sun Jinjun Mr Macquarie University Department of Physics
125

Sweetman Luke Mr University of Wollongong
ARC Centre of Excellence
for Electromaterials Science
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Tam Wai Man Mr University of New south Wales
School of materials
Sciences and Engineering
Centre for Quantum
Tan Kuan Yen Mr University of New South Wales Computer Technology
Taylor Tony Dr ANSTO Bragg Institute
School of Mathematics and
Thamwattana Ngamta Dr University of Wollongong Applied Statistics
Intelligent Polymer
Thompson Brianna Ms University of Wollongong Research Institute
Thomsen Lars Dr University of Newcastle Department of Physics
Thordarson Pall Dr The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
School of Mathematics and
Tillman Pei Dr University of Wollongong Applied Statistics
Tong Katie Ms University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Toomey Joshua Mr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Tsekouras George Mr not at University of Wollongong Department of Chemistry
Twamley Jason Professor Macquarie University Physics Department
School of Materials Science
Valanoor Nagarajan Dr University of New South Wales and Engineering
Varatharajan Anbusathaiah Mr University of New South Wales
Wacklin Hanna Dr ANSTO
Wallace Gordon Professor University of Wollongong
School of Materials
Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Environmental
Research
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Wang Caiyun Dr University of Wollongong Intelligent Polymer Institute
Wang Guoxiu Dr University of Wollongong
Institute for Superconducting
& Electronic Materials
Wang Jiazhao Dr University of Wollongong ISEM
Intelligent Polymer
Whitten Philip Dr University of Wollongong Research Institute
School of Materials Science
Wicks Samantha Ms University of New South Wales and Engineering
Wieczorek Lech Mr CSIRO TIP
Willems van
Centre for Quantum
Computer Technology,
Beveren Laurens Dr UNSW
School of Physics
Wilson Michael Professor University of Western Sydney Health and Science
126

Wintrebert-Fouquet Marie Dr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Withford Michael Dr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Wohlthat Soren Mr The University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Wong Elicia Dr not at ANSTO
Institute for Environmental
research
The University of New South School of Materials Science
Wong Kenneth Mr Wales
and Engineering
School of Engineering
Wright Anthony Mr University of Wollongong Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Wu Yanzhe Mr University of Wollongong Research Institute
Mathematics and Applied
Wu Bisheng Mr University of Wollongong Statistics
Intelligent Polymer
Xi Binbin Ms University of Wollongong
Intelligent Polymer Research
Research Institute
Xiao Liu Ms Institute Chemical
Xie Fang Ms Macquarie University
Department of Physics,
Division of Information and
Communication Sciences
Institute for Nanoscale
Xu Xiaoda Mr University of Technology Sydney Technology
Yang Wenrong Dr UNSW School of Chemistry
School of Engineering
Yao Qiwen Mr University of Wollongong Physics
Yin Shiwei Dr not at- University of Sydney School of Chemistry
Institute for Environmental
Yun Seok Il Dr ANSTO
Research
School of Material Science
Zaeni Akhmad Mr UNSW
and Engineering
School of Materials Science
Zeng Qinghua Dr University of New South Wales and Engineering
Zhang Chao
Associate
Professor University of Wollongong
Zhang Weimin Mr University of Wollongong
Department of Engineering
Physics
Intelligent Polymer
Research Institute
Zhao Zheng Wei Mr University of Wollongong IPRI
Zheng Rongkun Dr University of Sydney Electron Microscope Unit
Zimmerman Raul Mr University of New South Wales
Singh Jai Professor
Northern Territory
School of Engineering and
Logisticss
School of Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering
Charles Darwin
University,
127

Victoria
Surname First Name Title Institution Department
Aharonovich Igor Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Al-Mashat Laith Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Ang Joo Chew Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Angelatos Alexandra Ms University of Melbourne Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
Arsat Rashidah Ms RMIT School of Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Atkinson Ken Mr CSIRO Biomedical and Nano Textiles
Bastow Tim Professor CSIRO Manufacturing
Baxter Gregory Professor Victoria University Optical Technology Research Laboratory
Becker Alisa Miss The University of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Melbourne
Bell Toby Dr Univesity of Melbourne School of Chemistry - Bio21 Institute
Bhargava Suresh Professor RMIT University School of Applied Chemistry
Bhaskaran Madhu Miss RMIT University Microelectronics and Materials Technology
Centre
School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Bieske Evan Associate University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Professor
Binks Peter Dr Nanotechnology
Victoria Ltd
Blencowe Anton + The University of
Melbourne
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Boskovic Sasha Mr University of Melbourne Department of Manufacturing and
Infrastructure Technology
Bowman Diana Dr Monash University Law
Breedon Michael Mr RMIT University School of Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Applied Physics Dept
Budi Akin Dr RMIT University Applied Physics, School of Applied
Sciences
Campitelli Andrew Dr MiniFAB
Caruso Frank Professor University of Melbourne Chemical and Bio Eng
Caruso Rachel Dr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Cavalieri Francesca Dr University of Melbourne Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chae Dong Wook Dr CSIRO Textile & Fabric Technology
Chen Zhengfei Mr CSIRO Molecular and Helath Technologies
Chick Brendan Mr Swinburne University of Centre for Micro-Photonics
James
Technology
Choi Kyongsik Dr Swinburne University Centre for Micro-Photonics
Chon James Dr Swinburne University of
Technology
Centre for Microphotonics
Cimmino Alberto Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Cole Jared Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Collins Stephen Associate Victoria University Optical Technology Research Laboratory,
Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering
Connal Luke Dr The University of
Melbourne
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
128

Conrad Vince Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Cortez Christina Miss University of Melbourne Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Davis Tim Dr CSIRO Manufacturing & Infrastructure Technology
Davis Jeffrey Dr Swinburne University Centre for Atom Optics and Ultrafast
Spectroscopy
Dhawan Deepak Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Doherty Cara Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Draganski Martin Mr RMIT University Department of Applied Physics
Drisko Glenna Lynn Ms University of Melbourne Chemistry
Drumm Daniel Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Drummond Calum Professor CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Duriska Martin Mr Monash University School of Chemistry
Fairchild Barbara Ms University of Melbourne Physics
Faulkner Mike Prof Victoria University Centre for Telecommunications and
Microelectronics
Fechete Alexandru Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Finlayson Trevor A/Prof University of Melbourne School of Physics
Finn Niall Dr CSIRO Biomedical & Nano Textiles
Fitrio David Mr Victoria University Department of Electrical Engineering
Fowler Austin Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Fraser Scott Mr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Funston Alison Dr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Ganesan Kumar Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Gao Dachao Dr CSIRO CMIT
Gao Yuan Dr CSIRO Textile and fibre Technology
Garner Jennifer Ms Nanovic
Gasser Gilles Dr Monash University School of Chemistry
Ghiggino Ken Prof University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Goh Tor Kit Mr The University of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Melbourne
Gomez Daniel Mr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Gooding Ann Ms University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Gras Sally Dr University of Melbourne Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Greentree Andrew Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Gu Min Professor Swinburne University of School of Biophysical Sciences and
Technology
Electrical Engineering
Hale Penny Dr La Trobe University Department of Physics
Halstead Barry Mr La Trobe University Department of Physics
Hapgood Karen Dr Monash University Chemical Engineering
Hartley Patrick Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Hawkins Stephen Dr CSIRO Biomedical & Nano Textiles
Hearne Sean Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Hill Anita Dr University of
Wollongong
ARC Centre for Nanostructured
Electromaterials
Intelligent Polymer Research Institute
Hill Matthew Dr CSIRO Manufacturing & Materials Technology
Ho Daniel Mr Monash University Materials Engineering
Hoadley James Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Hodge Graeme Prof Monash University Law
129

Holland Anthony Dr RMIT University Microelectronics and Materials Technology
Centre
School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Hollenberg Lloyd Associate
Professor
University of Melbourne School of Physics
Hope Gregory Professor Griffith University Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre
Hopf Toby Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Huang Fuzhi Mr The University of
Melbourne
School of Chemistry
Huntington Shane Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Huntington Shane Dr University of Melbourne Department of Physics
Huynh Chi Ms CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology
James Diana Dr La Trobe University Department of Physics
Jamieson David Professor University of Melbourne School of Physics
Jasieniak Jacek Mr University of Melbourne Department of Chemistry
Jesson David Professor Monash University School of Physics
Jia Baohua Dr Swinburne University of Centre for Microphotonics
Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial
Sciences
Johnson Brett Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Johnston Angus Dr University of Melbourne Department of Chemical Interfaces and
Materials Group
Kalantar- Kourosh Dr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
zadeh
Engineering
Kandasamy Gajendran Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Kandasamy Sasikaran Mr RMIT School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Kemeny Peter Dr Kemeny Consulting Consulting
Keough Shannon Mr DSTO Maritime Platforms Division
Khoshmanes
h
Khashayar Mr Deakin University Engineering and IT
King Peter Dr CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering
King David Dr CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology
Kinnane Cameron Mr The University of Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Melbourne
Engineering
Kowalczyk Piotr Dr RMIT University Applied Physics
Kratzer Terence Mr CSIRO CSIRO, Manufacturing and Infrastructure
technology
Lauw Yansen Dr CSIRO Minerals Interfacial/Surface Chemistry
Lay Matthew Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Lee Lillian Miss University of Melbourne Centre for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Lees Emma Ms University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Leung Melissa Miss The University of Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology,
Melbourne
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
Li Qi Ms University of Melbourne Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Li Jiafang Mr Swinburne University of
Technology
Centre for Micro-Photonics
130

Li Xiangping Mr Swinburne University of
Technology
Centre for Micro-Photonics
Li Jingliang Dr Swinburne University of Centre for Micro-Photonics
Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial
Science
Lim Jiufu Mr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Lin Tong Dr Deakin University School of Engineering and Technology
Lin Tong Dr Deakin University Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation
Liu Amelia Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Livingston Peter Mr Swinburne University of
Technology
Industrial Research Institute of Swinburne
Loo Poay Thiam Mr CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Technology
Looney Mark Dr University of Melbourne Scool of Chemistry
Ludlow Karinne Dr Monash University Centre for regulatory Studies
Faculty of Law
Luo Yonggang Dr Deakin University School of Engineering and Information
Technology
MacFarlane Douglas Professor University of Monash Department of Chemistry
Makin Melissa Mrs University of Melbourne School of Physics
Martini Berin Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Mashford Ben Mr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Mayo Sheridan Dr CSIRO MIT
McCallum Jeffrey Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Menzies Donna Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Miles John Dr National Measurement
Institute
Miller Peter Dr CSIRO MIT
Morgans Rick Dr CSIRO Manufacturing Infrastructure Technology
Muddle Barry Prof Monash University Materials Engineering
Muir Benjamin Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Mulvaney Paul Professor University of Melbourne Department of Chemistry
Naebe Minoo Ms Deakin University Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation
Faculty of Science and Technology
Nasabi Mahyar Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Neufeld Aaron Dr CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Technology
Neumann Daniel Dr CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products
Nguyen Tich-Lam Dr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Nicolau Dan Professor Swinburne University of
Technology
Industrial Research Institute
Nicoletti Elisa Ms Swinburne University of
Technology
Centre for Micro-Photonics
Niu Haitao Mr Deakin University Faculty of Science and Technology
Novo Carolina Ms University of Melbourne Chemistry Department
Nuhiji Edin Mr The University of
Melbourne
School of Chemistry
Nyberg Graeme Dr La Trobe University Chemistry
Ochs Christopher Mr The University of Centre for Nanoscience and
Melbourne
Nanotechnology,
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Olivero Paulo Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
131

Orbons Shannon Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Orwa Julius Dr University of Melbourne Microanalytical Research Centre, School of
Physics
Otsuka Paul Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Pace Peter Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Pacifico Jessica Dr The University of
Melbourne
School of Chemistry
Pakes Chris Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Palmer Lauren Ms University of Melbourne Chemistry School
Pannirselvam Muthukumara Mr RMIT University School of Civil, Environmental and
swamy
Chemical Engineering
Peng Ping Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Petersen Alan Prof Monash University School of Political and Social Inquiry
Pigram Paul Associate La Trobe University Centre for Materials and Surface Science
Professor
and Department of Physics
Piper David Mr La Trobe University Department of Physics
Polonski Vitali Dr CSIRO Division of Telecommunications & Industrial
Physics
Polyzos Anastasios Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Ponomarenk Olena Dr University of Melbourne Physics
o
Postma Almar Dr University of Melbourne Cantre for Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Potzner Christian Mr University of Melbourne School of Chemistry
Prawer Steven Professor University of Melbourne School of Physics
Premaratne Malin Dr Monash University Electrical & Computer system Engineering
Pringle Jenny Dr Monash University Department of Materials Engineering
Puscasu Ruslan Mr Swinburn University Centre for Molecular Simulation
Pyke Daniel Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Qasim Hasan Mr RMIT University Sensor Technology Lab
Qiao Greg Dr University of Melbourne Department of Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering
Quinn Anthony Dr University of Melbourne Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Rabeau James Dr Macquarie University Department of Physics
Rengarajan Balaji Dr RMIT University School of Applied Sciences
Riley John Professor La Trobe University Department of Physics
Rubanov Sergey Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Russo Salvy Associate RMIT University Department of Applied Physics
Professor
Sadek Abu Zafar Mr RMIT University School of Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Saito Kei Dr Monash University Centre for Green Chemistry
Sawant Prashant Dr Swinburne University of
Technology
BioNano Engineering Lab
Sears Kallista Dr CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology Biotextile
Selomulya Cordelia Dr Monash University Chemical Engineering
Shafiei Mahnaz Ms RMIT University Sensor Technology Lab
Singh Jugdutt Professor Victoria University Centre for Telecommunications and
Microscopy
Sivakumar Sri Dr University of Melbourne Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
132

Sivan Vijay Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Smith Trevor Dr University of Melbourne Department of Chemistry
Smith Lisa Ms University of Melbourne Chemistry school
Smith Shaun Dr CSIRO Biomedical and Nano Textiles
Sood Dinesh Professor RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Spencer Michelle Dr RMIT University Applied Physics, School of Applied
Sciences
Spiccia Leone Professor Monash University School of Chemistry
Spinks Geoffrey Professor University of
Intelligent PolymerResearch Institute
Wollongong
Spizzirri Paul Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Sriram Sharath Mr RMIT University Microelectronics and Materials Technology
Centre
School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Starling Tim Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Stavrias Nikolas Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Stephens Ashley Mr The University of
Melbourne
ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum
Computer Technology
School of Physics
Stevenson Andrew Dr CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Technology
Stojanov Petar Mr La Trobe University Centre for Materials and Surface Science
Stojcevski Aleksander Dr Victoria University School of Electrical Engineering
Su Chun-Hsu Mr The University of ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum
Melbourne
Computer Technology
Subramanian Priya Ms Monash University School of Chemistry
Sutti Alessandra Miss University of Melbourne Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Suzuki Kiyonori Dr Monash University Department of Materials Engineering
Swiegers Gerry Dr Ian Wark Laboratories ARC Centre of Excellence for
Electromaterials Science
Tamayan Astghik Mrs University of Melbourne School of Physics
Tamayan Grigori Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Tan Joy Miss RMIT School of Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Taskinen Lasse Dr University of New
South Wales
School of Physics
Tegart Greg Professor Victoria University Centre for Strategic Economic Studies
Testoline Matthew Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Tettamanzi Giuseppe Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Carlo
Tjipto Elvira Ms University of Melbourne Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Trajkov Elizabeth Ms University of Melbourne School of Physics
Tran Thuy Dr CSIRO MIT
Truong Van-Tan Dr DSTO Maritime Platforms Division
Truong Yen Dr CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology
Tsuzuki Takuya Dr Deakin University Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation
Turney Terry Dr Monash University ARC Centre for Green Chemistry
Usher Brian Associate
Professor
La Trobe University Department of Electronic Engineering
133

Veljanovski Ronny Dr Victoria University Centre for Telecommunications and
Microelectronics & Optical Technology
Research Laboratory
Vibhute Vidyadhar Mr Victoria University Department of Electrical Engineering
Villis Byron Mr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Wang Yajun Dr University of Melbourne Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Wang Xingdong Ms The University of
Melbourne
School of Chemistry
Wang Hongxia Mrs Deakin University Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation
Faculty of Science and Technology
Wearne Phil Mr The University of Chemistry
Melbourne
Weber Stephen Mr Swinburne University of
Technology
School of Biophysical Sciences and
Electrical Engineering, Centre for Micro-
Photonics
Wellard Cameron Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Wilkins Stephen Dr CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure
Technology
Wilson Alan Dr DSTO Maritime Platforms Division
Wlodarski Wojtek Professor RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Wu Jing Ms Swinburne University of School of Biophysical Sciences and
Technology
Electrical Engineering
Yang Changyi Dr University of Melbourne School of Physics
Yap Heng Pho Mr University of Melbourne Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
Yeo Leslie Dr Monash University Department of Mechanical Engineering
Zelikin Alexander Dr The University of
Melbourne
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Zhang Chen Mr RMIT University School of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Zheng Haidong Mr RMIT University School of Electrical & Computer
(Rick)
Engineering
Zhou Guangyong Dr Swinburne University of School of Biophysical Sciences and
Technology
Electrical Engineering
Zijlstra Peter Mr Swinburne University of
Technology
Centre for Micro-Photonics
Zoontjens Peter Mr RMIT (as of Feb 08) Applied Physics
134

Queensland
Surname
First
Name Title Department Institution
Armbrust Lee Mr School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences Griffith University
Babic Bakir Dr AIBN University of Queensland
Barnsley Lester Mr Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre Griffith University
Battersby Scott Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Bell Craig Mr
A/Profes
Bernhardt Debra sor
Bertling Karl Mr
Blach Tomasz Dr
Australian Institute of Bioengineering and
Nanotechnology University of Queensland
Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre,
School of Science Griffith University
School of Information Technology and Electrical
Engineering University of Queensland
Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre,
School of Science Griffith University
Blake David
Samanth
Mr
School of Physical Science, Soft Condensed
Matter Physics Group & Centre for Biophotonics
& Laser Science University of Queensland
Bothe
a Miss ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Bothma Jacques Mr Physics University of Queensland
Boyd Sue Dr School of Science Griffith University
Christoph
Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre,
Brown
er
Fionnual
Dr School of Science Griffith University
Buckley a
Jesse
Mrs School of Science Griffith University
Chih-
Information Technology and Electrical
Chan
Sheng Mr Engineering University of Queensland
Chaustowski Rene
Ching
Mr Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis University of Queensland
Cheng
Yuan
Sam
Mr Division of Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
Cho
Young Dr School of Physical Sciences University of Queensland
Cooper Steven Dr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Corrie Simon Mr Chemistry University of Queensland
Cunning Benjamin Mr School of Science Griffith University
Dexter Annette Dr Centre for Biomolecular Engineering University of Queensland
Dimitrijev Sima
Ronggan
Professor School of Microelectronic Engineering Griffith University
Ding
g Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
The University of
Ding Tao Mr Centre for Biomolecular Engineering
Queensland
Dobson John Professor Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre Griffith University
Du Aijun Dr Centre for Computational Molecular Science University of Queensland
Duke Mikel
Vicky-
Dr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Ellis
June Ms School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences Griffith University
Fernee Mark Dr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Queensland University of
Fredericks Peter A/Prof School of Physical and Chemical Sciences Technology
135

Fuchs Adrian Mr Applied Nanotechnology group
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and
Queensland University of
Technology
George Peter Mr Nanotechnology (AIBN) University of Queensland
Queensland University of
Gesche Astrid Dr School of Humanities and Human Services Technology
Gilmore Joel Dr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Gould Tim Dr
Associat
e
Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre Griffith University
Gray Evan Professor Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre
ARC Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials
Griffith University
Gu Zi Miss AIBN University of Queensland
Guo Yanan Mr School of Engineering University of Queensland
Hamilton Edith Ms Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
Han Jisheng Dr School of Microelectronic Engineering Griffith University
Harrison H B Professor School of Microelectronic Engineering Griffith University
Hartmann Belinda Miss Centre for Biomolecular Engineering University of Queensland
Hines Michael Mr Chemical Engineering
Australian Institute of
Bioengineering and
Nanotechnology
Hogarth Warren Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Huang Han Dr School of Engineering University of Queensland
Jacko Anthony Mr Physics University of Queensland
Jin Xin
Yonggan
Ms ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Jin
g Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Johnston Peter A/Prof Nanoscale Science and Technology Centre
ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional
Griffith University
Jurcakova Denisa Dr Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Klaysom Chalida Miss ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Kumar Anil Dr Department of Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional The University of
Ladewig Bradley Dr Nanomaterials
Queensland
Li Li Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Lim Melvin Mr Division of Chemical Engineering
School of Information Technology and Electrical
University of Queensland
Lim Yah Leng Mr Engineering University of Queensland
Lipin Daniel Mr Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
Lu Max Professor ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Albert
Information Technology and Electrical
Lu
Wei-Chih Mr engineering University of Queensland
Majewski Marion Dr
School of Information Technology and Electrical
Engineering University of Queensland
Malcolm Andrew Mr Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
McKenzie Ross Professor Department of Physics University of Queensland
Meehan Timothy Mr Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis University of Queensland
Mereddy Ram Dr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Meredith Paul Dr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Middelberg Anton Professor Division of Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
Milburn Gerard Professor School of Physical Science University of Queensland
Mostert Bernard Mr Department of Physics University of Queensland
136

Motta Nunzio Prof Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering
Queensland University of
Technology
Queensland University of
Musumeci Anthony Mr Chemistry
Technology
Myhra Sverre Dr School of Science/Dept of Materials Science Griffith University
Nguyen Thanh
Mohanch
Dr School of Engineering University of Queensland
Paladugu and Mr School of Engineering University of Queensland
Paneni Carlo Mr School of Science Griffith University
Panjkov Andrej Dr School of Science Griffith University
Porazik Katharina Ms ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Powell Ben Dr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Aleksand
School of Information Technology and Electrical
Rakic
ar Dr Engineering University of Queensland
Riesz Jennifer Ms Physics Department University of Queensland
The Australian Electrical
and Electronic
Manufacturers'
Robinson
Rubinsztein-
Angus M Mr Future Materials
Association
Dunlop Halina Professor Department of Physics University of Queensland
Rufford Thomas Mr School of Engineering University of Queensland
Schiller Tara Ms School of Physical and Chemical Sciences QUT
Schwenn Paul Mr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Queensland University of
Sheehan Timothy Mr Germ Inc
Technology
Siswati Lestari Miss Chemical Engineering
Department for Biophotonics and Laser
University of Queensland
Smith Bradley Mr Science, Physics Department University of Queensland
The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and The University of
Smith Sean Prof Nanotechnology
Queensland
Queensland University of
Steinberg Ted A/Prof Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Technology
Stephenson Andrew Mr School of Physical Science
Department of Nanoscale Science and
University of Queensland
Sweatman Denis Dr Technology
Australian Institute of Bioengineering and
Griffith University
Tanksale Akshat Mr Nanotechnology University of Queensland
Toth Istram Prof School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences University of Queensland
Tran Pierre Dr Centre for Computational Molecular Science
ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials,
University of Queensland
Tuyet Thi Tran Anh Ms Chemical Engineering University of Queensland
Vos Simon Mr Mechanical Engineering University of Queensland
Faculty of Science, School of Physical and Queensland Universtiy of
Waclawik Eric Dr Chemical Sciences
Technology
Wang Lianzhou Dr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
The University of
Wang Yong Dr School of Engineering
Queensland
Warner Jamie Mr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Watling Kym Ms School of Science Griffith University
Watson Jolanta Dr School of Science Griffith University
Watson Gregory Dr School of Science Griffith University
137

S
Watt Andrew Mr Department of Physics University of Queensland
Watts Joshua Mr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials AIBN University of Queensland
Wearing Cameron Dr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterial University of Queensland
Williams Michael Dr School of Science Griffith University
Wong Yunyi
Zhi Ping
Ms AIBN University of Queensland
Xu
(Gordon) Dr ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Yan Xiaoxia Miss ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials
ARC Centre for Functional Nanomateials
University of Queensland
Yang Huagui
Xiangdon
Dr AIBN University of Queensland
Yao
g Dr ARC Centre Funtional Nanomaterials University of Queensland
Zhang Xin Dr Chemical Engineering Division University of Queensland
Centre for Computational Molecular Science The University of
Zhang Hong Dr AIBN
School of Engineering & Centre for Microscopy
Queensland
Zou Jin Dr and Microanalysis University of Queensland
Zul Merican Dr Centre for Magnetic Resonance University of Queensland
138

South Australia
Surname First Name Title Institution Department
School of Electrical & Electronic
Abbott Derek Professor University of Adelaide
University of South
Engineering
Absalom Nicholas Mr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Acres Robert Mr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Aloia Amanda Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
The University of School of Electrical & Electronics
Atakaramians Shagik Mrs Adelaide
Engineering
University of South Electrical and Information
Aziz Mahfuz Dr
Australia
Engineering
Bailey Kelly Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Barlow Anders Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Science
Barnes Timothy Dr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Benjamin Thierry Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry Physics and
Bissett Mark Mr Flinders University Earth Science
Burnard Sharon Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Carver John Professor University of Adelaide School of Chemistry and Physics
Candace Chiu
University of South
Chan
Ping Miss Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Clarke David Mr Flinders University
University of South
SOCPES
Cole Martin Mr
Australia Ian Wark Institute of Science
Cooper Tamara Ms CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Dawson Richard Mr Flinders University
University of South
Physical Sciences
de los Reyes Massey Ms Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Deslandes Alec Mr Flinders University Earth Sciences
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Ellis Amanda Dr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Science
Emami Nazanin Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Fairbrother Lintern Flinders University Earth Science
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Flavel Ben Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Science
Ghouchi Eskandar Nasrin Ms Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Glatz Richard Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Grant Ken Dr DSTO C3I Division/203 Labs
Gredelj Sabina Dr CSIRO
University of South
Manufacturing And Infrastructure
Technology
Griesser Hans Prof Australia Ian wark Research Institute
University of South Electrical and Information
Hariz Alex Dr
Australia
Engineering
139

Harmer Sarah Dr CSIRO
Manufacturing And Infrastructure
Technology
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Hoffman Lee Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Horn Roger Professor Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Jarvis Karyn Ms Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Aravindaraj
University of South
Kannan
Govindaraj Mr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Khung Yit-Lung Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Krasowska Marta Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Lal Madan Mr Flinders University Department of Phyics
Leifert Wayne Dr CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
The University of
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
and School of Electrical and
Lin Hungyen Mr
Adelaide
University of South
Electronic engineering
Losic Dusan Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Lowe Rachel Miss Flinders University
University of South
SoCPES
Majewski Peter Professor Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics & Earth
Mathew Simon Mr Flinders University Sciences
School of Chemistry, Physics and
McInnes Steven J P Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Morris Gayle Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Nerush Igor Mr Flinders University Earth Sciences
Ngothai Yung Dr Adelaide University Chemical Engineering
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Nussio Matthew Mr Flinders University Earth Sciences
University of South Defence Science & Technology
Oermann Ray Mr
Australia
University of South
Organisation (DSTO)
Palms Dennis Dr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Parimi Srinivas Mr
Australia IWRI
The University of School of Electrical and Electronic
Png Gretel Ms Adelaide
Engineering
Ponnusamy
University of South
Meenakshisundaram Thirunavukkarasu Mr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Popescu Mihail Dr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Prestidge Clive A/Prof Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Priest Craig Dr
Australia
University of South
Ian Wark Research Institute
Puah Lee San Ms Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
140

Quinton Jamie Dr Flinders University
Rainsford Tamath Dr
The University of
Adelaide
Department of Physics and Earth
Science
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Department of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Earth Sciences
Rothall David Mr Flinders University
Associate
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Shapter Joe
Professor Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Sharma Damyanti Dr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Shearer Cameron Mr Flinders University
University of South
Physical Sciences
Siow Kim Shyong Mr
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Skinner William (Bill)
Associate
Researcher
Sweetman Martin Mr Flinders University
Tavenner Eric Dr
Tune Daniel Mr Flinders University
University of South
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Earth Sciences
University of South
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Earth Science
University of South
Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
Vasilev Krasimir Dr
Velleman Leonora Miss Flinders University SoCPES
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Voelcker Nicholas Dr Flinders University Earth Sciences
School of Chemistry Physics and
Wright Daniel Mr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Yeap Kai Ying Ms Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
School of Electrical and Electronic
Yin Xiaoxia Mrs University of Adelaide Engineering
School of Chemistry, Physics and
Yu Jingxian Dr Flinders University
University of South
Earth Sciences
Zhou Jingfang Mrs Australia Ian Wark Research Institute
141

Western Australia
Surname First Name Title Institution Department
James Timothy Mr University of Western Australia
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
Crew David Dr University of Western Australia Department of Physics
Dodd
Drozdowicz-
Aaron Dr University of Western Australia School of Bio & Chem Sciences
Tomsia Krystyna Mrs Macquarie University Department of Physics
Yu Aimin Dr Murdoch University
School of Chem and Maths
Sciences
Nanochemistry Research Institute,
Gale Julian Professor
Associate
Curtin University of Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
Ogden Mark Professor Curtin University of Technology Nanochemistry Research Institute
Park Ben Mr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Nguyen
Thuyen Huu
Manh Mr University of Western Australia
Dunlop Luke Mr University of Western Australia
Hatch Stuart Mr University of Western Australia
Walmsley Byron Mr University of Western Australia
Wee
Danny Kang
Woon Mr University of Western Australia
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Biomedical and Chemical
Sciences
Hubble Lee Mr University of Western Australia
Becker Thomas Dr Curtin University of Technology Nanochemistry Research Institute
Wood Fiona Professor University of Western Australia
Antoszewski Jarek Dr University of Western Australia
Asgari Asghar Dr University of Western Australia
Baker Murray
Associate
Professor University of Western Australia
Cai Shuzhi Mr University of Western Australia
Dell John Dr University of Western Australia
School of Surgery and Pathology
(Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and
Health Sciences)
School of Electrical Electronic and
Computer Engineering
School of Electrical Electronic and
Computer Engineering
School of Biomedical and Chemical
Sciences
Department of Chemistry
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
Duan Kai Dr University of Western Australia
Department of Mechanical
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Faraone Lorenzo Professor University of Western Australia Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Fehlberg Tamara Ms
Associate
University of Western Australia Engineering
Griffin Brendan Professor University of Western Australia Centre for Microscopy and Analysis
142

Hu Xiaozhi
Associate
Professor University of Western Australia Mechanical Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Keating Adrian Dr University of Western Australia Engineering
School of Electric, Electronic and
Kwah Heong-Hong Mr University of Western Australia Computing Engineering
Chemistry School of Biomedical &
Lincoln Frank Dr
Associate
University of Western Australia Chemical
Liu Yinong Professor University of Western Australia Mechanical Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Martyniuk Mariusz Mr University of Western Australia Engineering
McKinley Allan Dr University of Western Australia Department of Chemistry
School of Electronic and Computing
Musca Charles Dr University of Western Australia Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Nener Brett Dr University of Western Australia Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Parish Giacinta Dr University of Western Australia Engineering
Parkinson Gordon Professor Curtin University of Technology Department of Applied Chemistry
School of Biomedical and Chemical
Raston Colin Professor University of Western Australia Sciences
Centre for Microscopy and
Saunders Martin Dr University of Western Australia Microanalysis
School of Electronic and Computing
Sewell Richard Mr University of Western Australia Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Silva Dilusha Dr University of Western Australia Engineering
Soh
Martin Teng
Kiat Mr University of Western Australia
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
Stamps Robert
Associate
Professor University of Western Australia School of Physics
Centre for Microscopy and
Suvorova Alexandra Dr University of Western Australia Microanalysis
Tsen
Umana-
Gordon Keen
Onn Mr University of Western Australia
Membreno Gilberto Mr University of Western Australia
Wehner Justin Mr University of Western Australia
Westerhout Ryan Mr University of Western Australia
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
School of Electronic and Computing
Engineering
Winchester Kevin Dr University of Western Australia
Woodward Robert Dr University of Western Australia School of Physics
Centre for Microscopy and
Clode Peta Dr University of Western Australia Microanalysis
Mechanical Engineering & Electrical
Jehanathan Neerushana Miss University of Western Australia Engineering
Cornejo Andrew Mr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
143

Chua Hui Tong A/Prof The University of Western Australia Mechanical Engineering
Ross Nils Mr University of Western Australia School of Physics
Gorham Nicole Dr Curtin University of Technology
Faculty of Science, Engineering and
Computing
Kocan Martin Dr University of Western Australia Microelectronics Research Group
Richmond Bill Dr Curtin University of Technology Nanochemistry Research Institute
Yang Hong Dr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Liu Chao Mr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Wang Xiaolin Dr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Laeng Jamaluddin Mr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Biomedical, Biomolecular
Makha Mohamed Dr The University of Western Australia and Chemical Sciences
Taylor Zoe Ms Curtin University of Technology Applied Chemistry
Iyer Swaminathan Dr University of Western Australia Chemistry
Gao Lizhen Dr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
School of Biomedical, Biomolecular
Chin Suk Fun
Abdus
Miss University of Western Australia and Chemical Sciences
Mahmud Samad Mr University of Western Australian School of Mechanical Engineering
Scool of Biomedical, Biomolecular
Smith Nigel Mr University of Western Australia and Chemical Sciences
Zhang Mu Mr University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Yang Yimeng Ms University of Western Australia School of Mechanical Engineering
Parlevliet David Mr Murdoch University Physics and Energy Studies
Cankurtaran Burak Mr Curtin University of Technology Nanochemistry Research Unit
Nair Balagopal Dr Curtin University of Technology Nanochemistry Research Institute
Physics and Energy Studies
Le Xuan Thi Miss Murdoch University
Division of Science and Engineering
School of Biomedical and Chemical
Jackson Michael Mr University of Western Australia Sciences
School of Electrical, Electronic and
Sulaiman Nadzril Mr The University of Western Australia Computer Engineering
School of Electrical, electronic &
Baharin Azlan Mr University of Western Australia Computer Engineering
School of Electrical, Electronic and
Schuler Leo Dr The University of Western Australia Computer Engineering
Johnson Clint Mr The University of Western Australia
Physiology
Centre for strategic Nano-
Fabrication Incorporating Toxicology
Tyler Annette Miss University of Western Australia Physics
School of Physics,
Faculty of Life and Physical
Carroll Matthew Mr University of Western Australia Sciences
144

Overseas Members
Surname
Abdul
First Name Title Department Institution
Majeed Abu Bakar Prof Dr Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Electrical and
Universiti Teknologi Mara
Alkaisi Maan Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury
Ayesh Ahmad Mr Department of Physics
Electronics and Electrical
University of Canterbury
Bakewell David Dr Engineering University of Glasgow
Barnes
Mark
Campbell Dr
Associate
Blaikie Richard Professor
Centre for Microstructure
Science and Materials College
of Engineering
Seoul National University (SNU)
Korea
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering University of Canterbury
Brault Pascal Professor GREMI UMR6606
Department of Electrical and
CNRS and Universite d'Orleans
Brown Simon Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury
Buazar Foad Mr Chemistry Tarbiat Modares University
Downard Alison Dr Department of Chemistry University of Canterbury
Durbin
Steven
Michael Dr
Elshayeb Ayman Mr
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering University of Canterbury
School of Biotechnology
Faculty of Science and
Technology Alneelain Univerisity
Hendy Shaun Dr
Computational
Nanotechnology Industrial Research Ltd
Hong-
Department of Physics,
Young Chang Professor SP3/PRL, RSPhysSE, Australian National University
Iqbal Azhar Dr Mathematics University of Hull
Jackson Howard Prof Physics University of Cincinnati
Institute of Geological & Nuclear
Johnson Steve Dr National Isotope Centre Sciences
Electrical Computer and
MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced
Materials and Nanotechnology,
Kendrick Chito Mr Engineering
University of Canterbury
Kennedy John Dr Rafter Research Centre Rafter Research Centre
Kruglyak Volodymyr Dr School of Physics
Department of Electrical &
University of Exeter
Lansley Stuart Dr Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer
University of Canterbury
L'Hostis Florian Mr Engineering University of Canterbury
Liu Xianming Dr Department of Chemistry
Department of Physics and
University of Canterbury
Mackenzie David Mr Astronomy University of Canterbury
Institute of Geological & Nuclear
Sciences
Markwitz Andreas Dr National Isotope Centre
Department of Physics and
Rafter Laboratory
McCarthy David Mr Astronomy University of Canterbury
145

Moudgil Brij
Rosa
Elizabeth
Dr
Materials Science and
Engineering University of Florida
Pereira Valente Mrs Universiti Teknologi Mara
Pleasants Simon Dr Department of Physics Macquarie University
Chemical & Biological
Engineering
Missouri University of Science &
Technology
Raper Judy Dr
Reichel Rene Mr
Department Physics &
Astronomy University of Canterbury
Robinson Katie Dr Patents
Energie Materiauxet
AJ Park
Rosei Federico Professor Telecommunications
Materials Science, and
Director of Centre for
University of Quebec (Montreal)
Ruda Harry Professor Nanotechnology University of Toronto
Resources and Global The Energy and Resources
Sarma Shilpanjali Ms Security Division
Institute (TERI)
Sewell Rob Mr Physics Imperial College London
Shastry Rahul Mr
MacDiarmid Institute for
Advanced Materials and
Srinivasa
Kannan Lakshmi Dr Physics
Institute of Experimental
Starke Kai Dr Physics
Nanotechnology University of Canterbury
SDNB Vaishnav College for
Women
Freie Universitaet
Berlin
Stern Richard Dr
Centre for Microscopy and
Microanalysis University of Western Australia
Tan Seng Sing Dr Nanyang Polytechnic
Eindhoven University of
Wolter Joachim Professor Faculty of Physics
Chemistry, The MacDiarmid
Technology
Yu Samuel S.C Mr Institute University of Canterbury
Hamdan
Chemical and Process
Yusoff Mohamed Mr Engineering Dept University of Canterbury
146

Appendix B – Demographic list of ARCNN Website Hits
City Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits
1. Melbourne 5,280 4.43 00:03:14 49.28%
2. Sydney 5,234 4.55 00:03:09 51.30%
3. Canberra 2,477 7.38 00:06:09 25.03%
4. Brisbane 2,175 3.68 00:02:26 53.33%
5. Adelaide 1,679 5.52 00:03:26 40.62%
6. Perth 1,084 4.49 00:03:08 51.29%
7. Wollongong 702 4.86 00:03:46 26.92%
8. (not set) 510 3.54 00:03:08 57.65%
9. Geelong 149 5.30 00:04:11 44.97%
10. Gold Coast 91 4.42 00:02:51 61.54%
11. Newcastle 89 5.62 00:03:02 61.80%
12. Cranbourne 48 3.52 00:01:32 83.33%
13. Hobart 34 37.74 00:08:46 82.35%
14. Craigieburn 26 3.62 00:01:36 53.85%
15. Redcliffe 17 3.82 00:03:58 82.35%
16. Nerang 17 3.12 00:02:30 88.24%
17. Townsville 16 4.19 00:01:07 50.00%
18. Richmond 14 3.64 00:02:06 85.71%
19. Central Coast 13 3.85 00:04:48 76.92%
20. Darwin 12 4.17 00:06:01 66.67%
21. Wagga Wagga 11 3.00 00:02:10 45.45%
22. Gawler 8 6.25 00:01:43 62.50%
23. Toowoomba 7 3.14 00:03:54 100.00%
24. Griffith 6 10.50 00:09:15 83.33%
25. Rockhampton 6 2.00 00:00:39 100.00%
26. Bendigo 6 4.00 00:05:14 66.67%
27. Mackay 5 1.20 00:02:37 100.00%
28. Victoria Point 5 2.20 00:06:01 80.00%
29. Warrnambool 4 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
30. Armidale 4 1.75 00:00:40 100.00%
31. Ballarat 4 12.75 00:06:45 100.00%
32. Morwell 3 6.67 00:01:58 100.00%
33. Mildura 2 1.50 00:00:28 100.00%
34. Parkes 2 1.50 00:00:11 100.00%
35. Bathurst 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
36. Sunbury 2 7.00 00:07:27 50.00%
37. Launceston 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
38. Cairns 2 1.50 00:03:46 100.00%
39. Bundaberg 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
40. Port Lincoln 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
147

City Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits
41. Mount Isa 2 1.00 00:00:00 50.00%
42. Kingston 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
43. Colac 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
44. Kwinana 1 6.00 00:02:26 100.00%
45. Coffs Harbour 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
46. Hervey Bay 1 8.00 00:03:01 100.00%
47. Alice Springs 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
48. Burnie 1 2.00 00:00:39 100.00%
49. Gympie 1 1.00 00:00:00 0.00%
50. Lismore 1 2.00 00:00:00 100.00%
51. Pakenham 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
52. Orange 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
53. Bairnsdale 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
54. Bunbury 1 2.00 00:00:26 100.00%
55. Melton 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
56. Kawana Waters 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
57. Ballina 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
58. Port Pirie 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
59. Port Macquarie 1 11.00 00:03:47 100.00%
60. Geraldton 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
61. Palmerston 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
62. Horsham 1 2.00 00:00:16 100.00%
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1. Australia 19,775 4.90 00:03:31 46.56%
2. United States 2,847 2.96 00:01:46 81.91%
3. India 1,545 5.56 00:04:37 75.79%
4. Japan 1,014 3.94 00:02:46 46.35%
5. South Korea 1,005 3.87 00:03:00 47.56%
6. United Kingdom 1,001 4.91 00:03:20 74.73%
7. Germany 894 4.42 00:03:05 70.47%
8. Taiwan 776 4.70 00:03:18 43.30%
9. Thailand 576 3.84 00:03:39 54.69%
10. Iran 571 5.74 00:05:47 65.32%
11. New Zealand 552 4.40 00:03:17 48.37%
12. China 551 4.15 00:04:03 72.60%
13. Canada 537 3.37 00:01:59 78.96%
14. Singapore 519 5.50 00:04:24 67.05%
15. Malaysia 506 4.02 00:03:28 46.84%
16. France 406 3.62 00:02:18 78.82%
17. Mexico 353 2.05 00:01:04 92.07%
18. Italy 282 3.55 00:01:52 84.75%
19. Switzerland 261 3.30 00:01:21 60.15%
20. Netherlands 251 3.41 00:02:09 76.89%
21. Spain 244 3.80 00:02:27 67.21%
22. Denmark 208 4.41 00:03:08 53.37%
23. Sweden 198 3.91 00:02:45 59.60%
24. Ireland 162 4.13 00:03:30 48.15%
25. Russia 116 4.13 00:03:01 75.00%
26. Brazil 108 3.03 00:02:19 82.41%
27. Norway 104 3.46 00:02:46 30.77%
28. Poland 95 3.60 00:01:33 83.16%
29. Israel 90 2.99 00:02:10 95.56%
30. Turkey 88 3.17 00:01:47 85.23%
31. Saudi Arabia 81 4.12 00:04:01 62.96%
32. Egypt 81 3.35 00:03:04 75.31%
33. Hong Kong 79 4.04 00:02:39 86.08%
34. Belgium 77 4.17 00:03:11 74.03%
35. Finland 74 3.43 00:02:17 81.08%
36. Romania 70 3.29 00:02:10 67.14%
37. Austria 63 3.02 00:02:02 88.89%
38. Indonesia 60 4.80 00:04:42 78.33%
39. (not set) 56 3.02 00:03:01 55.36%
40. Pakistan 55 3.25 00:03:11 83.64%
41. South Africa 50 4.54 00:02:38 84.00%
42. Greece 47 3.38 00:03:01 91.49%
43. Vietnam 40 2.38 00:03:19 80.00%
44. Czech Republic 36 3.75 00:02:12 86.11%
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45. Philippines 35 1.63 00:00:59 91.43%
46. Ukraine 34 3.21 00:03:01 58.82%
47. Nigeria 34 5.21 00:06:48 85.29%
48. Slovenia 32 2.25 00:00:57 75.00%
49. Portugal 31 2.29 00:01:38 87.10%
50. Lithuania 31 1.45 00:00:21 61.29%
51. Ivory Coast 28 2.61 00:01:33 53.57%
52. Serbia and Montenegro 25 2.32 00:00:48 88.00%
53. United Arab Emirates 23 2.65 00:01:35 91.30%
54. Bangladesh 23 3.22 00:04:41 69.57%
55. Venezuela 22 2.95 00:01:53 90.91%
56. Sri Lanka 22 3.45 00:01:58 95.45%
57. Ghana 15 2.13 00:02:41 93.33%
58. Hungary 15 1.67 00:00:08 93.33%
59. Bulgaria 14 2.93 00:03:08 78.57%
60. Sudan 14 3.71 00:03:18 78.57%
61. Benin 14 12.14 00:09:58 71.43%
62. Algeria 13 2.54 00:01:31 92.31%
63. Croatia 13 2.15 00:00:36 92.31%
64. Uzbekistan 12 2.67 00:05:30 50.00%
65. Slovakia 12 2.08 00:00:29 91.67%
66. Estonia 12 1.58 00:00:26 75.00%
67. Jordan 12 2.92 00:04:10 91.67%
68. Argentina 12 3.75 00:02:33 100.00%
69. Kuwait 11 4.36 00:06:02 63.64%
70. Puerto Rico 10 2.30 00:01:41 80.00%
71. Nepal 9 2.78 00:05:15 88.89%
72. Chile 9 1.44 00:00:10 100.00%
73. Togo 9 12.67 00:09:53 100.00%
74. Qatar 8 2.25 00:03:45 87.50%
75. Morocco 8 1.75 00:00:24 87.50%
76. Latvia 7 2.29 00:00:42 85.71%
77. Colombia 7 2.00 00:00:35 100.00%
78. Mauritius 7 5.71 00:11:16 71.43%
79. Cyprus 7 3.43 00:01:00 71.43%
80. Oman 7 3.29 00:00:55 85.71%
81. Peru 7 2.57 00:03:15 100.00%
82. Syria 7 2.86 00:03:12 85.71%
83. Armenia 7 2.43 00:03:43 71.43%
84. Tunisia 6 3.50 00:04:18 100.00%
85. Kenya 5 2.20 00:00:52 100.00%
86. Luxembourg 5 2.80 00:03:01 100.00%
87. Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 2.00 00:01:54 100.00%
88. Mongolia 5 1.00 00:00:00 80.00%
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Country/Territory Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits
89. Yemen 5 1.40 00:00:31 60.00%
90. Lebanon 5 1.40 00:02:45 100.00%
91. Cameroon 4 4.25 00:06:15 100.00%
92. Trinidad and Tobago 4 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
93. Liechtenstein 4 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
94. Georgia 4 2.75 00:00:55 75.00%
95. Fiji 4 2.50 00:03:45 75.00%
96. Tanzania 4 3.25 00:02:40 100.00%
97. Myanmar 4 1.00 00:00:00 75.00%
98. Bahrain 4 2.25 00:00:21 100.00%
99. Brunei 4 3.00 00:02:41 100.00%
100. Gambia 3 2.67 00:02:08 66.67%
101. Palestinian Territory 3 1.67 00:00:15 66.67%
102. Macao 2 2.50 00:00:19 100.00%
103. Monaco 2 2.50 00:00:39 100.00%
104. Rwanda 2 1.50 00:02:57 100.00%
105. Moldova 2 3.00 00:03:53 100.00%
106. Macedonia 2 1.50 00:00:04 100.00%
107. Bolivia 2 3.00 00:01:58 100.00%
108. Belarus 2 1.50 00:00:21 100.00%
109. Senegal 2 2.00 00:01:52 100.00%
110. Saint Kitts and Nevis 2 8.50 00:06:49 0.00%
111. Cambodia 2 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
112. New Caledonia 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
113. Andorra 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
114. Central African Republic 1 2.00 00:00:32 100.00%
115. Vanuatu 1 3.00 00:02:26 100.00%
116. Costa Rica 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
117. Northern Mariana Islands 1 5.00 00:01:36 100.00%
118. Reunion 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
119. Azerbaijan 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
120. Antigua and Barbuda 1 2.00 00:00:32 0.00%
121. Maldives 1 3.00 00:00:42 100.00%
122. Somalia 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
123. Libya 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
124. Zimbabwe 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
125. Bermuda 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
126. Guatemala 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
127. Niue 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
128. Zambia 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
129. Iceland 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
130. Laos 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00%
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Appendix D - List of ARCNN Friends
ARCNN Friends as at 31/12/2006
Surname First Name Department
Tegart Alistair Standards Australia
Oldfield Anthony ACT Govt
Paterson Chris DITR
Atkinson David DEH
Gallagher David DITR
Willcocks Deborah NICNAS
Pianca Dennis ACT government
Hall David Treasury
Papadakis Elim Australian Research Council
Keogh Geoff ACT Govt
Harvey Graham NICNAS
Barber Greg Health
Koerbin Gus ACT Govt
Ahmet Halil work cover Vic Govt
Dyne Heather DEST
Morris Howard DEWR
Copeland Ian Health
Gardner Ian Defence
Somina Irina ARC
Niall Jane IIRD Vic Govt
Thomas Janet Defence
Gardiner Jennifer DITR
Miles John National Measurement Institute
Moore Joslin DEST
Emslie Kerry National Measurement Institute
Gale Kevin DEH
Hodgman Laurie DEH
Davies Les Health
Meisel Linda DEH
Ribeiro Luiz National Health and Medical Research Council
Thomas Mandy ARC
Gredley Matthew Aus Industry
Lindsay Megan Dept of Environment and Heritage
Claessens Michael AusIndustry
Faiz Mohammed Workcover NSW Govt
Buckley Nick ACT government
Mewett Osman Bureau of Rural Sciences
Ross
Matthews
Paul
Mohan
AusIndustry
DFAT
Haynes Peter DEWR
McInnes Peter DEH
Holgate Robert ACT Government
Keir Roland Defence
Brooke Shelley Invest Australian
Utick Stephen DEST
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Walker Stephen ARC
Zaluzny Stephen NICNAS
Rothnie Tony DEST
Swan Verity DEST
Creaser Wayne DEWR
Schnaufer Andrea UTS
Hicks Devignes Anne Marie ANU
Innes Brian Advance Nanotechnology
Laing Chris University of Melbourne
Denny Chris ANU
Ford D University of Queensland
Salt David ANU
Rathjen Deborah Bionomics
Read Leanna TGR Bionomics
Rodan Maruta Materials Australia
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