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Number of Successful Proposals for Discovery - Projects to Commence in 2011 by 

FoR Division 

Mathematical Sciences 

PURE MATHEMATICS 

APPLIED MATHEMATICS 

NUMERICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS 

STATISTICS 

MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 

Mathematical Sciences 58 

Physical Sciences 

ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES 

ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS 

CLASSICAL PHYSICS 

CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS 

OPTICAL PHYSICS 

QUANTUM PHYSICS 

OTHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES 

Physical Sciences 54 

Chemical Sciences 

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 

MACROMOLECULAR AND MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 

MEDICINAL AND BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (INCL. STRUCTURAL) 

THEORETICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY 

OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES 

Chemical Sciences 69 

Earth Sciences 

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES 

GEOCHEMISTRY 

GEOLOGY 

GEOPHYSICS 

OCEANOGRAPHY 

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE 

Earth Sciences 41 

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12 

8 

14 

9 

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10 

12 

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5 

11 

11 

9 

5 

18 

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7

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0503 

0599 

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0704 

0707 

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FoR Division 

Environmental Sciences 

ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT 

SOIL SCIENCES 

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 

Environmental Sciences 19 

Biological Sciences 

BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY 

ECOLOGY 

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 

GENETICS 

MICROBIOLOGY 

PHYSIOLOGY 

PLANT BIOLOGY 

ZOOLOGY 

OTHER BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 

Biological Sciences 152 

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences 

FISHERIES SCIENCES 

VETERINARY SCIENCES 

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences 2 

Information and Computing Sciences 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND IMAGE PROCESSING 

COMPUTATION THEORY AND MATHEMATICS 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE 

DATA FORMAT 

DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING 

INFORMATION SYSTEMS 

OTHER INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES 

Information and Computing Sciences 55 

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9 

1 

1 

46 

18 

15 

30 

9 

4 

22 

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14 

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1004 

1005 

1007 

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1107 

1108 

1109 

1112 

1113 

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1117 

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120000 

1201 

1203 

1205 

120000 


FoR Division 

Engineering 

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 

CIVIL ENGINEERING 

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 

GEOMATIC ENGINEERING 

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 

MARITIME ENGINEERING 

MATERIALS ENGINEERING 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

RESOURCES ENGINEERING AND EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY 

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING 

Engineering 114 

Technology 

MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES 

NANOTECHNOLOGY 

Technology 28 

Medical and Health Sciences 

CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE AND HAEMATOLOGY 

IMMUNOLOGY 

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 

NEUROSCIENCES 

ONCOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 

OPTOMETRY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY 

PAEDIATRICS AND REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES 

Medical and Health Sciences 50 

Built Environment and Design 

ARCHITECTURE 

DESIGN PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT 

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 

Built Environment and Design 9 

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16 

21 

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6 

1 

26 

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5 

10 

3 

8 

17 

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5 

3 

16 

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19 

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4

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1402 

1403 

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1502 

1503 

1505 

1507 

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160000 

1601 

1602 

1603 

1604 

1605 

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1608 

1699 

160000 

170000 

1701 

1702 

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170000 


FoR Division 

Education 

EDUCATION SYSTEMS 

CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY 

SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION 

Education 19 

Economics 

ECONOMIC THEORY 

APPLIED ECONOMICS 

ECONOMETRICS 

Economics 17 

Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services 

ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT 

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 

MARKETING 

TRANSPORTATION AND FREIGHT SERVICES 

Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services 22 

Studies in Human Society 

ANTHROPOLOGY 

CRIMINOLOGY 

DEMOGRAPHY 

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 

POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 

POLITICAL SCIENCE 

SOCIOLOGY 

OTHER STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY 

Studies in Human Society 49 

Psychology and Cognitive Sciences 

PSYCHOLOGY 

COGNITIVE SCIENCE 

OTHER PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES 

Psychology and Cognitive Sciences 46 

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11 

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2103 

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220000 

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220000 


FoR Division 

Law and Legal Studies 

LAW 

OTHER LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES 

Law and Legal Studies 19 

Studies in Creative Arts and Writing 

ART THEORY AND CRITICISM 

FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA 

PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING 

VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS 

OTHER STUDIES IN CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING 

Studies in Creative Arts and Writing 9 

Language, Communication and Culture 

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES 

CULTURAL STUDIES 

LANGUAGE STUDIES 

LINGUISTICS 

LITERARY STUDIES 

OTHER LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 

Language, Communication and Culture 43 

History and Archaeology 

ARCHAEOLOGY 

CURATORIAL AND RELATED STUDIES 

HISTORICAL STUDIES 

History and Archaeology 39 

Philosophy and Religious Studies 

APPLIED ETHICS 

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPECIFIC FIELDS 

PHILOSOPHY 

RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS 

Philosophy and Religious Studies 17 

Total Number of Grants 931 

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Macquarie University 

Summary of Successful Discovery - Projects Proposals for Funding to 

Commence in 2011 by FoR group 

PURE MATHEMATICS 

DP110102488 Prof Xuan Thinh Duong, Prof Michael G Cowling, Prof Alan G McIntosh, Dr Adam Sikora 

Approved 

Project Title 

Harmonic analysis and spectral analysis of differential operators. 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 

Administering Organisation 

Project Summary 


Harmonic analysis has had a profound influence in many areas of mathematics, including partial differential 

equations. This project is at the frontier of research, closely related to theoretical work of applied technology such 

as signal processing, financial modelling and it ensures that Australia maintains a high research profile in this field. 

DP110102360 Dr Richard Garner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Generalised topological spaces 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

ARF Dr Richard Garner 




Pure mathematics creates abstractions of real-world entities; one such is the idea of a 'topological space', which 

abstracts from geometric forms like cubes and toruses. But topological spaces fail to capture geometric structures 

arising in areas like quantum physics; and this project seeks to rectify this, by developing a new more general 

notion. 

Monash University 

DP110100957 A/Prof Graham E Farr, Dr Daniel Delbourgo, Mrs Kerri J Morgan, Prof Peter J Cameron, Prof Bill 

Jackson 

Approved An algebraic renaissance for the chromatic polynomial 

Project Title 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Mrs Kerri J Morgan 




Graph colouring started out as a recreational problem in 1852, but now has many applications including the use in 

timetabling, scheduling, computer science and statistical physics. This project is about counting colourings, and will 

develop the algebraic theory of how this is done. 

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The Australian National University 

DP110103745 Mr David P Baraglia 

Approved 

Project Title 

Applications of generalised geometry to duality in quantum theory 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Mr David P Baraglia 




This project will undertake research into mathematics at the forefront of modern physics. The aim of the project is 

to develop a mathematical theory of T-duality, a phenomenon in quantum physics, using generalised geometry. 

DP110100416 Prof Michael G Eastwood 

Approved 

Project Title 

Symmetry and geometric structures 

2011 $235,000.00 

2012 $200,000.00 

2013 $215,000.00 




This is a fundamental research project in mathematics, especially concerned with the interaction between 

symmetry, differential equations, and geometry. Based on many classical and recently discovered instances, the 

aim of the project is to use symmetries to build and understand curved geometric structures from their flat 

counterparts. 

DP110100037 A/Prof Alexander V Isaev 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nilpotent associative algebras and spherical hypersurfaces 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project concerns pure basic research in mathematics and is based on an important recently discovered 

relationship between certain geometric and algebraic objects. In the project, this relationship will be applied in a 

novel way to solve several significant long-standing problems in the research area of complex geometry. 

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The University of Adelaide 



DP110100072 Prof Mathai Varghese, Prof Peter Bouwknegt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Supersymmetric quantum field theory, topology and duality 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 




Supersymmetry is universally considered as one of the most fundamental concepts in physics, playing an 

increasingly central role in recent studies of quantum field theory and string theory. There is a corresponding 

development of supersymmetry in mathematics and this project will make advances both in 'superphysics' and 

'supermathematics'. 

The University of New South Wales 

DP110102186 Prof Wolfgang K Schief 

Approved 

Project Title 

Discrete differential geometry: theory and applications 

2011 $20,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




Sophisticated freeform structures made of glass and metal panels are omnipresent and their architectural design 

has been shown to be intimately related to a new area of mathematics, namely discrete differential geometry. This 

project is concerned with the theoretical basis of discrete differential geometry and its real world applications. 

DP110100064 Prof Fedor Sukochev, Prof Alan L Carey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Noncommutative analysis and geometry in interaction with quantum physics 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




Quantum theory has produced many advances in our understanding of the physical world for the last hundred years 

while mathematical breakthroughs have been made through exploiting innovative ideas from quantum physics. This 

project continues in this highly successful framework and will lead to advances in geometry both classical and 

noncommutative. 

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The University of Newcastle 



DP110104419 A/Prof Wadim Zudilin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Arithmetic hypergeometric series 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Arithmetic, known nowadays as number theory, is the heart and one of the oldest parts of mathematics. The project 

is aimed at solving three difficult mathematical problems of contemporary mathematics by arithmetic means. 

The University of Queensland 

DP110101234 Prof S. Ole Warnaar 

Approved 

Project Title 

The Mukhin-Varchenko and Rogers-Ramanujan conjectures 

2011 $181,000.00 

2012 $181,000.00 

2013 $181,000.00 

2014 $86,000.00 

2015 $86,000.00 

APF Prof S. Ole Warnaar 




This project is aimed at proving two deep conjectures in pure mathematics. The conjectures are linked to many 

areas of mathematics, and success in proving either conjecture will signify a fundamental breakthrough in the fields 

of algebra, combinatorics and number theory. 

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The University of Sydney 



DP110101100 Prof Edward N Dancer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stable and Finite Morse index solutions and peak solutions of nonlinear elliptic equations 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The project aims to produce new results of mathematical interest which are also useful in the applications of 

mathematics. These should be of use in the study of industrial processes and in the study of the environment. 

DP110102001 A/Prof Holger R Dullin, Prof Nalini Joshi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Geometry and analysis of discrete integrable systems 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Whether we are looking at waves at a beach or the movement of herds of animals in a landscape, their movements 

and fluctuations turn out to rely on rules expressed by non-linear systems of mathematical equations. The aim of 

this project is to create a new mathematical theory to describe and predict the solutions of such systems. 

DP110103451 Prof Gustav I Lehrer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Flag varieties and configuration spaces in algebra 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




School students learn that curves may be described by means of equations, which may therefore be solved 

geometrically; this is an example of the interaction of algebra and geometry. In this project geometric ideas such as 

simplicial geometry and cohomological representation theory will be developed, which address deep questions in 

modern algebra. 

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DP110100050 A/Prof Andrew Mathas, Prof Jonathan Brundan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Graded representations of Hecke algebras 

2011 $149,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project makes fundamental contributions to the representation theory of Hecke algebras with applications to 

quantum groups, knot theory, Lie groups and topological quantum field theory. Building on exciting developments 

we will produce new gradings and then use them to tackle difficult questions in the representation theory of these 

algebras. 

DP110103205 Dr James Parkinson, Asst Prof Joel Kamnitzer 

Approved 

Project Title 

The geometry and combinatorics of loop groups 

2011 $56,200.00 

2012 $44,000.00 

2013 $43,000.00 




This project deals with an exciting area at the very forefront of modern mathematics: the theory of MV-cycles. The 

project will provide new insights into the MV-cycles, and will strengthen Australia's position in this booming area. 

DP110100440 Dr Anne C Thomas, Dr Inna A Capdeboscq 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lattices in locally compact groups 

2011 $73,185.00 

2012 $67,885.00 

2013 $74,285.00 

2014 $61,385.00 

APD Dr Anne C Thomas 




The project will investigate fundamental questions about lattices in a variety of locally compact groups, leading to a 

deeper understanding of basic properties, in both new settings and old. The project will develop new tools, provide 

new applications, link diverse areas of mathematics and strengthen international connections. 

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DP110102654 Mr Zhou Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 



Topological and analytic aspects of the Kaehler-Ricci flow 

2011 $22,560.00 

2012 $22,560.00 

2013 $22,560.00 




The project will make use of the Kaehler-Ricci flow in an original way to study algebraic geometry objects. It 

involves techniques from geometric analysis, algebraic geometry and several complex variables and is a powerful 

method to construct and analyse canonical singular metric, which is then applied for further understanding of the 

algebraic variety. 

The University of Western Australia 

DP110101153 Prof Cheryl E Praeger, Prof Akos Seress, Prof Alice C Niemeyer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Symmetry and computation 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The overall objective of the project is to explore connections between symmetry and computation, especially the 

theory and algorithms that facilitate the use of groups in computational science. The main outcome will be 

theoretically fast algorithms and implementations to drive applications in the sciences and for secure 

communication. 

DP110101596 Prof Gordon F Royle, Dr Dillon Mayhew, Prof Geoffrey P Whittle 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exact structure in graphs and matroids 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




One of the main goals of mathematics is to understand and describe the structure of the mathematical world. This 

project will contribute to this goal, and deepen our understanding of the fundamental mathematical structures called 

graphs and matroids, by providing exact structural descriptions of a number of important minor-closed classes. 

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University of Wollongong 



DP110102484 Dr David A Pask 

Approved 

Project Title 

Higher dimensional methods for algebras and dynamical systems 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Australian researchers have pioneered recent research in combinatorial C*-algebras. We are now uniquely placed 

to capitalise on this situation to make significant connections with research in dynamical systems. This project will 

thus position Australian mathematics at the nexus of two important research areas. 

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APPLIED MATHEMATICS 

DP110100509 Prof Paul S Cally 

Approved 

Project Title 

Seismology of solar and stellar magnetic activity 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Seismic techniques for looking inside stars using observations of surface oscillations can be confused by the very 

surface magnetic fields that produce flares and other activity and that we wish to probe. This project will develop a 

new ray-based code, SunRay, which will be able to explore active regions taking full account of magnetic effects. 


DP110102322 Prof Matthew R James, Prof Ian R Petersen, A/Prof Valeri Ougrinovski, Prof John E Gough 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stabilisation of nonlinear quantum feedback control systems 

2011 $257,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $215,000.00 




One of the most exciting technological developments of this century promises to be the development of quantum 

technology. Quantum feedback systems will play a key part of this technology and this project will develop the 

underlying fundamental theory which will be crucial to the systematic design of quantum feedback control systems. 

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The University of Melbourne 



DP110105250 Prof John G Clement, Dr Peter D Claes, Mr Christopher D Thomas, Prof Dr Dirk Vandermeulen 

Approved 

Project Title 

An Australian Face-Space for enhancing human identification in forensics and security 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Peter D Claes 




Safeguarding Australia from terrorism and crime requires accurate identification of suspects and offenders. Current 

methods rely heavily on photographs and video images. A new 3D imaging system for comparing faces has been 

developed but the information about Australian faces needs to be added to provide robust evidence to Australian 

courts. 

DP110103292 Dr Leigh A Johnston, Prof Iven M Mareels, A/Prof Peter M Farrell, Prof Zang-Hee Cho, Dr 

Zhaolin Chen 

Approved System identification of microstructure in the brain using magnetic resonance 

Project Title 

2011 $214,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Magnetic Resonance Imaging technologies will be exploited to probe the microstructure of the brain, using powerful 

Bayesian optimisation techniques and innovative uses of magnetic resonance. The project will in particular develop 

non-invasive imaging methods to quantify iron content in the brain, important for research on dementia and 

Alzheimer's disease. 

DP110100795 Prof Kerry A Landman, A/Prof Barry D Hughes, Asst Prof Muhammad H Zaman 

Approved 

Project Title 

From single cell to collective cell migration in multicellular systems: mathematical and 

computational modelling of real biological systems 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Cell motion is a complex process, fundamental to physiological processes. This project provides the necessary 

quantitative framework to understand the full range of cell migration patterns observed in vivo, thereby contributing 

tools for cancer treatment and tissue engineering, as well as enhancing Australia's reputation in mathematical 

biology. 

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DP110102401 A/Prof Girish N Nair, Prof Fritz Colonius, Prof Robin J Evans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Feedback entropy in dynamical systems 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project aims to use the fundamental concept of entropy to help evaluate the decision-making effort in a variety 

of feedback control systems in science and engineering. This understanding will help develop smarter technologies 

and algorithms in areas such as manufacturing, vehicular technology and automated irrigation. 

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DP110100068 A/Prof Gary A Froyland, Prof Dr Michael Dellnitz, Prof Anthony Quas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Innovative mathematics using transfer operators to reveal hidden ordered structures in 

geophysical flows 

2011 $113,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




Complicated fluid flow is at the heart of physical oceanography and atmospheric science. This research will develop 

new mathematical technologies to reveal hidden ordered structures around which complicated fluid flow is 

organised. This new analytical approach will lead to more accurate circulation predictions from ocean and 

atmosphere models. 

DP110105066 A/Prof Tuan D Hoang, Prof Andrey V Savkin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exploring new tools in nonlinear filtering and control 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The conceptual advances with new design rules to be developed in the area of nonlinear filtering and control. Major 

benefits of this project will be its direct applications to state estimation and control problems in automobile, 

manufacturing, military hardware and medical device industries, and its increased capacity of contact research. 

DP110100465 Dr Mark M Tanaka, A/Prof Peter A White, Dr Katharina V Koelle, Dr Roland R Regoes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding mutation and genetic reassortment in viruses: new mathematical models 

of viral dynamics and evolution. 

2011 $131,500.00 

2012 $126,500.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project aims to understand how evolutionary processes and ecological conditions combine to ignite and 

sustain viral epidemics. Using novel mathematical models and statistical methods we will study the manner in which 

viral genes mutate and are recombined, as well as the rates of these important forces. 

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DP110102704 Dr Julio H Braslavsky, Dr Hernan Haimovich 

Approved 

Project Title 

Algebraic and geometric methods in switched control system analysis and design 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




The theory of switched control systems underpins complex network technologies that enable cleaner, more efficient 

and sustainable energy, transport and industry. The research aims to extend the fundamental knowledge base in 

systems and control, contributing to maintain the solid world-class reputation of Australia in the field. 

DP110103074 Dr Daniel E Quevedo, Prof Graham C Goodwin, Dr Tobias Geyer, Dr Pablo Lezana, Prof Jose 

Rodriguez, Dr Patricio Cortes 

Approved Robust control of power electronics and drives: a synthesis of traditional and model 

Project Title predictive control approaches 

2011 $128,000.00 

2012 $106,500.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project aims to generate high-performance strategies for the control of power converters. Through the 

combination of traditional and modern approaches, the project will develop methods which are more reliable and 

give better energy efficiency than current state of the art techniques. 

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DP110100698 Prof Edward J Anderson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Competitive supplier bidding in supply chains 

2011 $54,236.00 

2012 $59,981.00 

2013 $58,291.00 




This project will use mathematical modelling to contribute to better management practice in dealing with 

procurement. With the increasing use of auctions and sophisticated bidding procedures it is essential to improve 

our understanding of this important area. 

DP110102775 Dr Martin Wechselberger, Prof Graeme J Pettet, Prof Christopher K Jones 

Approved 

Project Title 

A geometric theory for travelling waves in advection-reaction-diffusion models 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Cell migration patterns often develop distinct sharp interfaces between identifiably different cell populations within a 

tissue. This research will develop new geometric methods for the mathematical analysis of cell migration models, 

and will design diagnostic tools to identify key parameters that cause and control these patterns and interfaces. 

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NUMERICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS 

Curtin University of Technology 

DP110102855 Prof Louis Caccetta, Dr Guanglu Zhou 

Approved 

Project Title 

Effective computational methods for nonlinear cone optimisation with industrial 

applications 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project brings together a number of national and international researchers whose combined expertise will 

focus on solving optimisation problems arising in a range of industries. The work will result in new cutting edge 

optimisation technology that can benefit industry and the community. 

DP110100083 Prof Kok Lay Teo, A/Prof Volker Rehbock, Dr Ryan Loxton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Optimal control of nonlinear delay systems: theory, algorithms, and applications 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 

2014 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Ryan Loxton 




Time delays are present in many engineering systems, including robots, irrigation canals, and chemical reactors. 

This project aims to develop state-of-the-art techniques for controlling systems with time delays in an optimal 

manner. 


DP110100442 Prof Ian H Sloan, Dr Frances Y Kuo, Prof Dr Michael Griebel, Prof Henryk Wozniakowski 

Approved 

Project Title 

Very high dimensional computation - the new frontier in numerical analysis 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




High-dimensional problems, involving hundreds or thousands of variables, arise in applications from finance, health 

statistics and oil reservoir modelling to physics and chemistry. This project aims to develop the science of 

high-dimensional computation, as driven by important applications such as the flow of groundwater through a 

porous material. 

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University of Ballarat 



DP110102011 Dr Alexander Kruger, Prof Dr Marco A Lopez Cerda, Prof Michel A Théra, Prof Jiri V Outrata 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stationarity and regularity in variational analysis with applications to optimization 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will significantly develop the theoretical basis of variational analysis and optimization. Improving the 

understanding of regularity and stationarity issues in optimization theory will lead to major national benefits in 

increasing efficiencies and reducing costs in many fields of human endeavour on a national and international level. 

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STATISTICS 


DP110101254 Prof Ian C Marschner, Prof Val J Gebski 

Approved 

Project Title 

Binary regression with additive predictors: new statistical theory with healthcare 

applications 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 




This project will develop new statistical analysis techniques for predicting whether someone is at risk of adverse 

health outcomes. The project will then apply the new techniques to a large database on heart attacks, leading to 

new insights into how patient characteristics and treatments affect the chance of dying from a heart attack. 

Queensland University of Technology 

DP110100159 Prof Anthony N Pettitt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel methodology advancing applied Bayesian statistics and applications 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

2014 $100,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Anthony N Pettitt 




Bayesian statistical inference has become the dominant statistical method in significant areas of application. The 

project aims to develop and apply novel Bayesian computational algorithms. Outcomes will advance scientific 

understanding in significant multi-disciplinary areas such as infectious diseases, neurological disease and human 

behaviour. 


DP110101998 Prof Alan H Welsh, Dr Samuel Mueller 

Approved 

Project Title 

Building models for complex data 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The purpose of this project is to better understand the process of building statistical models and construct new 

methods for building models for particular kinds of complex data. The expected outcomes include a new way of 

thinking about model building and practical tools which together enable us to get more value out of analysing 

complex data. 

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DP110101929 Prof Nigel G Bean, Dr Joshua V Ross, Prof Philip K Pollett, Prof Peter G Taylor 

Approved 

Project Title 

New methods for improving active adaptive management in biological systems 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Understanding population dynamics is critical in many areas of national importance to Australia, such as protection 

of biodiversity, management of invasive species and prediction of the possible effects of climate change. This 

project will develop a collection of state-of-the-art methods enabling optimal ecological management. 

DP110102893 Dr Joshua V Ross 

Approved 

Project Title 

New methods for integrating population structure and stochasticity into models of 

disease dynamics 

2011 $108,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Epidemics, such as the 2007 equine 'flu outbreak and 2009 swine 'flu pandemic, highlight the need to make 

informed decisive responses. This project will develop new methods that incorporate two important aspects of 

disease dynamics---host structure and chance---into mathematical models, and determine their impact in terms of 

controlling infections. 

DP110102028 Prof Patricia J Solomon, A/Prof John L Moran 

Approved 

Project Title 

Statistical methods for the analysis of critical care data, with application to the Australian 

and New Zealand Intensive Care Database 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The recent inquiry into Queensland's Bundaberg Base Hospital highlights the need to monitor hospital performance. 

This project develops new statistical methods to account for uncertainty in the assessment of provider performance 

and its outcomes will provide government with institutional comparisons for policy and planning. 

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DP110100670 Dr Aurore M Delaigle 

Approved 

Project Title 

Statistical problems involving measurement errors and sparsity 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The project tackles research in complex problems where the information contained in the data is sparse and 

corrupted by measurement errors. With the aid of modern computing methods, the project will develop new, 

sophisticated techniques that have applications in areas such as genomics, national security, environmental 

pollution, public health and nutrition. 

DP110102041 Prof John L Hopper, A/Prof Mark A Jenkins, Dr Enes Makalic, Dr Daniel F Schmidt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Information theoretic approaches to optimise genome wide association studies with 

application to continuous and discrete traits 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project aims to develop new mathematical methods to find genetic associations from new genome-wide 

studies of colorectal cancer and breast cancer risk factors. If successful, this will result in improved use of 

expensive genetic data to better predict and understand diseases, conditions and other characteristics for humans, 

animals and plants. 

DP110101663 Prof Peter G Taylor, Prof Nigel G Bean, Dr Sophie M Hautphenne, Dr Mark W Fackrell, Dr 

Malgorzata M O'Reilly, Prof Guy G Latouche 

Approved Advanced matrix-analytic methods with applications 

Project Title 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $190,000.00 

2013 $210,000.00 

APD Dr Sophie M Hautphenne 




Over the last twenty-five years, matrix-analytic methods have proved to be very successful in formulating and 

analysing certain classes of stochastic models. Motivated by applications, this project will investigate more 

advanced matrix-analytic methods than have hitherto been studied. 

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DP110103834 Prof Geoffrey J McLachlan, Dr Shu K Ng 

Approved 

Project Title 

A new approach to fast matrix factorization for the statistical analysis of high-dimensional 

data 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




Some form of dimension reduction is essential in order to extract meaningful information from huge data sets. For 

this purpose we provide a novel and very fast approach to the factorization of the data matrix. It has wide 

applicability for improving the quality and validity of research in science and medicine and in most industries in 

Australia. 


DP110104650 Prof Raymond L Chambers 

Approved 

Project Title 

A likelihood-based approach to combined surveys inference 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project focuses on the development of statistical theory for efficient integration of information across multiple 

complex sample surveys. It will develop theory and methodology that will answer complex questions about 

relationships between important social, economic and health related variables that are presently measured in 

separate surveys. 

DP110100061 Prof Matt P Wand, Dr John T Ormerod, Prof Yongmei Michelle Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fast approximate inference methods for flexible regression 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will gear up statisticians to meet challenges brought about by rapid technological change in the 2010s 

and beyond. It will produce new methodology and theory for fast and flexible analysis of large and complex data 

sets. 

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Griffith University 



MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 

DP110100761 Prof Debra J Bernhardt, Prof Denis J Evans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dissipation and relaxation in statistical mechanics 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project studies the mathematical conditions for relaxation either to equilibrium or to steady states, which is 

important in predicting behaviour in diverse fields including climate modelling, materials science, nanotechnology 

and biology. Early career researchers will be involved in the project, gaining valuable skills in theory and simulation. 

La Trobe University 

DP110100077 Prof Reinout Quispel, A/Prof John A Roberts, Dr Pieter H van der Kamp, Dr Christopher M 

Ormerod, Em/Prof Johannes J Duistermaat, Prof Frank W Nijhoff, Miss Sarah B Lobb 

Approved Discrete integrable systems 

Project Title 

2011 $260,000.00 

2012 $260,000.00 

2013 $260,000.00 

APD Dr Christopher M Ormerod, Miss Sarah B Lobb 




Discrete integrable systems are a fundamental generalisation of traditional integrable systems. This project, 

combining 5 world experts from 3 countries and 2 early career researchers, will expand and systematise this new 

interdisciplinary field, and will place Australia at the forefront of this intensive international activity. 

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DP110102317 Prof Peter J Forrester 

Approved 

Project Title 

Characteristic polynomials in random matrix theory 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Random matrix theory is the subject of an active international research effort, due to its broad range of applications 

including the statistical analysis of high-dimensional data sets, wireless communication, and the celebrated 

Riemann zeros in prime number theory. Characteristic polynomials will be used to focus an attack on these 

problems. 

DP110101141 Dr Timothy M Garoni, Prof Alan D Sokal, Prof Dr Youjin Deng 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design, analysis and application of Monte Carlo algorithms in statistical mechanics 

2011 $104,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $135,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $105,000.00 

ARF Dr Timothy M Garoni 




Monte Carlo methods provide a powerful computational tool with an enormous range of applications. However 

when applied in statistical mechanics they typically suffer from severe critical slowing-down, so that their 

computational efficiency tends rapidly to zero as a critical point is approached. We will develop novel, more efficient 

Monte Carlo algorithms, to simulate a range of models in statistical mechanics and back this up with rigorous 

mathematical analysis proving that their results can be trusted. 

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DP110101414 Dr Jon R Links 

Approved 

Project Title 

Topological properties of exactly-solvable, two-dimensional quantum systems 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Two-dimensional quantum systems have unique properties which are driving developments in the emerging 

generation of quantum-based technologies. This project will facilitate progress by elucidating the mathematics 

underlying these systems. The results will impact on downstream research and development in the area of superior 

information processing. 

DP110103434 A/Prof Yao-Zhong Zhang, Prof Mark D Gould 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mathematical models for disordered critical point theories 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project sets up a team to develop innovative techniques for fundamental advances in critical behaviour of 

disordered systems including the Nobel Prize winning integer quantum Hall effect. It will yield new mathematical 

models for disordered critical point theories, essential for the theoretical analysis of associated emerging 

technologies. 

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DP110104151 Dr James Atkinson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Algebraic interpretations of discrete integrable equations 

2011 $82,000.00 

2012 $82,000.00 

2013 $82,000.00 

APD Dr James Atkinson 




The important mathematical disciplines of discrete geometry on one hand, and structure in discrete non-linear 

dynamics known as integrability on the other, have an emerging and fruitful interrelation. This project will construct 

a new algebraic framework in order to better understand and exploit this point of intersection. 

DP110100396 A/Prof Alexander I Molev 

Approved 

Project Title 

Vertex algebras and representations of quantum groups 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The project will tackle mathematical problems involving algebraic structures that have fascinated scientists for 

several decades, and which are of fundamental importance to theoretical physics. The research will attract talented 

PhD students and visiting researchers, and will enhance Australia's scientific reputation. 

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0201 




ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES 

DP110102174 Dr Michael J Brown, Prof Jeremy R Mould 

Approved 

Project Title 

What triggers active galactic nuclei? 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Active galactic nuclei are powerful celestial objects powered by the in-fall of matter towards black holes. While all 

large galaxies harbour black holes, only some host powerful active galactic nuclei. The project team, including 

Australian PhD students, will use large astronomical surveys to determine what triggers active galactic nuclei. 

DP110102191 Mr Christoph Federrath 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modelling star formation and feedback in the interstellar medium 

2011 $90,506.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Mr Christoph Federrath 




Star formation is such a highly complex process in which turbulence, gravity, chemical evolution, magnetic fields 

and stellar feedback are coupled together that numerical models are needed to study star formation in detail. This 

project aims to combine them in a self-consistent model, enabling the most detailed comparison with observations 

possible to date. 

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Swinburne University of Technology 

DP110103509 A/Prof Alister W Graham, A/Prof Jarrod R Hurley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Massive black holes in dense star clusters 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will be investigating the metamorphosis of dense star clusters containing millions of stars into massive 

black holes at the centres of galaxies. The research will be undertaken using the world's largest optical telescopes 

and one of the nation's fastest supercomputers. 

DP110100866 Dr Michael T Murphy, Prof Paolo Molaro, Dr Tamara M Davis, Dr Julian C Berengut 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fundamental physics in distant galaxies 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The fundamental constants of Nature are assumed to characterise physics in our entire Universe, but are they 

really the same everywhere and throughout its entire 14 billion year history? This project will answer this question 

with the first large-scale, purpose-built observational programme on one of the world's biggest and best telescopes. 


DP110103347 Dr Andrew Melatos, A/Prof Benjamin J Owen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Gravitational wave astrophysics with Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave 

Observatory (LIGO) 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The prediction that space and time vibrate is one of Einstein's greatest legacies, implying the existence of a new 

form of radiation with which to study the Universe. This project puts Australia in the vanguard of the billion-dollar 

effort worldwide to detect and harness this radiation for the first time. 

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DP110103167 A/Prof Jeremy A Bailey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding other worlds: the composition, structure and evolution of exoplanet 

atmospheres 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will advance our understanding of the rapidly growing number of planets being found around other 

stars. The project will develop new techniques to determine what their atmospheres are made of, how the planets 

form and evolve, and whether they have the potential to host life. 

DP110104526 Prof Christopher G Tinney, Dr Jade C Bond, Dr Robert A Wittenmyer, Dr David P O'Brien 

Approved 

Project Title 

Extrasolar terrestrial planets - How Earth-like can they be? 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This research will answer the key question for current exoplanetary studies and searches - 'Are there other Earths 

in the Universe?' - by studying not only the processes via which terrestrial planets form, but also by modelling the 

elemental composition of extrasolar terrestrial planets so that we can understand just how 'Earth-like' they can be. 

DP110101007 Dr Robert A Wittenmyer, Prof John B Hearnshaw, Dr Michael Endl 

Approved 

Project Title 

Do Earth-like planets orbit Alpha Centauri? 

2011 $45,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




This project will be an intensive search for Earth-like planets orbiting the two nearest Sun-like stars, Alpha Centauri 

A and B. Our results will give a valuable first look at the abundance of Earth-like planets in the solar neighbourhood. 

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DP110102608 Prof Michael J Drinkwater, Dr Holger Baumgardt, Prof Peter A Thomas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dark matter in the smallest galaxies 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The gravity from invisible dark matter controls the formation of large objects like galaxies in the Universe, but we 

don't know how smaller objects form. This project will make an advanced computer simulation of the formation of 

the smallest galaxies and compare it with new observations of these objects to determine how they form. 

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DP110101587 Prof Iver H Cairns, Prof Peter A Robinson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Integrated data-tested theory and modelling of type three solar radio emissions 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Type three solar radio emissions, the Sun's most powerful and common, are the archetypal collective radio 

phenomenon in space physics and astrophysics. The project will integrate new theoretical work and simulations into 

a first integrated data-tested theory that can explain type three bursts, resolve long standing issues, and constrain 

solar physics. 

DP110102889 Dr Sean A Farrell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Hyper-luminous X-ray sources as the missing link in black hole evolution 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Sean A Farrell 




Black holes are so dense that not even light can escape their pull, with lightweight black holes forming when stars 

collapse and heavyweight black holes found in the centres of galaxies. This project aims to find a new class of 

middleweight black holes that may be the missing link between these two divisions. 

DP110100678 Prof Geraint F Lewis, Prof Michael J Irwin, Dr Alan W McConnachie 

Approved 

Project Title 

Caught in the act: an unparalleled view of galaxy evolution 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




How do galaxies, like our own Milky Way, form? Using a new survey of the nearby cosmos, this project will search 

for the signatures of galactic cannibalism, the disrupted bodies of smaller galaxies, and use this archaeology to 

piece together the formation history. This project will also reveal the presence of local dark matter, whose action 

has shaped our own formation. 

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DP110102034 Dr Tara Murphy, Prof Bryan M Gaensler 

Approved 

Project Title 

Extreme events: mining the radio sky for gamma-ray bursts with intelligent algorithms 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 




Gamma-ray bursts and supernova explosions are some of the most extreme events in the Universe, and working 

out what causes them, and other transient phenomena, will give us new physical insights. The project will search, 

using next generation telescopes and intelligent algorithms, to find these 'needles in a haystack'. 

University of Tasmania 

DP110104101 Prof John M Dickey, Dr Naomi M McClure-Griffiths 

Approved 

Project Title 

A survey of the interstellar medium in the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds using the 

Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Between the stars in the Milky Way there are clouds of gas and dust; old stars eject heavy elements into this 

interstellar medium, and new stars form when interstellar clouds collapse under their own gravity. This survey is 

making maps of the interstellar gas using spectral lines at radio wavelengths to trace the cycle of star formation. 

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0202 




ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, NUCLEAR, PARTICLE AND PLASMA PHYSICS 

DP110101894 A/Prof Igor Litvinyuk, A/Prof Robert T Sang, Prof Klaus R Bartschat, Prof Francois Legare 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ultrafast molecular imaging with intense few-cycle laser pulses 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The goal of this project is to record a series of frame-by-frame images of molecules undergoing transformations on 

ultra-fast (femtosecond) time-scale making a molecular movie. This project will employ intense, ultra-short laser 

pulses to illuminate the evolving molecules, while detecting resulting photons, electrons and ions to reconstruct the 

changing molecular structure. 

James Cook University 

DP110103506 A/Prof Ronald D White, Prof Dr Zoran L Petrovic 

Approved 

Project Title 

Low-energy electron transport in soft-condensed biological matter 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $88,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




To obtain optimal accuracy and selectivity of ionising radiation based technologies requires an understanding and 

quantification of the underpinning fundamental physical processes. This project will focus on developing accurate 

theoretical models of low-energy electron transport in biological matter which account for new physical 

mechanisms. 

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DP110101002 Prof Kenneth G Baldwin, Prof Brian J Orr, Dr Richard B Warrington, Prof Edward E Eyler 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using high-resolution lasers to test quantum electrodynamics 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




High-precision laser-based measurements of atomic and molecular structure are benchmarks for our fundamental 

understanding of matter. This project will undertake state-of-the-art experiments on atomic helium, to test and 

challenge current theoretical predictions of fundamental quantum-electrodynamic properties for helium and for 

more complex atoms. 

DP110102879 Prof Mahananda Dasgupta, Dr Kouichi Hagino, Prof Jeffrey A Tostevin 

Approved 

Project Title 

From coherent to dissipative dynamics in complex quantum systems: opening a new 

window through nuclear fusion 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




The new ideas and precision measurement technologies in the project will enhance the reputation of Australian 

research in the fundamental subjects of quantum tunnelling and nuclear fusion. The cutting-edge work, and its 

international linkages, provides outstanding training in quantum and nuclear science of national and international 

significance. 

DP110102858 Prof David J Hinde, Dr Junjien F Liang, Dr Karl-Heinz Schmidt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Reaching the superheavy elements: a quantitative understanding through integrating new 

reaction time measurements with theoretical models 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




The project will develop new experimental methods to give unique insights into the interplay of quantum effects in 

nuclear fusion reactions forming heavy elements. The results will guide theoretical model developments to enhance 

understanding, and predict optimal opportunities to form new elements and isotopes with future rare isotope 

accelerators. 

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DP110102881 Dr Matthew J Hole, Prof Robert L Dewar, Prof Richard O Dendy, Dr Stuart R Hudson, A/Prof 

Boyd D Blackwell, Dr Dominique F Escande 

Approved Emergence and control of self-organisation in fusion plasmas: through the International 

Project Title Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) and beyond 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Fusion is a carbon free technology, which promises millions of years of base-load power. The promise has led to 

massive support for the proof-of-principle experiment, ITER. A challenge facing ITER is minimising edge 

instabilities, which can destroy the plasma facing wall. The project will explore if a new model can describe and 

control these instabilities. 


DP110101265 Dr Ross D Young, Prof Derek B Leinweber 

Approved 

Project Title 

Excitation spectra of quantum chromodynamics 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Just as quantum electrodynamics describes the quantum mechanical excitation spectra of atomic systems, 

quantum chromodynamics (QCD) describes the excitation spectra of quark and gluon systems, such as the proton. 

This project will resolve the interactions underpinning the excitations of QCD, as being investigated at international 

facilities. 


DP110101940 A/Prof Michael Kuchiev, Prof Victor Flambaum 

Approved 

Project Title 

From dark matter to atomic physics 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Very little is known about dark matter except that it is present in our Universe in abundance. The project aims to 

guide the search for dark matter particles (and study related phenomena, for example, baryogenesis). The guiding 

idea is that these particles interact, albeit weakly, with atoms and hence are able to ionise them, which is a 

detectable process. 

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DP110104762 Prof Serguei V Vladimirov, Dr Roman Kompaneets 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nonlinear surface waves and processes in quantum plasma as future technique for 

nanoelectronics 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




An exciting perspective for future nano-devices is related to the development of sources of coherent surface 

plasmons - spasers. This would pave the way to a new type of nano-circuitry based on surface plasma waves. This 

project is to develop a theory of nonlinear quantum surface plasmons relevant, in particular, for such 

nano-electronic devices. 

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0203 




CLASSICAL PHYSICS 

DP110100434 Prof Kerry Hourigan, Dr Karen K Siu, Dr Jaye P Chin-Dusting, Prof Anthony M Dart, Dr Thomas 

Leweke 

Approved Measurement and Prediction of Vulnerable Plaque Formation and Rupture 

Project Title 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




The major health problem of atherosclerosis, leading to large numbers of deaths from heart attacks and strokes 

worldwide, will be studied by a multidisciplinary team. Better understanding of how the disease evolves and its 

earlier detection will arise from this project, which will use synchrotron imaging and supercomputer prediction. 

DP110102141 Dr Justin S Leontini, Prof Mark C Thompson, Dr Thomas Leweke 

Approved 

Project Title 

Renewable energy generation from flow-induced vibration 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Justin S Leontini 




Much engineering effort has been expended to eliminate vibration of marine structures. This project seeks to 

provide the basis for the development of tidal energy harnessing, by deliberately amplifying and harnessing 

vibration. This technology offers the promise of capturing clean, zero-emissions energy, while presenting no risk to 

marine life. 


DP110100986 Prof Joe A Wolfe, A/Prof John R Smith, Em/Prof Neville H Fletcher AM 

Approved 

Project Title 

The acoustics of a wide-range autonomous oscillator: how do brass players do it? 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $55,000.00 




While brass instruments are well understood, the complexities of the interaction with the player are not. This study 

will analyse how the player's lips and vocal tract interact with the instrument, leading to an understanding not only of 

the interesting physics involved, but to insight that will benefit players, teachers and students. 

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0204 




CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS 

DP110104734 Dr Christian Dwyer, A/Prof Joanne Etheridge, Prof Gianluigi A Botton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Chemical mapping of materials at the atomic scale 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will develop a method for measuring the chemical composition of technologically important 

nanomaterials. This capability will provide Australian scientists with an advanced method for the characterisation of 

materials and will help them to develop new and better materials for future applications. 

DP110101570 Dr Scott D Findlay, Asst Prof Naoya Shibata 

Approved 

Project Title 

Imaging light elements, dopants and vacancies 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $125,000.00 

QEII Dr Scott D Findlay 




This project will pioneer techniques for seeing light atoms, such as oxygen in superconductors and lithium in lithium 

battery materials. Coming to understand the function of light elements in advanced materials is vital as such 

materials play a pivotal role in meeting the pressing challenges that beset us in energy management. 

DP110102957 Prof Dr Federico Rosei 

Approved 

Project Title 

Two dimensional conjugated polymers: a new class of functional nanomaterials 

2011 $300,000.00 

2012 $300,000.00 

2013 $300,000.00 

2014 $200,000.00 

2015 $200,000.00 

APF Prof Dr Federico Rosei 




New technologies depend on the design and development of novel materials. This project will synthesise a new 

class of materials, namely two dimensional conjugated polymers, which have enormous potential for creating new 

technologies, for example in electronics and sensing. 

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RMIT University 



DP110101362 Prof Ian K Snook, Dr Amanda S Barnard 

Approved 

Project Title 

A theoretical hierachy to investigate the electronic behaviour of graphene nanostructures 

under realistic conditions 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




One of the most exciting new nano-materials is graphene which promises to be the basis of a new industry 

producing nano-electronics and nano-devices such as chemical sensors. This project aims to provide sound 

scientific knowledge on the effects of environmental conditions on the properties of graphene which are vital for its 

industrial use. 


DP110104885 Prof Stephen T Hyde, Prof Kell Mortensen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Theory and synthesis of self-assembled polyfunctional supramolecular fibres and 

associated soft materials 

2011 $185,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Liquid crystals (LCs) and molecular fibres are essential structural and functional components of living systems. A 

new class of hybrid materials, combining LC and fibrous aspects, will be developed, based on self-assembly of 

'linactants', invented by the CI and colleagues. 

DP110101026 Prof James S Williams, Dr Simon Ruffell, Prof Marvin L Cohen, Prof Steven G Louie, Prof Alex K 

Zettl 

Approved Narrow band gap silicon: understanding and exploiting this new silicon phase 

Project Title 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project aims to study for the first time exciting new forms of conducting and insulating silicon that can be 

formed by simply pressing down on silicon with an indenter tip. As well as producing new science, the technological 

outcomes involve new devices and processes of significance to electronics and solar industries. 

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DP110102228 Prof Leslie J Allen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel advances in sub-nanometer imaging 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $190,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Leslie J Allen 




After two decades of research the first wave of applications in nanotechnology and nanobiology is breaking. 

Immediately key to further progress in both areas is the ability to characterise the structure of such systems and 

also their evolution on very short time scales. This research project places Australia at the forefront in this 

endeavour. 

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DP110102386 Em/Prof Stewart J Campbell, Dr Jianli Wang, Dr Wayne D Hutchison, Prof John M Cadogan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Designed magnetocaloric materials - cooling for the future 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




Magnetic refrigerators have many advantages over conventional gas based systems. Australia relies heavily on 

cooling and refrigeration for the home, office and transport. This project will design materials that exhibit a large 

magnetic cooling effect; this will aid progress towards development of practical applications of magnetic 

refrigeration. 

DP110102123 Prof Oleg P Sushkov 

Approved 

Project Title 

Strong electron correlations in quantum materials 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 

2014 $160,000.00 

2015 $90,000.00 

APF Prof Oleg P Sushkov 




The project will fundamentally advance the knowledge base towards the development of novel quantum materials. 

The project will reveal mechanisms of strong electron correlations and develop methods to use these correlations 

to enhance desirable properties of materials. 

DP110105346 A/Prof Clemens Ulrich, Dr Annemieke M Mulders 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel multiferroic materials for the next generation of microelectronics: the effect of 

isotope substitution on magnetism 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Materials which are either magnetic or ferroelectric are essential in modern information technologies. In multiferroic 

materials both properties coexist. They have large potential for industrial applications like the increase of data 

storage capacity. This project will investigate the nature of multiferroics and help develop these novel materials. 

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0205 




OPTICAL PHYSICS 

DP110103697 Dr Gabriel Molina Terriza, A/Prof Judith M Dawes, Prof David L Andrews, Prof Dr Dmitri Petrov, 

A/Prof Romain Quidant 

Approved Targeted light - optical mode control at the nanoscale 

Project Title 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Nanophotonics provides a path for controlling the interaction of light and matter at the nanoscale. Using spatially 

tailored laser beams to address nano-particles, this project aims to create new approaches for specifically targeting 

light with nano-scale precision, which has valuable potential applications in biosensing and communications. 

DP110102754 Dr David J Spence, A/Prof David W Coutts, Dr Alexander Fuerbach, Prof Mauro Tonelli 

Approved 

Project Title 

Unlocking the ultraviolet 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will develop a new class of ultra-short-pulse and broadly tunable laser with performance in the 

ultraviolet that is unobtainable from current infrared-based laser technologies. Our invention will unlock the elusive 

ultraviolet part of the spectrum to allow new discoveries in fundamental science and to drive twenty-first-century 

technologies. 


DP110101422 Prof Min Gu, Dr Xiangping Li, Prof Tony Wilson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanoparticle-enabled photorefractive digital holography: toward the next generation 

ultrafast and multi-colour three dimensional display technology 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

APD Dr Xiangping Li 




The cutting-edge knowledge in nanoparticle-enabled photorefractive polymers will provide an innovative material for 

green-photonics industry. The new generation ultrafast and multi-colour digital holographic three dimensional 

display technology will be potentially beneficial to entertainment sectors, remote education and medical diagnosis 

and photovoltaics. 

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DP110102068 Dr Adrian Ankiewicz, Prof Majid Taki, Prof Dr Nail N Akhmediev 

Approved 

Project Title 

Rogue waves in oceans and optical fibres 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Rogue waves can sink large ships in the ocean. They appear more commonly than previously thought. Optical 

rogue waves, the laboratory counterparts of extreme ocean waves, will allow the project to study the main features 

of the phenomenon, provide the theoretical explanation for their existence and potentially help to eliminate these 

catastrophic events. 

DP110102349 Dr Yana V Izdebskaya 

Approved 

Project Title 

All-optical reconfigurable interconnects in nematic liquid crystals 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 

APD Dr Yana V Izdebskaya 




This project aims to explore the unique features of nematic liquid crystals with giant non-local nonlinearity for 

shaping, routing, and guiding light for all-optical photonic devices, aiming to uncover and realise the potential of long 

range interaction between laser light and liquid crystals for all-optical computing. 

DP110103472 Mr John Miller, Dr Daniel A Shaddock, Asst Prof Rana - Adhikari, Dr Stefan Hild 

Approved 

Project Title 

Enhancing the science reach of second generation interferometric gravitational wave 

detectors through innovative mirror design and control 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Mr John Miller 




Predicted by Einstein, gravitational waves promise to unlock the secrets of the universe just as seismic 

measurements unlocked the secrets of the Earth's interior. Scientists are on the brink of detecting these waves. 

This research aids that effort by developing Australian technologies which allow specific gravitational wave sources 

to be targeted. 

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DP110100087 Dr David A Powell, Dr Dragomir N Neshev, Dr Ilya Shadrivov, Prof Nader Engheta 

Approved 

Project Title 

Functional metamaterials based on chiral structures 

2011 $165,000.00 

2012 $165,000.00 

2013 $145,000.00 




The project will develop a new class of metamaterials - artificial materials that twist light and synchronise multiple 

light sources. These structures will show intriguing physical properties with reduced absorption and external 

tunability, thus paving the way for novel optical technologies. 


DP110104247 Prof Tanya M Monro, Dr Shahraam Afshar Vahid, Dr Jay E Sharping, Mr Wen Qi Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ultrafast, near infrared laser sources using fibre-based optical parametric oscillators 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




This project will use microstructured optical fibres and nonlinear optics to create compact and cheap laser sources 

in the near infrared spectrum to replace the bulky and expensive devices in many spectroscopic and biophotonic 

applications today. The work will further enhance Australia's standing in the field of nonlinear optics and optical 

fibres. 


DP110100221 A/Prof Ann Roberts, Dr Timothy J Davis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Plasmonic nano-antennas for next-generation photon sources 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




Extending concepts from standard radio-frequency antenna technology down to the nanoscale will open up new 

applications in fields from biotechnology to telecommunications. This project will embed a light emitting particle in a 

nanostructured metallic device to produce an ultrabright, directional single-photon source. 

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DP110103015 Prof Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Dr Timo A Nieminen, A/Prof Frederic A Meunier 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dynamics of constrained Brownian motion of neuro-secretory vesicles 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 




This project will shed light on a fundamental problem the mechanism of brain cell communication by use of 

quantitative biophotonics methods including laser tracking, optical tweezers and three dimensional fluorescence 

microscopy. This work will give valuable new clues to finally solve the dynamics of molecular interactions 

underpinning neuronal communication. 


DP110105484 Prof Ross C McPhedran, Dr Christopher G Poulton, Prof Lindsay C Botten 

Approved 

Project Title 

Beyond metamaterials: new composites for transforming photonics 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Composites containing metamaterials, new materials with extraordinary electromagnetic properties, are opening 

new horizons in optical physics, with the potential to deliver a range of unprecedented functionalities. This project 

will clarify the exotic physics of these revolutionary new materials, leading to new photonics applications. 

DP110100003 A/Prof David J Moss, Dr Christelle Monat, Prof Yeshaiahu Fainman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Breaking the glass ceiling: silicon-nitride (SiN) and doped silica glass for ultra high speed 

Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) compatible optical processing and 

measurement chips 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The global internet demands for energy and technology will soon be unsustainable. This project will pioneer faster, 

cheaper, far smaller, and more energy efficient optical signal processing and measurement chips compatible with 

silicon CMOS technology, for applications in telecommunications, silicon integrated circuits, and fundamental 

science. 

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QUANTUM PHYSICS 


DP110101047 Dr Karen V Kheruntsyan, A/Prof Matthew J Davis, Prof Georgy Shlyapnikov, Asst Prof Marcos 

Rigol, A/Prof Jean-Sébastien Caux, Asst Prof Nicolaas J van Druten 

Approved Quantum equilibration 

Project Title 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $135,000.00 

2013 $135,000.00 




This project will shed light on a fundamental problem in physics - how do fragile quantum systems, entirely isolated 

from the rest of the world, return to equilibrium when disturbed from their natural state? Our results will provide a 

theoretical underpinning for the development of quantum simulators that can be used for the design of advanced 

materials. 

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OTHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES 


DP110101525 Prof Michael Shats, Dr Horst Punzmann, Prof Gregory Falkovich 

Approved 

Project Title 

Extreme wave events on the water surface 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Giant waves observed in the ocean present a catastrophic threat to ships and offshore structures. Rogue waves in 

optical fibres, on the other hand, may help developing powerful light sources for long-distance telecommunications. 

This study of capillary rogue waves on the water surface will help to predict and control the probability of extreme 

waves. 

DP110102964 Dr Adrian P Sheppard, Dr Trond K Varslot, Dr Andrew M Kingston, Dr Glenn R Myers 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dynamic tomography: high-resolution, four-dimensional imaging of processes 

2011 $82,000.00 

2012 $82,000.00 

2013 $82,000.00 




This project will develop imaging technology that allows us to collect detailed, three dimensional movies of complex, 

microscopic processes in a laboratory. This technology will have applications in soil science, biology, oil extraction, 

and carbon sequestration. 

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DP110101702 A/Prof Kevin M Downard 

Approved 

Project Title 

Proteotyping for the rapid identification of pandemic influenza 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Future influenza pandemics will develop more rapidly providing a relatively short window with which to survey and 

assess the nature of the virus and administer effective treatments. Application of a new proteotyping approach will 

allow strains of pandemic potential to be characterised more directly and rapidly than current surveillance methods. 

DP110104604 A/Prof Roger R Fulton, Prof Dr Nadim J Shah, Prof Dr Hans R Herzog, Prof Shih-chang M Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel technologies for motion-compensated simultaneous Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

(MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




The aim of this work is to develop motion tracking and motion correction techniques for an emerging hybrid imaging 

technology, MR-PET. The MR-PET scanner simultaneously acquires structural MR images and functional PET 

images. The work will provide clearer images without the effects of motion blur for both research and clinical 

applications. 

DP110103020 Prof Philip W Kuchel, Dr Christoph Naumann 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of molecules and cells in media with 'tunable' 

anisotropy: high rank-spins, z-spectra, (pro)chiral discrimination, peptide L-to-D 

isomerase 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Philip W Kuchel 




This project will build on this team's invention of a stretched-gel method that reports on molecular composition and 

the geometrical arrangement of atoms into mirror image arrays, using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. 

The project will use the methodology to determine roles of a platypus venom enzyme that carries out stereoscopic 

interconversions, even in humans. 

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ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 


DP110102183 Prof John J Gooding, Dr Peter J Reece 

Approved 

Project Title 

Smart surfaces for monitoring cellular activity in real time: from multiple to single cells 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Cells are the fundamental building block of life. In the proposed research smart surfaces will be developed that can 

monitor the release of enzymes from single cells and from multiple cells. This work will be important for developing 

cell chips for drug discovery, toxin detection and biomedical research and devices to monitor infection. 

DP110105290 Prof David B Hibbert 

Approved 

Project Title 

Maximum entropy methods for Bayesian analysis in chemistry 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This new approach for analysing chemical data will solve problems in deciding the weight of an atom in a chemical 

compound, whether an athlete took illegal steroids, if a horse has been fed an illegal 'milkshake' of bicarbonate, and 

if a methamphetamine tablet seized in a nightclub was made from powder found in a clandestine lab. 


DP110101931 Prof Beate I Escher, Dr Joop L Hermens, Prof Michael S Denison 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding and controlling bioavailability: passive dosing of persistent organic 

pollutants into recombinant cell bioassays 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 




Bioassays with mammalian cell lines may replace animal testing in chemical risk assessment if issues with limited 

sensitivity can be overcome for very hydrophobic chemicals such as polychlorinated dibenzodioxins. The project will 

solve this problem by developing a polymer-release dosing technique that assures defined and constant exposure. 

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DP110102046 Prof Pavel N Nesterenko, A/Prof Brett Paull 

Approved 

Project Title 

Micro-disperse sintered nano-diamonds: a new class of versatile adsorbent for high 

performance liquid chromatography 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Nano-diamond is currently recognised amongst researchers as a highly significant material for the development of 

new technologies in analytical science, diagnostics and nano-technology. Here, sintered nano-diamond, with its 

many unique properties, will provide a new generation of stationary phases for use in high performance liquid 

chromatography. 

DP110104923 Dr Robert A Shellie 

Approved 

Project Title 

A field-portable comprehensive multidimensional gas chromatograph 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 

2014 $105,000.00 

2015 $105,000.00 

ARF Dr Robert A Shellie 




This project represents an innovative new direction for chemical analysis of environmental contaminants with 

further case studies planned in a number of diverse application areas. State-of-the-art field-portable instrumentation 

will be developed to bridge the capability gap for performing in-field analysis of highly complex samples. 

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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 

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DP110103812 A/Prof Philip C Andrews, Prof Peter C Junk, Dr Richard L Ferrero, Dr Lukasz Kedzierski 

Approved 

Project Title 

Bio-inspired chemistry of novel metal-organic bismuth compounds 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in Australia is widespread. Gastrointestinal ulceration and associated 

cancer are high due to Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) induced injury. Drug development can provide 

the therapeutic benefits of NSAIDs as well as gastrointestinal protection, providing Australia with a leading position 

in a multi-billion dollar world market. 

DP110101221 Prof Cameron Jones, Dr Andreas Stasch 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular Group 2 Metal(I) complexes: from chemical landmarks to versatile reagents 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




This project aims to systematically expand an internationally acclaimed pilot study which led to the initiation of a 

completely new and breakthrough field of chemistry, namely that of Group 2 metal-metal bonded complexes. The 

high reactivity of these systems will lead to them finding wide ranging applications in synthesis and materials 

chemistry. 

DP110100525 Prof Keith S Murray 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular magnetic materials of the cluster and network types 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This research project involves the preparation of new molecular based magnets, using metals such as manganese 

or dysprosium, together with detailed studies of their physical properties. When groups of these metal ions form in 

to clusters, bridged by organic molecules, they are nano-sized and display new and useful magnetic and quantum 

properties. 

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DP110104071 Dr Suzanne M Neville 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular based materials for nanoscale technology 

2011 $139,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $120,000.00 

2015 $120,000.00 

ARF Dr Suzanne M Neville 




With the miniaturisation of electronic devices via top-down methods now approaching the nanoscale there are 

many economic and physical challenges arising. This project, explores a class of miniaturised magnetically 

switching molecular-based materials prepared via bottom-up methods, which provide an alternate path to such 

nano-scale technology. 

DP110105530 Dr Christian A Ohlin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Activation of small molecules using redox- and pH-stable polyoxometalate molecular 

clusters as catalysts 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $125,000.00 

QEII Dr Christian A Ohlin 




Anthropogenic carbon dioxide has been linked to global climate change, and several approaches to reducing 

emissions have been proposed. This project aims to develop systems that convert carbon dioxide into useful raw 

materials for the chemical industry and fuel, reducing the need to use additional non-renewable resources for these 

purposes. 

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DP110101611 Prof Anthony F Hill, Prof Barbara A Messerle 

Approved 

Project Title 

Boron and silicon based pincer ligands for environmentally responsible catalysis 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 




The production of everyday chemicals (pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers) comes at a price, economic and 

environmental. Metal catalysts significantly reduce the environmental impact of both the associated energy 

requirements and waste products. New classes of catalysts will be developed based on the unconventional 

elements boron and silicon. 


DP110100155 Dr Colette Boskovic 

Approved 

Project Title 

Switchable molecules for molecular nanoscience 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




This project targets the development and exploration of switchable molecules for future nanoscale devices. 

Applications will include individual molecules as: units of magnetic memory for high density data storage, quantum 

bits in quantum computers, components in electronic devices and switching units in display media. 


DP110104759 Dr Marcus L Cole 

Approved 

Project Title 

Thallium hydride complexes - synthesis, stabilisation and synthetic utility 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




Australia has abundant geological deposits of group 13 metals. The hydride chemistries of group 13 elements are 

critical to modern applications of these elements. There are no hydrides of thallium, the heaviest member of group 

13. This project aims to prepare and stabilise thallium hydrides to enable technological applications of thallium. 

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DP110100461 Prof Trevor W Hambley, Prof Dr Nils Metzler-Nolte 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of prodrug strategies for achieving increased penetration and selective 

activation in solid tumours 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




A primary cause of cancer deaths is relapse following treatment resulting from the drug failing to penetrate and 

destroy all parts of the tumour. The project aims to develop anticancer agents that are better able to reach all parts 

of the tumour and have toxicities low enough to enable sufficient doses to be used to kill all cancer cells. 

DP110102662 Dr Brendan J Kennedy, Prof Ray L Withers, Dr Chris D Ling, Dr Vladislav V Kharton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Crystal-chemical tuning of order and disorder: a strategy for the discovery of novel solid 

state ionic conductors 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




The ultimate aim of this project is to discover novel ionic conductors suitable for use in energy technologies. By 

identifying, comprehensively characterising and optimising a number of such materials, this project will provide 

industry with the opportunity to implement them in new and improved devices. 

University of Western Sydney 

DP110102273 Dr Leigh R Sheppard, Dr Maria K Nowotny, Dr David Kisailus 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving solar energy utilisation by splitting water with visible light 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




The project seeks to improve solar-hydrogen fuel production via water splitting by addressing a fundamental 

scientific roadblock. By engineered nanostructures with controlled charge transfer abilities, the most desirable route 

to water splitting will be promoted; granting Australia an opportunity to develop a solar-based renewable fuel. 

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MACROMOLECULAR AND MATERIALS CHEMISTRY 


DP110104415 Dr Irene Suarez-Martinez 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mapping the family tree of carbon nanostructures: investigation of nanoscrolls and 

herringbones 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Irene Suarez-Martinez 




New avenues of research in carbon science will be explored by defining a family tree of carbon nanostructures 

showing the relationship between forms. This project will investigate the properties of poorly unexplored relatives of 

the family; the results have the potential to impact on the choice of a material for a given application. 


DP110103177 Prof Christopher J Easton, Prof Stephen F Lincoln 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design and synthesis of operating molecular machines and solution and solid-state 

devices 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




This project involves the construction of machines and other devices engineered at the molecular level, which 

therefore offer a greater degree of miniaturisation and sophistication than their macro-engineered counterparts. The 

work is expected to provide fundamental advances in nanotechnology and underpin new industries based on 

advanced materials. 


DP110103741 Dr Christian J Doonan, Dr Christopher J Sumby, Prof Jeffrey R Long 

Approved 

Project Title 

Metal-organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalytic systems 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Catalysts of industrial chemical processes that are soluble in the reaction mixture are often less stable and harder 

to separate from the products. This project will tackle these issues by integrating such catalysts into an open 

framework material that combines the advantages of both soluble and insoluble catalysts - a hybrid catalytic 

material. 

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DP110104251 Dr Cyrille A Boyer, Prof Andrew B Lowe, Prof Tom P Davis, Dr Sophie Laurent 

Approved 

Project Title 

New polymers for imaging applications 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $190,000.00 

2013 $190,000.00 




Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the most devastating diseases in any developed country. This project 

describes improved imaging agents to improve the detection and earlier treatment of diseases whilst avoiding any 

problems with toxicity of imaging agents in the body. 

DP110104391 Prof Andrew B Lowe 

Approved 

Project Title 

Organic-inorganic hybrids via a combination of ring opening metathesis polymerisation, 

Thiol-Ene Click chemistry and Sol-Gel reactions 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The research aims to develop a fast and efficient process for the preparation of advanced organic-inorganic 

materials. The successful completion of this research will yield new materials that may be exploited in advanced 

specialty applications including in biomedical and fuel cell areas. 

DP110100631 Ms Kathleen M Mullen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Synthetic molecular transporters 

2011 $103,673.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Ms Kathleen M Mullen 




This work involves the synthesis of artificial motors that transport cargo down linear tracks in a manner that is 

reminiscent of the function of biological motor proteins such as kinesin and myosin. Attachment of these molecular 

machines to solid surfaces will also be explored. 

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DP110102409 A/Prof Martina Stenzel, Prof David L Morris, Dr Mohammad H Pourgholami 

Approved 

Project Title 

A platform for the efficient optimisation of drug delivery using cross-linked micelles and 

thioclick-chemistry toward better anti-cancer treatment 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




The delivery of albendazole - an anti-cancer drug - will be improved by encapsulating the drug into nanoparticles. 

State of the art polymer chemistry will be employed to generate a versatile drug delivery system. The resulting 

nanoparticles will be able to better control drug delivery and to enhance cellular uptake of the drug. 


DP110104299 Prof Andrew K Whittaker, A/Prof Stephen E Rose, Dr Hui Peng 

Approved 

Project Title 

MRI Molecular Imaging Agents - from fundamental design to In Vivo Applications 

2011 $231,846.00 

2012 $231,846.00 

2013 $231,846.00 

2014 $201,846.00 

2015 $81,846.00 

APF Prof Andrew K Whittaker 




Of approximately 60 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures performed annually worldwide, around 

30 per cent of these use MRI imaging agents. Imaging agents allow the doctors to study blood flow and to identify 

particular tissue types and diseases. This project will lead to new classes of high-performance imaging agents 

which offer the prospect of faster more accurate diagnosis. 

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DP110101671 Dr Deanna M D'Alessandro 

Approved 

Project Title 

Conducting nanoporous materials: toward molecular devices 

2011 $188,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $130,000.00 

QEII Dr Deanna M D'Alessandro 




This project addresses one of the foremost challenges in the field of advanced functional materials, namely the 

design and synthesis of nanoporous materials that conduct electrons. The outcomes on both a fundamental and 

applied level will pave the way toward molecular electronics devices for solid-state sensing to solar energy 

harvesting. 

DP110101608 A/Prof Sebastien Perrier, Prof Katrina A Jolliffe, Prof Ian W Hamley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Polymer-functionalised nanotubes: controlled formation by self-assembly 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will develop new structures of nanotubes by combining peptide sequences and synthetic polymers. 

These nanostructured materials will form the basis of a wide range of technological applications, such as inorganic 

nanotubes, ion channels, drug carriers, and more broadly in nanotechnology and nanomedicine. 

University of South Australia 

DP110101798 Prof Thomas Nann, Prof William M Skinner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Synthesis and characterisation of cadmium-free quantum dots 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Quantum dots (QDs) - a highly functional class of nanocrystals - have a tremendous potential for applications in life 

sciences, energy conversion and electronics; however, their toxicity represents a problem for almost any utilisation. 

This project aims to find new synthesis methods for less toxic QDs and will thus pave the way for the use of these 

particles. 

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MEDICINAL AND BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 

DP110104028 Dr Thomas E Haselhorst, Dr John M Nicholls 

Approved 

Project Title 

Towards an influenza virus glycan interaction map (Glycointeractome) 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will use nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to map carbohydrate interaction used by the 

virus to cause infection and spread. This information will provide new direction in anti-influenza drug discovery. 

DP110100071 A/Prof Sally-Ann Poulsen, Prof Claudiu T Supuran, Prof Jacques Pouyssegur, Prof Susan A 

Charman 

Approved Inhibition of membrane-bound carbonic anhydrases with small molecules as a novel 

Project Title approach to target a safe and effective treatment for solid tumours. 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Over 85 per cent of human cancers are solid tumours and the prognosis for patients with advanced solid tumours is 

extremely poor owing to resistance to conventional chemo- and radio- therapies. Our research will underpin the 

development of new, safe and effective drug treatment options for cancer patients with solid tumours. 

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DP110101866 Prof Marie-Isabel Aguilar, Prof Frances Separovic, Prof Alan E Mark 

Approved 

Project Title 

The mechanism of membrane disruption by antimicrobial peptides 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing crisis in modern medicine. Antibacterial peptides from Australian 

frogs represent a new class of potent and selective antibacterial agents. Understanding how these peptides kill 

bacteria but not vertebrate cells could lead to the design of new drugs for pharmaceutical and/or clinical purposes. 

DP110103969 Prof Chris J Porter, Prof William N Charman, Prof Valentino Stella 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lymphotropic prodrugs: a novel mechanism for targeted drug delivery 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




This project aims to design chemically modified drugs that target drug delivery specifically to white blood cells. This 

approach promises to maximise drug action and simultaneously reduce toxicity for diseases where lymphocytes are 

the major drug target. These include autoimmune disease, leukaemia, lymphoma, HIV, transplant rejection and 

diabetes. 

DP110100687 Prof Peter J Scammells, Prof Arthur Christopoulos 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding allosteric modulation and functional selectivity at G Protein-Coupled 

Receptors (GPCRs) 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




GPCRs are an important superfamily of proteins that are involved in a myriad of physiological processes and a wide 

range of serious illnesses. This project seeks to gain a more detailed understanding of new mechanisms of GPCR 

modulation and function that will be of direct relevance to drug discovery. 

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DP110103129 Prof Glenn F King, Prof Richard J Lewis, Prof Paul F Alewood 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of potent and specific modulators of the human sodium channel Nav1.7 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $100,000.00 




There are few effective drugs available for the treatment of chronic pain. This team recently discovered that spider 

venoms are a rich source of inhibitors of Nav1.7, a new target for anti-pain drugs. The goal of this project is to 

develop potent blockers of Nav1.7 that can be used to critically assess the role of this ion channel in mediating pain. 

DP110100212 Prof Istvan Toth 

Approved 

Project Title 

Liposaccharide based peptide and vaccine delivery systems: improving the bioavailability 

and immunogenicity of Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone 

2011 $265,000.00 

2012 $225,000.00 

2013 $220,000.00 

2014 $220,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Istvan Toth 




This project aims to develop new lipid- and sugar-based drug delivery systems for Luteinizing-hormone-releasing 

hormone (LHRH), a hormone which regulates the level of enzymes involved in fertility conditions and prostate 

cancers. This technology could be extended to significantly increase the number of drugs available on the market, 

such as peptide drugs and vaccines. 


DP110104237 A/Prof Michael Kassiou, A/Prof Louis M Rendina 

Approved 

Project Title 

The development of carboranes as new agents in the diagnosis and treatment of brain 

disease 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The treatment of brain diseases is one of society's major challenges. To address these challenges, we need a 

better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in brain disease. This project will develop innovative 

agents to probe disease progression, assess efficacy of treatment, and ultimately treat a wide range of brain 

disorders. 

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DP110100660 A/Prof Aaron J Oakley, A/Prof Jennifer L Beck, Dr Michael J Kelso 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fragment-based screening approaches for new antibiotics directed against the bacterial 

sliding clamp 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will use new approaches to develop a new generation of effective antibacterial agents to combat rising 

resistance in key pathogens. The project will target DNA replication and repair processes that are essential for 

bacterial survival and proliferation. 

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 

DP110100835 Dr Bernard L Flynn 

Approved 

Project Title 

Electrophile induced domino reaction sequences with ion-pair chiral induction 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




In this project, new catalysts and procedures will be developed to improve our capacity to access and modify the 

structure and properties of complex molecules. These methods will be used to gain access to a number of bioactive 

natural products in order to better evaluate and develop their therapeutic potential. 


DP110103021 Prof Martin G Banwell, Prof Mary J Garson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Australian Sponge Metabolites 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 




The development of concise and flexible syntheses of Australian marine natural products and analogues of 

ecological/therapeutic significance will emerge. Such activities will lead to the identification and evaluation of 

molecular entities of value in managing marine environments and help to enhance chemical synthesis capacity in 

Australia. 

DP110101235 Dr Malcolm D McLeod, Prof David L Ollis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Facilitating drug synthesis, development and detection: the enzymatic synthesis of 

beta-glucuronides 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will develop new catalysts to aid the development of pharmaceuticals and help fight the war against 

drugs. 

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DP110100112 Prof Mark A Rizzacasa, A/Prof Craig A Hutton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Biogenesis inspired total synthesis of natural products 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




The project will study the chemical synthesis of a number of novel natural products. Most significantly, this project 

will deliver new methods for organic synthesis of complex molecules. The rewards from the total synthesis of 

bioactive compounds are enormous for the community and in the education and training of scientists. 


DP110100682 Prof Katrina A Jolliffe 

Approved 

Project Title 

New synthetic receptors for selective recognition and sensing of biologically important 

anions 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Anions play roles in almost every biochemical process, so the ability to selectively detect specific anions has 

numerous applications. This project will design and synthesise molecules capable of detecting target anions under 

physiological conditions. This will provide innovative small molecule receptors for use in biomedicine. 

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0306 




PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (INCL. STRUCTURAL) 

DP110100758 Prof Debra J Bernhardt, Prof Dr Barbara Kirchner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computational studies of melting and the solvation properties of ionic liquids 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Ionic liquids are used in industry as green solvents and electrolytes, although there is not yet sufficient knowledge 

on the science of ionic liquids to enable optimal solvents to be readily designed. This project uses state of the art 

techniques in computational chemistry to solve practical problems related to the characteristics of ionic liquids. 

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DP110103388 Dr Angus A Gray-Weale, A/Prof James K Beattie 

Approved 

Project Title 

A new explanation for the hydrophobic effect 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The hydrophobic effect is a fundamental natural phenomenon: why do oil and water spontaneously separate and 

not mix? The project team proposes a new and novel explanation for this effect, based on known properties of 

water. The project team's theory explains hydrophobic effects in physics, chemistry and biology. 

DP110103137 Prof Paul A Webley, A/Prof Joeri Denayer, Dr Jiacheng Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design of adsorbents for kinetic separation of gases 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $96,000.00 

2014 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Jiacheng Wang 




The purpose of this project is to design, synthesise and test a new family of adsorbents for separation of gas 

mixtures of environmental and energy significance. The outcome will be a thorough understanding of diffusion in 

adsorbents and preparation of several candidate adsorbents with superior separation characteristics. 

DP110102569 Dr Chuan Zhao 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tuning the electrolytes for high efficiency solar splitting of water 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

ARF Dr Chuan Zhao 




This project will develop a new technology that uses ionic liquids and sunlight to split water into hydrogen and 

oxygen to be used as a clean fuel. Australia has abundant sunlight, is very close to the growing energy markets of 

the Asia-Pacific region, and is ideally placed to benefit from this new technology. 

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DP110104990 Prof Dr Huai-Yong Zhu, Dr Zhanfeng Zheng, Dr Wayde N Martens, Prof Dr Jin-Cai Zhao, Prof Dr 

Pegie Cool 

Approved Driving Chemical Reactions by Visible and Ultraviolet Light on Supported Noble Metal 

Project Title Nanoparticles 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $80,000.00 




This project will develop advanced materials of noble metal nanoparticles on a support, which can absorb visible 

and ultraviolet light and catalyse chemical reactions. Such photocatalysts provide the potential to use sunlight, an 

abundant, green energy source, to drive reactions at ambient temperatures for chemical synthesis and 

environmental protection. 


DP110105125 Prof Suresh K Bhargava, Dr Anthony P O'Mullane, Dr Vipul Bansal, Dr Mannepalli L Kantam 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nano-engineered multi-functional materials for catalysis and sensing by an integrated 

chemical and electrochemical approach 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project aims to deliver a facile and cheap method to produce a class of nanostructured materials to be used in 

applications which will have environmental and social benefits such as: green synthesis of fine chemicals, catalyst 

development for clean energy fuel cells and sensor technology for the detection of potent biotoxins. 

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DP110102817 Prof Barry W Ninham, Dr Drew F Parsons 

Approved 

Project Title 

Hofmeister at work. Implementation of a paradigm shift in physical chemistry 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Standard tools of measurement in environmental, industrial, colloid, nano and biosciences rest on classical theories 

which have been shown to be badly flawed. The faults have been remedied to give a new, predictive and usable 

foundation that amounts to a paradigm shift of immediate importance to many applications. 

DP110101936 A/Prof Timothy J Senden, A/Prof Vincent S Craig, Dr Shannon Notley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using light to move molecules-a novel approach to exploring intermolecular forces 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




It is in the last few nanometres above a surface that many real-world effects originate. Using a fine stylus and the 

momentum from a laser beam, the project will nano-mechanically perturb molecules to reveal forces on a 

sub-molecular scale. Gaining control at this scale is central to developing an understanding of many natural and 

industrial processes. 

The Flinders University of South Australia 

DP110103032 Prof Joseph G Shapter, Prof John O Miners, A/Prof Sally L McArthur 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanoscale characterisation of the dynamics of artificial lipid membranes - model systems 

for drug binding studies 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will see the development of artificial membranes replicating the physiological behaviour of cell 

membranes providing a novel platform for in vitro drug evaluation clearing the way for the development of effective 

new therapies with fewer side effects. 

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DP110100496 Dr Tara L Pukala 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structural and functional investigations of the human transcription machinery by ion 

mobility-mass spectrometry 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will apply emerging mass spectrometric technologies to gain previously inaccessible insight into human 

transcription factor proteins. This will reveal new avenues for intervention in human disease states related to 

aberrant gene expression, while developing innovative methods for the study of complex protein assemblies. 

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DP110100312 A/Prof Evan J Bieske 

Approved 

Project Title 

Getting the drift - new frontiers in ion spectroscopy 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $165,000.00 

2015 $90,000.00 

APF A/Prof Evan J Bieske 




This project will develop and harness ultra-sensitive techniques to understand the action of photo-active molecules 

involved in human vision, molecular motors and molecular memory. The new techniques will also help explore and 

exploit the properties of carbon and silicon nanoparticles, and may assist detection of exotic molecules in space. 

DP110100103 Prof Derek Y Chan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Theoretical foundations of dynamic surface forces 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Australian scientists are current world leaders in developing novel materials for biomedical and industrial 

applications. This project will create the key theoretical framework to interpret experimental measurements and will 

be vital in ensuring that our scientific endeavour in novel materials maintains its current world leadership position. 

DP110101767 Dr Daniel E Gomez 

Approved 

Project Title 

The Quantum Dot SPASER 

2011 $138,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Daniel E Gomez 




Can we replace electrons with photons in future computers? This project provides two steps toward this goal. By 

combining advanced materials with ultra-small metallic structures, a new nano-sized form of a laser, called the 

spaser will be realised. Furthermore, a key component of a computer, a nanoscale modulator, will be 

demonstrated. 

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DP110103844 Prof Richard A O'Hair, Dr George N Khairallah 

Approved 

Project Title 

Decarboxylation to unmask organometallics: scope and utility in bond formation 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Carboxylic acids are valuable in the synthesis of biologically and industrially important compounds. The promise of 

developing eco-friendly alternatives to existing processes has led to a renaissance in catalytic transformations of 

carboxylic acids. Here the project will explore metal mediated decarboxylation in important carbon-hydrogen and 

carbon-carbon bond coupling applications. 


DP110100041 A/Prof Erica J Wanless, Dr Grant B Webber, Dr Steve Edmondson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Next-generation polymer films for control of material interactions 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will develop smart polymer films which incorporate a mechanism which rapidly switches the coating 

from being attracted to or repelled by adjacent material. These films will be made using a new water-based 

technology and assessed for potential application such as: (1) active agents for mineral processing, or (2) high 

performance lubricants. 


DP110103300 Dr Timothy Schmidt, A/Prof Gavin J Conibeer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Photochemical upconversion for third generation photovoltaic devices 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Most solar cells cannot utilise infrared light, as the photons in this spectral region are not energetic enough to 

promote electrons across the energy threshold. This project will harvest this low energy light, and by 'gluing' the 

photons together in a process known as upconversion, the project will improve the light harvesting efficiencies of 

solar cells. 

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DP110105347 Dr Simon Grabowsky 

Approved 

Project Title 

Seeing chemical reactions: Electron pairing and energetics along pseudo-reaction 

pathways from high-resolution X-ray diffraction data 

2011 $121,796.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

APD Dr Simon Grabowsky 




This project aims to see the electron pairs in chemical reactions by extending high-resolution X-ray diffraction 

experiments on molecules frozen along their reaction pathway. This knowledge will help chemists to control a 

desired chemical synthesis leading to new prospects in drug design or material science. 


DP110102201 Dr Tracey M Clarke, Dr Pawel Wagner, Dr Attila J Mozer, Prof Keith C Gordon, A/Prof Shogo 

Mori 

Approved Porphyrin arrays - Light Harvesting in three dimensions 

Project Title 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

APD Dr Tracey M Clarke 




The emulation of photosynthesis, the efficient and sustainable utilization of solar energy using renewable materials 

represents one of the great scientific challenges. This project will explore one aspect of this by determining the 

nature and scope of using assemblies of artificial chlorophylls for three dimensional light harvesting in titania solar 

cells. 

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0307 




THEORETICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY 

DP110101604 Prof Irene Yarovsky, Dr David J Henry 

Approved 

Project Title 

Theoretical modelling study of thin film permeability 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Loss of water from open storages through evaporation exceeds 40 per cent. This project will study the structure, 

stability and permeation properties of the protective ultra-thin layers. The knowledge will help design novel 

evaporation suppressants which will drastically reduce water losses and will be crucial for new membrane and drug 

delivery technologies. 


DP110101371 Prof Dr Feng Wang, Dr Gleb Gribakin, Prof Weitao Yang, Prof Clifford M Surko 

Approved 

Project Title 

Gamma-ray spectra from electron-positron annihilation in molecules 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Positrons and molecular electrons interact in new ways as compared to the electrons themselves, thus providing 

novel chemical possibilities. Australian expertise and the best available elsewhere will be combined to produce 

important new scientific results in this area and provide major training opportunities for young researchers. 

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DP110101896 A/Prof Christopher T Chantler, Dr Stephen P Best, A/Prof Martinus C Feiters, Dr Yves Joly, Prof 

Dudley C Creagh, A/Prof Zwi Barnea, Dr Christopher G Ryan 

Approved Synchrotron X-ray absorption fine structure and fundamental X-ray interactions for 

Project Title nano-physics, chemistry and mineralogy 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




This project will develop new synchrotron techniques for measuring and interpreting X-ray data from materials 

targeting the nano-environment and bonding. The first wave of synchrotron nanotechnology is nascent. The 

project's X-ray methods develop techniques in applied mineralogy and catalysis. New insight will address key 

questions in chemistry, mining and biology. 

DP110103889 Dr Gabriel R da Silva 

Approved 

Project Title 

Transformation of organics in the unpolluted atmosphere 

2011 $122,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will develop the chemistry needed to model the removal of methane and other organic compounds 

from the unpolluted atmosphere. While the chemistry of urban environments is now understood, there are major 

shortcomings when describing remote environments, limiting our ability to model the lifetimes of key greenhouse 

gases and toxins. 

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DP110101239 Dr Aijun Du, Prof Sean C Smith, Prof Stefano Sanvito 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exploring electronic functionality in low-dimensional carbon and boron-nitride 

nanomaterials via advanced theoretical modelling 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $145,000.00 

2013 $145,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $130,000.00 

QEII Dr Aijun Du 




This project will spawn innovative carbon/boron nitride materials for next-generation electronics devices by devising 

new strategies to manipulate and control electronic structure as well as charge/spin transport properties. Outcomes 

will include technological breakthroughs leading to truly smaller, faster and smarter electronics materials. 

DP110101580 Dr Seth C Olsen, Prof Todd J Martinez, Prof Steven G Boxer 

Approved 

Project Title 

How do biomolecules control excited-state dynamics? 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

ARF Dr Seth C Olsen 




This project will use a combined theoretical and experimental approach to find out why non-fluorescent dyes 

become fluorescent when they bind certain biomolecules. This project's science will help guide the development of 

smart, biomimetic energy technologies and increase our understanding of how light powers living things. 

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DP110102336 Dr Amir Karton 

Approved 

Project Title 



The role of hypohalous acids and related oxidants in the oxidative damage of biological 

systems: a computational investigation 

2011 $81,846.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Amir Karton 




The aim of this project is to decipher the molecular mechanisms of key reactions involved in oxidative damage to 

biomolecules. The study will lead to a better understanding of oxidative stress in biological systems and its role in 

chronic inflammatory disease, heart disease, and cancer. 

DP110102932 Prof Jeffrey R Reimers 

Approved 

Project Title 

Chemical physics for nanotechnology and biotechnology 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Computational methods solving the motions of electrons and nuclei will be developed and applied to the science 

and technology of single-molecule devices. Applications include design of extremely dense memories, 

photosynthesis, design of a new type of solar cell, concepts in quantum computing, and high-quality protein 

structure determination. 

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0399 




OTHER CHEMICAL SCIENCES 

DP110104006 A/Prof Philip C Andrews, Dr Steve Bull 

Approved 

Project Title 

Early main group organometallic complexes and their role in asymmetric synthesis 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project will develop new highly reactive metal based molecular tools for the controlled synthesis of complex 

molecules which are normally difficult to access, and in so doing advances our synthetic armoury. The design of the 

reaction pathways and final molecules will have relevance for modern medicinal chemistry and drug discovery 

programs. 


DP110101090 Prof Franz Grieser, A/Prof Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Dr Kyuichi Yasui 

Approved 

Project Title 

Free radical generation and reactions in ultrasound assisted processes 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $200,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Franz Grieser 




The project is designed to give a full quantitative physical and chemical account of the free radicals generated from 

the passage of ultrasound through a liquid. The study will be end-focused to produce advanced materials of 

potential use as catalysts in fuel cells and other materials that may be used in diagnostic and therapeutic 

applications. 

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0401 



ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES 


DP110101388 Prof Ian H Simmonds, Prof Dr Heini Wernli 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cyclones, storm tracks and precipitation over the globe, and their sensitivity to climate 

change 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The project will explore in detail the intimate connection across the globe between storms, storm tracks and 

precipitation and the changes in these key aspects of weather and climate. Expected outcomes are an improved 

understanding of trends and outlooks for southern Australian and European weather and precipitation. 

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DP110104955 Dr Ben I McNeil, Dr Katrin J Meissner, Dr Richard J Matear 

Approved 

Project Title 

Examining the vulnerability of ocean carbon biogeochemistry in a high CO2 world 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere from human activity is changing the biogeochemistry of the ocean, with large 

potential consequences on future atmospheric CO2. This work will explore these changes and will result in a more 

complete understanding of how the ocean will either accelerate or delay the increase in atmospheric CO2. 

DP110102618 Prof Andrew J Pitman, Dr Gabriel Abramowitz, Dr Ray Leuning 

Approved 

Project Title 

Are proposed land-based sinks for greenhouse gases resilient to climate change and 

natural variability? 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




One strategy to reduce the scale of future climate change is to enhance the storage of carbon in vegetation and 

soils. Evidence suggests carbon stored in vegetation and soils is itself vulnerable to climate change, placing this 

stored carbon at risk; this project will assess this risk to advise on the reliability of using terrestrial systems as 

carbon sinks. 

DP110100601 Dr Alexander R Sen Gupta, Prof Matthew H England, Dr Andrea S Taschetto, Dr Caroline C 

Ummenhofer, Dr Ashok Karumuri, Dr Krishnan Raghavan, Dr Atul K Sahai 

Approved The changing relationship between the South Asian and Australian Monsoon in a 

Project Title warming world 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The success or failure of the Australian and South Asian Monsoons can mean the difference between prosperity 

and severe hardship in the affected regions. This project will help to understand the causes of the monsoon 

variability, both natural and human-induced, and what the future might have in store. 

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DP110103118 Prof David W Griffith, Prof Paul O Wennberg, Dr Sara E Mikaloff Fletcher 

Approved 

Project Title 

Atmospheric composition and climate change: a southern hemisphere perspective 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $65,000.00 




This project addresses the science of greenhouse gases and climate change through extensive high accuracy 

measurements of atmospheric composition, the calibration of a new generation of satellite sensors, and the 

assimilation of the measured data in models of the atmosphere to elucidate the sources and sinks of greenhouse 

gases. 

DP110101948 Dr Clare Murphy (nee Paton-Walsh), Prof David W Griffith, Dr Louisa Emmons, Dr David P 

Edwards, Prof John P Burrows 

Approved Tropospheric ozone and air quality in Australia 

Project Title 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Ozone is an important greenhouse gas and an air pollutant that causes adverse health effects. This research will 

increase our understanding of changing ozone concentrations. In addition it will improve our ability to forecast 

episodes of poor air quality within Australia, thereby reducing the health impacts of atmospheric pollution events. 

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0402 



GEOCHEMISTRY 


DP110103284 Dr Tracy A Rushmer, Prof Simon P Turner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Origin of silicic magmas in a primitive island arc: the first integrated experimental and 

short-lived isotope study of the Tongan-Kermadec system 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The Tongan arc forms a large portion of the Australian plate boundary and is one of the most chemically primitive 

systems known. Oddly, it produces volumes of more evolved, dangerous silicic magmas. The results of this project 

will establish the source of these magmas and rates of migration, which are fundamental for understanding volcanic 

hazards. 

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Southern Cross University 



DP110100519 Dr Edward D Burton, Prof Richard T Bush, Prof Mats E Astrom, Prof Stefan Peiffer 

Approved 

Project Title 

A new paradigm for the accumulation and persistence of metastable iron sulphides in 

sulphidic soils 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 

2014 $80,000.00 

2015 $60,000.00 

ARF Dr Edward D Burton 




Metastable iron sulphide minerals have a critical role in controlling surface- and ground-water quality. This project 

will transform our understanding of the environmental geochemistry of metastable iron sulphides in sulphidic soils. 

This will greatly enhance our ability to predict and manage water quality in a wide range of important aquatic 

systems. 

DP110103638 Prof Bradley D Eyre, Dr Isaac R Santos, Prof Ronnie N Glud 

Approved 

Project Title 

Unravelling the synergistic effect of ocean acidification and pore water advection on 

carbonate sediment dissolution: a global sink for CO2? 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Isaac R Santos 




The purpose of this project is to investigate the role of ocean acidification and pore water advection on the release 

of calcium and alkalinity from carbonate sediments. The expected outcomes of this project is a better 

understanding of the role of carbonate sediments in buffering ocean acidification and the uptake of atmospheric 

carbon dioxide. 

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DP110105419 Prof Andrew P Roberts, Prof Patrick De Deckker, Dr Marc D Norman, Dr Paul Hesse 

Approved 

Project Title 

Australian dust: its response to, and role in, climate change 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Atmospheric dust plumes can affect global climate, but the impact of Australian dust on climate is poorly known 

even though it is a major dust source. This project will study the magnetism of dust deposits in marine sediments to 

understand how Australian dust influences climate in order to better predict the influence of humans on future 

climate. 

DP110101599 Dr Daniela Rubatto 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tracing fluids and rare elements in the crust by combining microscale oxygen isotope 

analysis with geochronology 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $80,000.00 

QEII Dr Daniela Rubatto 




Aqueous fluids are responsible for the transfer of elements, metals and heat in the Earth's crust. This research will 

trace the mobility of fluids and their interaction with minerals using microanalysis of oxygen isotopes and radioactive 

elements. Understanding fluids is fundamental to understanding metamorphism and the formation of ore deposits. 


DP110103668 Dr John W Moreau 

Approved 

Project Title 

Anaerobic methane oxidation in the deep sub-seafloor microbial biosphere 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




Microbes that control the emission of the greenhouse gas methane from the seafloor to the Earth's atmosphere 

effectively slow global warming. This project aims to understand the microbial controls for this process to improve 

an understanding of this planet's natural carbon cycle, and yield valuable information for marine CO2 

geosequestration strategies. 

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GEOLOGY 

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DP110104818 Dr Fred Jourdan, Dr Eric Tohver 

Approved 

Project Title 

Consequences of extraterrestrial impacts on the biosphere and geosphere 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This project will investigate whether high-velocity meteorite impacts can account for the Earth's mass extinctions 

and whether meteorite impacts and mass extinctions were synchronous. This work will help scientists understand 

the long-term climatic and biologic effects of massive injections of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. 

DP110104799 Prof Zheng-Xiang Li, Dr Martin Danisik, Prof Yigang Xu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Multiple vertical tectonic movements in a continental interior: consequences of 

flat-subduction and foundering of an oceanic plateau? 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will investigate how the subduction of particularly thick oceanic crust impacts on the landscape, climate, 

structure and composition of the adjacent continent. It will help in understanding the history and distribution of 

mineral and hydrocarbon resources, of similar provinces in Australia. 

DP110103660 Prof Birger Rasmussen, Dr Ian R Fletcher, Prof Andrey Bekker 

Approved 

Project Title 

The early history of atmospheric oxygen 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $135,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

APF Prof Birger Rasmussen 




Atmospheric oxygen is essential for advanced life and its accumulation on the ancient Earth was accompanied by 

profound environmental, climatic and biological change. This project will clarify the complex interactions between 

the rise in atmospheric oxygen and changes in the Earth's surface environment, extreme climate change and 

biospheric evolution. 

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DP110101127 Dr Katherine M Trinajstic, Dr Catherine A Boisvert, Prof Per E Ahlberg, Dr Zerina M Johanson, 

Prof Moya M Smith 

Approved Fleshing out the fossil record: using organically preserved soft tissues and bone to 

Project Title explore the evolution of unique vertebrate characters. 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $130,000.00 

QEII Dr Katherine M Trinajstic 




This study integrates developmental, molecular and morphological data in both fossil and living species to provide 

insights into the evolutionary mechanisms which formed the musculo/skeletal system. Uncovering these 

evolutionary pathways has the potential to describe mechanisms common to all vertebrate and informs us about 

our own evolution. 


DP110102543 Dr Roberto F Weinberg, Dr Pavlina Hasalova 

Approved 

Project Title 

Water-fluxed continental melting 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Melting of rocks happen during active continental tectonics, where rock deformation, water flow and melting feed 

into each other in a complex system. This project studies how water gets into and melt gets out of hot continental 

rocks to form magmatic bodies that control continent chemical evolution and origin of magmatic mineral deposits. 


DP110103134 Prof Hugh S O'Neill, Dr Joerg Hermann, Dr Carl Spandler 

Approved 

Project Title 

Deep time in the deep Earth: using trace element diffusivities to constrain durations of 

deep Earth processes 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Evaluation of deep Earth resources requires knowing how long geological processes took, some record of which is 

often preserved by gradients in the chemical compositions of minerals. Experiments at very high temperatures and 

pressures will determine how this evidence can be used to constrain the durations of a rich variety of geological 

processes. 

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DP110104686 Prof John D Foden, Dr Marlina A Elburg, A/Prof Galen P Halverson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Iron isotope variation in subduction magmas: Links to fluid flux and oxidation of the 

mantle wedge? 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




The plates of the outer tectonic shell of our Earth are in ceaseless motion; their collisions create huge earthquakes 

and their collapse into the Earth introduces surface water to these hot regions at >150km depth, creating melting 

and volcanic eruption. This project will use iron isotopes to map this surface water as it is introduced to the mantle. 


DP110104098 Prof Michael A Sandiford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Active tectonics of East Timor: geomorphic responses to an evolving slab rupture 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Through analysis of the landscape evolution of East Timor, this project will establish new insights into basic 

dynamic processes responsible for formation of mountain systems. By quantifying slip rates on active faults and 

erosion rates across its landscape, it will provide new constraints on natural hazards for East Timor, and the 

broader region. 


DP110103024 Prof Hans B Muhlhaus, Dr Huilin Xing, Dr Guoxiong G Wang, Prof David A Yuen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Multiscale and multiphase modelling of deformable porous media 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The physics of our Nation's most pressing engineering problems involve simultaneous processes on multiple 

scales. Our research conducts massive computer simulations of processes involving fluid flow in rock on a broad 

range of scales. Simulations of this kind make future technologies such as CO2 sequestration more predictable and 

manageable. 

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DP110102196 Dr Rebecca J Carey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Submarine volcanoes: degassing of silicic magma with implications for ascent and 

eruption processes. 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Rebecca J Carey 




This research project will advance the basic understanding of how magma ascends and erupts in submarine 

settings. This study will identify the relative roles and timing of volcanic gas release from silicic magmas, using 

cutting-edge techniques newly available at the Australian Synchrotron. 

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GEOPHYSICS 


DP110104145 Dr Craig J O'Neill, Dr Juan C Afonso 

Approved 

Project Title 

The effective strength of oceanic plate bounding faults 

2011 $65,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




This project will address the anomalously weak behaviour of the seismically active faults on the boundary of the 

Australian plate, in three key geodynamic areas. This will constrain the mechanisms which weaken such faults, and 

produce a model for their effective strength and evolution over geological timescales. 

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DP110102531 Dr Peter G Betts, Dr Laurent Ailleres, Dr Mark W Jessell, Dr Eric A de Kemp 

Approved 

Project Title 

Three dimensional geospatial model of the Australian continent from geologically 

constrained inverse modelling of the Earth's gravity and magnetic fields 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project enhances Australia's reputation in integration of geology and geophysics and will create a three 

dimensional model of the Australian crust that will image and define the geometry of the fundamental building 

blocks of the continent. The outcomes will create new concepts for resource exploration and hazard recognition. 

DP110101697 Dr Fabio A Capitanio, Prof Louis N Moresi, Prof Philip Allen 

Approved 

Project Title 

The link between the deep Earth and its dynamic surface 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




Modelling the two-way interaction of plate tectonics with the actions of erosion and sedimentation gives a 

fundamentally new view of the dynamics of our planet and the importance of the surface on the deep interior. It will 

improve our understanding of the formation of sedimentary basins, their evolution and their preservation over 

geological time. 

DP110103387 Dr Wouter P Schellart, Prof Alexander R Cruden, Dr David R Stegman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Three-dimensional subduction models of overriding plate deformation and mantle flow 

using laboratory and numerical methods 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project investigates the interaction of the Earth's tectonic plates at subduction zones, places where one plate 

sinks below another plate into the Earth. This is important for understanding the evolution of the Australian plate 

that has active subduction zones to the north and east, and how its geological evolution is controlled by subduction. 

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DP110101983 Prof Phil R Cummins 

Approved 

Project Title 

New observational constraints on 2004-2007 rupture of the Sumatra megathrust 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will develop innovative methods and generate new data for studying the rupture of giant subduction 

zone earthquakes and the generation of destructive tsunamis. This will lead to a better understanding of these 

phenomena that will enhance our ability to forecast, warn and map the hazards associated with them. 

DP110101830 Prof Ian Jackson, Prof Douglas R Schmitt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Frequency-dependent seismic properties of cracked and fluid-saturated crustal rocks: a 

systematic laboratory study 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




Novel experimental techniques will be used to build a better laboratory-based understanding of the seismic 

properties of fluid-saturated crustal rocks. The outcome will be an improved capacity to monitor the presence of 

fluids in diverse situations ranging from geothermal power generation and waste disposal to earthquake fault zones. 

DP110102098 Prof Malcolm Sambridge, Prof Brian L Kennett 

Approved 

Project Title 

Taming the nonlinearity of geophysical inversions 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $33,000.00 




This project will develop new ways to extract information from complex geophysical data sets used to construct 

images of the Earth's interior. Applications will be important to indirect imaging problems in the physical and 

engineering sciences and particularly to the discovery of resources within the Earth upon which Australian society is 

dependent. 

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DP110103677 Dr Anya M Reading, A/Prof Keith D Koper 

Approved 

Project Title 

Southern Ocean storms and noise sources from Australian seismic array recordings 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 




Storm severity in the Southern Ocean - is it increasing? This project will investigate storminess using decades of 

seismic records from Australian stations, adding unique data for remote ocean areas with no direct weather 

observations, with profound implications for the global climate system. 

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OCEANOGRAPHY 

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 

DP110105498 Dr Jean-Baptiste Sallee 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the Southern Ocean overturning circulation and its sensitivity to climate 

variability 

2011 $122,076.00 

2012 $122,076.00 

2013 $122,076.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Jean-Baptiste Sallee 




Our ability to understand and ultimately predict climate is critically dependent on understanding the Southern Ocean 

circulation and its sensitivity to atmospheric variability. The project will use a combination of observations and 

high-resolution numerical models to provide insights into the dynamics of the Southern Ocean overturning 

circulation. 


DP110103155 A/Prof Kedong Yin, Prof Paul J Harrison, Prof Wei-Jun Cai 

Approved 

Project Title 

Effects of uptake of carbon and nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous and silicon) on pH 

among phytoplankton species: implications for ocean acidification feedback mechanisms 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




Anthropogenic CO2 emission has caused a decrease in the ocean pH, which may affect coral reefs. The project will 

study two processes, as the feedback mechanisms, which can increase pH in seawater, uptake of additional CO2 

by algae directly and stimulated by the human input of nitrogen and phosphorus. 


DP110100108 Dr Michael J Ellwood, Dr Stephen M Eggins, Prof Philip W Boyd, Dr Christel S Hassler, Dr Sylvia 

G Sander 

Approved Iron sources and cycling in the Tasman Sea 

Project Title 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Determining factors that influence the health and vitality of coastal and open-ocean regions is crucial to maintaining 

marine biodiversity and the Earth's climatic balance. This research project will determine the role iron plays in 

influencing phytoplankton growth, which ultimately regulates the drawdown of carbon dioxide by the oceans. 

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University of Technology, Sydney 

DP110103091 Dr Justin R Seymour, Dr Gene W Tyson, A/Prof Roman Stocker 

Approved 

Project Title 

Microscale insights into ocean-scale processes: microbial behaviour as a driver of ocean 

biogeochemistry 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Microscopic plankton regulate the ocean's chemical cycles, which ultimately support life on earth. However, the 

ecological interactions driving these processes are poorly understood. This project will use novel approaches to 

decipher the behaviours of marine microbes, providing a more complete perception of how ocean ecosystems 

operate and influence climate. 

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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE 

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DP110103926 Prof Patrick De Deckker, Dr Stefan Schouten, Dr Sabine Schmidt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Pre-industrial sea-surface temperatures in the Australian region 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Humanity faces an enormous challenge as there is much debate on whether the world is warming up and when this 

started. This project will document sea-surface temperature records over the last millennium for the Australian 

region and provide data of critical importance to global climatology and oceanography that precede the instrumental 

record. 

DP110103158 Dr Stephen M Eggins, Dr William R Howard, Asst Prof Baerbel Hoenisch, Prof Howard J Spero, 

Dr Gavin B Dunbar 

Approved Calcification and shell chemistry response of Southern Ocean planktic foraminifers to 

Project Title ocean acidification and changing climates 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $50,000.00 




Plankton that form tiny calcium carbonate shells will be cultured to determine how they will respond to acidification 

of the Southern Ocean caused by rising CO2 in the atmosphere. The same experiments will be used to gauge from 

their fossil shells how the Southern Ocean has caused and responded to changing atmosphere CO2 over the last 

glacial climate cycle 

DP110101161 Dr Michael K Gagan, Dr Nerilie J Abram, Prof Wahyoe S Hantoro, Dr Danny H Natawidjaja, Prof 

Chuan-Chou Shen, Prof Kerry Sieh, Prof Lawrence Edwards, Dr Hai Cheng, Dr Gavin A Schmidt 

Approved Climate and natural hazards in Australasia: a comprehensive impact analysis of 

Project Title prehistoric droughts, great earthquakes, and the Toba super-eruption 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $125,000.00 

QEII Dr Nerilie J Abram 




Climate change, great earthquakes, and volcanic disasters pose untold risks for environmental, economic, and 

social harm in rapidly developing Australasia. This project's ground-breaking natural hazard risk analysis will 

showcase Australasia's research strengths and provide fundamental knowledge for visionary leadership in 

sustainable development. 

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DP110102124 Prof Andrew Baker, Dr Stuart J Khan, Dr Alison Blyth 

Approved 

Project Title 

Source - receptor analysis of lignin and lipid macromolecules in karst to quantify 

stalagmite biomarker proxies of vegetation and temperature change 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Cave stalagmites are archives of past climate and environmental changes. This project seeks to develop two novel 

biomarkers, lignin and bacterial membrane lipids, from which we will generate new records of historic and 

prehistoric vegetation and temperature change. 


DP110102185 Dr Russell N Drysdale, Dr John C Hellstrom, A/Prof Jonathan D Woodhead, Dr Roland Maas, Dr 

Silvia Frisia, Dr Giovanni Zanchetta, Prof Anthony E Fallick, Dr Mathieu Daeron, Prof Gerrit 

Lohmann, Prof Maureen Raymo, Prof Maria F Sanchez Goni, Prof Christoph Spotl, Dr Eric W 

Wolff 

Approved When the ice melts: a new perspective on the causes of Quaternary glacial terminations 

Project Title 

2011 $220,000.00 

2012 $200,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 




The project will assemble an unprecedented palaeoclimate time series extending back to 1.2 million years ago that 

will allow marine and ice core records to be placed onto an absolute time scale. This will allow testing of 

fundamental hypotheses on why the Earth's climate shifts from glacial to interglacial states, with flow-on effects to 

climate models. 

DP110101216 Prof Garry R Willgoose, Prof Alexander B McBratney, A/Prof Gregory R Hancock, Dr Budiman 

Minasny, Mr Sagy Cohen 

Approved A next generation spatially distributed model for soil profile dynamics and paedogenesis 

Project Title incorporating soil geochemistry and organic matter 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Soil is the interface between the land, atmosphere, and biosphere. We are unable to fully characterise it because it 

varies in space and data collection is difficult. This project will develop models of soil formation to understand the 

spatial distribution of soil and how this distribution links with its biogeochemical role in the environment. 

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DP110103081 Prof Dr James P Shulmeister, Dr Timothy J Cohen, Dr Kevin W Kiernan, Dr Craig A Woodward, 

Dr Timothy T Barrows, Dr Justine Kemp, Dr Kathryn E Fitzsimmons, A/Prof Douglas H Clark 

Approved The last glaciation maximum climate conundrum and environmental responses of the 

Project Title Australian continent to altered climate states 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will show how climate systems in south east Australia responded to large scale global change the last 

time this happened, which was about 21,000 years ago. By determining the climate response in Australia to this 

change, this project will help predict future response in rainfall and temperature to human-induced and natural 

climate change. 

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0501 




ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 

DP110104186 Dr Justin A Welbergen, Prof Stephen E Williams, Dr Luke P Shoo, Dr Jeremy J VanDerWal 

Approved 

Project Title 

Global climate change and the impacts of temperature extremes on terrestrial biodiversity 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Increasing severity of climate extremes is a disturbing implication of global climate change; yet little is known about 

the effects of such extremes on the natural world. This project aims to understand the vulnerability of biodiversity to 

current and future extremes, and to inform conservation efforts and minimise future impacts. 


DP110101679 Dr Sophie C Leterme, Dr Amanda V Ellis, A/Prof Melissa H Brown, Dr Oscar E Romero, A/Prof 

Forest Rohwer 

Approved Primary producers; morphological flexibility under environmental constraints 

Project Title 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Climate change impacts on phytoplankton that uptake nutrients for incorporation into food webs including marine 

mammals and fish. This project will study the morphological flexibility of diatoms to reveal principles underlying 

nutrient uptake under different climatic scenarios. 

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DP110102813 Dr Michael R Kearney 

Approved 

Project Title 

An integrated mechanistic model of species' responses to environmental change: from 

individual responses to range shifts and beyond 

2011 $132,137.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $139,870.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $140,000.00 

ARF Dr Michael R Kearney 




To effectively adapt to future environmental change, reliable forecasts are needed of how human alterations to 

climate and habitat will affect species. This project integrates cutting-edge methods in nutritional, physiological and 

spatial ecology to develop new tools for predicting and understanding how species will respond to environmental 

change. 

DP110103159 Dr Andrew P Robinson, Prof Mark A Burgman, Prof Colin Thompson 

Approved 

Project Title 

New models for effective surveillance 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will deliver new methods for generating the information that underpins sound resource management 

decisions, focusing on statistical techniques to deploy surveillance resources. Results will be relevant to a wide 

range of applications including setting realistic targets for the effectiveness of biosecurity and quarantine systems. 

DP110103737 Dr Brendan A Wintle, Dr Atte Moilanen 

Approved 

Project Title 

From prediction to action: Responding to rapid ecosystem shifts under climate change 

2011 $125,654.00 

2012 $105,654.00 

2013 $105,654.00 

2014 $105,654.00 

2015 $105,654.00 

ARF Dr Brendan A Wintle 




Nobody knows exactly how climate change will affect the ecosystems on which we depend for our own existence, 

though negative impacts are widely predicted. This project integrates mathematical, economic and ecological 

approaches to learn about the most effective way to spend limited funds for sustaining ecosystems threatened by 


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DP110105479 Prof Alfredo R Huete 

Approved 

Project Title 

Integrating remote sensing, landscape flux measurements, and phenology to understand 

the impacts of climate change on Australian landscapes 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




This project aims to combine satellite data with field tower measurements to more accurately map the water and 

carbon status of Australian landscapes. This will provide valuable information on land surface changes and improve 

model predictions of water balance, productivity, and health in response to climate change and land use impacts. 


DP110105102 Prof David S Ellsworth, Prof David T Tissue, Prof Dr Fernando Valladares 

Approved 

Project Title 

Woodland response to elevated CO2 in free air carbon dioxide enrichment: does 

phosphorus limit the sink for Carbon? 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project will determine if growth of Australian woodland trees is limited by phosphorus, and if that limitation 

means the woodland carbon sink is constrained from responding to rising atmospheric CO2. Assessing the CO2 

sink capacity of native eucalypt woodland is central to meeting Australia's domestic and international carbon 

accounting commitments. 


DP110101714 Prof Sharon A Robinson, A/Prof Paul A Keller, Dr Arko Lucieer, Dr Dominic A Hodgson, A/Prof 

Wolfgang Wanek, Dr Quan Hua, Prof Howard Griffiths 

Approved Mapping Antarctic climate change in space and time using mosses as biological proxies 

Project Title 

2011 $250,000.00 

2012 $220,000.00 

2013 $220,000.00 




This project will use polar mosses as sentinels for climate change to determine the extent to which change is 

already affecting Antarctica and enable development of more robust global climate models. Novel remote sensing 

methods will be developed to identify biodiversity most at risk from climate change thus maintaining Antarctic treaty 

obligations. 

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0502 




ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT 

DP110103069 Prof Christopher N Johnson, Dr Mike I Letnic, Dr Menna E Jones, Prof Hamish I McCallum 

Approved 

Project Title 

Keystone effects of Australia's top predators: dingoes, devils and biodiversity 

2011 $280,000.00 

2012 $240,000.00 

2013 $300,000.00 

2014 $270,000.00 

2015 $270,000.00 

APF Prof Christopher N Johnson 




This project will study the interactions of Australia's two largest predators, the dingo and Tasmanian devil, with other 

species. The project will help develop an understanding of the value of these predators in maintaining ecosystem 

processes and diversity, and guide their management in the future. 

DP110105040 Prof Dr William F Laurance 

Approved 

Project Title 

Impacts of habitat disruption and global change on liana-tree interactions 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




This project will test whether tropical rainforests in Australia, the Amazon, and Borneo respond similarly to key 

environmental threats, habitat fragmentation and global-change phenomena. If forests in all three regions are 

affected similarly, then research in tropical Australia could help predict the fate of imperilled rainforests around the 

world. 

DP110102872 Mr Oscar Venter 

Approved 

Project Title 

Conservation of tropical forests for their carbon and biodiversity values 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $93,000.00 

APD Mr Oscar Venter 




International efforts to save tropical forests for the carbon they store could help mitigate climate change and 

biodiversity loss. This project will aid these efforts by developing methods to model future deforestation and 

extending decision theory for the new challenges presented by international carbon-payment schemes. 

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DP110101499 Dr Joslin L Moore, Dr Michael A McCarthy, Dr Rosemary J Elith, Ms Tracy M Rout 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using decision theory to design smart plant surveys 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Ms Tracy M Rout 




Threatened species may remain unprotected, or weeds detected too slowly if, because of imperfect detection, a 

species is believed to be absent when it is in fact present. This project will develop new theory and combine it with 

new estimates of detection rates to minimise the impact of imperfect detection on management decisions. 


DP110102153 Mrs Carissa J Klein, Dr Benjamin S Halpern 

Approved 

Project Title 

Prioritising socially and economically viable land- and sea-based investments to protect 

coral reefs 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Mrs Carissa J Klein 




Coral reefs are the world's most diverse marine ecosystem and are vital to hundreds of millions of people. This 

project will enable us to choose the best investments for coral reef conservation whether they are on the land 

(forest protection) or sea (marine protected areas). 

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DP110104787 Prof Raphael K Didham 

Approved 

Project Title 

Global change and food web structure: synergistic effects of multiple drivers of global 

change on species interaction networks 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project addresses the two great challenges facing scientists trying to predict the effects of global change on 

Australia's ecosystems: i) What factors most exacerbate the total impact of global change? ii) How do the complex 

responses of so many interacting species actually translate into altered structural properties of the web of life? 

DP110102789 Ms Catherine E Grueber, Dr Jonathan P Evans, Dr John L Fitzpatrick 

Approved 

Project Title 

Testing current methods for understanding and mitigating inbreeding depression in 

conservation 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




Although inbreeding can have serious implications for endangered species, possibly even hastening extinction, the 

methods currently used to measure inbreeding and reverse its effects have been largely untested. This project will 

explicitly test the utility of these methods to ensure inbreeding is managed effectively in conservation. 


DP110103174 A/Prof Enzo Lombi, A/Prof Albert L Juhasz, Dr Hao Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Functional characterisation of contaminant-nanoparticle associations 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Nanoparticles present in the environment modify the movement and toxicity of contaminants. This project targets 

key gaps that hinder the ability to predict the fate and behaviour of environmental contaminants; this will lead to the 

optimisation of legislative framework and the management/remediation of contaminated sites (for example, mine 

sites, landfills). 

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DP110102656 Dr Menna E Jones, Prof Hamish I McCallum, A/Prof Katherine Belov, Prof Claire M Wade, 

A/Prof Andrew Storfer 

Approved Investigating the genetic basis for heterogeneous susceptibility of Tasmanian devils to a 

Project Title novel infectious cancer 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will use genetics and modelling to reveal why Tasmanian devils in northwest Tasmania are not dying 

from facial tumour disease, a new, unusual infectious cancer threatening this iconic carnivore with extinction. This 

project will predict extinction risk, develop management options, and provide a new template for managing 

emerging wildlife diseases. 

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SOIL SCIENCES 


DP110104367 Prof Martin J Kennedy, Prof David J Chittleborough, Prof Thomas Wagner, Prof Lawrence M 

Mayer 

Approved Carbon sequestration by mineral surface area as a feedback to climate warming in a 

Project Title greenhouse ocean 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The project will investigate a previously unrecognised negative feedback to global warming resulting from 

sequestration of carbon to marine sediments by soil-formed clay minerals. By studying the past transitions to 

greenhouse periods, this project will assess the likely influence of this feedback in the present transition to a 

warmer climate. 

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OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 


DP110103229 Dr Guoxiong G Wang, Prof Yong Qin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modelling the dynamic and anisotropic permeability of coal under CO2 geo-sequestration 

conditions 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




CO2-sequestration enhanced coal gas recovery provides clean energy supply and greenhouse gas control. This 

project tackles the key issues in this field by developing novel models of gas flow in coal associated with the 

process. It underpins predictable, sustainable and economic recovery of coalbed methane and storage of carbon 

dioxide into coal. 

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0601 




BIOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY 

DP110100389 Dr Alan L Munn, A/Prof Ming Q Wei, Prof Yury O Chernoff, A/Prof Mingjie Cai 

Approved 

Project Title 

A role for the actin cytoskeleton in suppression of prion pathology in yeast 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The discovery that proteins as well as DNA carry genetic information is leading to a re-think of the mechanisms that 

program cell behaviour. There is a link between proteins that suppress cancer and protein inheritance. This project 

explores how heritable changes in proteins control cell behaviour and the implications of this for the origin of 

cancer. 


DP110103936 Dr David A Dougan, Dr Kaye N Truscott 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular mechanisms of regulatory proteolysis in Escherichia coli 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

2014 $85,000.00 

2015 $85,000.00 

ARF Dr David A Dougan 




This project will examine how microorganisms, such as bacteria, remodel their internal proteins by selectively 

dismantling them in order to survive. Knowledge gained here could be used to manipulate these organisms for 

social and economic benefit by improving health outcomes and the production of resources. 

DP110100417 Dr Hamsa Puthalakath 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular mechanisms of cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP) induced apoptosis 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) is an important cellular chemical necessary for cell growth. However, 

de-regulated cAMP production in response to altered physiology can result in cellular death or apoptosis. This is 

attributed to the development of certain human diseases and this project aims to understand the molecular 

mechanism behind this process. 

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DP110101134 Prof Alberto P Avolio, Prof Robert M Graham, Prof Dan E Berkowitz 

Approved 

Project Title 

Arterial stiffness: mechanistic role of interaction of cellular processes and the 

extracellular matrix 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Arterial stiffness causes high blood pressure with age, so with more people living longer it is important to 

understand why arteries become stiff. This investigation uses genetically engineered mice to study how changes in 

nitric oxide in the cells of the artery wall can lead to changes in the wall material and so affect arterial stiffness. 

DP110104958 Prof Nicolle H Packer, A/Prof Mark P Molloy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Sugars in the real world: are cultured cancer cells a good model system for studying 

protein glycosylation? 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




It is challenging to study errors in metabolism in human beings, so researchers use cells grown in the laboratory to 

understand disease processes. This project will determine if cultured cells accurately reflect the real changes to cell 

surface sugars that occur in all cancers, and the effect of these changes on the invasive properties of colon cancer 

cells. 

DP110102680 Prof Ian T Paulsen, Dr Karl A Hassan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Commensal benefits: genomic basis for suppressing plant pathogens with Pseudomonas 

biocontrol species 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Karl A Hassan 




Food security is an issue of mounting significance due to unpredictable climate trends and increasing global 

population growth. A feature of paramount importance to reliable crop production is the capacity to control plant 

diseases. This project investigates natural plant colonising bacteria as a tool for protecting plants from disease. 

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DP110103049 Dr Natalie Borg 

Approved 

Project Title 



Structural and functional studies of a Tripartite Motif-Containing Protein 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




This project will study a fundamental process that is crucial to the regulation of almost all cellular processes. The 

dysfunction of this process can lead to cancer, neurodegenerative and immunological disorders. The outcome will 

be an advancement in knowledgebase at the most fundamental level. 

DP110103721 A/Prof Ashley Buckle, Dr Daniel Christ, A/Prof Merrill Rowley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structural basis of the neuroendocrine enzyme GAD65-mediated autoimmunity in Type 1 

Diabetes 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




More than 80 per cent of patients with Type 1 Diabetes develop antibodies against the neuroendocrine enzyme 

GAD65. This project will use state-of-the art techniques to study the interaction of GAD65 with antibodies in 

molecular detail. This will provide key insights into the molecular mechanisms of autoimmune disease. 

DP110101749 Prof David A Jans, Dr Gregory W Moseley, Dr Linfa Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

New targets for antiviral therapies 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The ability of dangerous viruses to cause lethal disease depends on their capacity to evade the immune system of 

infected hosts. This project will uncover at the molecular level the strategies used by viruses to disable immune 

responses; this will identify new ways to treat incurable diseases, by disabling the virus' defences against the 

immune system. 

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DP110100347 Prof Trevor J Lithgow, Dr Abigail Clements 

Approved 

Project Title 

The biogenesis of bacterial outer membranes: how bacteria build their surface coating 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

APD Dr Abigail Clements 




This project will determine how bacteria build their outer membranes. The outer membrane protects 'probiotic 

bacteria' in the human intestine and enables 'pathogenic' bacteria to cause infectious diseases. The project 

presents outstanding training opportunities with the use of cutting edge technology and the development of skills 

not common in Australia. 

DP110103655 Prof Christina A Mitchell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Regulation of neurite outgrowth by an inhibitor of PI3K signalling. 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




PIPP is an enzyme which inhibits important cellular functions such as cell maturation. We have shown the amount 

of PIPP is increased in Alzheimer's disease brains. This project will characterise the mechanisms by which PIPP 

regulates brain cell function to identify how PIPP may be acting to exacerbate Alzheimer's disease 

development/progression. 

DP110102288 A/Prof Moira K O'Bryan, Dr Duangporn Jamsai, A/Prof Christopher J Ormandy, Prof Mary Ann 

Handel 

Approved A novel DNA damage repair protein as a regulator of DNA double strand break repair and 

Project Title genome integrity 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project aims to define the function of a novel DNA damage repair protein. These data will provide a better 

understanding of DNA repair biology and may reveal novel diagnostic and treatment options for many diseases 

associated with DNA repair defects, including cancer. 

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DP110103199 Prof Jamie Rossjohn, Prof James McCluskey 

Approved 

Project Title 

A structural and functional investigation into events within the immunological synapse 

2011 $215,000.00 

2012 $200,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 




This project will provide fundamental insight into processes that control infection. Investigating processes central to 

immunity is important, as it will further the understanding of these critically-important events. Such knowledge will 

increase Australia's research standing, as well as having the potential to generate novel therapies 

DP110102056 A/Prof Matthew C Wilce, Dr Jacqueline A Wilce, Dr Myriam Gorospe 

Approved 

Project Title 

Specificity and architecture of protein-mRNA interactions regulating gene expression 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will study protein molecules that bind to messenger RNA in our cells. The project will characterise the 

proteins at the molecular level to study exactly how they recognise and bind to the RNA molecules. This will fill in a 

significant gap in the current understanding of the regulation gene expression. 

DP110102641 Prof Bryan R Williams 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structural and functional analysis of the protein kinase R 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




We have shown that protein kinase R (PKR) plays a key role in regulating the body's response to virus infections, 

inflammation and cancer. This project will identify mechanisms that regulate the activity of PKR and provide 

information useful for the development of novel drugs. 

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DP110103890 Prof Dietmar W Hutmacher, Em/Prof Donald L McElwain, Prof Pamela J Russell, Dr Jennifer A 

Flegg, Dr Daniela Loessner, Prof Judith A Clements, Adj/Prof Paul D Dalton, Prof Helen M Byrne 

Approved Development and validation of virtual epithelial cancer models using an integrated 

Project Title modelling and experimental three-dimensional approach 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 

2014 $125,000.00 




The mathematical and experimental modelling of the human prostate and ovary applying quantitative 

bioengineering concepts will lead to virtual cancer models. This project aims to validate these multi-scale models to 

delineate biological and pathological avenues in healthy and disease tissue and improve prevention and treatment 

of prostate and ovarian cancer. 


DP110102396 A/Prof Jiming Ye, Prof David E James 

Approved 

Project Title 

The combined use of proteomics and small molecules for target identification and 

pathway analysis 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project intends to investigate how a series of new small molecules identified from our research to improve the 

metabolic effects of insulin. This project will integrate medicinal chemistry with proteomics and metabolic biology to 

identify the cellular targets and their mechanism of action. 


DP110100164 A/Prof Andrew Clayton, A/Prof Michelle L Gee 

Approved 

Project Title 

Imaging the action of antimicrobial peptides in living cells 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




The purpose of this project to use a special magnifying glass to watch molecules invading and killing cells. The 

outcome will be to identify the mechanism of cell killing to help in the future design of better antibiotics. 

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DP110104565 Prof Elmars R Krausz, A/Prof Ronald J Pace, Dr Simon A Petrie, Dr Alfred W Rutherford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structural and mechanistic studies on manganese systems targeting catalytic water 

oxidation 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




Hydrogen fuel production from electricity and water sources, such as seawater, is the goal for this research. The 

present project addresses a key hurdle to be overcome to make this feasible - efficient water oxidation. This project 

will 'steal nature's secrets' in this by deciphering and mimicking the efficient natural enzyme process. 

DP110102737 Prof Gottfried Otting 

Approved 

Project Title 

New methods for structure analysis of proteins and protein interactions 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




This project will advance nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technologies pioneered at the Australian National 

University which employ site-specific attachment of paramagnetic metal tags to proteins. A new and diverse set of 

strategies will dramatically extend the range of applications to targets of interest in the fight against cancer and 

bacterial infections. 

DP110103322 Dr John P Rathjen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular characterisation of the Prf bacterial recognition complex of tomato 

2011 $145,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will investigate the composition and function of a large protein complex in tomatoes that controls their 

ability to resist attack by bacteria. The results will provide understanding to how all plants resist all diseases, and 

may help to improve environmentally-benign disease resistance in crop species. 

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DP110101101 Dr Grant Buchanan, Dr Eleanor F Need, Prof Wayne D Tilley, Prof Geoffrey L Greene, Prof 

Gerhard A Coetzee 

Approved Molecular dynamics of steroid receptor crosstalk 

Project Title 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




This project uses state-of-the-art technology to show how steroids (for example, testosterone) affect many aspects 

of human life, and how these can be disrupted by chemicals and synthetic hormones. The results can be used to 

interpret disease, predict safety of new drugs, and to monitor risk to humans and wildlife of environmental 

chemicals. 

DP110100824 Dr Keith E Shearwin, Dr Ian B Dodd, A/Prof Laura Finzi, Prof Kim Sneppen 

Approved 

Project Title 

The rational design and construction of new genetic circuits for applications in synthetic 

biology 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




By designing, building and testing new gene control modules, this project will gain an understanding of the design 

principles required for the construction of biological circuits with predictable and controllable behaviour. The ability 

to build such circuits will have significant economic benefit in areas such as metabolic engineering and biomedicine. 

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DP110103161 A/Prof Paul R Gooley, Prof Michael W Parker, Dr David I Stapleton, Prof Kwan Hwa Park, Dr 

Robyn M Murphy 

Approved Explaining the differences in affinity and of carbohydrate binding of the glycogen-sensing 

Project Title enzyme, AMP-protein activated kinase (AMPK) 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will provide fundamental molecular knowledge of how a complex enzyme, AMPK is controlled by the 

major sugar molecule, glycogen. Our research will increase our understanding of its role in metabolic diseases such 

as Type 2 diabetes and obesity. 

DP110103528 Dr Michael D Griffin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the role of methionine oxidation in amyloid formation 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $135,000.00 

2013 $135,000.00 

APD Dr Michael D Griffin 




Amyloid deposition is associated with many debilitating systemic and neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's 

disease. This project aims to understand the effect of protein oxidation on the process of amyloid fibril formation. 

This knowledge will assist in the discovery of the triggers of these disorders and may identify methods of combating 

them. 

DP110102078 Prof James McCluskey, Dr Stephanie Gras, A/Prof Scott R Burrows 

Approved 

Project Title 

Investigating the molecular basis of T-cell receptor cross-reactivity 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project will explore the basis of unexpected immune reactions whereby the immune system mistakes one 

molecular structure for another, a phenomenon known as cross-reactivity. This project will examine how often this 

is due to molecular mimicry, potentially explaining why immune T cells sometimes react inappropriately to different 

agents. 

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DP110100410 Dr Edward J Newbigin, Prof Anthony Bacic 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cell wall synthesis and regulation in Nicotiana pollen tubes, a model tip-growing cell with 

a simple wall 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Cell walls of plants determine the quality of most plant-based products and represent the world's largest renewable 

carbon resource. This project will address current gaps in our knowledge of wall structure and function at the 

molecular, genetic and biochemical levels using the relatively simple walls of tobacco pollen tubes as a model. 

DP110101331 A/Prof Anthony W Purcell, Dr Nicholas A Williamson, Prof Baldomero M Olivera 

Approved 

Project Title 

Biosynthesis, folding and modification of conotoxins 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Disulfide-rich peptides represent a diverse family of bioactive molecules which have been developed as drugs for 

the treatment of severe pain. This project seeks to understand their biosynthesis and how their functional diversity 

is generated. Such information will assist the translation of more of these novel peptides into new drugs. 

DP110101727 A/Prof Geoffrey Shaw, Prof David K Gardner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular control of embryonic diapause 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Many species can halt growth of the early embryo (diapause). This project will use novel animal models and new 

proteomics techniques to clarify what signals from the uterus control diapause of the embryo. This may uncover 

new mechanisms for cell regulation that will be relevant to the biology of stem cells, cancer and reproductive 

technologies. 

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DP110103144 Dr Giel G van Dooren, Prof Geoffrey I McFadden 

Approved 

Project Title 

Biogenesis of the relict plastid of Apicomplexan parasites: the role of a dynamin-related 

protein in apicoplast division 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $230,000.00 

2014 $200,000.00 

2015 $200,000.00 

QEII Dr Giel G van Dooren 




The Apicomplexa are a group of intracellular parasites that cause several important diseases. Most Apicomplexa 

contain an organelle called the apicoplast that is indispensable for their survival and that can only form through the 

division of pre-existing apicoplasts. This project will examine the molecular mechanisms of how this process 

occurs. 

DP110101383 Dr Jose Villadangos 

Approved 

Project Title 

Expression and substrate recognition by MARCH ubiquitin ligases 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Eukaryotic cells are compartmentalised, with different organelles playing distinct functions. This project will 

characterise the MARCHs, proteins which control the localisation and half-life of other proteins. Understanding how 

the MARCHs work will provide novel insights into fundamental cellular processes that play major roles in many 

biological functions. 

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DP110104725 Prof Paul M Curmi, Dr Roger G Hiller, A/Prof Gregory Scholes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evolution of the light harvesting system in cryptophyte algae: protein structure to 

quantum coherence 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The purpose of this project is to understand how algae have evolved highly efficient antenna protein systems to 

capture solar energy when light is scarce and how these systems use quantum physics. The outcome will be an 

atomic understanding of the antennae, how they are organised and how their design optimises energy capture 

which may lead to new technologies. 

DP110101387 Dr Daniela Stock, Dr Daniel Christ 

Approved 

Project Title 

Phage display derived antibody fragments for membrane protein research 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Membrane proteins are key components of all living organisms and represent more than 50 per cent of all drug 

targets. This project will redefine the way membrane proteins are studied and will be highly beneficial to basic 

research, human disease and the biotechnology industry. 

DP110102328 Prof Marc R Wilkins, A/Prof Mark P Molloy, Dr Gene O Hart-Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role and regulation of protein methylation: a study using the recently developed 

methylation network of yeast 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Gene O Hart-Smith 




Tiny changes to proteins, such as methylation, can alter the way they interact with other proteins. This project will 

investigate the dynamics of protein methylation during the life of the yeast cell. The project results will be of long 

term relevance to situations where we may want to stop cells dividing, such as cancer or infectious disease. 

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DP110100984 Prof Robert J Aitken, Dr Mark A Baker, Prof Kenneth W Beagley, Prof Adam McCluskey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Chemical principles underpinning a spermostatic-microbiostatic agent capable of 

preventing pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted disease 

2011 $245,000.00 

2012 $245,000.00 

2013 $245,000.00 




This project explores the development of a method for simultaneously controlling fertility while preventing the 

spread of sexually transmitted diseases. A novel aspect of the approach, that will dramatically influence product 

development, is that the active principles will only be generated on contact with seminal plasma. 

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DP110104455 Prof James J De Voss, A/Prof Ilme Schlichting 

Approved 

Project Title 

A new chemotherapeutic target from Leishmania SPP. Understanding and inhibiting 

CYP61LD, a sterol C22 desaturase 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Leishamniasis is a debilitating and often fatal disease that is caused by a parasite, Leishmania sp., which is 

increasing its range to include Australia. This project aims to explore possible chemotherapeutics for the disease 

which inhibit a particular and unique enzyme the organism uses to synthesise the sterols it requires to live. 

DP110100327 Prof Alan E Mark, Prof Siewert-Jan Marrink, Prof Willem (Wilfred) F van Gunsteren 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding sub-cellular systems at the atomic level. 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




By extending the range of biomolecular systems that can be modelled computationally at the atomic level the 

project will enable important biomedical processes such as how bacterial toxins penetrate cell membranes and how 

protein hormones transmit signals into cells to be understood in unprecedented detail. 

DP110103384 Prof Mark A Ragan, Prof Lars K Nielsen, Dr Melissa J Davis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computational systems biology: understanding mammalian cell fates using 

genome-scale network models 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Mutations can disrupt the cellular networks that control normal development, causing cells to develop abnormally 

including in ways that lead to cancer. The project will analyse genome sequences from more than 700 pancreatic 

cancers and matched controls to precisely map the causative trail from mutations to disrupted networks to altered 

cell development. 

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DP110103920 Prof Jennifer L Stow, A/Prof Paige Lacy 

Approved 

Project Title 

SNARE-mediated perforin and cytokine release in natural killer cells 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




Cytotoxic cells release toxic granules and cytokine messengers to kill pathogen infected and cancerous cells and to 

mount immune responses. This project will investigate different SNARE molecules that regulate the secretion of 

perforin from granules and cytokines from other carriers, assisting in the understanding of complex but essential 

cellular pathways. 

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DP110103573 A/Prof Stuart J Cordwell 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of N-linked protein glycosylation in Campylobacter jejuni 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




It is estimated that 300,000 Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) infections occur in Australia annually, causing a vast 

economic loss. This project will assist in the understanding of the role of glycosylation and will significantly aid in 

determining how C. jejuni colonises humans and poultry and lead to the discovery of interventions to reduce the 

organism in poultry for human consumption. 

DP110102135 Dr Ghassan Maghzal, A/Prof Chris Chang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel mass spectrometry methods to assess cellular oxidative stress 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will provide fundamental understanding to the biology of cell stress that may lead to novel approaches 

for treating age-related diseases. It has the potential to have a significant economic and social impact nationally and 

internationally and provide Australian scientists with new technologies to study challenging issues in biology. 

DP110104332 A/Prof Jacqueline M Matthews, Dr Liza Cubeddu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Inhibiting protein-protein interactions involved in neural development and disease 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will determine the molecular mechanisms by which the protein LMO4 (a regulator of brain 

development) binds to DEAF1 (which also regulates neural development) and CtIP (which protects against tumour 

formation). This will allow a set of reagents to be developed to help determine the functions of LMO4, and may 

ultimately be used to treat disease. 

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DP110104113 Dr Helen Rizos 

Approved 

Project Title 



Characterisation of p14ARF intracellular trafficking pathways 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Over 3500 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in NSW each year, and one of the most important proteins 

involved in suppressing melanoma initiation or growth is p14ARF. This project will characterise the movement and 

functions of this protein with the aim of identifying novel targets for more effective drug therapies. 

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Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research 

DP110105395 Dr Justin A Boddey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding how Plasmepsin V directs export of malaria virulence proteins to the host 

cell 

2011 $122,076.00 

2012 $122,076.00 

2013 $122,076.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Justin A Boddey 




This project aims to characterise how malaria parasites survive and manipulate infected host cells by exporting 

virulence proteins. This project may identify essential proteins that allow the malaria parasite to transform the host 

in order to survive, replicate and hide from the immune system and provide new data on protein export in 

liver-stages. 

DP110104369 Dr Matthew E Call 

Approved 

Project Title 

Intramembrane Mechanics of Immunoreceptor Signalling 

2011 $122,076.00 

2012 $122,076.00 

2013 $122,076.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Matthew E Call 




The cells of the immune system constantly survey the body for markers of injury and infection through molecular 

sensors that are responsive to the presence of pathogens, tumours and damaged cells. The goal of this project is 

to understand how the mechanical action of these molecular sensors direct the transmission of information to the 

cell interior. 

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DP110100207 Dr Grant Dewson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Controlling apoptotic cell death in health and disease 

2011 $122,076.00 

2012 $122,076.00 

2013 $122,076.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Grant Dewson 




Regulating how and when cells die is crucial for the development and maintenance of a healthy body and mind. 

This project will investigate the proteins that are responsible for controlling cell death with the view to identifying 

novel ways to target these proteins for the treatment of disorders such as cancer, neurodegenerative disease and 

autoimmunity. 

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0602 



ECOLOGY 

Deakin University 

DP110102065 Dr John P Arnould, Prof Mark A Hindell, Dr Jayson M Semmens 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using animal-borne cameras to quantify prey field, habitat characteristics and foraging 

success in a marine top predator 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




To understand the factors which influence population dynamics, knowledge of habitat use is required. This project 

will determine the key ecological characteristics of the Australian fur seal habitat, enabling fundamental issues of 

foraging ecology and wildlife management to be addressed for the first time in a marine mammal. 


DP110101168 Dr Andrew H Baird, Dr Joana C Figueiredo 

Approved 

Project Title 

Climate change, larval dispersal and patterns of connectivity in coral metapopulations 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




Patterns of connectivity among coral populations are virtually unknown and these patterns are likely to change with 

changing climate. This project will test how temperature and pH will change patterns of coral dispersal in order to 

assist the design of an effective marine reserve network throughout the Great Barrier Reef. 


DP110104965 Dr Magdalena A Nystrand 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of mothers in the evolution of immunity 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

APD Dr Magdalena A Nystrand 




This project will take a fresh approach to studying disease by addressing the role that mothers play in immune 

system evolution. This project will make a significant contribution to our nation's research capacity and international 

scientific reputation, by delivering cutting-edge scientific results that resolve outstanding questions in evolutionary 

biology. 

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The Australian Museum 



DP110100695 Dr Jeffrey M Leis, Dr Ulrike E Siebeck, A/Prof Claire B Paris 

Approved 

Project Title 

Orientation in the pelagic environment: how do larval marine fish find their way home? 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 



The Australian Museum 

This study will determine what senses tiny fish larvae use to orientate in the ocean and to influence where currents 

disperse them. Because larval dispersal determines the spatial extent of fish populations, this knowledge is 

important for management of marine fisheries and the design and operation of marine parks. 


DP110105380 Prof Marilyn C Ball, Prof Gary J Bryant, Dr Lawren Sack, Prof Noel M Holbrook 

Approved 

Project Title 

Coping with temperature extremes: morphological constraints on leaf function in a 

warmer, drier climate 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




This project will determine how hydraulic properties of temperate, evergreen leaves affect their capacity to cope 

with seasonal variation in temperature extremes. The results will enhance mechanistic understanding of 

temperature tolerance, and inform prediction of vegetation change in response to climate warming and increasing 

CO2 concentrations. 


DP110103852 Prof Christopher M Bull, Dr David M Gordon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Parasite transmission through social networks in the pygmy bluetongue lizard 

2011 $175,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Australia's biodiversity is continually threatened by new epidemics of diseases and parasites, some local, others 

from overseas. This project will provide information on how they spread so that more effective management of 

these diseases can be developed to protect wildlife species, animal populations and, ultimately, Australian 

ecosystems. 

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DP110100716 A/Prof Bronwyn M Gillanders 

Approved 

Project Title 

Changing perspective: using fish ear bones to counteract the shifting baseline syndrome 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Chemical tracers in fish ear bones from 5,500 years ago through to modern times will provide information on 

changes in fish ecology over centuries and identify why fish populations have declined. Outcomes will provide 

knowledge of how fish populations would react to altered fishing pressure and restoration of environments. 


DP110101776 Dr Michael R Kearney, Dr Craig R White 

Approved 

Project Title 

Testing metabolic theories in ecology 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




There are striking similarities in the way plants and animals take up and use energy (metabolism), despite 

enormous variation in size and life-style. This project will make the first experimental comparison of the predictions 

of the two major theories for these broad patterns. The results will significantly progress this controversial and 

exciting field. 

DP110103120 A/Prof Raoul A Mulder, Dr Niels J Dingemanse, Prof Bart Kempenaers 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding individual differences in social behaviour: the role of personality 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will investigate how behavioural differences, between individuals, influence key ecological decisions in 

social animals. The results will shed light on fundamental biological processes, with implications for such diverse 

applied areas as wildlife management, animal welfare and husbandry, pharmacology, disease risk and job 

satisfaction. 

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DP110104750 Dr Peter A Biro, Prof Judy A Stamps 

Approved 

Project Title 

Can consistent individual differences in metabolic rate explain animal personality? 

Implications for fish and aquaculture in a warming climate 

2011 $74,000.00 

2012 $71,000.00 

2013 $71,000.00 




This project will determine if consistent individual differences in metabolic rate affect behaviour, growth, and 

reproduction in fish. If so, then we need to prepare for the fact that a warming climate will lead to reductions in fish 

growth and reproduction, because rising temperature directly increases metabolism and therefore maintenance 

costs. 

DP110100210 Dr Stephen P Bonser, Dr Angela T Moles 

Approved 

Project Title 

On the importance of sex in plants: determining which biotic and environmental factors 

favour sexual versus clonal reproduction 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project will use plants to provide novel tests of the idea that sex helps species escape from their parasites and 

pathogens, and that sexual species are faster to adapt to changed environmental conditions than are clonal 

species. The findings will help predict how plants will respond to future changes in climate and parasite pressure. 

DP110102564 Prof Joseph C Lai, Dr Theodore A Evans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Discovering how termites use vibrations to make foraging decisions 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Termites are pests affecting one third of Australian homes. The annual cost of treatment and damage repair is over 

$20 billion worldwide. Yet, little is known about how termites make foraging decisions based on vibrations. This 

project will study the key features in vibration signals produced by termites to unlock the secrets of their foraging 

behaviour. 

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DP110104601 Dr Sandie M Degnan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Larval dispersal and settlement mechanisms in the first genome-enabled Australian 

marine animal, Amphimedon queenslandica (Porifera) 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




We know remarkably little about the lives of the enigmatic animals that live on our stunning coral reefs, except that 

many have a tiny larval stage that travels far beyond where the adults can go. This project explores how genomes 

and environment work together to ensure that larvae spread their species around to keep our reefs vibrant and 

diverse. 

DP110102976 Prof Craig E Franklin, Dr Rebecca L Cramp 

Approved 

Project Title 

Living in a changing climate: the impacts of temperature during aestivation on burrowing 

frogs 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $99,500.00 




Although arid zones of Australia are characterised by extremes of temperature, little is known about the thermal 

ecology of frogs inhabiting these regions. This project will determine the effects of temperature on the physiology of 

an arid-adapted frog and determine whether likely increases in global temperatures will impact its survival. 

DP110103529 Dr Dustin J Marshall 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the ecological effects of genetic diversity: causes, consequences and 

relative importance 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $109,000.00 

2013 $109,000.00 

2014 $109,000.00 

2015 $109,000.00 

ARF Dr Dustin J Marshall 




This project will examine the effect of genetic diversity on key demographic parameters (for example, population 

growth rates) for organisms from three groups, including a commercially important oyster. This project provides 

valuable information that can be used by managers of wild and cultivated populations to minimise impacts of human 

activities and maximise yields. 

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DP110102998 Dr Tanya M Latty 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tracking moving targets: dynamic foraging in ants and slime moulds 

2011 $72,716.00 

2012 $71,344.00 

2013 $61,535.00 

2014 $61,535.00 

APD Dr Tanya M Latty 




This project will investigate how two self-organised systems, ants and slime moulds, deal with dynamic problems. 

Understanding how both organisms adapt to changes in their foraging environment will increase our knowledge of 

how self-organised systems function in both biological contexts and in human designed systems. 


DP110104594 Prof Leigh W Simmons 

Approved 

Project Title 

The evolutionary biology of seminal fluid 

2011 $215,000.00 

2012 $215,000.00 

2013 $215,000.00 

2014 $215,000.00 

2015 $215,000.00 

APF Prof Leigh W Simmons 




This project will identify proteins within seminal fluid that impact sperm performance and male fertility. The work will 

derive new insights into the evolution of seminal fluid proteins, while simultaneously exploring how environmental 

factors such as diet impact male fertility in animals and humans. 

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DP110101950 Prof David M Bowman, Dr Thomas T Veblen, Prof Cathy Whitlock 

Approved 

Project Title 

How has bushfire activity varied around the Southern Hemisphere over the last 10,000 

years? 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 




We will determine the relative contribution of climate and human ignitions in driving bushfire activity around the 

Southern Hemisphere over the last 10,000 years. Such knowledge is crucial for ecologically sustainable fire 

management, resolving debates about past Aboriginal environmental impacts and understanding the risk posed by 


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0603 




EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 

DP110101421 Prof John A Endler 

Approved 

Project Title 

Testing evolutionary predictions about multiple unrelated traits under changed 

environmental conditions using visual ecology 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




An understanding of evolution is vital in managing the effects of environmental change. Senses determine success 

in survival/reproduction and environmental change affects what is sensed. This project will make and test explicit 

predictions about evolution under changed conditions using visual physiology, environmental parameters and 

evolution experiments. 


DP110102086 Mr Daniel S Falster, Prof Hanna Kokko, Dr S. J Wright 

Approved 

Project Title 

Putting adaptation into vegetation models: towards a predictive theory of trait diversity 

and stand structure 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Mr Daniel S Falster 




By incorporating natural selection into models of vegetation, this project will help to predict what sorts of plants are 

found where and why. This will greatly improve the ability to predict the likely outcomes of human impacts (changing 

climates, increased disturbance, logging) for future vegetation and species diversity. 

DP110100767 Prof Mark Westoby 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dimensions of ecological strategy for plants 

2011 $205,000.00 

2012 $185,000.00 

2013 $225,000.00 

2014 $210,000.00 

2015 $210,000.00 

APF Prof Mark Westoby 




A more fundamental understanding will be sought about the architecture and ecology of vegetation and why it 

varies around the world. Under a high- CO2 future, models will be needed that operate through fundamental 

mechanisms of evolution, competition and physiology, rather than through extrapolation from present-day plants. 

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DP110100665 Dr Carla M Sgro, Dr Belinda van Heerwaarden, Dr Darrell J Kemp 

Approved 

Project Title 

Frayed at the edges? Integrating evolutionary genetics into the study of species 

distributional limits 

2011 $107,000.00 

2012 $107,000.00 

2013 $107,000.00 

APD Dr Belinda van Heerwaarden 




Restricted species, like those in rainforests, represent the vast majority of biodiversity, but they face high risks of 

extinction due to climate change unless they can adapt. Using butterflies as a model, this project will examine 

whether rainforest restricted species are able to adapt to future climate change and provide insight into their 

extinction risk. 


DP110103168 Dr Marcel Cardillo, Dr Lindell D Bromham 

Approved 

Project Title 

Origins of a biodiversity hotspot flora: diversification of the Australian Proteaceae 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Why does Australia's only biodiversity hotspot, with nearly 3000 endemic plant species, occur in an area with poor 

soils and low rainfall? This project will analyse DNA sequences from over 1000 plant species of the Australian 

Proteaceae, many found only in this hotspot, to help us understand the evolutionary and ecological origins of this 

iconic flora. 

DP110101966 Dr Naomi E Langmore, Dr Robert Heinsohn, Dr Rebecca M Kilner, Dr Robert C Lacy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cuckoo - host coevolution: a model system for investigating the impact of climate change 

on interspecific interactions and biodiversity 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

2014 $85,000.00 

2015 $85,000.00 

ARF Dr Naomi E Langmore 




Climate change is causing alterations to the timing of breeding and migration in Australian birds, resulting in 

mismatches in timing between closely interacting species. This project will assess the impact of climate change on 

interactions between parasitic cuckoos, hosts and prey and formulate predictions about the long-term viability of 

these species. 

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DP110100726 Dr Gavin J Prideaux, Prof Dr Peter S Ungar, Dr Anthony J Olejniczak, Dr Linda K Ayliffe, Dr 

Alistair R Evans, Dr Natalie M Warburton 

Approved Evolution in tooth and claw: exploring the relationship between the radiation of marsupial 

Project Title herbivores and late Cenozoic climate change 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




Establishing how animals responded to past environmental changes is essential for understanding the ecology of 

modern species and managing them in light of contemporary climatic trends. By applying several novel analytical 

methods this project will unravel the links between the radiation of Australian marsupials and key stages in climatic 

evolution. 

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DP110105187 Dr Jeremy J Austin, Dr Jaime H Gongora, Prof Terry L Hunt, Dr David A Burney, Dr Greger J 

Larson, Prof Keith D Dobney, Prof Jeremy F Taylor 

Approved Reconstructing the human colonisation of the Pacific using modern and ancient chicken 

Project Title DNA 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $108,000.00 




We will reconstruct one of the last great human migrations, from Island Southeast Asia across the Pacific to Hawaii 

and Easter Island, using DNA from the domestic chicken, which was carried on the voyage. Ancient and modern 

DNA, and archaeological data will be used to reveal the source, route, timing, and whether contact was made with 

South America 

DP110105549 Prof Alan Cooper, Asst Prof Eric G DeChaine, Dr Grant D Zazula, Prof Dr Joseph A Cook, Asst 

Prof Charles C Davis 

Approved Comparative Paleogenomics of the Arctic Tundra Ecosystem: the genetic response of 

Project Title plants and animals to climate change 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $57,000.00 




This project will use DNA from deep-frozen seeds and bones 100,000 years old to record how species respond to 

climate change - by adapting and surviving or by shifting ranges and moving. Very large numbers of genes will be 

examined to identify changes across the genomes of four plant and two animal species, and contrast the responses 

to major climatic shifts. 

DP110104927 Dr Brett A Goodman 

Approved 

Project Title 

The physiology of biome shifts and macroevolutionary change: how did Australian skinks 

colonise the arid zone so successfully? 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 

2014 $75,000.00 

APD Dr Brett A Goodman 




This project will examine two of Australia's most diverse lizard lineages, Lerista and Ctenotus, and will identify the 

physiological and morphological traits that enabled them to adaptively radiate within the arid zone. It will highlight 

those traits likely to be adaptive for environments predicted to become widespread under climate change. 

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DP110101048 Dr Stephen F Chenoweth 

Approved 

Project Title 

A genomic approach to understanding the maintenance of genetic variation under sexual 

selection 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 

2014 $115,000.00 

2015 $115,000.00 

ARF Dr Stephen F Chenoweth 




Using a model Australian species, this project will dissect the linkages between DNA sequence variation, gene 

expression, phenotypic traits and fitness in a natural population. Data will facilitate powerful tests of evolutionary 

processes thought to maintain genetic variation in complex traits. 

DP110101649 Dr Dustin J Marshall, Dr Keyne Monro, Prof Richard K Grosberg 

Approved 

Project Title 

Are good males bad females? Sexual conflict in hermaphrodites 

2011 $87,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Animal hermaphrodites (organisms that are both males and females) are extremely common and important from 

both an economic and ecological perspective but we know little about the evolution of this group. This project will 

examine how sexual conflict, so pervasive in organisms with separate sexes, affects the evolution of 

hermaphrodites. 


DP110103294 Prof Shaun P Collin, Prof Trevor D Lamb, Prof David M Hunt, Prof Ian C Potter, A/Prof Nathan S 

Hart 

Approved The evolution of light detection and its impacts on early vertebrate evolution 

Project Title 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




The eye is a complex organ crucial for survival. Tracing the evolution of the eye will not only provide basic concepts 

of how building visual complexity is achieved in nature but also enhance the understanding of the selection 

pressures driving the radiation of early vertebrates. 

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DP110104926 Dr Gregory J Jordan, Dr Timothy J Brodribb, Prof Robert S Hill 

Approved 

Project Title 

Capturing Proteus: 65 million years of ecosystem change revealed through evolution of 

Proteaceae in Australasia 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




By assessing past changes in the iconic Australian plant family Proteaceae, this research will show how the 

Australasian vegetation has responded to 65 million years of profound landscape and climate changes. This 

knowledge from the past will give important insights into how ecosystems can be expected to change under future 

climate scenarios. 


DP110104266 Prof Mats M Olsson, Dr Erik Wapstra 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lamarckian lizards: novel integration of telomere epigenetics, free radicals and innate 

antioxidants in condition-dependant sexual signal evolution. 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




In 2009, the Nobel Prize in physiology was awarded Drs. Blackburn, Greider and Szostak for discoveries on 

telomeres. This project will investigate how telomeres not only cap chromosomes from destruction by free radicals, 

but also have a key role in life itself, in their influence on ageing, longevity, ornaments and lifetime reproductive 

success. 

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GENETICS 


DP110101364 Prof David M Lambert, Dr Craig A Smith, Dr Craig D Millar, Prof Dr Michael S Hofreiter 

Approved 

Project Title 

The molecular evolution of wings in flightless birds 

2011 $135,000.00 

2012 $135,000.00 

2013 $135,000.00 




The flightless Australian emu and New Zealand kiwi have small wings, while the extinct moa had none at all. This 

project will identify the genetic changes that have lead to wing reduction and loss in flightless birds. The results will 

shed light on the genetic control of forelimb development and how it has evolved. 

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DP110100070 Dr John L Bowman 

Approved 

Project Title 

The genetic basis of leaf lamina establishment and growth 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This study will help reveal how the development of leaves is coordinated by tissue patterning genes and the plant 

growth hormone auxin. All plants grow in this way, and the findings, made using a model laboratory plant, will be 

applicable to crop species as well. 

DP110103346 Prof Kim Cornish, A/Prof Sylvia A Metcalfe, A/Prof Julian N Trollor, A/Prof Nellie 

Georgiou-Karistianis, Dr Wei Wen, Prof Robert Iansek, Dr Joanne Fielding, Prof John L 

Bradshaw, Prof Martin Delatycki, Dr Anna K Hackett 

Approved 

Project Title 

Are neurobehavioural and neuromotor impairments associated with FMR1 gene 

expansion? 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The gene that causes Fragile X syndrome is found at the end of the X chromosome and is present in all humans. In 

many cases there is a small to medium change in this gene that may cause psychological and motor difficulties in 

later adulthood. The core aim of this project is to identify early age-related changes that would indicate later 

neurological decline. 

DP110101482 Prof Peter D Currie, Dr Georgina E Hollway 

Approved 

Project Title 

Genetic and molecular basis of appendicular muscle formation 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Fin and limb muscles are generated in the embryo by a series of cell movements and gene regulatory events that 

are distinct to those that regulate the formation of the rest of the muscles of the body. This project aims to use the 

genetic advantages of zebrafish to determine how genes regulate fin and consequently limb muscle formation. 

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DP110100622 Prof James C Whisstock, Dr Coral Warr, A/Prof Marc Freeman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Membrane attack complex/perforin-like proteins in developmental and neurobiology 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will aim to use the fruit fly as a model system to understand how members of the perforin-like 

superfamily, a family of proteins more usually associated with mammalian immunity, function in embryonic and 

neural development. These data will eventually provide central insight into human diseases such as cancer and 

autism spectrum disorder. 

Murdoch University 

DP110101480 Prof Neal J Enright, Prof Ran Nathan, Prof Byron B Lamont, Dr Siegfried L Krauss 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dispersal and persistence of large-seeded forest species under global environmental 

change 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project investigates how decline of a key seed disperser, the emu, due to global environmental change 

(fragmentation, fire regime change, human population growth, climate change) affects the persistence and 

migration potential of endemic SW Australian forest plant species. Results will inform approaches to ecosystem 

management and conservation 


DP110100422 Prof Carola G Vinuesa 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of Roquin in microRNA function and decay 

2011 $195,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $210,000.00 




The aim of this study is to understand how microRNAs (newly discovered genetic components that control cell 

growth and survival) function and are regulated. The expected discoveries will help understand how common 

cancers including breast cancer and autoimmune diseases emerge, and will help develop cutting edge genetic 

technologies. 

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DP110101207 A/Prof Luciano B Beheregaray, Prof Louis Bernatchez 

Approved 

Project Title 

The genomics of adaptation to environmental change in an ecologically important 

non-model aquatic organism 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




Understanding whether natural populations will be able to adapt to rapid environmental change is a major research 

priority in the twenty-first-century. This project will answer fundamental questions about adaptation and will 

contribute towards the sustainable management of both aquatic biodiversity and water resources in Australia. 

DP110101275 A/Prof Luciano B Beheregaray, Dr Luciana M Moller, A/Prof Jonathan M Waters 

Approved 

Project Title 

History, transport, or temperature: solving the riddle of Australia's temperate marine 

biodiversity 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




Maintaining a healthy and biologically diverse marine environment is essential for sustaining economic 

development. This project will integrate different research fields to answer fundamental questions about marine 

biodiversity. This will improve the capacity to identify priorities for conservation planning and sustainable use of 

Australia's marine assets. 

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DP110105038 Prof Alan Cooper, A/Prof John A Kaidonis, Prof Grant C Townsend, Dr Neville J Gully, Prof Peter 

M Bartold, Prof Keith D Dobney, Dr Thomas F Higham, Prof Michael Richards, Prof Dr Carles 

Lalueza-Fox 

Approved 

Project Title 

A powerful new genetic view of the recent evolutionary history of humans and their 

diseases 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Bacteria on teeth cause dental disease, but have also recently been associated with broader health issues, 

including diabetes, stroke and heart issues. In this project ancient DNA will be used to reveal changes in these 

bacteria as humans moved from a hunter-gatherer to farming lifestyle, providing valuable background information 

for modern dental/medical practice. 

DP110101470 Dr Ian B Dodd, Dr Keith E Shearwin, Prof Kim Sneppen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Road rules for traffic on DNA - gene regulation by encounters between transcribing RNA 

polymerases and DNA-bound proteins 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project addresses a widespread but poorly understood phenomenon in gene regulation. The work will support 

Australian industries by supplying new tools for manipulation of gene expression for industrial and medical 

applications and will provide unique opportunities for Australian students in this emerging field. 

DP110105396 A/Prof Frank S Gruetzner, A/Prof Henrik Kaessmann 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evolution and function of sex chromosomes and genes in mammalian reproduction 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 

2015 $140,000.00 

ARF A/Prof Frank S Gruetzner 




This project will ensure Australian leadership in research of reproductive biology and genomics in platypus and 

echidna. As our most distant relatives, these iconic species provide an understanding of human genes contributing 

to medical conditions involved in sexual development, infertility and ovarian cancer. 

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DP110100784 Dr Damien Hudson, Prof Andy Choo, Prof William C Earnshaw 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding how cells compact and segregate DNA in vertebrates 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




How a cell compacts and divides its DNA is still a major unanswered question in biology. This project will determine 

the way in which a cell compacts its DNA nearly ten thousand fold to allow the faithful and accurate segregation to 

daughter nuclei. 

DP110100887 Dr Craig A Smith, Dr Stefan J White, Prof Andrew H Sinclair 

Approved 

Project Title 

Genetic regulation of testis development in the chicken embryo 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project aims to shed light on the genetic control of testis development during embryonic life, using the chicken 

embryo as a model. The results will have implications for sex ratio manipulation in poultry and for our understanding 

of sexual disorders in humans. 

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DP110104542 Prof John W Ballard, Dr Jonci N Wolff, A/Prof Peter Sutovsky 

Approved 

Project Title 

Challenging current dogma on the inheritance of mitochondrial DNA 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

APD Dr Jonci N Wolff 




Mutations in mitochondrial DNA are often used to infer genetic relationships and have been associated with the 

expression of human diseases. This project examines the exact mechanism of inheritance of mitochondrial genes 

to enhance biological interpretations and our understanding of the heritability of specific diseases. 

DP110103663 Dr Romain E Barres, Prof Juleen R Zierath, Prof Peter W Gunning 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of transient DNA methylation on muscular adaptation 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Regulation of gene expression is fundamental to all living organisms. This project will utilise the preliminary 

evidence that DNA methylation, an imprint establishing the phenotype of a specific organ, rapidly drops after an 

exercise bout, contradicting the dogma that DNA methylation is a locked process. 

DP110103232 Prof Ricardo Cavicchioli 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding protein-nucleic-acid interaction networks in cold-adapted archaea 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The aim of this project is to learn how microorganisms can function effectively in naturally cold environments. 

Results will determine how important cellular processes occur when microorganisms grow in the cold, and hence 

why they are able to maintain a natural balance in ecosystems such as Antarctica. 

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DP110105089 Dr Marianne Frommer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Sex and the dominant male determiner in Australia's true fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) 

2011 $112,000.00 

2012 $112,000.00 

2013 $112,000.00 




A novel method to separate male and female embryos of the Queensland fruit fly will enable discovery of the 

molecular switch that causes embryos to change from the female to the male developmental pathway when they 

carry a Y chromosome. The results will lead to major improvements in the control of horticultural pest insects. 

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DP110104606 Prof Mark W Blows 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mutational genetic variance and the fitness optimum 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Mutation and selection are ubiquitous forces in nature, but we do not understand how genetic variation produced by 

mutation is maintained in the presence of selection that depletes it. The recent discovery of apparent stabilising 

selection on traits with high levels of genetic variation provides a new approach to understanding this paradox. 

DP110101272 Dr Benjamin M Hogan, Dr Mathias F Francois 

Approved 

Project Title 

A multi-model approach to characterise conserved regulators of lymphatic vascular 

development 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Lymphatic vessels are important in a number of diseases affecting Australia. There is a significant gap in our basic 

knowledge of how lymphatic vessels form. This study will characterise key genes that control lymphatic 

development, providing a base of knowledge contributing to the promotion and maintenance of good health in 

Australia. 

DP110105404 Dr Graham F Kay, Prof Nicholas K Hayward 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular characterization of the role of menin in embryonic development 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




Menin is a protein that is necessary to prevent development of tumours. Deletion of menin in mice causes 

embryonic death. We think this is because menin is necessary in the placenta. This project will examine the role of 

menin in the fetus and the placenta, and provide information about how normal pregnancy and fetal growth is 

controlled. 

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DP110105459 Prof Peter A Koopman, Dr Josephine Bowles 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular regulation of the mitosis-to-meiosis switch in germ cells 

2011 $210,000.00 

2012 $210,000.00 

2013 $210,000.00 




This project will build on our recent major discoveries to study how sperm and oocyte production begins during fetal 

life. This issue is critical for understanding fertility and infertility in animal species and humans. The answers 

generated will lay the groundwork for fertility control in humans, pets, pests and endangered animals. 

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DP110102731 A/Prof Katherine Belov, Dr Anthony T Papenfuss 

Approved 

Project Title 

Characterisation of tumour variants of Devil Facial Tumour Disease 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




This project will take a new approach to cancer research by studying the evolution of Devil Facial Tumour Disease. 

The results will directly contribute to the conservation management of the Tasmanian devil, as well as generating 

new information on tumour growth, metastasis and emergence of resistance. 

DP110100383 Dr Simon Y Ho 

Approved 

Project Title 

Estimating evolutionary time-scales using genomic sequence data: exploiting 

opportunities and meeting challenges 

2011 $132,928.00 

2012 $122,628.00 

2013 $122,628.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Simon Y Ho 




Genomic data are being produced at a phenomenal rate, enabling detailed investigations of various biological 

questions. This project will exploit the new opportunities for improving the estimation of evolutionary time-scales, 

and develop methods and software to address the new challenges that have surfaced. 

DP110104204 Prof Claire M Wade 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving access to phylogenomic resources for under-resourced species: a new look at 

existing tools 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will have an impact on our understanding of how to most effectively use existing genomic resources to 

benefit a wider range of species and to better design new genomic resources. By doing so, improved access to 

genomic resources will be provided to species that currently have few options. 

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DP110102067 Prof Grant Morahan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Rapid mapping of genes for complex traits 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will develop a new resource that will allow rapid identification of genes controlling complex traits. This 

world-leading resource will improve knowledge of diseases like diabetes and neurological diseases. 

University of Canberra 

DP110102262 Asst Prof Tariq Ezaz, Prof Stephen Sarre, Prof Arthur Georges, Prof Jennifer A Graves, Prof 

Yoichi Matsuda 

Approved Was an ancient bird-like sex chromosome system ancestral to reptiles and mammals? 

Project Title 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




Recent discoveries reveal amazing similarity in the sex chromosomes of distantly related animals. This project will 

use advanced DNA technology to explore diverse sex chromosomes in reptiles to discover whether this signifies 

ancient and unsuspected common ancestry, or the convergent redeployment of genes and chromosomes 

predisposed to determine sex. 

DP110104377 Prof Arthur Georges, Asst Prof Tariq Ezaz 

Approved 

Project Title 

Gene-environment interactions in reptile sex determination 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Sex in many reptiles-crocodiles, marine and freshwater turtles, lizards, tuatara-depends on temperature in the nest. 

This project will examine poorly understood interactions between genes and temperature in determining sex 

expanding knowledge of how reptiles with temperature dependent sex determination can evolve to accommodate 

environmental change. 

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DP110101621 A/Prof Rene E Vaillancourt, Prof Bradley M Potts 

Approved 

Project Title 

The genetics of adaptation: changing developmental trajectories in eucalypts 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




During their life cycles, many animals and plants undergo genetically programmed changes in form. Such changes 

may be dramatic and rapid as seen in insect metamorphoses or plant heteroblasty, and may have ecological, 

evolutionary and even economic consequences. The project aims to identify the genes controlling such transitions 

in Australia's eucalypts. 


DP110101817 Dr Mark M Chong 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of non-coding RNAs in T cell development 

2011 $122,076.00 

2012 $122,076.00 

2013 $122,076.00 

2014 $122,076.00 

2015 $122,076.00 

QEII Dr Mark M Chong 




The goal of this project is to discover the genes responsible for the development of a healthy immune system. To 

achieve this goal, a battery of next generation genomics technologies are being applied for the discovery of new 

genes and to study their function. 

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MICROBIOLOGY 

DP110101058 Prof Michael P Jennings, Dr Benjamin L Schulz 

Approved 

Project Title 

The protein O-glycosylation pathway in Neisseria meningitidis 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

APD Dr Benjamin L Schulz 




Neisseria meningitidis causes bacterial meningitis, a sudden and severe disease of particular concern to children in 

both the developed and developing worlds. This project will contribute to an understanding of how these bacteria 

evade the immune system by modifying the proteins displayed on their surface, which will help in the development 

of a vaccine. 


DP110102718 Prof Ian T Paulsen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lifestyle choices: genomic analysis of niche adaptations in marine Synechococcus 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Photosynthetic marine bacteria are very important in the global carbon cycle. This project aims to discover how 

these bacteria adapt to survive in different marine environments. This is important for understanding how they will 

be affected by climate change and other environmental alterations. 


DP110104165 Dr Maria Kaparakis-Liaskos 

Approved 

Project Title 

Designing effective Gram negative bacterial vaccines 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




There is a need for the development of novel vaccines for use in animals and humans. This project will to address 

this need by studying the functions of bacterial 'blebs' as potent inducers of the host immune system and by 

developing these nano-sized particles for use as safe and cost-effective vaccine candidates. 

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DP110101577 Dr Timothy P Stinear, Dr Kellie L Tuck, Dr Hui Hong, Prof Peter F Leadlay 

Approved 

Project Title 

A microbiological platform for the production of complex small molecules with important 

biological activities 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Currently making complex chemicals such as medicines relies on harvesting rare natural resources or using 

complicated, energy intensive laboratory-based processes. This project will overcome these limitations by using a 

natural biological system to produce these chemicals, returning significant health and economic benefits to the 

nation. 


DP110104525 Dr Scott A Rice, Dr Diane McDougald 

Approved 

Project Title 

Defining how bacteriophage shape the biofilm lifecycle of bacteria 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria and they represent a significant selective pressure that drives the 

evolution of bacteria. We will study the genetic mechanisms by which genes encoded by a bacteriophage can 

contribute to increased survival of bacteria in the environment. 

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DP110102476 Dr Ian Grainge 

Approved 

Project Title 



DNA Replication fork processing and recovery in living Escherichia coli cells 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




DNA is the genetic blueprint for all life. When cells divide their DNA has to be copied completely, and exactly, to 

avoid mutations or death. When the process of copying breaks down, the DNA needs to be repaired and the 

process of copying restarted. This project will investigate living cells, to understand the mechanisms and pathways 

involved. 

DP110100190 A/Prof Peter J Lewis, Ms Xiao Yang, Prof Richard J Lewis, Dr Jon Marles-Wright 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structure function analysis of the NusA-RNA polymerase interaction 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Ms Xiao Yang 




Genes must be turned on at the right time, at the correct level in the appropriate cell in all organisms. This project 

will determine the role of an essential component of the process in bacteria called NusA. The results will apply to 

bacteria as well as higher organisms, and also have the potential to identify a new antibiotic target. 


DP110100881 Dr Ian M Mackay, A/Prof Theodorus P Sloots 

Approved 

Project Title 

Seeking causes of unexplained respiratory illness in children by identifying new 

respiratory viruses 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Many respiratory illnesses including the common cold, ear infections, asthma attacks, the flu and pneumonia have 

no known cause even after all specimen testing is complete. This project will use 'virus hunting' experience to find 

and sequence as-yet-undiscovered viruses from such specimens so that they can be studied in more detail. 

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DP110100362 Dr Michael A Kertesz 

Approved 

Project Title 

Microbial sulphatises in the rhizosphere and their control by interactions with plants 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Plant-microbe interactions are critical in mobilizing soil sulphur for crop growth. This project will identify the 

microbes responsible for delivering sulphur to two major Australian crops, and will examine how the plants stimulate 

this activity in their root zone. The results have potential application for sustainable agriculture in Australia. 

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PHYSIOLOGY 


DP110102110 Prof Paul M Pilowsky 

Approved 

Project Title 

Neurons and neurotransmitters that control the apnoeic response to irritation of the 

larynx 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Normal function of the larynx enables breathing, cough, singing, speech and many other normal functions. This 

project will reveal how nerves in the brain coordinate to achieve these many functions; in particular the way that 

breathing stops if fluid or smoke enters the larynx. 


DP110105101 Dr Damien J Keating, A/Prof Xin F Zhou 

Approved 

Project Title 

Huntingtin-associated protein 1 controls cell communication. 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The purpose of this study is to identify the mechanisms by which a novel regulator of cell communication which we 

have identified is able to control the release of chemical signals from a cell. This project will provide critical insight 

into a cellular pathway that underlies hormone secretion, neurotransmission and higher brain functions. 

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DP110102849 Dr Bradley S Launikonis, Em/Prof Dimitrie G Stephenson, Prof Mark B Cannell, A/Prof Christian 

Soeller 

Approved Muscle fibre excitability and calcium regulation in skeletal muscle of amphibians and 

Project Title mammals. 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The fundamental role of skeletal muscle is posture and movement. Essential for this is a specialised cell structure 

and a complex regulation of function. This project will define key aspects of muscle structure and functional 

regulation crucial to developing targets for improving function under stressed states such as fatigue, disease and 

age. 

DP110100642 Dr Peter Thorn, Prof Walter G Thomas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Single vesicle dynamics and the control of secretion 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project investigates secretion and tests a new model for secretory control. Its outcomes will further our 

knowledge in this important area and may be significant in the longer term for the treatment of secretory diseases. 

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PLANT BIOLOGY 

DP110104164 A/Prof Helen R Irving, Dr David T Manallack, Prof Christoph A Gehring 

Approved 

Project Title 

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of action of novel plant guanylyl cyclase enzymes - a 

new class of overlapping dual-domain molecules 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




A group of highly unusual catalytic molecules in plants has been identified. The mechanisms of action of these 

molecules will be studied in this project to learn their role in regulating plant growth in changing climates. The 

results will reveal how these molecules function and also provide new insights for the development of 

multi-functional artificial molecules. 

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DP110105376 Prof Graham D Farquhar, Dr Michael L Roderick 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tree water use, bushfires, and the implications for urban and rural water supplies 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




After bushfires, regrowing trees in catchments may use water much faster than before the fire. This project will 

develop simple tests for whether this is the case for a particular area of forest, and why, and how such effects can 

be incorporated in planning for rural and urban water supplies. 

DP110102156 Prof Adrienne R Hardham 

Approved 

Project Title 

Transcriptome profiling of Phytophthora pathogenicity genes: regulation of cell wall 

degrading enzyme synthesis during plant infection 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 




This project will catalogue the repertoire of enzymes produced by plant pathogens to break down plant cell walls 

during initial penetration and later establishment of disease. This project will determine how production of these 

enzymes is regulated and how their function is optimised to achieve successful plant infection. 

DP110103493 Dr Anthony A Millar, Dr Ming-Bo Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Plant microRNA systems: investigating slicing versus translational repression and the 

development of an anti-viral defence mechanism 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




The ability to specifically switch off genes has revolutionised biotechnological approaches, from fighting diseases to 

developing superior crops, however the underlying mechanism is poorly understood, limiting its application in 

practice. Outcomes from this project will provide such knowledge, allowing its precise use in diverse applications. 

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DP110103805 Dr Iain R Searle, Prof David J Tremethick, Dr Christopher A Helliwell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Identifying components of a novel imprinting mechanism that regulates seed size in 

plants 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




Australia is a major exporter of agricultural food crops thus producers must maintain their competitive advantage in 

order to compete on the world stage. This project will study a fundamental biological process of seed development 

as seeds are a major food staple and an important export product for Australian farmers. 

DP110102364 Dr Shunichi Takahashi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the mechanisms of thermal acclimation in the symbiotic algae 

(Symbiodinium) within cnidarian corals 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $120,000.00 

2015 $120,000.00 

ARF Dr Shunichi Takahashi 




Global warming is a major threat to coral reefs, contributing to devastating coral bleaching. This project will provide 

new insight into how coral reefs can respond to rising global temperature through clarifying the thermal acclimation 

mechanisms in corals using molecular techniques. 

DP110103836 Prof Susanne Von Caemmerer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using Arabidopsis mutants to discover the role of guard cell chloroplasts in the stomatal 

response to light 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




This project will use novel molecular approaches to study how guard cells on the surface of leaves regulate plant 

water loss and CO2 uptake. This will provide new molecular tools for improving plant water use in agricultural 

species and aid process based modelling of CO2 and water exchange needed for predicting climate change. 

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DP110104269 Prof Susanne Von Caemmerer, Dr John R Evans, Dr Margaret M Barbour 

Approved 

Project Title 

Oxygen isotope discrimination during C4 photosynthesis. 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Plants with the C4 photosynthetic pathway, like sugarcane and pasture grasses, are vital to Australian agriculture 

and natural ecosystems. This project will use novel laser spectroscopy to measure oxygen isotope discrimination 

during photosynthesis and quantify the influence of C4 plants on isotopic signatures of atmospheric CO2. 


DP110100245 Dr Brent N Kaiser, Prof Sarah (Sally) E Smith, Prof Ton Bisseling 

Approved 

Project Title 

Why is the peribacteroid membrane transcription factor SAT1 required for legume 

nitrogen fixation and what is its role in other symbiotic systems? 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will investigate the functional activity of the plant membrane bound basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) 

transcription factor SAT1 in both nitrogen fixing (Rhizobia) and phosphorus acquiring (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal) 

symbioses found in plants. The project will identify its regulation and downstream activities across both symbiosis 

using selected legumes and or cereals. 

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DP110100770 A/Prof David W McCurdy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Wall ingrowth formation in plant transfer cells - discovering regulatory transcription 

factor cascades 

2011 $98,000.00 

2012 $98,000.00 

2013 $98,000.00 




This project will discover how specialised plant 'transfer cells', designed for optimum transport of nutrients, develop 

complex wall ingrowths. Discovering the genes which regulate wall ingrowth deposition in these cells will generate 

opportunities to improve crop yield and therefore contribute to addressing global food security. 

DP110104931 A/Prof Yong Ling Ruan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cell wall invertase regulates fruit and seed development through sugar signals, sugar 

transporters and plasmodesmal gating 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project seeks to understand the molecular and cellular events controlling carbohydrate allocation in fruit and 

seed by focusing the coupling between sugar metabolism and transport using tomato as a model. The information 

generated may provide technological opportunities to improve fruit and seed development hence, crop yield. 

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DP110100808 A/Prof Christine A Beveridge, Dr Philip B Brewer, Dr Thomas Greb, A/Prof Catherine Bellini, Prof 

Jiri Friml 

Approved New plant development discoveries stem from strigolactone research 

Project Title 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 




This project involves a new plant hormone, strigolactone, and the way it controls wood and root formation in 

above-ground parts of plants. It will identify new plant genes involved in these processes and provide greater 

understanding of how plant hormones interact to control these important traits. 

DP110100997 A/Prof Christine A Beveridge, Dr Shinjiro Yamaguchi, Prof Dr Koichi Yoneyama, A/Prof Junko 

Kyozuka, Dr Catherine Rameau 

Approved The new plant hormone controlling shoot branching 

Project Title 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $150,000.00 




This project will create genetic tools and knowledge on the control of a new plant growth hormone that affects a 

diverse number of plant properties. These important traits include shoot number, water and nutrient uptake, wood 

production, the ability to generate roots and the ability to stimulate particular potentially devastating parasitic weeds. 

DP110100851 Dr Elizabeth A Dun, Dr Catherine Rameau 

Approved 

Project Title 

Crosstalk between branching and flowering regulatory pathways in shoot development 

2011 $102,000.00 

2012 $102,000.00 

2013 $102,000.00 

APD Dr Elizabeth A Dun 




This project will explore how a newly discovered plant hormone communicates with other plant and environmental 

signals to regulate shoot branching. Understanding this process is an important step towards enhancing the yield, 

productivity and sustainability of commercially important plant species. 

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DP110101699 A/Prof Benjamin D Hankamer, Prof Dr Clemens H Posten, Dr Olaf Kruse 

Approved 

Project Title 

Advanced solar powered hydrogen production systems based on green algal cells 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 




This project aims to enhance the efficiency of solar powered hydrogen production from water and will facilitate the 

co-production of H2 and oil through microalgal biofuel systems. This frontier science project will therefore deliver a 

process with high solar conversion efficiency and will deliver multiple product streams increasing profitability. 

DP110104354 A/Prof Peer M Schenk, Prof David M Cahill, Dr John M Manners, Dr Kemal Kazan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mediator: a new concept for controlled gene expression in plant biotechnology 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




The Mediator protein complex is a new control point for the activation of all genes in higher organisms and the 

purpose of this project is to understand how three Mediator subunits regulate disease resistance in plants. The 

outcomes provide a new concept to direct natural gene expression towards robust crop plants able to cope with 

climatic variations. 

DP110100964 Mrs Sridevi Sureshkumar 

Approved 

Project Title 

Functional analysis of alternative splicing in plants 

2011 $102,000.00 

2012 $102,000.00 

2013 $102,000.00 

APD Mrs Sridevi Sureshkumar 




Higher temperatures affect flowering and seed set in plants. How plants sense and respond to temperature is 

currently unclear. Here we study alternative splicing, one of the processes affected by temperature. These studies 

will advance our knowledge and help develop crops that can withstand negative effects of climate change. 

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DP110101120 Prof Johannes T Lambers, A/Prof Patrick M Finnegan, Prof Hans J Bohnert, Prof John M 

Cheeseman, A/Prof Austin R Mast 

Approved Is the extreme phosphate sensitivity found among Australian plants a consequence of 

Project Title their adaptation to a severely phosphate-limited environment? 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




The phosphorus (P)-impoverished soils of south-western Australia have allowed the evolution of many plants that 

are amazingly efficient at retrieving P from dying tissues. This project will contribute to the understanding of the 

mechanism determining P efficiency and will contribute significantly to the development of crops that are less reliant 

on non-renewable P fertilisers. 

DP110104865 Dr Elke Stroeher 

Approved 

Project Title 

Glutaredoxins (GRXs) as agents of redox homeostasis in mitochondria and 

respiratory-associated cell functions in plants 

2011 $81,846.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Elke Stroeher 




This project will test the importance of GRXs for the reduction/oxidation mediated network in plant mitochondria and 

moreover, uncover details of their dynamic features. This knowledge builds the basis for manipulation of 

mitochondrial GRXs in order to enhance the capability of the plant to cope with naturally occurring stresses. 

DP110102868 Dr Olivier Van Aken, A/Prof Frank Van Breusegem 

Approved 

Project Title 

A novel DNA motif involved in plant mitochondrial stress responses 

2011 $61,385.00 

2012 $63,885.00 

2013 $61,385.00 

2014 $70,000.00 

APD Dr Olivier Van Aken 




The future of Australia's agriculture is threatened by limited water resources, temperature extremes and soil salinity. 

This project aims to unravel how plants are able to adapt to this continuously changing environment, by focusing on 

the role of mitochondria - cellular compartments essential for energy metabolism and plant stress responses. 

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DP110102085 Prof James B Reid, A/Prof John J Ross 

Approved 

Project Title 

Hormonal regulation of plant growth 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Plant architecture is a key characteristic in determining crop success. This project will determine how plant 

architecture is regulated by plant hormones and their interactions, to ensure optimal adaptation of crops to 

environmental and agronomic changes. 


DP110105200 Prof Peter J Ralph, Prof David M Kramer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Peridinin-chlorophyll-protein complex: unravelling the unique photosynthetic apparatus 

of dinoflagellates in response to climatic variation 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




Dinoflagellates sustain the food chain. They live in coral and in ice, and also create toxic algal blooms. This project 

will dissect the unique photosynthetic machinery of these organisms to learn how they adapt and thrive in extreme 

environments. This new knowledge will predict how dinoflagellate-based ecosystems will respond to future climate 

change. 

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ZOOLOGY 


DP110100608 Prof Ken Cheng, Prof Rudiger Wehner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evolution of intelligence in small brains: how to navigate the messy natural outdoors 

smartly 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $60,000.00 




This project unravels how small-brained desert ants navigate expertly using simple and coarse-grade visual cues, 

focusing on 1) how they use skylines, where the tops of terrestrial objects meet the sky, and 2) how they search 

efficiently for goals. The outcomes will be invaluable for designing robots that can navigate in the messy natural 

outdoors. 


DP110102081 Prof David K Gardner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Battle of the sexes: can surroundings differentially affect male and female mammalian 

preimplantation embryos 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Equality between the sexes is an issue even at conception. The environment surrounding the embryo can bias the 

development of one sex over another. This project will assist in the understanding of how male and female embryos 

differ and will improve assisted reproductive technologies for domestic animal breeding programs, endangered 

animal conservation and human infertility treatment. 

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DP110103951 Prof Robert J Aitken, Prof Bruce V King 

Approved 

Project Title 

Impact of the male germ line on the mutational load carried by mammalian embryos 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project examines whether a man's age or exposure to lifestyle factors (alcohol, cigarette smoke and mobile 

phone radiation) can have a major effect on the health of his children. The project is particularly relevant to the 

safety of assisted conception procedures used to treat the 1 in 20 Australian men suffering from infertility. 

DP110100418 Prof Keith T Jones, Prof Sergio Moreno, Prof Eileen A McLaughlin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Gamete-specific knockout of Fizzy-Related to examine its meiotic role in oocytes and 

sperm 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 




Fizzy-Related is a gene that appears to be essential in making an ovulated egg, and it may also have an important 

role to play in making sperm. A mouse knockout will be generated to examine exactly how it functions; because it 

affects the egg number remaining in the ovary and egg quality Fizzy-Related may be eventually an important 

therapeutic target. 

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DP110102112 Dr Sassan Asgari, Prof Alexander A Khromykh 

Approved 

Project Title 

Regulatory cellular microRNAs and their role in insect anti-viral responses 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will use cutting edge approaches to reveal fundamental roles of small ribonucleic acid molecules 

(microRNAs) in insect anti-viral responses and immunity. By manipulating anti-viral immune responses, the project 

will assist in the design of novel approaches to pest control and abolish/limit transmission of vector-borne viruses 

such as Dengue virus. 

DP110103612 Dr Ethan K Scott, Prof Thomas Knopfel 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cerebellar control of motor coordination and learning 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The cerebellum is the part of the brain responsible for smooth body movements, but many details of how it works 

are still unclear. This project is aimed at learning how the cerebellum communicates with the rest of the brain, and 

what parts of this communication are necessary for coordinated movement. 


DP110101163 Dr Kathryn B McNamara, Prof Nina Wedell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ecological immunity in the Lepidoptera: unravelling the relationship between immune 

function, sperm quality, and reproductive success 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Kathryn B McNamara 




The effect of juvenile immune challenge and an individual's population ecology on subsequent adult immune 

function, physiology and reproductive success is poorly understood, despite its ability to explain fundamental 

processes in sexual selection. This project will unravel the relationship between immune function, sperm quality, 

and reproductive success. 

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OTHER BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 


DP110105298 Prof Maria Byrne, Dr Symon A Dworjanyn 

Approved 

Project Title 

Impact of climate change stressors on calcifying and non-calcifying marine life stages: 

predicting tipping points for persistence in a changing ocean. 

2011 $127,000.00 

2012 $127,000.00 

2013 $124,000.00 




Australia generates considerable prosperity from its oceans with marine invertebrate resources playing a key role. 

These resources are at risk due to climate change. This project will study early life stages of key marine species to 

determine sensitivities to ocean warming and acidification and inform assessment of risk in a changing ocean. 

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FISHERIES SCIENCES 

DP110100592 Dr Jan M Strugnell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stress transcriptomics: development of tests to reduce the incidence of summer mortality 

in abalone 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




This project aims to determine the genetic mechanisms that abalone use to respond to disease and environmental 

stressors. The outcomes of this project will be early warning tests for stress and disease in abalone and also tests 

that can be used to select for stress resilience in abalone. 

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VETERINARY SCIENCES 


DP110103175 A/Prof Jean-Pierre Y Scheerlinck, Dr Aaron R Jex, Prof Min Hu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evaluating host-parasite interplay in individual tissues 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




The immune system of the host and the infecting parasite has coevolved into a sophisticated balance of power. 

This project will explore this balance using Schistosoma japonicum infection in sheep and determine immune 

mechanisms unleashed by the host in various tissues as well as the response of the parasite to these attacks. 

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND IMAGE PROCESSING 

DP110101042 A/Prof Kewen Wang, Prof Grigoris Antoniou, Prof Dr Torsten Schaub 

Approved 

Project Title 

Efficient multi-context systems for heterogeneous information reasoning and sharing 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project aims to investigate formal models and efficient methods for processing information from 

heterogeneous sources such as the World Wide Web. When the project is successfully completed, new theories, 

technologies and systems for reasoning about heterogeneous knowledge bases will be developed. 

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DP110102258 A/Prof Maria J Garcia de la Banda, Prof Mark G Wallace 

Approved 

Project Title 

Accurate analysis of combinatorial problems: from the particular to the general 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Combinatorial problems pervade all aspects of our social, environmental and economic life, but finding good 

solutions to these problems can take too much computer time. This project will develop new analysis tools that are 

effective at reducing this time, thus allowing for better solutions to be found. 

DP110101413 A/Prof Bernd Meyer, A/Prof Barry D Hughes, A/Prof Toshiyuki Nakagaki 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modelling and simulation of self-organised behaviour in biological and bio-inspired 

systems 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Understanding self-organised systems is fundamental in biology and bio-inspired engineering. The project develops 

sophisticated mathematical modelling techniques and high performance simulation methods for such systems. This 

will increase our capacity to explain complex biological behaviour and to produce reliable bio-inspired engineering 

solutions 

DP110101427 Prof Geoffrey I Webb 

Approved 

Project Title 

Learning complex classifiers without search 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project investigates novel approaches to computational data analysis that use new forms of probabilistic 

models of data. These new approaches complement the state-of-the-art, suiting large quantities of categorical data, 

being robust in the presence of errors, and efficiently handling updates when new data become available. 

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DP110100500 Prof Ingrid Zukerman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Towards realistic verbal interactions between people and computers-a probabilistic 

approach 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project aims to facilitate natural spoken interactions between people and computer systems, addressing 

obstacles to the acceptance of these systems. We will investigate computational models for relevant aspects of 

spoken dialogue, which will be implemented in computer systems for diverse tasks (for example, home devices and 

phone-enabled services). 


DP110103006 Prof Peter I Corke, Prof Gordon F Wyeth, Dr Benjamin Upcroft, Dr Michael C Bosse, Dr Paul M 

Newman 

Approved Lifelong robotic navigation using visual perception 

Project Title 

2011 $165,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Service robots are becoming a major part of our working and personal environments, in much the same way as 

personal computers already have. This project will develop new methods of practical and useful robot navigation 

that will enable Australia's industries and services to remain internationally competitive. 

DP110100827 Prof Sridha Sridharan, Prof Vinod Chandran, Dr Clinton Fookes, Dr Simon M Lucey, Prof 

Massimo Tistarelli 

Approved Omniscient face recognition for uncooperative subjects 

Project Title 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




The outcomes of this project will enable effective video surveillance technology to be developed for use by law 

enforcement and national security agencies. It will lead to reliable identification of humans at a distance by 

automatically detecting and recognising faces, for use in counter-terrorism surveillance and commercial 

robot-human interfaces. 

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DP110103767 Prof Tamás (Tom) D Gedeon, Dr Roland Goecke, Dr Balapuwaduge S Mendis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Extending fuzzy logic 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Fuzzy logic is good for dealing with uncertain data somewhat like people do, and this technique has been used in 

train braking systems, computer animation etc, but can be slow for problems with large or complex data especially if 

the data are changing with time. The project will design efficient fuzzy logic algorithms capable of dealing with 

complex real world problems. 

DP110103819 Dr Stephen Gould 

Approved 

Project Title 

Learning clique potentials for high-order graphical models 

2011 $132,800.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Stephen Gould 




This project aims to develop algorithms for computers to automatically learn about visual scenes and objects from 

images. Using our algorithms, computers will be able to find objects and describe scenes in single images or large 

image collections such as online photo albums. 

DP110102888 Dr Adrian P Sheppard, Dr Vanessa Robins 

Approved 

Project Title 

Foundations and advanced algorithms for topological image processing 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Building on new links between the mathematical discipline of homology and digital images, this project develops a 

new class of topology-driven image analysis techniques that will improve the accuracy and reliability of predictions 

made from the powerful new generation of three dimensional microscopes. 

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DP110103637 Prof David Suter 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computer vision from a multi-structural analysis framework 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Computer vision has applications in a wide variety of areas: security (video surveillance), entertainment (special 

effects), health care (medical imaging), and economy (improved automation and consumer products). This project 

will improve the accuracy and reliability of such applications. Advances will also lead to new products and 

industries. 

DP110103521 Prof Anton J van den Hengel, Prof Philip Torr, Dr Simon M Lucey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Added depth: automated high level image interpretation 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Humans are very good at understanding the world through imagery, but computers lack this fundamental capacity 

because they lack experience of what they might see. This project will provide this experience by combining the 

large volumes of imagery on the Internet with three dimensional information generated by humans for other 

purposes. 


DP110105480 Mr Benjamin Rubinstein 

Approved 

Project Title 

Machine learning in adversarial environments 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Mr Benjamin Rubinstein 




Machine learning underpins the technologies driving the economies of both Silicon Valley and Wall Street, from web 

search and ad placement, to stock predictions and efforts in fighting cybercrime. This project aims to answer the 

question: How can machines learn from data when contributors act maliciously for personal gain? 

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DP110101986 Dr Bertrand R Douillard, Dr Dieter Fox 

Approved 

Project Title 

Multi-scale recognition: generating meaning from multi-resolution data 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Bertrand R Douillard 




The next generation of robots will be able to precisely recognise objects to reason about the world. This project will 

develop robust recognition systems that will aid robots in providing assistance in populated urban areas as well as 

in monitoring underwater environments for marine biodiversity preservation. 

DP110102920 Dr Craig T Jin, Dr Floris A van Schaik, Mr Anthony I Tew 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mapping ear morphology to individualised three dimensional audio 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




The project aims to develop a practical method to derive a listener's individualised Head Related Transfer 

Functions from two dimensional images of the head and ears. These are essential for generating high-fidelity three 

dimensional audio. The project will perceptually evaluate and test the proposed system when applied to 

teleconferencing, surveillance, and navigational guidance. 

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DP110102166 Prof Dr Mohammed Bennamoun 

Approved 

Project Title 

A three dimensional video-based vision system for future robots 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




With the recent introduction of new three dimensional (3D) video sensors, opportunities for the development of 

advanced 3D vision systems for robots working in dynamic environments are now becoming possible. A real-time 

visual robotic system will be developed to substantially reduce the expensive costs associated with elder's health 

and home care expenses. 

DP110103336 Prof Dr Mohammed Bennamoun, Dr Roberto Togneri 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of a three dimensional audio-visual next generation speech recognition 

system 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $87,000.00 

2013 $87,000.00 




To overcome the disadvantages of current Audio-Visual Speech Recognition Systems, we propose a set of robust 

algorithms in three dimensional computer vision and speech processing. The proposed system will have 

far-reaching implications in various areas, for example, human-machine interaction for speech recognition in 

automated dialog systems and voice-to-text conversions. 

DP110102399 Dr Ajmal S Mian 

Approved 

Project Title 

Active multispectral computer vision for defence and security 

2011 $264,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

ARF Dr Ajmal S Mian 




This project will develop new techniques to extract intelligent information from multispectral images in the visible 

and near infra-red spectrum. It will enable computers to automatically recognise objects, faces and human actions 

with unprecedented accuracy. 

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DP110102501 A/Prof Linqing Wen, Prof David G Blair, A/Prof David M Coward, Prof Peter J Quinn, Prof Alan J 

Weinstein, Prof Yanbei Chen, Dr Michel Boer, Dr Patrick Sutton, Dr Kipp Cannon 

Approved Real-time signal processing and distributed robotic telescope networking for co-detection 

Project Title of gravitational waves and their optical counterparts 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $105,000.00 

2015 $60,000.00 

ARF A/Prof David M Coward 




An international collaboration of scientists will employ a global network of telescopes and detectors to search for 

ripples in space-time. The project will use novel computational tools to study exotic phenomena in the distant 

Universe. 


DP110103142 A/Prof Jiuyong Li, Asst Prof Bradley Malin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Studying privacy protection methods for multiple independent data releases 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Privacy is at risk if two or more published data sets contain overlapping individuals even when each data set is 

anonymised. This project will investigate if existing anonymisation methods can handle this privacy risk, and will 

study new solutions. The outcomes will potentially have a great impact on data anonymisation research and 

applications. 


DP110103376 Dr Markus Hagenbuchner, Prof Ah Chung Tsoi, Prof Marco Gori, Prof Alessandro Sperduti, Prof 

Franco Scarselli 

Approved Modelling graph-of-graphs for solving document categorisation problems 

Project Title 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




Documents in the World Wide Web, such as scientific documents, exhibit a referencing structure as well as being 

structured objects themselves. This project addresses some inherent limitations of existing modelling techniques in 

order to improve on the quality of results, and to allow the addressing of some unsolved problems involving 

documents. 

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COMPUTATION THEORY AND MATHEMATICS 

DP110101792 Prof Vladimir Estivill-Castro, Dr Michael R Fellows, Dr Frances A Rosamond, Prof Lane A 

Hemaspaandra, Prof Jorg Rothe, Dr Arkadii Slinko, Dr Gabor Erdelyi 

Approved Algorithmic engineering and complexity analysis of protocols for consensus 

Project Title 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




Opinions, rankings, observations, votes, gene sequences, sensor-networks in security systems or climate models. 

Massive datasets and the ability to share information at unprecedented speeds, makes finding the most central 

representative, the Consensus Problem, extremely complex. This research delivers new insights and new, efficient 

algorithms. 


DP110104560 Prof Bernard P Mans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exploiting dynamic information in mobile networks 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Mobile and wireless networks are ideal for Australia as they provide both low set-up costs and environmentally 

robust infrastructures. Exploiting mobility to enhance efficiency and cost will place Australia at the forefront of 

research in mobile networking and will contribute to the worldwide effort towards sustainability and survivability. 

DP110100628 Prof Igor Shparlinski, Dr Damien N Stehlé, Dr Ron Steinfeld, Dr Christophe Doche 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lattices as a constructive and destructive cryptographic tool 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The project is driven by the great number of potential applications of deep mathematical and algorithmic methods to 

different areas of modern cryptography. These areas provide a solid platform for more applied fields such as 

Computer and Information Security and E-commerce. It will lead to commercialisation and everyday-life 

improvements. 

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DP110103173 Dr Alwen F Tiu, A/Prof Rajeev P Gore, Prof Dale Miller 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evidence-based frameworks for security protocol verification 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $145,000.00 

2015 $115,000.00 

ARF Dr Alwen F Tiu 




Security protocols are an essential part of secure communication networks. This project aims to develop verification 

techniques for security protocols that produce independently verifiable formal certificates of correctness. The 

project's outcome will contribute to the certification processes for secure network systems at the highest level of 

assurance. 


DP110101104 Dr Benjamin A Burton, Dr Murray J Elder, Dr Stephan Tillmann 

Approved 

Project Title 

Generic complexity in computational topology: breaking through the bottlenecks 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




The project will focus on key computational problems in three-dimensional topology, with the aims of illuminating 

the theoretical limitations of such problems, developing new computational tools for solving them, and applying 

these tools to a variety of applications. The project will generate theoretical research, practical software, and rich 

experimental data. 

DP110101211 Dr Graeme P Smith, Dr Jeffrey W Sanders 

Approved 

Project Title 

Assuring dependability of complex adaptive multi-agent systems using time bands 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




As the complexity of computer-based systems rapidly increases, we need new methods for assuring their correct 

behaviour. This project will provide a means of relating behaviour at different timescales, enabling us to understand 

how the long-term behaviour of a system results from the short-term interactions between its components. 

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DP110104937 Prof Peter D Eades 

Approved 

Project Title 

Algorithms for geometric Turan-type problems and network visualization 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Recent technological advances have large data sets, in a data deluge. Some of the most critical data sets are 

networks; examples abound in Systems Biology, Social Network Analysis, and Software Engineering. This project 

aims for algorithms to construct readable pictures of these networks, and thus make the data easier for humans to 

understand. 


DP110104669 Prof Mark A Reynolds 

Approved 

Project Title 

Automation of metric temporal reasoning 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




A major contemporary engineering concern is to ensure the predictable and robust operation of computer systems 

involving software, hardware, and human users. The need for systematic and careful construction of such systems 

requires the development of formal methods based on a dense view of time rather than the traditional step-by-step 

models. 


DP110103473 Prof Mingsheng Ying, Dr Yuan Feng, A/Prof Rajagopal Nagarajan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Process algebra approach to distributed quantum computation and secure quantum 

communication 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will develop effective methods for reasoning about the behaviours of distributed quantum computing 

and communicating systems. The developed methods will provide effective techniques for verifying security of 

quantum cryptographic protocols. 

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE 

DP110101390 Dr Michael Wybrow 

Approved 

Project Title 

Flexible user-guided network layout for biomedical applications 

2011 $91,300.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Michael Wybrow 




This project will develop techniques for automatic layout of biological network diagrams, allowing users to guide the 

layout while satisfying any required placement constraints and drawing conventions. As part of the project, these 

methods will be integrated into several real-world systems biology applications for network browsing and authoring. 


DP110101340 Prof Yun Yang, Dr Jinjun Chen, Prof John Grundy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cost effective storage of massive intermediate data in cloud computing applications 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




For frontier technologies, the project aims at inventing novel algorithms for data storage in cloud computing 

applications and hence will reduce the cost by smart information use. For sustainability, the project can help with 

reducing energy consumption by dealing more effectively with the growth of massive data in cloud computing 

facilities. 


DP110102579 Prof Peter J Stuckey, A/Prof Harald C Sondergaard, Dr Peter Schachte, Dr Andy M King 

Approved 

Project Title 

Automatic software verification: harnessing constraint technologies 

2011 $179,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




As we come to rely on software to manage more and more aspects of our lives, the importance of software 

reliability increases; yet as programs become increasingly complex, reliability becomes ever more elusive. This 

project will develop automated tools and techniques to ensure that programs do what they were intended to do. 

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DP110104628 Prof Jingling Xue 

Approved 

Project Title 

Automating data placement and movement for explicitly managed memory hierarchies 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Efficient management of explicitly managed memory hierarchies is essential, making a difference often by one 

order of magnitude in performance. Compiler-directed techniques promise to take the burden of memory 

management from the programmer and enable significant performance potential for a broader community, resulting 

in higher productivity. 

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DATA FORMAT 


DP110102407 Prof Chengfei Liu, Prof Jeffrey X Yu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Effective and efficient keyword search for relevant entities over Extensible Markup 

Language (XML) data 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project aims to greatly improve the relevancy of returned XML entities by keyword queries as well as the 

efficiency of searching. Effective approaches and efficient algorithms for finding relevant entities from large number 

of XML data sources will be delivered. 


DP110102729 Dr Hazer Inaltekin, Prof Jamie S Evans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Taming uncertainty: a stochastic-geometric foundation for complex wireless networks 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will improve our understanding of complex networks such as the internet, wireless communication 

networks and social networks. We will do this by properly studying the impact of the network geometry. The 

outcomes will be new approaches to managing complex networks to improve both efficiency and performance. 

DP110101743 Prof Alistair M Moffat, Dr Simon J Puglisi, Dr Anthony I Wirth, Dr Jason S Culpepper, A/Prof 

Andrew Turpin 

Approved Efficient and effective algorithms for searching strings in secondary storage 

Project Title 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Pattern searching is fundamental to a wide range of computing applications, including web search and 

bioinformatics. In this project we will develop compression algorithms and hybrid memory-disk search structures 

that allow fast pattern matching on sequences of textual and numeric data, including when approximate search is 

required. 

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DP110101951 A/Prof Yi Mu, Prof Willy Susilo, Prof Vijay Varadharajan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Achieving security and privacy in radio frequency identification (RFID) with lightweight 

security technologies 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Secure RFID technology to achieve reliable identification is essential for protecting critical information 

infrastructures. However, they are prone to security attacks due to difficulties in protecting RFID systems. This 

project will develop new lightweight security techniques to achieve practical security solutions for RFID. 

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DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING 


DP110103671 Dr Quoc B Vo, Prof Ryszard Kowalczyk, Prof Sascha Ossowski, Prof Gregory E Kersten, A/Prof 

Rustam Vahidov 

Approved Responsive automated negotiation in open distributed environments 

Project Title 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The outcomes of this project will be of central importance to a wide range of application areas such as service 

economy, smart energy grids and smart transportation. The work proposed here will enable the information 

technology industry to utilise distributed systems and agent technologies in developing the software-driven 

knowledge economy of the twenty-first-century. 


DP110104344 Prof Sanjay K Jha, Dr Salil Kanhere, A/Prof Matt Welsh 

Approved 

Project Title 

Flying networks: airborne sensing for environmental monitoring and disaster response 

2011 $128,428.00 

2012 $111,428.00 

2013 $92,528.00 




Airborne sensing technology is ideally suited to Australian geography and can be highly effective for monitoring 

disasters, surveillance, and precision agriculture. There are ample opportunities for local information technology 

companies and start-ups to create innovative airborne sensing applications for both the Australian and overseas 

markets. 

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS 


DP110103599 Prof Svetha Venkatesh, Dr Brett D Adams 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computational tools to analyse and exploit the social media revolution 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




We aim to create technologies to analyse social media communities, which are rapidly growing in reach, 

complexity, and content produced and shared. Powerful techniques to tap this resource will lead to commercial 

outcomes for marketing and search industries, alongside deeper insight into the cultural and social impact of this 

Internet revolution. 


DP110104386 Prof Ronald A Weber, Dr Andrew N Burton-Jones 

Approved 

Project Title 

Clarifying domain semantics through improved conceptual modelling 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $55,000.00 




This project aims to improve the ways in which those user requirements that motivate the design and 

implementation of an information system are modelled. As a result, it should be possible to build and deploy 

higher-quality information systems. 

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DP110105127 Prof Margot F Brereton, Prof Laurie R Buys, Prof Paul Roe, A/Prof Mark Taylor 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cooperation and reciprocity at the local scale enabled by social and mobile technologies: 

an empirically derived theoretical framework 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The project aims to build new theories, design tools and social and mobile information technologies to support 

sharing of resources in local communities. Designs developed through agile software development will be built in 

communities to support new forms of community communication, agile ride sharing and distributed energy 

generation and use. 

DP110100091 Prof Arthur H ter Hofstede, Prof Dr Michael Rosemann, Prof Colin J Fidge, Dr Moe T Wynn, Dr 

Marcello La Rosa, Dr Michael Adams, Dr Chun Ouyang, Prof Dr Wil M van der Aalst 

Approved Risk-aware business process management 

Project Title 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




Risk-aware business process management will revolutionise the identification and treatment of risks in business 

processes by integrating the latest technologies for risk management and process management. It will provide 

organisations with a range of new tools and techniques for designing, deploying and monitoring risk-aware business 

processes. 


DP110101304 Mr Florian Mueller 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the design of exertion games to address Australia's obesity issue 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 

APD Mr Florian Mueller 




In the face of an obesity epidemic, Australians have turned to physical computer games to address their weight 

issues. This research provides the first understanding of the role of the design of these games in motivating players 

to play harder, longer and more often, resulting in recommendations how to use and design games for health. 

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DP110102621 Prof Ramamohanarao Kotagiri, A/Prof Christopher Leckie, A/Prof James Bailey, A/Prof Jian Pei 

Approved 

Project Title 

Next generation data mining techniques for analysing large evolving networks 

2011 $297,000.00 

2012 $190,000.00 

2013 $210,000.00 




In order to understand complex systems such as the Internet or gene interactions, we need to analyse how the 

networks in these systems function and evolve. This project will provide new methods for extracting knowledge 

from large network databases so that scientists can learn about the operation of these complex systems. 

DP110100757 Dr Lars Kulik, Dr Egemen Tanin, A/Prof James Bailey 

Approved 

Project Title 

Managing private location data in a mobile and networked world: getting the balance right 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Location based data are transforming the mobile service industry and this project will develop novel approaches to 

safeguard the location privacy of mobile individuals. This will facilitate the development of privacy-aware services 

which can be used for real time traffic monitoring, care for the elderly and smartphone enabled location services. 

DP110101999 Dr Frank Vetere, A/Prof Toni J Robertson, Prof Margot F Brereton, Prof Steve Howard, Prof 

Yvonne Rogers 

Approved Sociophysical Interactions: understanding the role of social and tangible technologies in 

Project Title maintaining good habits into old age 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




How can technology help us 'age well'? The project will study, design and evaluate novel information systems that 

integrate and support social engagement and physical activity in order to build foundational knowledge about these 

technologies and maintain the opportunities for social engagement and physical activity in our ageing population. 

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DP110102937 Prof Xuemin Lin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Efficient structure search over large graphs 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




The project aims to develop advanced search technology to support large-scale graph applications. The success of 

the project not only brings a breakthrough in technology development but also provides training for high quality 

personnel in this important and growing area, and brings considerable economic and social benefits to Australia. 

DP110104880 Dr Ying Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Efficient processing of distance-based spatial queries on multi-valued objects 

2011 $97,000.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Ying Zhang 




This project aims to develop effective and efficient algorithms to analyse large scale multi-valued objects. The 

success of this project will not only be an important complement to the current spatial database systems but also 

bring considerable economic and social benefits to Australia. 

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DP110103871 Dr Zi Huang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Monitoring online topic evolvements with near-duplicate videos 

2011 $97,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Zi Huang 




This project will make a major impact on social media mining, and open up a new research direction for topic 

discovery. The project's advances will bring economic/social benefits to Australia, where collaborative access of 

large amount of Web/media information is vital, for example, data sharing and management, broadcasting, 

advertising, opinion gathering, etc. 

DP110102777 A/Prof Shazia Sadiq, Dr Mohamed A Sharaf, Dr Ke Deng 

Approved 

Project Title 

QualA-D: a quality aware query engine for next generation data integration systems 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project will address the growing diversity of the web/user community by developing new approaches for data 

integration that incorporate data quality requirements such as data currency, completeness and coverage. 

First-of-breed quality aware query system is expected to be developed that will assist in improving user experience 

and satisfaction. 

DP110103423 Prof Xiaofang Zhou 

Approved 

Project Title 

Making sense of trajectory data: a database approach 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project investigates new challenges related to providing functionality, flexibility and efficiency for large scale 

trajectory data management and processing. The expected outcome includes significant technical contributions in 

novel indexing structures and advanced query processing methods for making better use of rich trajectory data. 

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DP110103733 Prof Jie Lu, Prof Da Ruan, Prof Jian-bo Yang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Trust-enhanced recommender systems for personalised government-to-business 

e-service 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This study will transform current Government to Business service to a higher level to enable e-Government systems 

to offer Personalised e-Service. It will assist business users to significantly increase their use of e-Government 

services, particularly providing an effective solution to small and medium size businesses for locating business 

partners by using Government e-Services. 

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OTHER INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES 


DP110101934 Prof Justin Zobel, Prof Alistair M Moffat, A/Prof Timothy J Baldwin, Dr Aaron N Harwood 

Approved 

Project Title 

Principles, practice, and pragmatics of measurement in experimental computer science 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The project team's confidence in scientific knowledge is partly due to the robustness of the systems of 

measurement used in experiments. The project aims to develop principles of measurement in Computer Science, 

where it is critically important that we have high confidence in the methods used in applications such as medicine, 

finance, and internet search. 

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0902 



AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 


DP110103762 Dr Shawn Kook, Dr Lyle M Pickett 

Approved 

Project Title 

In-cylinder soot sampling and morphology analysis in an optically-accessible diesel 

engine 

2011 $31,415.00 

2012 $40,085.00 

2013 $20,745.00 




Black soot emissions from diesel engines are associated with respiratory illness, cancer, and heart attacks. This 

project aims to reduce diesel soot emissions by clarifying the nature of the structure and size of soot particles that 

are sampled from both the engine cylinder and the tailpipe. 

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 


DP110104599 Dr Lihong Liu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Broad spectrum nanomedicine for Meningitis treatment 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Lihong Liu 




Brain inflammatory diseases are among the top ten infectious causes of death. The project aims to provide 

Australian doctors with a superior alternative of treating infections that do not respond to conventional antibiotics. 

The nanomedicine developed will reduce the burden of hospital and boost Australia economy in the biomedical 

sector. 


DP110102985 Prof Itsu (Yi) Sen (Qian), Dr Jian Tu, Prof Alberto P Avolio, Prof Michael K Morgan, Prof Yuichi 

Murayama, Prof Mitsuo Umezu 

Approved Mechanisms of initiation and remodelling of intracranial aneurysms: a synthesis of 

Project Title hemodynamics and molecular biomarkers 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 




Rupture of brain aneurysms can lead to severe disability and death. This project proposes novel ways of assessing 

risk of rupture using sophisticated mathematical models of blood flow in aneurysms and biochemical substances 

released in the blood. This will enhance basic understanding of aneurysm formation and improve treatment and 

management. 

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DP110104010 Dr Adrian P Neild 

Approved 

Project Title 

Acoustic trapping for life science applications 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $102,654.00 

2015 $102,654.00 

ARF Dr Adrian P Neild 




Force fields can be established to move suspended cells into predefined locations using high frequency vibration; 

randomly dispersed cells can be brought together into clusters. This project aims to develop such technologies and 

will have applications in drug discovery and cell to cell interaction studies and has the future potential to promote 

the health of Australians. 


DP110103543 Dr Travis J Klein, Dr Cameron J Lutton, Prof Robert L Sah, Prof John Fisher, A/Prof Matthias 

Lutolf 

Approved Interplay between mechanical and biological microenvironments in chondrocyte function: 

Project Title towards an understanding of cartilage pathology 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will develop state-of-the-art laboratory models of healthy and diseased joints. These models will assist 

in answering questions about the causes of osteoarthritis, and provide information on how best to treat diseased 

joints. 

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DP110102049 Dr Mathias Baumert, A/Prof Clive N May 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel computational tools for the analysis of sympathetic nervous system activity 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $108,904.00 

2014 $108,904.00 

2015 $108,904.00 

ARF Dr Mathias Baumert 




This project will investigate electrical signals from the heart, resulting in novel tools for the assessment of 

sympathetic nervous system activity. The findings will contribute to advancing Australia's international leading 

position in health technology and improve community health. 


DP110104446 Prof Justin J Cooper-White 

Approved 

Project Title 

Elucidating surface-mediated permissive cues for cellular differentiation 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project will develop a novel biomaterial platform technology that will enable firstly the probing and thereafter the 

control of the cellular pathways of adult mesenchymal stem cells. These fundamental insights will be translated into 

novel stem cell culture ware products that will enable clinically relevant, functional tissue repair and regeneration. 


DP110102912 Prof Steven R Meikle, Dr Mark I Reinhard, Dr Andrew G Weisenberger 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel imaging technologies for continuous measurement of tracer kinetics in awake 

animals 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The fates of biologically relevant molecules, such as proteins and antibodies, in the body are fundamentally 

important for understanding the mechanisms and treatment of disease. This project will enable for the first time 

continuous imaging of the location and time course of labelled molecules in conscious, freely moving animals. 

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DP110104789 Prof David D Sampson, Prof Brian C Wilson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Three dimensional (3D) optical coherence tomography in cancer 

2011 $260,000.00 

2012 $230,000.00 

2013 $190,000.00 




This project will establish for the first time how well 3D optical coherence tomography, a form of medical imaging, 

can image cancer. Based on this, a version built into a needle will be developed which will enable extension much 

deeper into tissues than previously possible to image cancer and to guide related surgical procedures. 


DP110104007 Prof Anatoly B Rozenfeld, Dr Marco Petasecca, Dr Susanna Guatelli, A/Prof Peter E Metcalfe, 

A/Prof Michael Jackson, A/Prof Martin G Carolan 

Approved Unified platform for real time QA in radiation therapy in brachytherapy based on high 

Project Title resolution silicon detectors (Magic Plate) 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will design and manufacture new devices for measuring the amount of radiation given to the patient 

during radiotherapy. This will improve the accuracy and safety of cancer treatment as well as greatly reducing the 

time needed to perform essential safety checks. 

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 


DP110105514 Prof Chun-Zhu Li 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fundamental research for advanced gasification technologies for low-rank coal and 

biomass in the carbon-constrained world 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project aims to acquire fundamental knowledge in order to develop advanced gasification technologies with 

high efficiencies and the capability to couple with carbon storage facilities in the carbon-constrained future. These 

technologies will contribute to the reduction of Australia's CO2 emissions using its cheap low-rank coal and 

biomass. 

DP110100268 Prof Hongwei Wu, Asst Prof Manuel Garcia-Perez 

Approved 

Project Title 

Bio-oil/char slurry from biomass for co-combustion in coal power plants: achieving power 

generation with a significant reduction of CO2 emission 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will develop an advanced co-combustion technology of bio-oil/char slurry (i.e. bioslurry), prepared from 

biomass pyrolysis products, and coal in the existing coal-fired power plants for achieving significant CO2 reduction. 

It will enhance Australia's competitive advantage through high impact scientific and technological innovations. 


DP110101338 Ms Hongxia Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Superhydrophobic fabrics for solar desalination of water 

2011 $86,000.00 

2012 $83,000.00 

2013 $83,000.00 

APD Ms Hongxia Wang 




This project will further strengthen Australia's world leading position in water desalination technology and advanced 

fibrous materials research. It will lead to new membrane materials and techniques for high-efficiency, low-cost and 

energy-saving desalination of sea/saline water, which will have significant social and economic benefits. 

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DP110101140 A/Prof Edith M Sevick 

Approved 

Project Title 

Optical tweezers as a micro-rheological probe of soft surfaces 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Biomembranes are more than soft containers - their dynamic flexibility plays an important role in cell function, but 

measurements of mechanical properties of soft surfaces are non-existent. This project develops and applies a new 

optical tweezers method to measure the flexibility of membranes and its effects upon the friction of nearby particles. 


DP110104410 A/Prof Bassam B Dally, Dr Peter A Kalt, Prof Jianchun Mi, Prof Heinz Pitsch 

Approved 

Project Title 

Enhanced mixing of turbulent jet flames via side lateral injection 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This innovative project will contribute significantly to the reduction of pollutant emissions from combustion of fossil 

and bio-fuels through new and innovative mixing approach of fuel and oxidant. It will facilitate a range of new 

devices with broader application leading to export earnings, local employment and reduction of our carbon footprint. 

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DP110101638 Prof Rose Amal, Dr Yun Hau Ng, Dr Jason A Scott, Prof Prashant V Kamat, Prof Akihiko Kudo 

Approved 

Project Title 

Engineering nanostructured graphene-based semiconductor photocatalysts 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

APD Dr Yun Hau Ng 




Harnessing solar energy and converting it into useful chemical energy efficiently is the expected outcome of the 

project. Given the strategic solar-geographical position of Australia, solar photocatalysis is a leading option for 

utilising our renewable energy resources to applications relating to energy conversion and environmental 

remediation. 

DP110101643 A/Prof Jie Bao, Prof Dianne E Wiley, Dr Alessio Alexiadis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Feedback destabilising control of electro-osmotic flow for reducing fouling and 

enhancing productivity of membrane systems 

2011 $115,500.00 

2012 $86,000.00 

2013 $74,500.00 




This project aims to develop a new approach to improving the productivity of membrane systems. With over $9 

billion worth of membrane-based desalination plants either in operation, under construction or being planned in 

Australia, the expected outcomes of this project will lead to significant social and economic benefit and provide 

greater water security. 

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DP110101185 Prof Joao C Diniz da Costa, Dr Simon K Smart, Dr Anne Julbe 

Approved 

Project Title 

Engineered functional metal silica membranes for hydrogen processing 

2011 $197,000.00 

2012 $145,000.00 

2013 $145,000.00 




This project focuses on hydrogen processing technologies for the petrochemical, agricultural and coal/energy 

industries. These sectors employ 110,000 people with annual combined revenues of $80 billion. Advanced 

technologies are vital for the competitiveness of the Australian economy, and to sustain Australia's social stability 

and economic growth. 

DP110100539 Prof Jurg Keller, Dr Rene A Rozendal, Dr Bradley P Ladewig, Prof Dr Alfons J Stams, Prof Dr 

Uwe Schroeder, Prof Matthias Wessling 

Approved Novel concepts for bioelectrochemical generation of renewable fuels and chemicals from 

Project Title wastewater 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Global warming and the diminishing fossil fuel resources are posing an ever increasing threat to our societies and 

economies. This project aims to develop novel and highly innovative bioelectrochemical processes for the 

production of valuable fuels and chemicals from wastewater, which is a largely untapped renewable resource. 

DP110103440 Dr Chun Xiang C Lin, Dr Simon K Smart, Dr Li Ping Ding 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel hybrid silica membranes for desalination 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $55,000.00 




This project aims to produce high flux, highly stable ceramic membranes for use in desalination. This will result in 

novel, low energy desalination processes, delivering potable water at a greatly reduced cost. 

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DP110100394 Dr Chun-Xia Zhao 

Approved 

Project Title 

Engineered nanoporous materials and composites having hierarchical structures by 

emulsion templating 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Chun-Xia Zhao 




The project aims to develop new and flexible emulsion-templated processes capable of constructing novel 

nanoporous materials with hierarchical structures. The project has the potential to revolutionise current approaches 

for making porous materials, and the outcomes will enhance Australia's ability in frontier technologies and 

advanced materials. 


DP110105161 Prof Hak-Kim Chan, Dr Runyu Y Yang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Developing novel aerosol inhalers for pulmonary drug delivery from the fundamental 

understanding of powder dispersion mechanisms 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




The project seeks to understand how powder aerosol inhalers can be significantly improved. The outcome will 

provide therapeutic benefits to the Australian community for better treatment of respiratory diseases and facilitate 

environmentally friendly technology since these inhalers do not require any harmful organic solvents to operate. 


DP110103699 Prof Dongke Zhang, Prof Behdad Moghtaderi, Prof Vishnu K Pareek, A/Prof Hong Yang, Dr 

Shaobin Wang, Dr Louis J Wibberley 

Approved Production, processing and combustion of an innovative slurry fuel for high efficiency 

Project Title distributed power generation 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will advance the science underpinning the development of an innovative technology for energy 

production (with carbon capture) and use in remote regions. The outcomes of this research will help meet the great 

challenges of climate change and contribute to the development of an environmentally sustainable Australia. 

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CIVIL ENGINEERING 

DP110104078 A/Prof Abdelmalek Bouazza 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improved predictions of greenhouse gas transfers in landfill composite liner covers 

containing geomembrane defects 

2011 $58,000.00 

2012 $58,000.00 

2013 $64,000.00 




The Australian Greenhouse Office indicated that methane accounted for 85 per cent of the waste sector's annual 

greenhouse emissions in 2008, and stressed the need to undertake a range of activities to reduce these emissions. 

Models and theories derived from this project will address specifically the above issue leading to enhanced 

economic benefits. 

DP110101095 Dr Francis G Collins, Dr Wenhui Duan, Prof Chien Ming Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tensile enhancement of cements utilising carbon nanotubes to create stronger, lighter, 

more ductile, and easier-to-build structures 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Portland cement, commonly used worldwide for construction, is brittle and prone to cracking. A carbon 

nanotube-cement nanocomposite will be developed, improving tensile strength and durability. Stronger and lighter 

structures are viable. Less cement (and steel reinforcement) will be needed, thus reducing CO2 emissions and 

promoting sustainability. 

DP110104808 A/Prof Jayantha K Kodikara 

Approved 

Project Title 

Advancement of cohesive crack approach to model shrinkage and load induced cracking 

in multi-phase soils 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Soil cracking affects many engineering applications and infrastructure. It is also recognised that the impending 

climate change can affect the severity of soil cracking. Despite this, there is lack of progress in this area and 

significant knowledge gaps exist. This project will provide new knowledge and better design and management tools. 

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DP110103028 Prof Raymond I Gilbert, Dr Gianluca Ranzi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Time-dependent stiffness of cracked reinforced concrete 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project will quantify the time-dependent change in stiffness of cracked reinforced concrete and provide a 

clearer insight into the time-varying load sharing mechanisms at the concrete-reinforcement interface. Analytical 

models to simulate structural behaviour and reliable procedures for use in structural design will be developed. 

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DP110103304 Dr Olivier P Buzzi, Prof Scott W Sloan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Long term stabilisation of expansive soils by polymer addition 

2011 $235,000.00 

2012 $155,000.00 

2013 $185,000.00 




Expansive soils can cause serious damage to infrastructure. The project aims to study the feasibility of reducing the 

long term swelling potential of expansive soils by polymer addition. The project involves advanced experimental 

testing to identify suitable candidates amongst different polymers and to test their long term performance. 

DP110101033 Prof John P Carter, Dr Majidreza Nazem, Dr Andrew J Abbo 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dynamic soil structure interaction 

2011 $204,312.00 

2012 $154,032.00 

2013 $189,032.00 

2014 $129,032.00 




The aim of this project is to undertake a study of an important class of geotechnical problems in which systems 

composed of soil, structure and pore water are subjected to dynamic or impact loading. The outcomes will include 

safer and more efficient methods for designing geotechnical structures subjected to dynamic loading. 

DP110105408 Dr Dmitri Kavetski, Prof George A Kuczera, Dr Mark A Thyer, A/Prof Stewart W Franks, Dr Ross 

A Woods, Dr Martyn P Clark 

Approved Robust streamflow predictions by improving the identification of hydrological model 

Project Title structure 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project aims to provide Australian environmental agencies, design engineers and policy-makers with robust 

methods that better utilise observed environmental data and process understanding to produce hydrological models 

with stronger scientific basis and improved operational predictive ability in gauged and ungauged catchments. 

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DP110101654 Dr Richard S Merifield, Prof John P Carter, Dr Majidreza Nazem 

Approved 

Project Title 

Geomechanics of multiple seam mining interactions 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will address a highly significant and timely problem that has arisen in the coal mining industry. Through 

the application of scientific principles and advanced methods of engineering analysis, this research will develop 

practical guidelines that in turn will provide the means for rational planning of multi-seam mining operations. 

DP110100598 Prof Daichao Sheng, Dr Richard S Merifield 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mechanics of partially saturated soils and Its applications 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




The project aims to study the fundamental behaviour of Australian natural soils under varying water contents and 

loading conditions. Some immediate applications include the design of foundations on reactive soils and the 

analysis of rainfall-induced landslides. In both cases, the aim is to improve the design method and hence reduce 

the damage cost. 

DP110101397 Prof Mark G Stewart 

Approved 

Project Title 

Probabilistic terrorism risk assessment and risk acceptability for infrastructure protection 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $155,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 

2014 $180,000.00 

2015 $175,000.00 

APF Prof Mark G Stewart 




The risk-based decision-making framework will enable security risks to be quantified and compared in a rational 

and consistent manner, for a range of terrorist threats to infrastructure and transport systems. This will allow risk 

mitigation to be maximised leading to optimal security expenditure. 

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DP110103948 Prof Gregory J Hancock, Mr Cao Hung Pham 

Approved 

Project Title 

Direct strength method of design of simple and complex thin-walled shapes for combined 

actions 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 

2014 $65,000.00 

APD Mr Cao Hung Pham 




The Direct Strength Method project will allow structural design engineers, and companies manufacturing 

cold-formed steel building products to innovate more widely. It will enhance the Australian and American standards 

for cold-formed steel design improving safety in building structures. 

DP110104263 Prof Kim J Rasmussen, Dr Hao Zhang, Prof Bruce R Ellingwood 

Approved 

Project Title 

System reliability-based criteria for designing steel structures by advanced analysis 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $86,500.00 

2013 $86,500.00 




The aim of the project is to develop a new system-based criterion for designing steel structures using advanced 

analysis methods. The outcome of the research will help industry to design safer and more economic steel 

structures, thus enabling the profession to stay competitive in the national and international marketplace. 

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DP110101603 Dr Britta Bienen, Prof Mark J Cassidy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Predicting the foundation performance of offshore jack-up drilling rigs in intermediate 

soils 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 

2014 $80,000.00 

APD Dr Britta Bienen 




The research outcomes will be a major step forward in creating safer operations of mobile platforms in our 

challenging seabed conditions. The new models and guidelines will assist engineers in the efficient expansion of 

our offshore oil and gas industry, with significant increased investment projected over the next five years. 

DP110104916 Prof Hong Hao, Prof Guowei Ma 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of design and analysis methods for blast-resistant window structures 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




More than 80 per cent of casualties in explosion events are caused by glass shards from fractured windows. This 

project aims to develop design guidelines for blast-resistant windows, develop numerical methods to predict window 

failure and fragmentation, and investigate the effectiveness of various window-strengthening measures for life and 

property protection. 

DP110105171 Dr Tongming Zhou, Prof Liang Cheng, Dr Ming Zhao 

Approved 

Project Title 

Vortex and force characteristics of inclined offshore cylindrical structures in oscillatory 

flows 

2011 $104,500.00 

2012 $71,750.00 

2013 $71,750.00 




Understanding the effects of the inclination angle of an offshore cylindrical structure on hydrodynamic loads in 

waves is vitally important for safety and longevity of these structures. The project outcomes will be invaluable in 

minimising the chances of structural failure and enhancing Australia's capabilities in hydrodynamic research. 

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DP110101328 Prof Brian Uy, Dr Xinqun Zhu, Dr Olivia Mirza 

Approved 

Project Title 

The use of innovative anchors for the achievement of composite action for rehabilitating 

existing and deployment of demountable steel structures 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will develop an innovative technology to connect steel and concrete elements in steel framed 

structures. This will allow new structures to be made demountable and will increase the remaining life of existing 

infrastructure. This will provide methodologies to increase the sustainability benefits of steel structures in 

construction. 

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 

DP110102076 Dr Yong Xiang, Dr Yue Rong 

Approved 

Project Title 

Blind separation of mutually correlated sources 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project is aimed at developing novel techniques for blind separation of mutually correlated sources. The 

expected outcomes will significantly advance the theory of blind source separation and improve the performance of 

important practical systems, such as densely deployed sensor networks and wireless video surveillance systems. 


DP110103748 Dr Andrew J Lee, Dr Helen M Pask 

Approved 

Project Title 

Unleashing terahertz radiation through the marriage of solid state laser and photonic 

crystal technology 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Andrew J Lee 




Terahertz (THz) radiation holds enormous potential to improve the security and well being of Australians, but its 

application has been largely restricted to the laboratory. By using photonic crystals (structures responsible for 

shimmer of opals and butterfly wings) this project will generate a new technology enabling its practical and 

widespread application. 

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DP110105606 Dr Nemai C Karmakar 

Approved 

Project Title 

Electronically controlled phased array antenna for universal Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) 

Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) applications 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




RFID may potentially replace barcodes allowing automated identification of individual items at multiple points in 

supply and distribution chains. A smart antenna engineered RFID reader improves efficacy in a host of applications 

such as logistics and security surveillance and tremendously benefits Australian economy as a key player in the 

field. 

DP110100713 A/Prof Malin H Premaratne, Dr Haroldo T Hattori, Prof Govind P Agrawal, Prof Richard M De La 

Rue 

Approved Empowering optical metamaterials with gain 

Project Title 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Artificial materials composites (metamaterials) make it possible for us to observe extra-ordinary properties, such as 

magnetic behaviour in glass and bending light in any direction. The project proposes to enhance the usability of 

metamaterials by redesigning them to strengthen their interaction with light, thus making them suitable for industrial 

applications. 


DP110104554 Prof Arindam Ghosh, A/Prof Firuz Zare 

Approved 

Project Title 

Innovations in stability, reliability and protection of electric power distribution systems to 

enable increased use of green energy 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will develop the innovative concepts necessary to increase the number of renewable energy sources in 

electric power distribution systems. The aim is to enable systems with a distributed mix of conventional rotary 

generators and renewable converter interfaced generators to operate safely and to required standards of reliability. 

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DP110104966 Prof Arnan Mitchell, Dr Lam A Bui 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ultra-fast serialised all optical image processing: addressing the electronic bottleneck in 

the world's fastest camera 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Serial time encoded amplified microscopy can capture over a million frames per second. At this rate, a megapixel 

image would fill a terabyte hard disk in a second. We will use photonics to condense and manipulated the video 

stream so that only the important features are 'seen', making it practical to process and store on a computer. 

DP110100262 Dr Sharath Sriram, Dr Paul R Stoddart, Dr Tatiana S Perova 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dynamic substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering: piezoelectric actuated 

nanotextures with phase-locked signal processing 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Sharath Sriram 




Surface-enhanced Raman scattering shows great promise for sensitive detection of a wide range of chemical and 

biological compounds. Novel electronic devices will be produced to actively tune the nanometre scale structures 

that generate the scattering signal, resulting in an improved fundamental understanding and control of the effect. 

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DP110103369 A/Prof Thushara D Abhayapala 

Approved 

Project Title 

Robust signal processing theory for synthesis and analysis of spatial wavefields 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will develop breakthrough signal processing techniques applied to wireless communication, defence 

and surveillance, entertainment systems, and acoustic imaging. The outcomes will produce new products. The 

project will also provide high quality research training for gifted postgraduate students and postdoctoral 

researchers. 

DP110100538 Prof Brian D Anderson, Dr Changbin Yu, Dr Guoqiang Mao 

Approved 

Project Title 

Spatially distributed complex multiagent systems 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $120,000.00 

QEII Dr Changbin Yu 




This project will develop design methodologies for two related classes of technological systems: wireless sensor 

networks (in particular mobile sensor networks) and formations of mobile robotic agents. These technologies find 

application today in defence, and will probably become pervasive in the civilian sector. 

DP110102692 Prof David J Hill 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modelling and distributed control of large infrastructure networks 

2011 $155,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

APF Prof David J Hill 




The main outcome of this project will be the capability to study systematically basic questions on the operation of 

large infrastructure systems. Methodologies for control of larger systems and security issues will be developed. 

Application of the techniques to several applications areas will include power grids and traffic networks. 

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DP110102003 Dr Hark H Tan 

Approved 

Project Title 



III-V Semiconductor Nanowire Solar Cells 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $176,000.00 




III-V semiconductors, proven as excellent photovoltaic materials, combined with unique properties of nanowires will 

be investigated as new materials for third generation high efficiency solar cells. It will lead to fundamental 

understanding of photovoltaic mechanisms in nanowires and demonstration of nanowire solar cells for future 

applications. 


DP110101473 Dr Kenneth J Pope, Em/Prof John O Willoughby, Prof David M Powers, Dr Trent W Lewis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Enhanced brain and muscle signal separation verified by electrical scalp recordings from 

paralysed awake humans 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




This project will develop algorithms to separate brain signals from muscle signals in electrical recordings from the 

scalp. Cleaner brain signal measurement enables improvements in understanding how the brain works, the 

diagnosis and management of neurological diseases, and the development of brain-controlled devices for very 

disabled people. 

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DP110101346 Dr Rachel A Caruso, Prof Yi-Bing Cheng 

Approved 

Project Title 

High efficiency dye-sensitised solar cells containing multiple sensitisers 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project aims to develop a new scalable approach suitable for industrial production of high efficiency 

dye-sensitised solar cells (DSCs) on both glass and flexible polymer substrates. The success of the project would 

be a breakthrough in DSC technology, bringing the technology a significant step closer to wide-spread commercial 

applications. 

DP110103066 A/Prof Christina Lim, Prof Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, Dr Ka Lun Lee 

Approved 

Project Title 

New frontiers in ultra-wideband electro-optic measurement technologies 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




The project will lead to new frontier technologies for scientific instrumentation with greatly improved accuracies and 

ultra wide bandwidth capability with outcomes enhancing Australia's research profile in measurement science. New 

capabilities developed will benefit areas such as neuroscience, high-speed electronic circuitry designs and imaging. 

DP110103778 Dr Michael C Rotkowitz, A/Prof Michael W Cantoni 

Approved 

Project Title 

Optimal control with decentralised information 

2011 $196,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $130,000.00 

QEII Dr Michael C Rotkowitz 




This project will deliver optimisation-based tools to underpin systematic engineering approaches to the 

management of complex and networked systems arising in diverse areas. Optimal control for achieving guaranteed 

behaviour finds application in transport, resource management and distribution, telecommunications, and robotics 

and automation. 

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DP110105240 Dr Julien R Epps, Prof Eliathamby Ambikairajah, Prof Haizhou Li 

Approved 

Project Title 

Joint modelling and recognition of linguistic and paralinguistic speech information 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




A new modelling framework will be developed exploiting interdependence between linguistic and paralinguistic cues 

to improve automatic recognition of emotion-related information. Applications in the high-tech industry include 

automatic routing of angry telephone customers or pre-suicidal crisis centre callers to specialist operators/clinicians. 


DP110105211 Prof Minyue Fu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Control of networked multi-agent systems 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Networked multi-agent systems find wide applications in smart electricity grids, transportation networks, networked 

security systems, environmental monitoring networks and hospital resource schedulers. This project aims to 

develop advanced theories and techniques to model and control these systems for high performance and resource 

efficiency. 

DP110102319 Prof Graham C Goodwin, Prof Arie Feuer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Vector quantization approaches to nonlinear stochastic estimation 

2011 $106,500.00 

2012 $106,500.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Many problems in health, economics, telecommunications and industrial control can be formulated as estimation 

problems with uncertain data. This project is aimed at developing a novel class of algorithms aimed at high 

complexity estimation problems. If successful, the project will provide new approaches to these problems. 

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DP110100186 Dr Alistair L McEwan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Individually addressable, active, multipoint electrodes for bio-potential recording and 

electrical impedance imaging 

2011 $88,400.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




We will develop non-invasive devices based on biosignal and impedance monitoring. They will be highly portable 

and based on comfortable electrode patches that can be applied quickly in emergencies. The technology may be 

used to save lives and reduce disabilities by monitoring strokes and heart attacks and stimulate Australia's 

biomedical industry. 

DP110102243 Dr Xiaoke Yi, Prof Robert A Minasian 

Approved 

Project Title 

New multi-function wideband microwave and radio frequency signal conditioning based 

on photonic approaches 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $120,000.00 

2015 $120,000.00 

QEII Dr Xiaoke Yi 




The demand for more bandwidth, more functionality and higher sensitivity creates unprecedented challenges for 

optimally conditioning wideband signals. The project leverages breakthroughs in photonics to develop new 

programmable microwave processors, with benefits to Australia in radar/antenna systems for defence and 

broadband wireless networks. 

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DP110101369 Dr Attila J Mozer, Prof Dr Niyazi S Sariciftci, Prof Keith C Gordon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Next generation excitonic solar cells using advanced charge generation concepts: setting 

the new efficiency benchmark 

2011 $163,000.00 

2012 $165,000.00 

2013 $165,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 

2015 $140,000.00 

ARF Dr Attila J Mozer 




Next generation cheap organic solar cells will be developed, which will facilitate the large scale deployment of 

affordable solar cells, thus enabling Australia to reduce its carbon footprint. The proposed significant advances in 

solar cell design will place Australia at the forefront of this technology creating new industries. 

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GEOMATIC ENGINEERING 

DP110103364 Dr Marc Leblanc, Prof Michael I Bird, Dr Sarah O Tweed, Dr Paul N Nelson, Dr Christian Leduc 

Approved 

Project Title 

Remote sensing estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from floodplains in the wet-dry 

tropics 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

2014 $60,000.00 




This project provides regional-scale estimates of greenhouse gas emissions from major floodplains in the wet-dry 

tropics. These estimates are required for future national carbon accounting, and are critical knowledge gaps for 

current global climate models. 

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 

DP110104970 A/Prof Bijan Shirinzadeh, Dr Yongmin Zhong, Prof Julian A Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

Robotic microsurgery: intra-operative measurement, modelling and micromanipulation 

control 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




This research will significantly improve microsurgery and minimally invasive surgery techniques, and further 

produce important benefits to medicine and healthcare. The project will also open new domains in the capabilities 

of modelling and control of complex systems with significant impact and benefits to numerous science and 

engineering practices. 


DP110100690 Prof Jun Wang, Prof Xiaoping Li, Dr Yasser M Ali 

Approved 

Project Title 

Developing a hybrid waterjet-laser micromachining technology and associated process 

models for damage-free fabrication of silicon substrates 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This hybrid micromachining technology will make it possible for damage-free, fast micro-fabrication of high-integrity 

devices such as high performance silicon solar cells. It will open new directions for the Australian manufacturing 

industry in micro-technologies. The environmental and economic benefits to the nation will be highly significant. 

DP110103150 Prof Jun Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modelling the cutting process and cutting performance in high-speed abrasive waterjet 

turning 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will have a significant impact for the manufacturing industry by providing a new abrasive waterjet 

turning technology for producing highly reliable products from advanced, but difficult-to-machine, materials. It will 

also develop into a new branch of science by understanding the mechanics associated with the new turning 

process. 

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DP110103991 Prof Lin Ye, Prof Jintu Fan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fibrous fabrics with differential transplanar transport properties for moisture and water 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The project develops a framework for the development of fibrous fabrics with desired differential transplanar 

transport properties for moisture and water, integrating various transport mechanisms with hierarchical 

microstructures of the fabrics. The results will lead to the development of new fabrics for the local and overseas 

apparel industry. 


DP110101073 Prof Geoffrey M Spinks, A/Prof Seon-Jeong Kim 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mechanical advantage: biomimetic artificial muscles for micro-machines 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 

2014 $160,000.00 

2015 $180,000.00 

APF Prof Geoffrey M Spinks 




This project will develop better ways to operate miniature machines by copying the way that muscle operates in 

Nature. The outcome will be important for portable devices like digital cameras that need small, efficient motors. 

The artificial muscles developed in this project may also be used in medical prosthetics and more agile robots. 

DP110104823 Prof Kiet A Tieu, Dr Hongtao Zhu, Dr Prabuono B Kosasih, Dr Cheng Lu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Lubrication mechanics in hot strip rolling 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The economic benefits in steel production of lubrication, reduced rolling force and roll wear, energy saving on power 

consumption, and better strip quality are highly significant. This project will provide new knowledge on the 

lubrication mechanics to help the Australian metal manufacturing industry to achieve maximum benefits. 

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MARITIME ENGINEERING 


DP110101176 Dr Chris Blenkinsopp, A/Prof Ian L Turner, A/Prof Tom E Baldock, Prof Hocine Oumeraci 

Approved 

Project Title 

Bed shear stress on beach sediment and coastal structures under wave run-up 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The aim of this work is to obtain critical new information about the way waves interact with the coast and the 

damage they can cause to beaches and coastal protection structures. This new data will provide the basis for 

improved predictions of coastal erosion and better coastal engineering design in the face of sea-level rise and 


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MATERIALS ENGINEERING 

DP110100869 A/Prof Tong Lin, Dr Xin Liu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Directional fluid-transfer in thin porous materials with gradient wettability through 

thickness 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will further strengthen Australia's world leading position in advanced fibrous materials research. It will 

provide a new platform technology to develop self-driven unidirectional fluid-transfer fabrics and porous membranes 

for diverse applications in daily life, healthcare, defence and a number of industrial processes. 

DP110101315 Dr Yan Zhao 

Approved 

Project Title 

Magnetic liquid marbles: a new droplet manipulation technique for channel-free 

microfluidics 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Yan Zhao 




The project will explore the feasibility of developing a new droplet-manipulation strategy by using magnetically 

responsive liquid marbles capable of hosting various liquid droplets. It will significantly advance the development of 

a new generation of microfluidic devices: magnetic field-actuated channel-free droplet microfluidics. 

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DP110100882 Dr Mainak Majumder, Dr Ben A Corry, Dr Andrea I Schaefer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Carbon nanotube fluidic channels for desalination - interplay of nanoscale confinement 

and electrostatics 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




Tiny tubes of carbon, ten thousand times smaller than human hair, allow water to pass through at extraordinary 

speed. This project aims to understand and improve their salt rejection properties using comprehensive 

experimental and theoretical approaches. This will provide the impetus and knowledge for developing advanced 

membranes for desalination 

DP110102311 Prof Huanting Wang, Prof George P Simon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fast stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels as a new class of draw agent for forward 

osmosis desalination 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




The ability to extract fresh water from saline water can be important in areas such as desalination and other 

industrial applications. In this project new materials will be developed to perform this operation at a much lower 

energy cost than similar processes, whilst also improving the purity of the separated water. 

DP110105461 Dr Bjorn Winther-Jensen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel fuel-cell structures based on electroactive polymers 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project will tackle some of the challenges currently hindering progression of our society into a post-petroleum 

era via materials developments that will lead to in-expensive, more efficient fuel cell technologies. Specifically, a 

new class of organic catalysts and novel ion conducting membranes will be integrated into functional fuel-cells. 

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DP110102753 Dr Rongping Wang, Prof Salvy P Russo, Prof Dr Himanshu Jain, Prof Kia L Ngai 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding and optimising the microstructure of Germanium-Arsenic-Selenium 

glasses for superior device performance 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The project will seek to use a combined theoretical and experimental approach to develop 'state of the art' optical 

glass materials for use in integrated nonlinear optical components. Such materials could be used as optical 

waveguides in broadband communication systems and offer the possibility of significant improvement in 

telecommunication performance. 

DP110100618 Prof Ray L Withers, Dr Yun Liu, Prof Dr Zhuo Xu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Probing anti-ferroelectric to ferroelectric structural phase transitions: towards high power 

energy transformation devices 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $100,000.00 




Materials which can be rapidly switched from anti-ferroelectric to ferroelectric states exhibit a wide range of 

exploitable properties. This project will identify the factors enabling such materials to respond to applied electric 

fields and mechanical stresses and use them to enhance the ability of industry to develop new advanced materials. 

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DP110101293 Prof Mark J Biggs, A/Prof Phillip Pendleton, Prof Francisco Rodriguez-Reinoso, Prof Katsumi 

Kaneko 

Approved Improved models of nanoporous carbons for greater fundamental insight and better 

Project Title sustainable technology 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Storage of hydrogen and energy from intermittent sources like solar and wind, and 'carbon capture' from coal-fired 

power stations are essential requirements for a sustainable future. A state-of-the-art computer model will be 

developed and demonstrated to help deliver these and other technologies for a safe and sustainable future. 

DP110102877 Dr Sheng Dai 

Approved 

Project Title 

New bar-encoded polymer microbeads for multiplexed bioanalysis-a quick and 

high-throughput approach for complex disease diagnosis 

2011 $159,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Distinguishable new bar-encoded (element-encoded) polymer microbeads associated with a mass 

spectroscopy-flow cytometer detector provide a novel platform for highly multiplexed biological analysis. Such an 

approach can simultaneously identify many non-self-agents at low concentrations, which facilitates early-stage 

complex disease diagnosis. 

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DP110102391 Dr Dewei Chu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of advanced metal oxide materials for next generation nonvolatile memory 

devices 

2011 $220,450.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Dewei Chu 




The purpose of the project is to explore a new memory technology, resistive random-access memory, that can be 

made smaller than those of today, as well as preferably being faster, power saving and nonvolatile. The project is 

expected to bring resistive random-access memory materials a step closer to nonvolatile memory devices 

application. 

DP110105264 Prof Charles C Sorrell 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modification of optical properties of photocatalytic titania 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




The aim of the project is to capitalise on and optimise the recently discovered successful modification of the optical 

properties of titanium oxide (TiO2), such that efficient solar splitting of water is possible. TiO2 photocatalysts of 

adequate efficiency will be implemented as photoanodes in photoelectrochemical cells capable of large-scale 

production of hydrogen. 

DP110102306 A/Prof Nagarajan Valanoor, A/Prof Pamir S Alpay 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanostructured ferroic oxides: Why does defect-induced nanoscale heterogeneity 

matter? 

2011 $180,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Ferroic oxides are an important class of functional materials used in applications such as storage memories, 

medical devices and smart sensors. This project will significantly impact the fundamental understanding and 

development of ferroic devices by revealing the underpinning interface mechanisms that govern their behaviour in 

nanostructured form. 

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DP110104629 Dr Danyang Wang, Prof Helen L Chan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric superlattices for 

environmentally-friendly and biocompatible piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic 

transducers (pMUTs) applications 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This program is aimed at development of environmentally friendly and biocompatible lead-free piezoelectric thin 

films and superlattices for the potential applications in pMUTs. The expected outcome includes deposition of BNT 

and BZT-based thin films and superlattices, and enhancement of their physical properties by strain and interface 

engineering. 

DP110105338 Dr Jiabao Yi 

Approved 

Project Title 

The development of advanced diluted magnetic semiconductors through nonmagnetic 

element doping and defect engineering for spin transistors 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $155,000.00 

2015 $155,000.00 

QEII Dr Jiabao Yi 




This project is to develop advanced diluted magnetic semiconductor materials by nonmagnetic element doping and 

defects engineering for the fabrication of spin devices (for example, spin transistors) and to understand the physics 

and engineering science of 'spin' behaviour. 

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DP110100550 Dr Zhigang Chen, Dr Dawei Wang, Prof Dr Chang Liu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of nanostructured sensors for ultra-sensitive, label-free and selective 

detection of biological and chemical species 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




Outcomes will significantly advance the technical and fundamental understanding of sensor assembly and provide 

guidelines for developing and manufacturing nanostructured sensors, which is critical for next generation nanoscale 

sensing platforms for health care, medical diagnostics and chemical detection and Australia's emerging sensor 

industries. 

DP110102730 Prof Paul Meredith, Prof Alan J Heeger, Dr Ebinazar B Namdas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Active channel organic transistors 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




The objective of our project is to create the next generation of electronic transistors based upon organic 

semiconductors. Specifically, the project will create devices for use in applications such as low power lighting, 

chemical sensing and lasers. 

DP110105256 Dr Ya-Feng Yang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Net shape manufacturing of titanium alloys by powder metallurgy 

2011 $100,700.00 

2012 $83,000.00 

2013 $83,000.00 

APD Dr Ya-Feng Yang 




This project is aiming at developing a novel net shape manufacturing for advanced materials (titanium alloys) and 

addresses Priority Goal of Advanced Materials of Research Priority 3: Frontier Technologies for Advanced 

Materials. It represents new science and innovative engineering and has the potential to produce valuable new 

intellectual property. 

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DP110103533 Dr Xiwang Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 

High performance multifunctional hierarchical structured membrane for water processing 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 

2014 $105,000.00 

2015 $105,000.00 

ARF Dr Xiwang Zhang 




The water processing industry is one of the most important economic sectors in Australia, though water scarcity is 

an economic limiting growth factor. The project targets at developing the next generation water processing 

technology affordable to residential consumption and applications in the industry and agriculture. 

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DP110102021 Prof Marcela M Bilek, Prof Dougal G McCulloch, Dr Martina Lattemann, Prof Ulf Helmersson 

Approved 

Project Title 

New generation pulsed magnetron sputtering for the synthesis of advanced materials 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Magnetron sputtering underpins the manufacture of many products ranging from semiconductor microelectronics to 

energy efficient windows. This project will create a new generation sputtering process fully compatible with current 

technology but capable of synthesising new phases and new film microstructures with greatly enhanced 

performance. 

DP110100676 Dr Julie M Cairney, Dr Daniel S Gianola 

Approved 

Project Title 

Quantifying the role of impurities in nanocrystalline metals 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project aims to create new designer nanocrystalline materials with applications in aerospace, transportation 

and medical devices through the controlled addition of impurity elements. This project will investigate and predict 

the fundamental role of these impurities to be able to tailor the mechanical properties to particular applications. 

DP110103414 Prof Roger I Tanner, Dr Xijun Fan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Rheology of suspensions with viscoelastic matrices 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Suspensions of particles in non-simple fluids are an important class of materials (foods, paints, cosmetics, 

semi-crystalline polymers) for which scant experimental flow data (beyond viscosity measurements) and practically 

no easily applicable theories exist. The project aims to give us vastly improved theoretical predictions of material 

behaviour. 

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DP110105082 Prof John M Dell, Prof Dr David L Pulfrey, Prof Klaus H Ploog 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cadmium telluride/Germanium (CdTe/Ge) tandem-junction solar cells for efficiency 

enhancement in thin-film photovoltaics 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




The purpose of this project is to improve the efficiency of large-area, thin-film CdTe solar cells by using them in a 

tandem arrangement with thin-film Ge cells. An increase of 25 per cent in efficiency appears possible, which would 

greatly improve the prospects for cost-competitive photovoltaic power generation. 

DP110105296 Prof Xiao-Zhi Hu, Prof Paul I Ichim 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of a hydroxyapatite-containing ceramic composite core dental implant 

system with effective variable elastic properties 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




The proposed dental implant system with a bio-active 'effective ligament' and thus variable elastic properties is 

closer to the natural tooth structure than the current high modulus metal and ceramic implants. The new implant 

system provides clinical longevity by promoting hard tissue growth and by reducing the stress concentration. 

DP110101653 Prof Timothy B Sercombe, Dr Anthony P Roberts, Dr Vivien J Challis, Dr Lai Chang Zhang, 

A/Prof Joseph F Grotowski, Asst Prof James K Guest, Prof Dr Jürgen Eckert 

Approved Porous beta-titanium bone implants optimised for strength and bio-compatibility: design 

Project Title and fabrication 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

APD Dr Vivien J Challis 




The project aims to develop the scaffold-design and manufacturing techniques that will underpin the next 

generation of bone implants. The scaffolds will be specifically designed to match the key biomechanical properties 

of bone, and fabricated from novel titanium alloys using the latest generation of advanced manufacturing 

technologies. 

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DP110100398 A/Prof Alexey V Pan, Dr Olga V Shcherbakova, Dr Sihai Zhou, Dr Ivan P Nevirkovets, Dr Karl H 

Muller, Prof Tom H Johansen, Prof Dr Hans Hilgenkamp 

Approved New approach to control grain boundary behaviour in superconducting thin films 

Project Title 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project aims at finding a new approach to overcome the cornerstone problem of high temperature 

superconducting films through new design, magnetic interactions, and real-time magnetic flux visualisation at the 

quantum level. The expected ultimate achievement would be to develop new technologies, delivering the best 

performance of the films. 

DP110103909 Dr Jia Z Wang, Mr Shulei Chou, A/Prof Huijun Li, Prof Dr Yuping Wu, Dr Kiyoshi Ozawa 

Approved 

Project Title 

A novel hybrid electrochemical energy system for both high energy and high power 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Mr Shulei Chou 




This project will lead to the development of a new energy-storage system by integrating the advantages of the 

lithium battery and the supercapacitor. The development of new scientific knowledge during this project will 

significantly enhance the international competitiveness of Australia in the area of energy storage. 

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 


DP110103938 A/Prof Philip D Clausen, A/Prof Tristan Perez, Dr Colin E Coates, Prof David H Wood 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improved design and operational efficiency of small wind turbines in unsteady flows 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




The purpose of this research is to improve the design and performance of small wind turbines for energy 

generation. The expected outcomes are novel control strategies and mechanical designs that account for unsteady 

aerodynamics and its effects on structural loads and power quality. Recommendations to improve current design 

standards will be made. 

DP110104777 Prof Mark G Jones, Em/Prof Alan W Roberts, Dr Kenneth C Williams 

Approved 

Project Title 

An investigation of granular stress fields and permeability interactions in gas-solid flow 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project will provide the fundamental theoretical basis for a completely new approach to the design of dense 

phase pneumatic conveying systems. This will lead to improved energy efficiency, significantly greater operational 

reliability and reduced wear of system components for the transport of bulk solids in the resource and process 

industries. 


DP110103270 Dr Kamel Hooman 

Approved 

Project Title 

A novel air-cooled fuel cell system 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $66,000.00 

2013 $66,000.00 




This project presents a novel cooling technology for fuel cell systems. This new design will not only save up to 50 

per cent of the material cost but also leads to 20 per cent less fuel consumption compared to the existing fuel cells. 

This can save us billions of dollars per year with profound impact on our nation's carbon-emission-free alternative 

energy sources. 

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DP110104698 A/Prof Qing Li, Dr Shiwei Zhou 

Approved 

Project Title 

Topology optimisation? An engineering approach to design of metamaterials 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Metamaterials offer unusual physical properties and have significant potential to many technological innovations in 

precision instrument, medical, telecommunication, space and defence industries in the future. This project aims to 

develop a computational method for metamaterials so that they can be designed in an effective way. 

DP110104123 Prof Liyong Tong 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design of compliant structure systems with integrated actuators 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




This project will meet some key scientific challenges in finding new smart compliant structures with desired 

functions for products, like morphing wings, piezoelectric-based energy harvesters, bio-sensors, in aerospace, 

energy, medical instruments and environment industries etc., and hence support economic activities and growth in 

Australia. 

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RESOURCES ENGINEERING AND EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY 


DP110104766 Prof Peter A Dowd, Dr Chaoshui Xu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stochastic modelling of fractures in crystalline rock masses for hot dry rock enhanced 

geothermal systems 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Hot dry rock geothermal energy will contribute significant base-load power to the nation without producing 

greenhouse gas emissions. This research will contribute to the optimal design of fracture generation programmes 

to create effective artificial reservoirs in geothermal systems, which is crucial to successful geothermal energy 

production. 


DP110105133 Prof Graeme J Jameson 

Approved 

Project Title 

A high-rate process for mineral flotation 

2011 $250,000.00 

2012 $250,000.00 

2013 $250,000.00 




Flotation is an important operation in the minerals industry, the bedrock of Australia's prosperity. Currently it is hard 

to recover the finest valuable particles. A new device has been discovered that is up to a 100 times faster, giving 

improved recoveries and much lower capital cost. This project will investigate new phenomena used in the device. 

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DP110101507 Prof Peter C Hayes, Prof Evgueni Jak 

Approved 

Project Title 

The significant impacts of morphological and interface stability on gas/solid reaction 

kinetics and for metals production 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will provide fundamental scientific information on the reduction of metal oxides in hydrocarbon based 

systems, information required to successfully reduce Greenhouse gas emissions in metal production technologies. 

It will also extend our understanding of the fundamental science of decomposition of inorganic metal compounds. 

DP110103922 Prof Evgueni Jak, Prof Peter C Hayes, Prof Arthur D Pelton 

Approved 

Project Title 

New thermodynamic database development method for increasingly complex chemical 

systems supporting electric car battery recycling and other industries 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This strategic project will provide Australia with advanced research capability in high temperature thermochemistry 

and technology development fields, and support the development of the recycling processes for hazardous but 

valuable materials from electric car rechargeable batteries-part of solution to global warming and increasing CO2 

emissions. 


DP110102645 Dr Giang D Nguyen, Dr Pierre Rognon 

Approved 

Project Title 

The micro-mechanics of faulting and fluid flow in porous reservoir rocks 

2011 $148,100.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The project will improve the understanding of the mechanics and physics of reservoir rocks under various loading 

conditions. This will have impact on the recovery of hydrocarbon energy resources, storage of carbon dioxide in 

depleted oil reservoirs, and extraction of energy from geothermal reservoirs in Australia. 

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING 


DP110102014 Dr Christopher D Easton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Surface tension-confined microfluidics: moving towards a flexible platform for 

diagnostics. 

2011 $90,300.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Christopher D Easton 




The point-of-care industry is poised to fulfil the international need for effective and mobile diagnostics tools; 

however current strategies are restricting this from becoming a reality. Surface tension-confined microfluidics 

provide an opportunity to meet the requirements necessary for flexible platform for point-of-care devices. 


DP110100925 Prof John D Close, Dr Nicholas P Robins, Prof Wolfgang Ertmer, Prof Ernst M Rasel 

Approved 

Project Title 

Precision inertial sensing with cold atoms 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Many advances in our technology-driven society rely on precision measurement. The project will provide the 

Australian industrial and government sectors with new and better inertial sensors to measure acceleration, rotation 

and gravity. The technology will find application in navigation, defence, mineral exploration, earth science and 

fundamental physics. 

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DP110102448 Dr Nicholas Hutchins, Dr Jason P Monty, Prof Min S Chong 

Approved 

Project Title 

A novel surface preparation for manipulation of turbulent boundary layers 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Australia's geographic isolation means that we are unusually dependent on long-haul transportation systems for 

sustaining our economy. This project seeks to examine novel surface coatings to reduce the drag of large transport 

systems. A successful outcome would ultimately reduce Australia's fuel costs and environmental footprint. 

DP110102896 Prof Joseph C Klewicki 

Approved 

Project Title 

Elucidating the inertial force mechanisms of turbulence 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




The turbulent flow of fluids (for example, air, water) near a solid surface is of enormous technological importance. 

The proposed research will advance engineering prediction and control capabilities by revealing how the unsteady 

eddying motions produce the apparent inertial force that distinguishes turbulent flows from their laminar 

counterparts. 

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DP110104763 Dr Evatt R Hawkes, Dr Shawn Kook, Dr John E Dec 

Approved 

Project Title 

Fuel stratification to enable higher load operation of homogeneous charge compression 

ignition engines 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




The project aims to provide knowledge needed to solve a problem impeding the development of an efficient and 

clean engine concept known as homogeneous charge compression ignition. Fuel stratification using alternative 

fuels will be studied fundamentally and used to reduce the problematic rapid pressure changes that occur in these 

engines. 

DP110104764 Dr Evatt R Hawkes, Dr Jacqueline H Chen 

Approved 

Project Title 

The stabilisation of lifted jet flames in hot oxidiser 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $124,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




The project will contribute fundamental insights on a crucial phenomenon in diesel engines: the detachment of the 

flame from the fuel nozzle, which strongly affects harmful emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates. 

Detailed numerical simulations will be used to reveal the mechanism of flame stabilisation, knowledge that will aid 

the development of cleaner engines. 

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DP110102343 Dr Michael P Kirkpatrick, A/Prof Wenxian Lin, Prof Steven W Armfield 

Approved 

Project Title 

The dynamics of turbulent entrainment in sheared convective boundary layers 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




This project aims to develop general laws to enable the accurate prediction of boundary layer entrainment 

processes. This will be significant in a wide range of environmental and engineering applications. In particular, the 

current lack of understanding of this area is a major source of uncertainty in the latest generation of global climate 

models. 

DP110105535 Prof Assaad R Masri 

Approved 

Project Title 

Towards a unified understanding of Clean Turbulent Combustion 

2011 $250,000.00 

2012 $250,000.00 

2013 $250,000.00 

2014 $250,000.00 

2015 $250,000.00 

APF Prof Assaad R Masri 




This project will explore the parameter space encompassing the entire domain of turbulent combustion to provide a 

unified understanding that will advance the development of computational tools which will be used in optimising the 

design of clean and efficient combustion systems hence facilitating Australia's transition to a low carbon economy. 

DP110101533 Dr Chiara Neto, Dr Shaun C Hendy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tailoring surface properties to maximise boundary slip for microfluidic applications 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Overcoming the huge hydrodynamic resistance that slows down liquid flow in confined spaces is a technical and 

scientific challenge. The project will need to answer the question: what interfacial properties control liquid slip on 

solid surfaces? Surfaces will be designed to mimic real world examples that present strong drag reduction. 

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DP110103417 Dr Nicholas J Williamson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Purging and destratifying of thermal and saline pools in Australia's inland rivers 

2011 $121,400.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Nicholas J Williamson 




The health of inland Australian rivers is significantly affected by saline intrusions into deep river pools. This study 

will provide tools which can be immediately used to predict required flow releases and understand river response to 

natural or managed flow release. This will improve the efficiency with which water resources can be used. 

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MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 

DP110102207 Dr David W Inglis, Prof Ewa M Goldys, Prof Mark S Baker, A/Prof Nils P Calander, Prof Robert H 

Austin 

Approved Quest for trace biomarkers in complex media through innovative nanoscale science of 

Project Title fluids, molecules, particles and light 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will break new ground in the detection of rare molecules in biological samples by exploiting the 

interactions of fluids, molecules and particles confined in nanoscale channels. By revealing yet unknown 

biomarkers the project will bring a radical change in medical diagnostics and in the science and technology used to 

map the Human Proteome. 


DP110102633 Prof Donald McNaughton, Prof Edouard G Stanley, Prof Andrew G Elefanty, Dr Mark J Tobin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Developing the basis for an quality control platform for human pluripotent stem cells and 

their differentiated derivatives 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Biophotonic techniques based on spectroscopy have the potential to provide low-cost, automatable measurements 

for the quality control of stem and differentiated cells produced for use in industry and regenerative medicine. This 

project is aimed at acquiring the fundamental scientific knowledge base required to bring this about. 

DP110104437 Dr Kylie M Wagstaff 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel technology platform for gene delivery into intact cells 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Kylie M Wagstaff 




Delivery of DNA to cells is a crucial but highly inefficient process. This project will develop a way to manipulate the 

genetic code of cells efficiently and to easily generate stem cells from normal adult cells, thus avoiding controversial 

embryonic harvesting. This new technology will have potential benefits for research, agriculture and humans alike. 

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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES 


DP110100736 Prof Sven E Nordholm, Dr Yue Rong, Dr Defeng D Huang, Dr Alexander J Duncan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Increasing the range and rate of underwater acoustic communication systems using 

multi-hop relay 

2011 $220,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Australia has a very long coastline, thus it is vitally important for Australia to efficiently explore and exploit the rich 

resources in the ocean. This project develops novel communication technologies for long-range and high-rate 

underwater acoustic communications that are crucial to Australian ocean-related industries and defence 

applications. 


DP110102548 Prof Rodney A Kennedy, Dr Tharaka A Lamahewa, Mr Xiangyun Zhou, Prof Georgios B 

Giannakis 

Approved Optimum cross-layer design in wireless communication systems with channel uncertainty 

Project Title 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




For wireless communications to be part of Australia's information delivery infrastructure, including the National 

Broadband Network, requires improvements in reliability, speed and cost effectiveness over current technologies. 

The assembled world class research team has the objective to develop advanced design techniques to meet this 

challenge. 


DP110103505 A/Prof Matthew Roughan, Dr Walter Willinger 

Approved 

Project Title 

Internet traffic-matrix synthesis 

2011 $155,000.00 

2012 $135,000.00 

2013 $135,000.00 




This project will enhance research and development in Internet engineering by providing basic inputs to test and 

validate new ideas. The result will be a more efficient, reliable, and robust Internet. 

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DP110101391 Dr Marcus N Brazil, Prof Doreen A Thomas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Relays and robustness: achieving optimal efficiency in wireless sensor networks 

2011 $87,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Wireless sensor networks consist of coordinated sensing and relay devices that offer us new ways to observe and 

interact with the physical world, with direct applications to national security and environmental monitoring. We aim 

to develop powerful new methods to get the best performance from a planned sensor network through smart relay 

deployment. 

DP110103363 A/Prof William Shieh, Dr Abdullah Al Amin 

Approved 

Project Title 

The road to Terabit Era: the optical transport perspective 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




The Internet has been playing an increasingly critical role in today's society. The project aims to look into novel 

approaches to construct the physical layer of optical internet networks. The project will keep Australia in the leading 

edge of exciting Terabit transport technologies as well as create many commercial opportunities in Australia. 


DP110104995 Prof Jinhong Yuan, Prof Li Ping 

Approved 

Project Title 

Efficient cross-layer coding techniques for wireless networks 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project is proposed to develop novel wireless communication/networking design theory and practical strategies 

based on the emerging network coding technique. The expected outcomes can be used to substantially increase 

network throughput and reliability of future wireless services, such as wireless Internet and mobile broadcasting. 

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DP110103324 Dr Raymond H Louie 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design of future cognitive radio relay networks 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Raymond H Louie 




The project will aim to make fundamental advances in the design of spectrum-efficient cognitive radio relay 

networks. This will be facilitated by novel designs using game theory, multiple-antenna and cooperative relaying 

technologies. These designs will be essential to the future development of spectrum-efficient wireless 

communications. 


DP110103980 Dr Mikhail Kostylev, Dr Rantej Bali, A/Prof Sergey N Samarin, Prof Robert L Stamps, A/Prof 

Sergej O Demokritov, Prof Giovanni Carlotti, A/Prof Adekunle O Adeyeye, Dr Oleksandr Serha 

Approved Complex magnetic structures for microwave, logic and memory applications 

Project Title 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 

2014 $170,000.00 

APD Dr Rantej Bali 




The proposed work addresses high profile fields of nanotechnology and frequency agile materials. Device 

prototypes of novel energy efficient components for microwave signal processing, for wave logic and for memory 

applications based on magnetic materials will be designed, fabricated and studied. 

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NANOTECHNOLOGY 


DP110105341 Dr Jacek J Jasieniak 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanoparticle inks for electronic applications employing nanostructured thin-films 

2011 $81,846.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Jacek J Jasieniak 




The development of next-generation technologies requires careful engineering of materials at the nanoscale. Using 

nanoparticle inks, many of the engineering difficulties which exist at these length scales can be overcome, thus 

allowing for technologies such as thin-film solar cells to become cheaper and more efficient. 


DP110101188 Prof Ying I Chen, Prof Wenhui Duan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ultra-fine boron nitride nanotubes 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This research aims to advance Australian's leading position in boron nitride nanotube research and applications in 

the world by exploring new ultrafine nanotubes with the unique properties for new nanotechnology and environment 

protection applications. 

DP110101974 Prof Cuie Wen, Prof Deliang Zhang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Multimodal nanostructured metals and alloys with high tensile ductility and strength 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will develop a new class of advanced multimodal nanostructured materials that have high tensile 

ductility, strength, and excellent fracture toughness. This work is important for the transportation industry as the new 

materials provide potential in creating lightweight structures, leading to the reduction of carbon dioxide emission. 

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DP110105312 Dr Udo Bach 

Approved 

Project Title 



Concepts towards the next generation of dye-sensitised solar cells: tandem and 

plasmonic solar cells 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 

2014 $70,000.00 

2015 $70,000.00 

ARF Dr Udo Bach 




This project aims at exploring the feasibility of novel device concepts to enhance the performance of dye-sensitised 

solar cells. These concepts include tandem solar cells as well as novel energy relay systems based on the ability of 

nanoparticles to effectively act as antenna systems that can funnel energy towards a sensitising dye molecule. 

DP110101019 Dr Michael K Danquah, Prof Vasso Apostolopoulos, Prof Dr Liang-Yin Chu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Multifunctional biodegradable nanoparticles for enhanced DNA vaccine delivery 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




DNA vaccine, which shows better immunological and economic merits than conventional vaccines, suffers clinical 

failure due to the difficulty of delivering intact DNA molecules to relevant cells. This project seeks to develop smart 

polymer nanospheres to protect the DNA molecules from premature degradation in order to improve its efficacy. 

DP110100462 A/Prof Dan Li 

Approved 

Project Title 

Novel solution processable carbon nanohybrids 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




Carbon nanomaterials have extraordinary electrical and mechanical properties but their processing into robust 

macroscopic structures is difficult. This project will develop innovative processing strategies to bring carbon 

nanohybrids a step closer to large scale applications, particularly in high-performance energy storage and 

conversion devices. 

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DP110102773 Prof Lidia Morawska, Dr Congrong He, Dr Thor E Bostrom, A/Prof Darren J Martin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Detection, characteristics and dynamics of airborne engineered nanoparticles for human 

exposure assessment 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Recent advances in nanotechnology have led to questions about the safety of airborne engineered nanoparticles in 

commercial and research facilities. This project aims to develop an understanding of nanoparticle emission and 

behaviour in the air, which is needed to control workplace exposure to these particles and minimise the risk to 

human health. 


DP110102870 Dr James W Chon, Prof Dr Michel Orrit 

Approved 

Project Title 

Geometry variation and coupling of single gold nanorods for highly efficient, one-photon 

and two-photon luminescent markers 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The search for highly efficient, non toxic and stable luminescence markers is continuing for many applications in 

bio- and nano-photonics. The project's study of gold nanorod luminescence is designed to fundamentally 

understand and control the luminescence quantum efficiency of gold nanorod and ultimately unveil its potential as 

the future marker. 


DP110100975 Prof Andrei V Rode, Prof Wieslaw Z Krolikowski, Prof Miles J Padgett 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanometrology of laser-trapped airborne particles 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 




This project aims to develop a new concept of touch-free measuring of physical characteristics of nanoparticles 

using specially designed optical vortex beams. The new concept will be of direct importance in developing new 

nanotechnologies demanding ever-increasing purity of every element in the industrial environment and production 

processes. 

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DP110101454 Dr Kristy C Vernon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Boolean plasmonics: the design of nano-optical logic gates 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 

APD Dr Kristy C Vernon 




The success of this project will see the development of an all-optical nano-scale logic gate. Such a device will 

drastically improve communications and information technology. Standard lithographic techniques will be used 

ensuring reproducibility and mass production, placing Australia at the forefront of the photonic market. 


DP110103802 A/Prof Adam P Micolich, Prof Heiner Linke, Prof Lars Samuelson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Electron transport in semiconductor nanowire devices - Setting two top nanoelectronics 

problems on the straight and narrow 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project will establish a new program to build electronic devices using tiny semiconductor nanowires. This 

project will contribute strongly to Australia's ongoing efforts in semiconductor nanotechnology and quantum 

information science, and allow Australia to play a leading role in the development of the next generation of 

electronics technologies. 

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DP110101978 Prof Chengzhong Yu, Prof Gaoqing M Lu, Prof Xinguo Jiang, Dr Jian Liu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Designer nano-carriers for targeted hydrophobic anticancer drug delivery with enhanced 

bioavailability 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

APD Dr Jian Liu 




This project will prepare novel nano-carriers for water insoluble anticancer drug delivery with enhanced 

bioavailability and targeted therapy. The techniques developed in this project will advance the intellectual leadership 

of Australia and improve therapeutic efficacy, reduce side effects, and promote good health. 

DP110100565 Prof Jin Zou, Prof Wei Lu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V 

semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $190,000.00 

2013 $190,000.00 




This project will address a bottle-neck problem in the nanowire community. The outcomes of this project will provide 

new knowledge in nanoscience and guidelines for the development of nanowire-based nanodevices and 

nanosystems. This is strategically important to place Australia at the forefront of developments on nanoscience and 

nanotechnology. 


DP110103117 Dr Yanbo Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Effects of grain size on the deformation mechanisms and mechanical properties of Gum 

Metals (Ti alloys) 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Yanbo Wang 




The project aims to understand the relationships among grain size, mechanical properties and deformation 

mechanisms using in-situ deformation transmission electron microscopy techniques. This will provide the 

fundamental science for designing Gum Metals with superior properties for a range of engineered and biomedical 

applications. 

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DP110103391 Dr Rossen Sedev, Dr Jason N Connor, Prof John Ralston 

Approved 

Project Title 

Electrowetting as a tool for measuring the surface energy of solids 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Ionic liquids can be forced to spread over hydrophobic surfaces by applying an electric field, thus overwriting their 

natural tendency to bead. This phenomenon, called electrowetting, can be used to manipulate liquids but also to 

determine the surface energy of the solid surface which is a key design parameter in many applications. 

DP110104179 Prof Dayang Wang, Dr David A Beattie, Dr Catherine P Whitby, Prof Helmut Moehwald 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nanoparticle adsorption at air-water interfaces for foam stabilization 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 




Pharmaceutical formulations and lightweight materials and processes such as mineral flotation and biocatalysis 

depend on the interactions between air bubbles and particles in water. This project will provide in-depth insight into 

how the physics and chemistry of the particle surfaces control the structure of the materials formed in those 

processes. 


DP110104359 Dr Michael J Higgins 

Approved 

Project Title 

Synergistic nanostimulation of nerve cells using atomic force microscopy technology 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $125,000.00 

2014 $125,000.00 

2015 $110,000.00 

ARF Dr Michael J Higgins 




The research will develop multifunctional nanoelectrodes for neural prosthetic devices of the future. They will be 

smaller and more effective, enabling integration with single neural networks in the body, to improve the clinical 

treatment of severe neurological disorders and loss of sensory (hearing and vision) and motor functions. 

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CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE AND HAEMATOLOGY 

DP110101498 Dr Andreas Fouras, Prof Stuart B Hooper, Prof Rob A Lewis 

Approved 

Project Title 

In-vivo detection of airway injury and disease using phase contrast X-ray velocimetry 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Currently diagnosis of lung disease, a major cause of death in humans, is based on clinical symptoms that do not 

usually manifest until the disease is well advanced. This project will develop a novel imaging technique, X-ray 

velocimetry, to detect changes in tissue before symptoms arise, potentially leading to strategies for managing lung 

diseases. 

DP110101941 Dr Marcus J Kitchen, Prof Stuart B Hooper 

Approved 

Project Title 

Low dose methods for detecting early lung disease using x-ray phase contrast imaging. 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $145,000.00 

2013 $145,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 

2015 $140,000.00 

ARF Dr Marcus J Kitchen 




This project will develop a highly sensitive, low-dose x-ray imaging technique for the early detection of diseases of 

the respiratory system. This technology will have the potential to be used as a diagnostic screening tool to reduce 

the incidence of respiratory related deaths from diseases such as lung cancer and emphysema. 


DP110101706 Prof Peter D Sly, Dr Philip A Stumbles, Dr Alexander N Larcombe, Prof Zoltan Hantos, Dr 

Anthony Kicic, Dr Deborah H Strickland 

Approved Rhinovirus impairs physiological and immunological lung development and causes 

Project Title exacerbation of allergic airways disease 

2011 $190,000.00 

2012 $180,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




Rhinovirus (RV) infections account for around 90 per cent of asthma exacerbations, yet the mechanisms behind 

this are unknown. This project will use mouse models to study the effects of early life RV infection and allergic 

sensitisation on respiratory and immunological development, with the expectation that early life RV infection 

disrupts anitgen presenting cell function. 

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IMMUNOLOGY 

DP110103616 Dr Niamh E Mangan 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of a novel protein, interferon epsilon, in reproductive tract immunity 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 

2014 $120,000.00 

2015 $120,000.00 

ARF Dr Niamh E Mangan 




This project aims to develop a world-first description of a new protein that has a protective role against female 

reproductive tract infections. This unique protein, called interferon epsilon, was discovered in our laboratory. This 

project will facilitate development of new therapeutic approaches of benefit in diseases such as Chlamydia and 

Herpes Simplex Virus. 

DP110105024 Dr Di Yu 

Approved 

Project Title 

microRNAs and the control of T lymphocyte differentiation, function and malignant 

transformation 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The molecular mechanism of the immune system is not completely understood. This project will investigate how 

transcription factors and microRNAs, two major types of regulatory molecules work together to control immune 

responses. The results from this research will assist in the design of better vaccination strategies and treat certain 

lymphomas. 


DP110104124 Prof Dale I Godfrey, Dr Onisha Patel 

Approved 

Project Title 

Atypical T cell receptor recognition of monomorphic CD1 antigen-presenting molecule 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




T lymphocytes are white blood cells that respond to foreign molecules (antigens). Until recently, most known 

antigens were proteins. This project will study how T lymphocytes recognise a different class of antigen (glycolipids) 

that are likely to play an equally important role in the immune system. 

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DP110101107 A/Prof Phil M Hansbro, Prof Paul S Foster, Prof Rakesh K Kumar 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of microbial bioproducts for the suppression of inflammation 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




Asthma and inflammatory diseases are serious health problems that result from excessive inflammation. Exposure 

to bacteria may reduce inflammation. This project will identify the bacterial components that reduce inflammation 

and develop them into new anti-inflammatory therapies for asthma. 


DP110104429 Dr Paulus Mrass, Prof Dr Wolfgang Weninger, Dr Janka Petravic 

Approved 

Project Title 

Real-time analysis of tumour-infiltrating T cells using novel analytical tools 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




By dynamic visualization of immune cells within intact tumours, we have shown that active screening for target cells 

optimises their anti-tumour effect. This project will develop novel mathematical/analytical tools to unravel the basic 

strategies that enable immune cells to position themselves at the right location at the right time. 

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MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 

DP110100624 Prof Leann Tilley, Dr Matthew W Dixon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Probing sexual transformation of the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, 

using novel imaging modalities 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $150,000.00 

2015 $150,000.00 

APF Prof Leann Tilley 




Malaria parasites adopt a characteristic banana shape prior to sexual recombination; without this shape change 

disease transmission via mosquitoes cannot occur. This project will use advanced imaging technologies to study 

sexual recombination of malaria with a view to preventing the millions of deaths due to malaria each year. 


DP110100483 Dr Michael F Duffy, Dr Anthony T Papenfuss, Prof Graham V Brown, Asst Prof Zbynek Bozdech, 

Asst Prof Michael S Kobor 

Approved Are alternative histones important regulators of transcription in Plasmodium falciparum? 

Project Title 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Malaria parasites depend on tightly controlled expression of their genes for maintaining infection and causing 

disease. The project will identify mechanisms of gene control used by parasites; these mechanisms may provide 

targets for malaria therapies. 

DP110101351 Dr Marc Pellegrini 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evolution of immunoregulatory networks: preventing autoimmunity at the expense of 

perpetuating chronicity in persistent infections 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Chronic pathogens like HIV take advantage of human genes that regulate immune responses, which evolved to 

prevent autoimmunity, enabling them to evade eradication. This project defines the nature and interplays between 

these genes and will provide valuable clues as to how immunity can be manipulated to promote clearance of 

persistent infections. 

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NEUROSCIENCES 

DP110101200 Prof Marcello Rosa, Prof Partha P Mitra 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computational neuroanatomy: analysis of neural connections in the primate brain 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project will map the full network of connections between brain cells, using a computer graphics database that 

will consolidate data from hundreds of experiments. This will allow the first realistic simulations of neural activity, 

and will provide new insights about the structure and function of the nervous system. 


DP110100297 Dr Mark R Hutchinson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Toll Like Receptor signalling as a mediator of sex differences in pain, opioid and alcohol 

action 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

2014 $140,000.00 

2015 $140,000.00 

ARF Dr Mark R Hutchinson 




Brain immunology will be examined in this project to see if the signalling of a receptor called Toll Like Receptor 4 

can explain sex differences in pain, and the action of pain killers and alcohol. These findings will have significant 

implications on the understanding of male and female brains, and will assist in the design of new drugs to treat 

brain and spinal cord diseases. 

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DP110100379 Dr Jhodie R Duncan, Prof Andrew Lawrence, Dr Timothy W Bredy, Dr Maria Gavrilescu 

Approved 

Project Title 

The long-term consequences of toluene exposure on the maturing brain. 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $115,000.00 




Inhalant abuse is a significant problem especially among adolescent and indigenous communities. This project will 

provide insights into the long-term neurobiological consequences following inhalant exposure during adolescence 

when critical aspects of brain development are still occurring and how these may relate to altered behaviour in 

adulthood. 

DP110102084 Dr Joanne Fielding, Prof Gary F Egan 

Approved 

Project Title 

The cognitive control of saccades: identifying neuroanatomical and neurophysiological 

substrates 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will use imaging techniques to provide a greater understanding of neural processes underpinning the 

cognitive control of eye movement. As eye movements are often used as a measure cognition, understanding the 

functional organisation of the eye movement network, and the differences that predict how well a person performs, 

is crucial. 

DP110100086 Dr Elizabeth L Scarr, Dr Joseph N Varghese, Prof Brian Dean, Dr Connie Darmanin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Resolving the Structures of Human Muscarinic M1 and M4 Receptors. 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Muscarinic receptors are vital for most basic human brain functions. These receptors are changed in schizophrenia 

and Alzheimer's disease. This project will determine the structure and localisation of two of these receptors in order 

to i) understand their roles in brain disorders and ii) develop drugs to treat disorders involving them. 

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DP110101368 Dr Anthony R White, Prof James Camakaris 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving neuronal cell function with cell permeable copper complexes 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




Metal-based drugs offer an exciting new approach to treatment of neurodegeneration. However, little is known 

about how cells metabolise these drugs and this information is critical for further drug development. This project will 

determine how metal-based drugs are metabolised by neuronal cells and how this may result in therapeutic benefit. 


DP110102771 Prof Peter W Gunning, Dr Thomas Fath, Prof James R Bamburg 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of tropomyosin in coordinated neurite branching 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will explore how nerve cells generate a highly branched network of cell processes which allows all 

higher functions of the nervous system. We previously discovered the central role of a component of the cell 

architecture in determining the branching pattern and in this project expect to reveal the molecular basis for its 

function. 

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DP110103201 Prof Perry F Bartlett, Prof Andrew W Boyd 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of novel reagents that specifically counteract EphA4 to enhance axonal 

regeneration 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




This project will examine the role of EphA4, an important guidance protein, in neural cell regeneration. The goal is 

to understand the signalling mechanisms that inhibit regeneration in the central nervous system and to develop 

novel biological agents to overcome these processes and promote functional recovery after nervous system injury 

or disease. 

DP110104292 A/Prof Roslyn N Boyd, A/Prof Jenny M Ziviani, Dr Andrea Guzzetta 

Approved 

Project Title 

Effect of infant hand observation training on the early development of hand reaching and 

grasping in healthy infants and those with early brain damage 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 




The best way to learn a new motor skill is to look at people who can already do it. But is this also true for infants? 

And, can we help infants with motor problems by teaching them how to do it? This project aims to answer these 

questions by studying training based on the observation of parent's actions by infants with and without brain 

damage. 

DP110101803 Prof Geoffrey J Goodhill 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mechanisms of nerve fibre guidance by molecular gradients 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Brain wiring is crucial for brain function. The project will investigate the basic principles underlying the development 

of brain wiring, using both experiments and mathematical models. This will lead a predictive model of how wiring 

develops, both in normal and abnormal situations. 

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DP110101567 Dr Julia Hocking 

Approved 

Project Title 

Memory and the temporal lobes 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project will use brain imaging techniques to investigate how humans perceive, combine and access stored 

knowledge about the world via different senses. This information will not only provide information on normal brain 

processes, but will also provide vital data on what happens to memory if certain regions of the brain become 

damaged. 

DP110105389 Prof Justin N Marshall, Dr Karen L Cheney, Dr Shelby Temple, A/Prof Thomas H Cribb 

Approved 

Project Title 

The functions of reef fish colour patterns: how did the coral trout get its spots? 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




How did the coral trout get its spots? Why are some reef fish striped yellow and blue while others dress in pink and 

orange blotches? This project goes beyond just interpreting animal colours and uses a new approach to reveal the 

meanings of whole body patterns. Uniquely, it does so through the eyes of the fish themselves. 

DP110103277 Prof Mandyam V Srinivasan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Visual guidance of flight in birds 

2011 $200,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




Birds flying rapidly amidst the branches of trees engage continually in a three-dimensional slalom. This project will 

study birds flying through tunnels and gaps, to understand how they use their eyes and wings to achieve this agility. 

The results could suggest better designs for unmanned aerial vehicles operating in dense urban environments. 

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DP110105636 Dr Bernard W Balleine, Prof MacDonald J Christie 

Approved 

Project Title 

Action-related learning and plasticity in the cortico-striatal network 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




This project focuses on the neural bases of adaptive behaviour, specifically on the neural processes through which 

new actions are acquired. This project aims to establish the neural networks involved as well as the locus of the 

critical cellular plasticity mediating this learning process in the brain. 

DP110104579 A/Prof Simon Carlile 

Approved 

Project Title 

The effect of multisensory and sensory-motor training on auditory accommodation 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Learning to use a hearing aid or cochlear implant requires the brain to make adaptive changes to the new type of 

sensory information provided to the ears. This project examines what drives this accommodation and how we may 

accelerate the process and maximise its benefits by training so that listeners are able to make better use of these 

devices. 


DP110102173 Dr Tamara L Watson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Identifying the basis for perceptual stability and perceptual omission during saccadic eye 

movements 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Tamara L Watson 




The ability to explore the world via eye movements is an important feature of visual capabilities. This project will 

establish how the brain maintains the perception of a stable and stationary world despite the several eye 

movements made each second. This knowledge will fill a conspicuous gap in the understanding of the human 

visual system. 

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ONCOLOGY AND CARCINOGENESIS 

DP110105009 Prof Jiri Neuzil 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mitochondrially targeted anti-cancer drugs modulate the mitochondrial genome 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Successful cancer management requires novel therapeutical approaches. This project will test the effect of a new 

class of compounds that target mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cells, where they suppress expression of 

mitochondrial genes. By this mechanism, cancers that are resistant to apoptosis induction can be inhibited. 

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OPTOMETRY AND OPHTHALMOLOGY 


DP110102018 Prof David A Atchison, Dr Andrew J Lambert, Prof William N Charman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Removing the blinkers: a wider study of the human eye. Peripheral aberrations, wide-field 

retinal imaging and optical parameters 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $113,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project will study peripheral (side vision) optics of the human eye and its role in the limits of visual 

performance. This will improve ocular measurements and contribute towards improved diagnosis and treatment of 

ocular diseases and short-sightedness. 


DP110103784 Prof David P Crewther, Prof Sheila G Crewther 

Approved 

Project Title 

The mechanism for defocus-driven ocular growth 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




30 per cent of the Australian young adult population (with much higher percentages in Asia) suffer from myopia, and 

while we know the retina senses defocus, we do not know how. The knowledge gained through this project will help 

the development of pharmaceuticals to control myopia and of developmental practices that minimise the chances of 

children becoming myopic. 

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PAEDIATRICS AND REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 


DP110102979 Prof Raymond J Rodgers, Dr Helen F Irving-Rodgers 

Approved 

Project Title 

Interactions between cells and extracellular matrix in the epithelial-mesenchymal 

transition of the ovarian follicular stratified epithelium 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




The lining of many mammalian organs and cavities contain cells that can transform into different cells to bring about 

organ development or repair but if it goes horribly wrong the cells become metastatic cancers. This project 

examines the key features of this process especially the roles of matrix that develops around the cells in this 

process. 

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PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES 


DP110103905 Dr Lynn Meuleners, Prof Andy H Lee, Ms Delia V Hendrie, Dr Jonathon Ng 

Approved 

Project Title 

The impact of first and second eye cataract surgery on falls and utilisation of mental 

health services among older Australians 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 




This population-based study will investigate the association and timing of cataract surgery and health-related costs 

in reducing the incidence of falls and utilisation of mental health services following first and second eye cataract 

surgery. Evidence-based recommendations will be developed to improve safety for older Australians. 


DP110101434 Dr Kylie D Hesketh, Prof Jo Salmon, A/Prof Anthony D Okely, Dr Anna F Timperio, Dr Dylan P 

Cliff, Dr Nick Andrianopoulos 

Approved Determinants of children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a follow-up study 

Project Title from early childhood 

2011 $195,851.00 

2012 $172,314.00 

2013 $179,696.00 




This project investigates changes in preschool children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and influences 

on these changes, during the important period of transition to school. It will provide important information on how we 

might assist children to be more active, thereby avoiding the detrimental health and social outcomes of inactivity. 


DP110101199 Prof Marian K Pitts, Prof Victor Minichiello, Dr Gail Hawkes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Sexual well-being and ageing: a study of older Australian women 

2011 $42,009.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $108,000.00 




This research addresses important issues of ageism and sexism that together affect older women's health and 

well-being. The findings will inform the link between aging, sexuality and more general dimensions of health and 

well-being and advance our understanding of issues central to policy and services for older Australians. 

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DP110101349 Dr Samantha L Thomas, Prof Timothy S Olds, Dr Samantha L Murray, Prof Jim Hyde 

Approved 

Project Title 

Weighing the impact: How do Australian families interpret and respond to population 

messaging about obesity, weight loss and physical activity? 

2011 $126,916.00 

2012 $111,578.00 

2013 $74,237.00 




How do adults and adolescents - both fat and thin - respond to the range of obesity messages that they are 

exposed to in their everyday lives? This study investigates the attitudes and opinions of 150 families about current 

obesity campaigns, and will develop a practical template for improving current obesity messaging strategies. 


DP110105043 Dr Lisa Buckley, Prof Mary C Sheehan, Adj/Prof Victor Siskind 

Approved 

Project Title 

Protecting young people from harm and injury: investigating the utility of a risk and 

protective framework 

2011 $64,169.00 

2012 $176,964.00 

2013 $88,000.00 




Serious injuries due to transport, violence and alcohol associated risk-taking are the main cause of teenage death. 

An innovative school course will be taught and evaluated that increases protecting others from risk, helping injured 

friends and promoting a connected environment where teachers and peers reach out to provide support. 

DP110100651 Prof Shilu Tong, Prof Patricia E Dale, Prof John S Mackenzie, Prof Kerrie L Mengersen 

Approved 

Project Title 

From science to policy: quantifying and managing the risk of mosquito borne disease in 

the context of climate change 

2011 $108,712.00 

2012 $96,543.00 

2013 $105,705.00 




It is important to assess and manage the health risks of climate change. This research will create fundamental 

knowledge and practical skills on the interdisciplinary assessment and management of health risks of climate 

change, and explore policy ramifications of research outcomes in this study. 

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DP110101990 A/Prof Richard T O'Kearney, A/Prof Karen Salmon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Enhancing emotion knowledge in pre-schoolers with disruptive behaviour: the role of 

mother-child emotion talk 

2011 $111,786.00 

2012 $123,896.00 

2013 $128,967.00 




How can the mother of a disruptive son help him deal better with his anger and fears? The research identifies 

aspects of mother-child emotion talk that influence the child's ability to understand negative emotions. It assesses if 

mothers can alter their emotion talk with their children to improve their child's emotion knowledge and behaviour. 


DP110101893 Dr Damien W Riggs 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mapping the developmental trajectories of foster families 

2011 $58,306.00 

2012 $57,120.00 

2013 $58,005.00 




Currently lacking in Australian research on foster care is a developmental account of foster families. This research 

will, through an ethnographic study of foster families, provide a map of the unique shapes that foster families take, 

and will provide much needed information about the support needs of both foster carers and children. 

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DP110101713 Dr Sarah E Drew, Prof Johanna G Wyn, Dr Helen W Cahill, Prof Vicki A Anderson, Dr Jenny L 

Hynson, Ms Maria C McCarthy, Dr Rony E Duncan 

Approved Improving the participation of young people with chronic illness in triadic medical 

Project Title discussions about their health 

2011 $45,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




This research will identify key strategies for empowering young people and improving their participation in medical 

communication about chronic illness. Project outcomes will include the development of guidelines and educational 

resources to support young people, parents and doctors to achieve open, inclusive communication in medical 

settings. 

DP110101758 Dr Jodie McVernon, Dr Kevin B Korb, Dr Kathryn Glass, Dr James McCaw, Dr Emma McBryde 

Approved 

Project Title 

Development of an 'ageing household' model for assessing medium to long-term vaccine 

impact in populations 

2011 $120,045.00 

2012 $120,590.00 

2013 $124,136.00 




As birth rates in developed and newly industrialising countries fall, so too do the number of households containing 

children, with implications for the spread of infections in families. We aim to study the influence of this phenomenon 

on the risk of common childhood infections, and the length of time that vaccines given in infancy will protect. 

The University of New England 

DP110104680 Prof Victor Minichiello, A/Prof John G Scott 

Approved 

Project Title 

A framework to promote safer practice in commercial sex encounters 

2011 $91,654.00 

2012 $94,357.00 

2013 $90,068.00 




The project will address public health needs by producing a framework to promote safer sex practices in 

commercial sexual encounters involving men, by considering the motivation and practice of those involved. It will 

also enhance our understanding of masculinity. 

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DP110100992 A/Prof Rebecca Q Ivers, Prof Kathleen F Clapham, A/Prof James E Harrison, Dr Teresa M 

Senserrick, Prof Russell L Gruen, Dr Alexandra L Martiniuk 

Approved Road safety and Aboriginal people 

Project Title 

2011 $186,752.00 

2012 $97,020.00 

2013 $90,310.00 




This study will involve an in-depth examination of factors underlying the high involvement in road crashes by 

Aboriginal people in Australia. Using mixed methods in six communities across NSW and South Australia it will 

inform development of new programs aimed at closing the gap in this important area. 

DP110101740 Dr Lisa J Keay, A/Prof Rebecca Q Ivers, Dr Soufiane Boufous 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evaluation of a program to enable older, at-risk drivers to stop or limit driving, but 

maintain mobility 

2011 $135,631.00 

2012 $190,154.00 

2013 $106,043.00 

APD Dr Lisa J Keay 




Researchers will evaluate the safety benefits of a program designed to help older drivers to make timely decisions 

about continuing to drive. Importantly, the program integrates the concepts of safety and mobility through providing 

alternate transport. The findings will provide valuable direction for promotion of healthy aging in the community. 

DP110105115 A/Prof Jennifer A O'Dea, A/Prof Michael J Dibley, A/Prof Liaquat Hossain 

Approved 

Project Title 

An investigation of ethnicity, socio-economic status and social networks as drivers of 

childhood obesity and body image among children and adolescents 

2011 $190,003.00 

2012 $144,763.00 

2013 $116,859.00 




This study addresses the problem of obesity and overweight in children and adolescents in Australia. It aims to 

build a longitudinal picture of relevant social, behavioural and environmental factors and includes a unique study of 

the role of social networks in determining and reinforcing understandings and prevalence of obesity and overweight. 

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DP110100090 Prof Johanna I Westbrook, Prof William T Dunsmuir, Prof Christine M Duffield 

Approved 

Project Title 

Advancing understanding of health professionals' work and communication patterns and 

the effectiveness of work reform initiatives 

2011 $120,745.00 

2012 $182,773.00 

2013 $208,533.00 




Health systems internationally need to improve productivity and the way hospital staff work together. Yet we have 

surprisingly poor data about these and few measurement techniques. This project will deliver new methods, 

information and theoretical advances to support the design and evaluation of future workforce reform initiatives. 


DP110100967 Prof Fiona J Stanley, Dr Melissa O'Donnell, Dr Natasha Nassar, A/Prof Ruth Gilbert, Dr Marni D 

Brownell 

Approved Public health approach to child abuse and neglect: antecedents, outcomes and 

Project Title international comparisons of trends 

2011 $81,885.00 

2012 $61,385.00 

2013 $56,385.00 




Child maltreatment is a significant public health issue. Findings will identify characteristics of at-risk children, 

families and communities; mental health and juvenile justice outcomes. Findings will be used to develop policy 

recommendations for intervention and prevention strategies to reduce vulnerability and improve monitoring of 

maltreatment. 


DP110101738 Prof Timothy S Olds, Prof Wendy J Brown, Dr Carol A Maher, Dr Jannique G van Uffelen, Dr 

Nicola W Burton 

Approved Retirement activity planning: a randomised controlled trial 

Project Title 

2011 $96,385.00 

2012 $66,385.00 

2013 $66,385.00 

2014 $66,385.00 

APD Dr Carol A Maher 




Retirement is a life transition where people must rethink the way they use their time, but little thought is given to 

planning for this. This project will assess the effect of systematic pre-retirement activity planning on use of time 

after retirement, with an emphasis on physical activity and sedentary behaviours. 

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DP110103025 Dr Katherine E Carroll 

Approved 

Project Title 

'Liquid Gold': establishing the place of donated human milk in the tissue economy 

2011 $92,846.00 

2012 $106,846.00 

2013 $95,978.00 

APD Dr Katherine E Carroll 




Donated human milk can offer profound benefits to the health and survival of hospitalised pre-term infants yet 

Australia is slow to adopt its use. This research explores the policies and practices of donated human milk use in 

Australia, and will contribute to the development of donated breast milk policy, and progress current tissue donation 

theory. 


DP110100857 Dr Christopher A Magee, A/Prof Peter Caputi, Prof Donald Iverson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Short sleep as a cause of obesity: a longitudinal examination of Australian children and 

adults 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project will examine whether short sleep durations predict weight gain and obesity in Australian children and 

adults. The findings will have potentially important implications for how obesity is treated and prevented in Australia. 

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ARCHITECTURE 

DP110100939 Prof Leon H van Schaik, A/Prof SueAnne Ware, Prof Geoffrey London, Prof Colin Fudge 

Approved 

Project Title 

Design practice research: uncovering the role of spatial intelligence in designing and in 

reviewing design of the built environment 

2011 $52,000.00 

2012 $54,000.00 

2013 $48,000.00 




This project will result in the identification and methodical analysis of spatial intelligence as deployed by Architects, 

Landscape Architects and Urban Designer practitioners. It will also explore improvements and invention of new 

design policies and design procurement procedures which are informed by deeper understandings of Spatial 

Intelligence. 


DP110100505 A/Prof Julie L Willis, Prof Kate Darian-Smith, Prof Philip J Goad, A/Prof Hannah Lewi, Dr David 

G Nichols, Dr Elain Harwood, A/Prof Julie E McLeod 

Approved Designing Australian schools: a spatial history of innovation, pedagogy and social 

Project Title change 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project will provide understanding of the design, educational and environmental motivations underpinning 

modern Australian schools in the twentieth-century, thus informing current ideas about the school as a centre of the 

broader social and local community fabric. 


DP110101711 Prof John P Macarthur, Dr Naomi Stead, Dr Deborah van der Plaat 

Approved 

Project Title 

The cultural logic of Queensland architecture: place, taste and economy 

2011 $30,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




The project seeks a better understanding of the cultural role of architecture in Queensland, interrogating notions of 

place, climate, and art, as they have been used to describe local architecture past and present. This will illuminate 

the strategies and effects of state support for architecture as a cultural activity and object of taste. 

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DP110105596 Prof Dr Richard De Dear 

Approved 

Project Title 

Field survey of residential air conditioning and comfort in Australia 

2011 $48,000.00 

2012 $38,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




Air conditioning represents one of the fastest growing electricity end-uses in the Australian residential sector. This 

project will be the first large-scale Australian study into residential thermal comfort and air conditioning and will 

provide a solid basis for further greenhouse mitigation strategies and policies. 

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DESIGN PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT 


DP110102625 A/Prof Bharat Dave 

Approved 

Project Title 

Digital fabrication technologies: analysing patterns of adoption and innovative 

transformations in architectural design and practice 

2011 $56,000.00 

2012 $49,000.00 

2013 $64,000.00 




This project on adoption of digital fabrication technologies by Australian architecture practices will reveal emerging 

opportunities for creative design and associated transformations in the design practices. These outcomes will 

enable the increasingly globalising sector of architectural design services to become more agile and innovative. 

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URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING 


DP110104884 Prof Carey A Curtis, Dr Paul A Mees 

Approved 

Project Title 

Spatial network analysis for multimodal urban transport systems: a planning decision 

support tool 

2011 $118,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 




This research explores and assesses the development and use of accessibility tools for integrated land use and 

transport planning. It will establish international benchmarks for sustainable accessibility providing evidentiary 

support for government decision making and investment in sustainable urban development and public transport 

infrastructure. 


DP110104738 Prof Terry W Burke, Dr Paul A Mees, Dr John Stone 

Approved 

Project Title 

New paradigms for urban public transport planning in Australia: assessing the capacity of 

institutions and infrastructure 

2011 $50,248.00 

2012 $52,463.00 

2013 $51,238.00 




Current urban transport policies cannot be sustained in the face of climate change, peak oil and economic 

instability: dramatic increases in public transport use will require new standards of service delivery. This project will 

use international experience to shape new approaches to planning public transport in our largest cities. 

DP110100543 Prof Dr Peter W Newton, Prof Peter W Newman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Green shoots? Exploring the genesis and development of a Green Economy in Australia 

2011 $125,170.00 

2012 $215,061.00 

2013 $135,351.00 




Creating a green economy is fundamental to the sustainability of Australia in the twenty-first-century. This project 

will explore the genesis of this new economy, and for the first time, develop a classification of green industries, 

measure their significance and map the geography of the nation's green economy by sector and region. 

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DP110105218 Dr Nicole Gurran, Dr Steven Rowley, Prof Alan H Peters, Dr Heather MacDonald, Prof Peter J 

Phibbs 

Approved Measuring the impact of urban regulation on housing affordability in Australian cities and 

Project Title regions 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Urban planning must ensure that development meets new environmental goals, but stringent regulation may reduce 

housing supply and affordability. This project uses new local planning data and econometric studies to quantify and 

monitor planning regulation impacts on housing supply and affordability in Australian cities and regions. 

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EDUCATION SYSTEMS 

DP110103700 Prof Jill A Blackmore, Prof Susan A Wright, Prof Nelly Stromquist, Asst Prof Peiying C Chen, 

A/Prof Hildegard Macha 

Approved Leadership in entrepreneurial universities: cross-national investigations of engagement 

Project Title and diversity 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $110,000.00 




Attracting and retaining academics in leadership is critical to developing twenty-first century universities that 

promote innovative and creative economies and inclusive civil societies. This comparative study will provide policy 

makers and universities with empirical evidence and policy options to build leadership capacity and increase 

diversity in leadership. 


DP110104227 Prof Susan J Danby, Prof Amanda H Spink, Prof Karen Thorpe, Dr Christina R Davidson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Interacting with knowledge, interacting with people: web searching in early childhood 

2011 $160,636.00 

2012 $161,836.00 

2013 $141,499.00 




This study investigates the extent of pre-school children's Web searching, what they access and in what social 

contexts. Findings will inform educators and families about Web use for socially interactive learning and 

knowledge-building. 


DP110103007 Prof Allyson P Holbrook, Prof Sidney F Bourke, Prof Terence J Lovat, Dr Margaret M Kiley, Prof 

Brian R Paltridge, Dr Sue B Starfield 

Approved A cross-national study of the relative impact of an oral component on PhD examination 

Project Title quality, language and practice 

2011 $64,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




High quality doctoral degrees call for the most effective forms of assessment. This project investigates the role of 

oral examination in PhD assessment, common internationally but not in Australia, and is the first to compare the 

relative impact of oral and 'no oral' models on examination quality, language and practice. 

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CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY 


DP110104254 Prof David F Treagust 

Approved 

Project Title 

The roles of scientific diagrams in contributing to science achievement and conceptual 

change 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




The project is designed to develop a body of research that facilitates excellence in teaching and in learning 

scientific diagrams in secondary school science. Benefits will include the dissemination of effective pedagogical 

strategies and improved science achievement measured by conceptual change from both cognitive and affective 

perspectives. 


DP110101500 Prof Russell W Tytler, Prof Mark W Hackling, Dr Peter J Hubber, Dr Gail D Chittleborough, Dr 

Karen J Murcia, Prof Dr Joerg Ramseger, Prof Hsiao-Lan S Chen, Prof Chao-Ti J Hsiung 

Approved Exploring quality primary education in different cultures: a cross-national study of 

Project Title teaching and learning in primary science classrooms 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project uses video studies of primary science classrooms in Australia, Taiwan, and Germany to explore 

teaching and learning practices, situated in diverse cultures, which provide opportunities for quality reasoning and 

learning in science. The findings will inform primary science teacher education to improve student achievement. 


DP110103586 A/Prof Joanne T Mulligan, Prof Lyn D English, Dr Kerry A Hodge, Dr Marina M Papic 

Approved 

Project Title 

Transforming children's mathematical and scientific development: a longitudinal study 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $55,000.00 




An innovative program promoting young children's mathematical and scientific reasoning will be evaluated from 

grades one to three This study will determine whether an intervention capitalising on children's natural capacity for 

learning impacts their general cognitive development and problem solving skills at an optimum age. 

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DP110103013 Prof Marilyn Fleer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Conceptual play: foregrounding imagination and cognition during concept formation in 

early years science education 

2011 $34,566.00 

2012 $33,148.00 

2013 $33,283.00 




The National Quality agenda has created the need for better understanding learning in early childhood. This study 

seeks to find out how the imagination of preschool aged children helps them to learn scientific concepts. The 

outcomes will help early childhood educators in childcare centres and kindergartens to teach science to young 

children. 

DP110104057 Prof Peter A Sullivan, Prof Douglas M Clarke, Dr Jill C Cheeseman, Prof James A Middleton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Investigating the relationship between teacher expectations, student persistence and the 

learning of mathematics 

2011 $99,659.00 

2012 $89,609.00 

2013 $85,335.00 




There is a culture in many classrooms in which teachers are encouraged by students to pose easy tasks. The 

project will explore what is needed to encourage students to embrace challenges and to persist even when tasks 

are difficult. The outcome will be enhanced mathematics learning and improved student confidence. 

DP110101320 A/Prof Anthony I Taylor, A/Prof Joseph Zajda 

Approved 

Project Title 

Globalising studies of the politics of history education: a comparative analysis of history 

national curriculum implementation in Russia and Australia 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Internationally, history education has been, and continues to be, a highly controversial element in curriculum 

change. In that context, this project compares and analyses the processes involved in developing national history 

curricula in Russia (a former dictatorship) and in Australia (a liberal democracy). 

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DP110102466 Prof Lyn Yates 

Approved 

Project Title 



Knowledge building in schooling and higher education: policy strategies and effects 

2011 $175,379.00 

2012 $202,125.00 

2013 $211,175.00 




Should school and university programs in Australia emphasise learning outcomes and competencies, or maintain a 

high subject-based focus? This project investigates what is happening in history, science and in 'graduate attributes' 

across the learning cycle to shed new light on knowledge-building in a period of rapid global knowledge change. 


DP110104309 A/Prof Mary R Macken-Horarik, Prof Len Unsworth, A/Prof Kristina Love 

Approved 

Project Title 

Grammar and praxis: investigating a grammatics for twenty-first century school English 

2011 $195,306.00 

2012 $182,634.00 

2013 $72,011.00 




The project will investigate English teachers' current levels of knowledge about language (KAL) and kinds of 

knowledge needed for a twenty-first century English curriculum. Project findings from diverse classrooms will yield 

vital information about how grammar contributes to development of coherent, cumulative and portable KAL at key 

stages of schooling. 

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SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION 

DP110104319 Prof Jacqueline J Cumming, Prof Claire M Wyatt-Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

An investigation of school and teacher use of National Assessment Program Literacy and 

Numeracy (NAPLAN) for student learning improvement 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project will examine how schools and teachers use National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy 

(NAPLAN) outcomes to improve student learning, the main purpose of such testing programs. The project will 

include the first comprehensive and large-scale State and Territory survey of school practices. 

DP110104289 Dr Clarence Ng, Prof Claire M Wyatt-Smith, Prof Brendan J Bartlett 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving disadvantaged students? Reading outcomes through overcoming reading 

avoidance and building reading engagement 

2011 $99,092.00 

2012 $129,269.00 

2013 $134,474.00 

2014 $129,890.00 




It is costly for students to avoid reading. Low literacy levels impact negatively on academic success, earning levels 

and employment opportunities. This project aims to produce new conceptual and empirical knowledge to inform the 

development of effective teaching practices to promote reading engagement for disadvantaged students. 


DP110103093 Dr Linda J Graham, Dr Penny Van Bergen, Dr Naomi Sweller 

Approved 

Project Title 

Tracking the experiences of students enrolled in segregated settings for challenging 

behaviour and their reintegration to mainstream schools 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $35,000.00 

2013 $35,000.00 




The aim of this project is to better combat school exclusion by understanding the experiences and outcomes of 

students who have been referred to special schools for challenging behaviour. The project will contribute to the 

Commonwealth government's national agenda linking educational outcomes with enhanced social inclusion. 

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DP110101173 Dr Mary Louise Rasmussen, Dr Clive Aspin, Dr Louisa E Allen, Dr Fida Sanjakdar, Dr Kathleen A 

Quinlivan 

Approved Sex education in Australia and New Zealand: responding to cultural and religious 

Project Title difference 

2011 $30,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 




This project will enhance the conceptualisation and provision of school-based sex education programs by 

deepening understanding of pertinent cultural and religious differences. The aim is to improve the sexual health and 

well-being of young people, in Australia and New Zealand, within and across cultural and religious divides. 


DP110100732 Ms Clemence Due, Prof Martha Augoustinos, Dr Damien W Riggs 

Approved 

Project Title 

The provision of education to migrants and refugees: a longitudinal study of newly 

arrived students' experiences of education in Australia 

2011 $40,995.00 

2012 $38,410.00 

2013 $52,785.00 




This project will investigate the education provided to primary school aged newly-arrived students from non-English 

speaking backgrounds. The outcomes will help ensure that these students do not 'drop out' of school early, that 

their experiences of education in Australia are positive, and that their chances of securing employment are 

maximised. 


DP110102778 Prof Robyn M Gillies, Dr Kim C Nichols, Prof John G Hedberg 

Approved 

Project Title 

Transforming primary teachers' representational practices: effects on students' scientific 

reasoning and discourse within contemporary sciences 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Training teachers to appropriately represent and communicate scientific information is critically important for 

promoting scientific thinking and learning in students. This research is critical to securing Australia's future interests 

in developing new and emerging frontier science and technologies through the engagement and retention of 

students. 

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DP110103947 Prof David Andrich 

Approved 

Project Title 

Advancing the application of Rasch models to the level of tests: estimating person 

parameters independently of all test parameters 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The project advances recent theoretical work on Rasch models which makes it possible to compare estimates of 

person locations on a scale independently of all properties of the tests to which they have responded. The project 

aims to circumvent the current methods of test equating where various distribution assumptions are implied. 

DP110100078 Prof Stephen J Houghton, A/Prof Annemaree Carroll, Prof John A Hattie, A/Prof Rebecca P Ang, 

Miss Carol S Tan 

Approved Structural relations of loners' loneliness and antisocial behaviour in children and 

Project Title adolescents: building a conceptual model for effective intervention 

2011 $60,435.00 

2012 $73,830.00 

2013 $78,134.00 




This is the first research project to develop a conceptual model of loneliness and detached a-loneness to explain 

the contribution of loneliness to childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour. The outcome will be a school-based 

web delivered program which will have a major impact on promoting the healthy development of young Australians. 

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ECONOMIC THEORY 


DP110103884 Dr Jeffrey J Kline, Prof Mamoru Kaneko 

Approved 

Project Title 

Inductive game theory: experiential knowledge, interactions, and limited inferences in 

social contexts 

2011 $25,000.00 

2012 $25,000.00 

2013 $25,000.00 




This research project stresses the importance of limited experiences and limited inferential abilities for explaining 

differences observed across individuals and groups in society. The project will use inductive game theory to attack 

problems and conflicts between individuals and groups based on such limitations. 


DP110105555 Prof Roderick O'Donnell 

Approved 

Project Title 

The unpublished writings of JM Keynes 

2011 $53,169.00 

2012 $53,169.00 

2013 $51,189.00 




Our knowledge of the writings of JM Keynes, an economist to whom many policy-makers have turned in the recent 

global crisis, is seriously incomplete. The project addresses this issue by producing the opening volumes of a 

twelve volume edition that provides access to his many unpublished contributions to economics, philosophy and 

politics. 

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APPLIED ECONOMICS 

DP110101871 Prof Jakob B Madsen, Prof Pietro F Peretto 

Approved 

Project Title 

The great divergence, long-run growth and unified theories of economic growth 

2011 $216,170.00 

2012 $206,039.00 

2013 $192,983.00 

2014 $198,838.00 

2015 $158,838.00 

APF Prof Jakob B Madsen 




This project investigates why income has been close to subsistence levels for most of human history, and in 

particular, the factors that were responsible for take-off in Europe two centuries ago and then later in other 

countries. It is expected that both major and minor technological innovations have played a critical role in take-off. 


DP110103653 Prof Uwe Dulleck, Prof Dr Matthias Sutter, Prof Dr Rudolf Kerschbamer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Honesty and efficiency in the provision of expert services: doctors and other experts as 

participants in economic experiments 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $68,000.00 

2013 $77,000.00 




Experts serve us when we see the doctor, the financial planner or the car mechanic. In all these case the expert 

can take advantage of his superior knowledge and sell us something we do not need. This research will inform 

policy makers about the underlying motives of real world experts and allow them to design better institutions. 


DP110103808 A/Prof Roslyn A Russell, A/Prof Amalia Di Iorio, Prof Timothy R Fry, Prof Lisa Farrell 

Approved 

Project Title 

What women want: unravelling the factors underlying women's financial decision-making 

behaviour 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $25,000.00 




By the time women retire, they are generally worse off financially than men. This national study will be the first to 

measure the impact of underlying factors that explain rather than describe the financial decision-making behaviour 

of women, and how financial decision-making and economic outcomes for women might be improved. 

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DP110102057 Dr Frank H Jotzo 

Approved 

Project Title 

International coalitions for climate change mitigation: the role of carbon market linkages 

and trade restrictions 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project uses cooperative game theory, implementation theory and agent-based modelling to investigate how 

coalitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could be formed and maintained among countries. Applications 

include the role of carbon market linkage and trade policy, in countries of the Asia-Pacific region. 

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DP110101634 Prof Lisa A Cameron, Dr Manisha Shah 

Approved 

Project Title 

Combating HIV/AIDS in Indonesia: understanding the behaviour of sex workers and their 

clients 

2011 $108,132.00 

2012 $115,134.00 

2013 $42,452.00 




The aim of this project is to improve our understanding of the behaviour of sex workers and their clients in 

Indonesia, which has the fastest growing HIV epidemic in Asia. A comparison of the behavioural characteristics of 

sex workers and their clientele will tell us which groups are likely to be more responsive to particular types of 

policies. 

DP110103456 Prof Deborah Cobb-Clark 

Approved 

Project Title 

Non-cognitive skills and human capital investments: the importance of individuals' sense 

of control 

2011 $100,485.00 

2012 $97,469.00 

2013 $99,362.00 




This project investigates whether people's sense of control over their lives influences their decision to get an 

education, do job training, migrate, or adopt a healthy lifestyle. The results are important in helping policymakers to 

understand why some individuals work harder than others to ensure good outcomes for themselves. 

DP110103457 A/Prof Chris Edmond 

Approved 

Project Title 

Money, price and output dynamics: a segmented asset markets approach 

2011 $52,074.00 

2012 $52,074.00 

2013 $36,874.00 




This project studies the importance of asset market frictions and the cross-sectional composition of nominal 

spending across households for the monetary policy transmission mechanism (that is, for the channels by which 

monetary policy affects the broader macro-economy). 

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DP110102863 Prof Anthony Scott, Dr Jong-Say Yong, A/Prof Helena C Britt, Prof Hugh Gravelle 

Approved 

Project Title 

The effect of competition and doctor heterogeneity on prices charged by doctors 

2011 $78,106.00 

2012 $85,456.00 

2013 $84,696.00 




Prices charged by doctors can have important effects on health care costs, access to health care and health status. 

This research will examine the determinants of prices charged by doctors. The results will be important in 

understanding the pricing practices of doctors and their impact on health care costs. 


DP110100773 Dr Shiko Maruyama, Dr Meliyanni Johar, Dr Sayaka Nakamura 

Approved 

Project Title 

The economics of filial informal care: future trends and directions for policy supports 

2011 $50,130.00 

2012 $56,186.00 

2013 $51,409.00 




This project examines the family decision on informal care and living arrangements, it aims to make constructive 

policy suggestions in order to promote the healthy life of elderly people, support more productive and fulfilling lives 

of adult children with elderly parents and fortify supportive family structures. 

DP110101675 Prof John R Piggott, Prof Olivia S Mitchell, Prof Richard F Disney 

Approved 

Project Title 

Integrating public and private retirement risk protection: public policy and business 

practice 

2011 $81,846.00 

2012 $81,846.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

2014 $81,846.00 

2015 $81,846.00 

APF Prof John R Piggott 




Demographic shift has brought widespread calls for structures which allow both the private and public sectors to 

participate in retirement protection. This project will deliver outcomes for co-ordinating public policy and business 

practice to finance adequate retirement protection, and identify opportunities for specific outcome improvements. 

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DP110101316 Prof Peter E Robertson, Prof Prema-chandra Athukorala 

Approved 

Project Title 

Sustaining India's economic transformation: challenges, prospects and implications for 

Australia and the Pacific region 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




India's emergence from economic stagnation is beginning to have a profound impact on the world economy, 

including Australia. This project aims to investigate the sources of India's growth and the reforms needed to ensure 

that growth generates reductions in poverty and ensures equity and political stability. 

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ECONOMETRICS 

DP110103824 A/Prof Mark N Harris, Prof William H Greene, Prof Dr Laszlo Matyas, Dr Laszlo Konya 

Approved 

Project Title 

The econometrics of gravity models of trade: a re-assessment 

2011 $70,476.00 

2012 $70,392.00 

2013 $88,201.00 




This research will lead a much greater understanding of the empirical determinants of trade flows between 

countries. This project will apply cutting-edge data econometric techniques to the popular Gravity model of 

international trade flows. These more appropriate techniques will shed more light on some previous puzzling 

findings, such that regional trade agreements had little, or no, affect on trade. 


DP110102721 A/Prof Jenny Williams, Dr Liana Jacobi, Ms Mabel A Andalon Lopez, Prof Jan C van Ours, Prof 

Michael Grossman 

Approved An econometric analysis of the impact of education on health in developing countries 

Project Title 

2011 $169,275.00 

2012 $143,659.00 

2013 $157,640.00 

APD Ms Mabel A Andalon Lopez 




This project will provide empirical knowledge on whether education affects health over the life course in developing 

countries. This research will aid the design of more cost effective strategies aiming to reduce poverty and promote 

economic development, which will ultimately lead to a more prosperous and safe region and world. 

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DP110104732 Prof John F Geweke 

Approved 

Project Title 

Pooling econometric models for prediction and decision making 

2011 $188,847.00 

2012 $178,847.00 

2013 $188,847.00 




The project develops methods for combining econometric models with the goal of improving prediction. It applies 

these methods to macroeconomic models used to improve monetary policy and to asset return models used to 

improve financial risk management. 

DP110100729 A/Prof Elizabeth J Savage, Prof Thomas P Buchmueller, A/Prof Denise J Doiron, Prof Randall P 

Ellis, Prof Denzil G Fiebig, A/Prof Glenn S Jones 

Approved Risk management and funding structures: an econometric panel data analysis of health 

Project Title insurance in Australia 

2011 $284,462.00 

2012 $197,320.00 

2013 $175,292.00 




This research analyses how subsidies to Australian health insurance, both public and private, vary by income, risk 

of loss, age and region. It will provide the necessary information to guide future health funding by analysing the 

equity and efficiency of existing subsidies and alternative subsidies related to individuals' risk of high health costs. 

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ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

DP110101542 Prof Jayne M Godfrey, Prof Jane M Hamilton, Prof Debra C Jeter 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving fraud detection, financial reporting quality, investor confidence and market 

returns by using specialist auditors 

2011 $47,558.00 

2012 $44,081.00 

2013 $46,725.00 




As investors, managers and auditors grapple with the global financial crisis effects, this project's findings will help 

them by showing how and when auditor specialisation contributes to greater financial statement quality and returns. 

Investors will benefit from lower audit costs, increased audit quality and more credible financial statements. 

DP110101306 Prof Kim M Langfield-Smith, A/Prof David A Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ensuring Australia's competitiveness by implementing targeted performance 

measurement systems across the extended supply chain 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $125,000.00 

2013 $65,000.00 




This project will develop a framework to guide managers in designing, implementing, and using performance 

measurement systems across the industry supply chain to maximise the potential benefits of supply chain 

management. The outcomes enhance organisational competitiveness, supply chain competitiveness and boost 

Australia's economy. 

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DP110103444 Prof Roger Simnett, Prof Ken T Trotman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evaluating and enhancing the composition and functioning of multidisciplinary 

greenhouse gas assurance engagement teams 

2011 $74,429.00 

2012 $97,827.00 

2013 $77,072.00 




The purpose of this research is to understand and improve the functioning of multidisciplinary greenhouse gas 

assurance teams. A combination of archival and behavioural experiment research methods will be used to gain 

insights into current practice and techniques for optimising greenhouse gas assurance team performance. 

DP110103382 Prof Ken T Trotman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving auditors? Risk assessments and detection of financial statement frauds 

2011 $111,970.00 

2012 $121,020.00 

2013 $121,020.00 

2014 $121,020.00 

2015 $108,707.00 

APF Prof Ken T Trotman 




Auditor teams are required, as part of the planning process, to discuss potential financial statement frauds. By 

carrying out a series of experiments on audit discussion group teams, this study will help improve the performance 

of audit teams to ultimately reduce the occurrence and increase the detection of financial statement fraud. 

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BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT 

Edith Cowan University 

DP110102884 Prof David E Allen, Prof Lyn C Thomas, Dr Robert J Powell, Prof James W Taylor, Prof Michael 

McAleer 

Approved New methods for modelling and forecasting risk 

Project Title 

2011 $129,377.00 

2012 $123,077.00 

2013 $116,977.00 




The project will develop and assess risk measures and risk forecasting. It will assess why customary measures 

failed in the financial crisis and develop new and better techniques. The project is unique in terms of the scope and 

range of methods to be applied and tested. It will be of value to investors, institutions and regulators alike. 


DP110103260 Prof Francis H In, A/Prof Paul R Lajbcygier, Prof Madhu Veeraraghavan, Dr Stephen Brown 

Approved 

Project Title 

Systemic risk, hedge funds and modelling asymmetric dependence using a Copula 

approach 

2011 $76,236.00 

2012 $66,000.00 

2013 $82,812.00 




This project will assess whether hedge funds pose a significant systemic risk for Australia and the impact of 

asymmetric dependence on portfolio choice involving hedge funds. The project is timely and important as it is 

aimed at protecting Australia's financial system. 


DP110101953 Prof Tom Smith, Prof Terence J O'Neill, Prof Juliana Ng, Dr Barry R Oliver, A/Prof Karen L 

Benson, Dr Mahmuda S Akhtar 

Approved Surviving financial crises: a study of the Australian Government securities market 

Project Title 

2011 $148,000.00 

2012 $131,000.00 

2013 $151,000.00 




This project assesses the capacity of the Australian Government securities market to meet investor demand in 

times of financial crises. The outcomes will provide governments in Australia and other countries with the necessary 

tools to enhance the efficiency of securities markets and to flag liquidity problems in a timely manner. 

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DP110104487 Prof Carl Chiarella, Dr Xuezhong (Tony) He 

Approved 

Project Title 

Double auction markets with heterogeneous boundedly rational traders 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




The project will study limit order markets for the formation of security prices in modern exchanges, allowing 

heterogeneity and bounded rationality of the economic agents who will engage in various trading strategies. The 

model developed will be of interest to market participants seeking to design more efficient and transparent markets. 

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT 

DP110103759 Dr Fiona M Graetz, Prof Aaron C Smith, Prof Ian C Palmer, Prof Richard W Dunford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Organising for control in innovation-driven firms: managing the efficiency-flexibility 

duality 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $33,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




Cultivating innovation in Australian companies is a key priority for international competitiveness and national 

economic prosperity. This project will determine the management and implementation requirements that foster both 

innovation and performance accountability and control, a critical dual force for sustainable, long-term growth. 


DP110101764 Prof Cynthia Hardy, Dr Steve Maguire 

Approved 

Project Title 

An organizational perspective on risk assessment: comparing chemicals management in 

Australia and Canada 

2011 $41,897.00 

2012 $41,298.00 

2013 $41,298.00 




The project compares the managerial and organisational implications of chemical risk assessment in Australia and 

Canada. It will identify how governments can effectively manage the relationships among different stakeholder 

organisations involved in risk assessment; and explore how different cultural contexts influence risk assessment. 

DP110103530 Dr Prakash J Singh, A/Prof Damien J Power 

Approved 

Project Title 

Advancing the theoretical bases of supply chain management through the lens of 

relational exchange theory 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 




This project will explain and predict the behaviour of supply chain members better than current theories do. An 

integrated theory of supply chain management will be developed and tested empirically. This theory will enable 

better understanding of how supply chains function and guide actions of managers so that the expected benefits 

are realised. 

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DP110100880 Dr Steven S Lui 

Approved 

Project Title 

The social network antecedents and performance outcomes of service innovation 

2011 $76,000.00 

2012 $73,000.00 

2013 $77,000.00 




Service innovation is vital for organisations in creating and sustaining customer value in a knowledge-based 

economy. To enhance our understanding of service innovation, this project examines the role of social network 

factors and the conditions by which service innovation contributes to firm performance. 


DP110102525 Prof Neal M Ashkanasy, Prof Karen A Jehn, Dr Oluremi B Ayoko, Prof Christopher W Clegg 

Approved 

Project Title 

Employee wellbeing and productivity: the role of territoriality, conflict and emotions 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Australia is investing billions in redesigning modern office spaces, but the effect of office layout on employees is still 

not well understood. Using innovative real-time data collection techniques, an international team will study the effect 

of office layout and develop a training package to improve office-worker productivity and wellbeing. 

DP110104382 A/Prof Jorgen Sandberg, Dr Gloria A Dall'Alba, Prof Mats Alvesson, Prof Silvia Gherardi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Knowing in professional practice: enhancing the relationship between professional 

education and practice 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $93,000.00 

2013 $96,000.00 




This research investigates the knowledge taught in professional education and its relationship to professional 

practice. It will provide a stronger basis for educating aspiring professionals, managing professional practice, and 

connecting professional education with practice. 

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DP110104066 Prof Christopher A Wright, Prof David S Grant, Dr Bernt D Nyberg, Prof Richard W Dunford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Sustainable organisational change: Australian business responses to climate change 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




Australian businesses are expected to play a leading role in the fight against global warming. This project will 

generate new insights into how, though organisational change initiatives, Australian corporations are responding to 

the issue of climate change, as well as the sustainability of these initiatives. 


DP110105051 Prof Cristina Gibson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Identity and intimacy in a virtual world: designing meaningful, responsible and effective 

virtual work 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $104,000.00 




This project will help to bring theories of work design into the twenty-first century by acknowledging the important 

role of electronic communication reliance and being in remote locations for determining work outcomes, and 

offering concrete alternatives, including building identity and intimacy, to manage virtual work to leverage benefits 

and mitigate costs. 

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MARKETING 


DP110102848 Prof Judy C Drennan, A/Prof Jason P Connor, Prof David J Kavanagh, Dr Dian W 

Tjondronegoro, Dr Marie-Louise Fry, Dr Josephine A Previte, Dr Angela M White 

Approved Leveraging mobile phone technology to influence responsible drinking behaviours 

Project Title 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




Alcohol remains a key social and health issue for Australia, particularly for young women. The project will assess 

the impact of a mobile phone software application tool for supporting young adult women's responsible drinking 

behaviour. Expected outcomes are to reduce problem drinking behaviour in Australia. 


DP110103527 Prof Paul G Patterson, Dr Yi-Ting Yu, Prof Ko de Ruyter 

Approved 

Project Title 

Building ambidextrous capacity in service industries-a cross national study 

2011 $65,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




This research aims to understand the employee and organisations factors responsible for achieving ambidexterity 

(that is, ability to achieve sales targets and excellent customer service, simultaneously) in service industries. 

Results will assist firms to increase productivity and be more competitive in domestic and international markets. 


DP110102197 Prof Dr Aron O'Cass, Dr Liem V Ngo, A/Prof Debra A Grace, Dr Jay Weerawardena, Prof Dr 

Michael Song 

Approved Examining the role of service innovation and service branding capabilities in services 

Project Title firms value creation and appropriation: a multi-level study 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 




This project examines how service firms' innovation and branding capabilities help them create superior value for 

customers, as well as obtain higher profit ensuring their sustainability. Our findings will help improve the efficiency 

of Australian service firms and provide higher profiles to its academic contributions to services research globally. 

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DP110102312 Prof Janet R McColl-Kennedy, Prof Paul G Patterson, Dr Michael K Brady, Dr Doan Nguyen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Pro bono service: drivers, delight, dark side and downside for the professional 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




Pro bono work, common in the professions, is important to Australia's economy. This ground breaking research 

provides rich insights into why pro bono givers feel unappreciated, unacknowledged, unreciprocated, and often 

taken advantage of and, importantly, equips professionals with strategies for enhanced outcomes. 


DP110101347 Prof Dr Sara Dolnicar, Prof Dr Friedrich Leisch, Dr Bettina Gruen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Market segmentation methodology: attacking the 'Too Hard' basket 

2011 $280,000.00 

2012 $200,000.00 

2013 $390,000.00 

2014 $370,000.00 

2015 $220,000.00 

QEII Prof Dr Sara Dolnicar 




Businesses embrace market segmentation to identify and target clients. However, poor segmentation analysis 

leads to poor segment choice. This project will develop tools to improve segmentation analysis and will test the 

resulting tools in tourism, foster care and climate change mitigating behaviours, and produce usable, transferable 

recommendations. 

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TRANSPORTATION AND FREIGHT SERVICES 


DP110100454 Prof David A Hensher 

Approved 

Project Title 

Assessment of the commuter's willingness to pay a congestion charge under alternative 

pricing regimes and revenue disbursement plans 

2011 $116,377.00 

2012 $179,343.00 

2013 $130,724.00 




The call to replace fixed charges with car use related charges, has placed congestion charging regimes at the 

centre of future variable user charging policy. This project investigates the impact and acceptability of alternative 

charging schemes in terms of the charge level, the regime (for example, distance versus cordon), and how revenue 

is disbursed. 

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ANTHROPOLOGY 

DP110102635 Prof David M Lambert, Prof Eske Willerslev, Dr Michael C Westaway, Prof Elizabeth (Lisa) A 

Matisoo-Smith 

Approved The origin of the first Australians 

Project Title 

2011 $71,000.00 

2012 $72,000.00 

2013 $74,000.00 




Using new DNA methods researchers aim to uncover the origins of the first Australians and to provide new 

evidence for when people came here and where they came from. This exciting work aims to determine some of the 

physical and metabolic characteristics of these early people. 


DP110102291 A/Prof Rosita J Henry, A/Prof Russell E McGregor, Dr Michael A Wood, Dr Shelley M Greer, Prof 

Dr Ton Otto 

Approved Objects of possession: artefact transactions in the wet tropics of North Queensland, 1870 

Project Title -2013 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $120,000.00 




The project's research into artefact collecting will provide Indigenous peoples, museum curators and other 

community members with important insights into the history of Indigenous cultures in the Wet Tropics region. Our 

project will contribute to the development of innovative ways of presenting Indigenous peoples' connections with 

their cultural heritage. 


DP110102886 Prof Deborah B Rose, Dr Thomas F van Dooren 

Approved 

Project Title 

Encounters with Extinction: A multi-sited, multi-species approach to life at the edge of 

catastrophe in the Asia-Pacific region 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




This project explores people's relationships with five endangered charismatic animal species in our Asia-Pacific 

region. We investigate how people's lives - from local communities to activists and biologists - are bound up with 

these animals, for better and worse, as they slide towards extinction. 

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CRIMINOLOGY 

DP110102126 Prof Stephen W Smallbone, Dr Benoit Leclerc, Dr Troy J Allard 

Approved 

Project Title 

Understanding and preventing youth sexual violence and abuse: an investigation of 

offender development, offending onset, and progression. 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




Youth sexual violence and abuse poses serious threats to the health and well-being of Australian women and 

children. This project will investigate the development, onset and progression of youth sexual violence and abuse, 

and thereby contribute to its management and prevention. 


DP110102453 A/Prof Sharon J Pickering, Dr Leanne Weber, Dr Michael J Grewcock, Dr Marie T Segrave 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exporting risk: the Australian deportation project 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This study will investigate the use of deportation. It will test our claim that deportation has a significant impact on 

institutions, individuals and communities, and will contribute to a more ethically and legally robust approach to 

deportation. 

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DEMOGRAPHY 

DP110103211 Dr Dharmalingam Arunachalam, Dr Genevieve M Heard 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dynamics of childbearing in Australia in the first decade of the twenty-first century 

2011 $56,420.00 

2012 $55,584.00 




Why did Australian fertility increase in the first decade of the twenty-first century? This project examines the roles of 

government policies and social changes on childbearing preferences and behaviours in the 2000's and in doing so 

contributes to a sustainable Australia by informing family and population policy. 


DP110104439 Dr Heather A Evans, Dr Brienna G Perelli-Harris 

Approved 

Project Title 

Childbearing within cohabiting unions in Australia: trends, explanations and comparison 

2011 $22,070.00 

2012 $50,560.00 

2013 $35,801.00 




This project will explore the trends and determinants of childbearing within cohabitation in Australia. The project will 

contribute to our understanding of modern family dynamics and change. By comparison with other countries we will 

learn more about the policy settings that assist and support couples to realise their family formation plans. 

DP110105019 Dr Heather A Evans, Dr Edith E Gray 

Approved 

Project Title 

Hidden relationships: living apart together in Australia 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




Australians who are in a relationship but do not live together pose a challenge to social surveys and scholarship, 

which qualify people as cohabiting, married or single. The project study how many Australians 'live apart together', 

and why, to produce a better understanding of the complex and dynamic factors behind modern Australian 

relationships. 

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DP110105522 Prof Graeme J Hugo, Dr Yan Tan, Prof Guishan S Yang, Prof Naiang A Wang 

Approved 

Project Title 

Climate change and migration in China: theoretical, empirical and policy dimensions 

2011 $130,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $160,000.00 

2014 $130,000.00 

2015 $130,000.00 

QEII Dr Yan Tan 




This project will analyse the complex relationship between climate change and migration by focussing in depth on 

two areas in China anticipated being major hotspots of Climate change impact. It will provide insight into national 

and international policy development in Climate change mitigation and adaptations. 


DP110102756 Dr Rebecca Kippen, A/Prof Hamish J Maxwell-Stewart, Dr Damminda Alahakoon, Dr James 

Bradley, A/Prof Shyamali C Dharmage, Prof Kris E Inwood, Prof John D Mathews, Prof Michael 

Shields 

Approved Convicts and Diggers: a demography of life courses, families and generations 

Project Title 

2011 $165,000.00 

2012 $142,000.00 

2013 $136,000.00 




Based on convict records, birth, death and marriage registrations, World War One service records, and other 

historical data, this project explores long-term demographic outcomes of individuals, families and lineages. The 

project draws on the expertise of family historians to trace individuals and their descendants for 'Australia's biggest 

family history'. 


DP110101363 Prof Martin J Bell, Prof John C Stillwell, Dr Marek Kupiszewski, Prof Dr Yu Zhu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Comparing internal migration in countries around the world: measures, theories and 

policy dimensions 

2011 $250,000.00 

2012 $200,000.00 

2013 $250,000.00 

2014 $220,000.00 




Internal migration shapes settlement patterns, adjusts labour markets and enables people to pursue opportunities, 

but little is known about how and why mobility varies so widely between countries around the world. This project will 

make rigorous cross-national comparisons, explain the differences and help refine policies that affect mobility. 

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DP110101262 Dr Alison Reid, Prof Lin Fritschi, A/Prof Anthony D LaMontagne, Dr Seeromanie Harding, Dr Erik 

Lenguerrand 

Approved Work-related fatal and non-fatal accidents and injuries and exposure to workplace 

Project Title hazards in migrant workers in Australia. 

2011 $142,000.00 

2012 $146,000.00 

2013 $113,000.00 




Do migrants have worse workplace conditions and more work-related accidents and injuries than Australian-born 

workers? This project will analyse national deaths and hospital discharge data, and determine best practice 

methods to include migrant workers in a future cross-sectional study looking at occupational health and safety. 

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HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 

DP110100100 Dr Michael K Townsley, Prof Scott W Baum, Dr Willem Bernasco, Dr Joseph P Clare, Dr Shane 

D Johnson, A/Prof Gentry White, Dr Stijn Ruiter 

Approved Understanding how criminals decide where and when to offend 

Project Title 

2011 $61,312.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 

2014 $50,000.00 




By building a comprehensive model of offender mobility, we will better able to describe what influences burglar 

preferences about where and when to commit crime. This understanding will enable the development of more 

effective crime prevention projects. 


DP110101540 Dr Joshua E Cinner, Prof Terence P Hughes, Dr Timothy R McClanahan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Linking social science and ecology to understand the vulnerability of coastal societies to 

changes in coral reef resources 

2011 $133,000.00 

2012 $162,000.00 

2013 $137,000.00 

2014 $148,000.00 

2015 $109,000.00 

ARF Dr Joshua E Cinner 




This project will examine how vulnerable communities in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific are to the impacts of 

climate change on coral reefs. Key outcomes will include: vulnerability assessments in 30 communities, new 

insights into the conditions that foster adaptations that erode reef resilience; and research training for three PhD 

students. 

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DP110103381 Prof Michael J Webber, A/Prof Jonathon R Barnett, A/Prof Brian L Finlayson, Prof Zhongyuan 

Chen 

Approved Adapting to climate, management and policy driven risks to freshwater supply in 

Project Title Shanghai 

2011 $108,000.00 

2012 $126,000.00 

2013 $156,000.00 

2014 $144,000.00 




This project aims to identify the multiple drivers of risk to freshwater supply in Shanghai, opportunities for adaptation 

to sustain that supply, and the barriers and limits to these adaptations. The project will combine physical and social 

science to understanding the barriers and limits to adaptation to climate change. 


DP110100081 Prof Pauline M McGuirk, A/Prof Robyn Dowling, Dr Harriet A Bulkeley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Governing carbon: Australia's cities and carbon control 

2011 $64,000.00 

2012 $57,000.00 

2013 $38,000.00 




Two thirds of Australians live in cities. Developing governance systems to control urban carbon is essential to any 

effective response to climate change. This project will provide, for the first time, a baseline map and analysis of the 

actors, roles, relationships, and networks that govern carbon in Australia's cities. 

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POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 


DP110102728 A/Prof Siobhan E Austen, Dr Rachel Ong, Dr Therese M Jefferson, Adj/Prof Rhonda Sharp, Prof 

Gill Lewin 

Approved Missing workers: retaining mature age women workers to ensure future labour security 

Project Title 

2011 $81,709.00 

2012 $94,797.00 

2013 $68,590.00 




This project will generate new data and analyses of the factors affecting the retention of mature age women in paid 

work. It will produce an evidence base on mature age women's employment for the development of policy 

frameworks aimed at strengthening labour security in the aged care and other sectors. 

DP110101720 A/Prof David Moore, A/Prof Paul M Dietze, Prof Robin G Room, A/Prof Pascal Perez 

Approved 

Project Title 

Developing the capacity to model the impact of interventions that target high-risk drinking 

among young Australians 

2011 $192,530.00 

2012 $130,414.00 

2013 $115,830.00 




Alcohol use is a major contributing factor to social and health problems among young Australians. The project will 

inform the development of effective policy by providing multidisciplinary research evidence and the capacity to 

model how various interventions impact on the prevalence of alcohol-related problems. 


DP110104791 Prof Patrick M Weller, Prof Yi-chong Xu 

Approved 

Project Title 

Decision making in international organisations: who and what shapes decisions? 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $109,000.00 

2013 $114,000.00 




This project explores the working of seven international organisations (IOs) to ask who or what shapes what IOs do. 

Using public policy concepts to analyse the contributions of state representatives, chief executives and staff within 

IOs, this project seeks to provide more realistic appreciation of what IOs can achieve. 

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DP110101426 Prof Bruce P Hollingsworth, A/Prof Mark N Harris, Dr Paula K Lorgelly, Prof William H Greene, 

Dr John Wildman, Prof Nigel Rice 

Approved Mis-reporting, adaptation and anchoring: the implications for self assessed health 

Project Title 

2011 $154,433.00 

2012 $158,969.00 

2013 $162,618.00 




In terms of targeting scarce public health resources, information concerning the true health status of different social 

groups is important. This project will provide more accurate information on the health of the Australian population 

using data already collected on a routine basis. Resources can then be targeted to reduce health inequalities. 


DP110101879 Prof Jon C Altman, A/Prof Boyd H Hunter, Dr William G Sanders, Ms Kirrily Jordan 

Approved 

Project Title 

From welfare to work, or work to welfare: will reform of the Community Development 

Employment Program help close the employment gap? 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Ms Kirrily Jordan 




This project seeks to improve Indigenous livelihood options through a comprehensive analysis of recent reform of 

the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP). In examining the impetus for change and tracking 

outcomes, it will greatly advance understanding of appropriate responses to seemingly intractable Indigenous 

development problems. 


DP110102006 Prof Donald A DeBats 

Approved 

Project Title 

Discovering the fundamental metrics of political behaviour: African-Americans and their 

White Neighbours in an era of revolutionary change 

2011 $75,090.00 

2012 $64,008.00 

2013 $64,008.00 




Newly freed from slavery, African-Americans first voted in the 1870s; remarkably, their names and individual 

political choices still survive in the records of one American state. Using innovative software to track voters and 

map social networks, this project will reveal the dynamics of black and white voting in this era of revolutionary 

change. 

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POLITICAL SCIENCE 

DP110100425 Dr Shahar Hameiri, Dr Lee Jones 

Approved 

Project Title 

Securitisation and the governance of non-traditional security in Southeast Asia and the 

Southwest Pacific 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Shahar Hameiri 




In recent years, the Australian government has become concerned with managing non-traditional security threats 

such as terrorism and pandemics in Australia's region. This project compares responses to terrorism and health 

scares in Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific to explain the processes shaping the way security is 

understood and governed. 


DP110102622 Prof Keith M Dowding, Mr Aaron J Martin, A/Prof Edward S Adler, Prof Peter C John 

Approved 

Project Title 

Policy agendas in the Australian Commonwealth Government 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $99,000.00 

2013 $98,000.00 




Who leads the agenda: the government; the public or the media? Is legislation 'normal business' or a response to 

crisis? Does changing the government really change much? By systematically analysing legislation, the media and 

public opinion over a forty year period this project can answer these questions more thoroughly than ever before. 

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DP110100669 Prof Robyn W Eckersley 

Approved 

Project Title 

What makes a climate leader? Developed countries' responsibilities under the 

international climate regime 

2011 $97,000.00 

2012 $93,000.00 

2013 $93,000.00 

2014 $93,000.00 




This project seeks to elucidate the conditions and possibilities for climate leadership by developed states under the 

international climate regime. The project will generate insights into how and why climate leaders emerge, how they 

manage domestic and international political demands, and the conditions under which climate leadership is 

possible. 

DP110102854 Prof Leslie T Holmes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Police corruption: an underestimated legitimacy and security risk 

2011 $72,000.00 

2012 $169,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




This project analyses police corruption in four states and makes recommendations for reducing it. While most 

states now recognise corruption as a problem, many are reluctant to address the issue of police corruption; yet 

when police officers collude with organised crime (for example, in drugs or arms trafficking), corruption can be a 

serious security risk. 


DP110105299 Prof Marc A Williams, Dr Duncan A McDuie-Ra 

Approved 

Project Title 

Climate change and environmental security in the Pacific: the role of regional 

organisations 

2011 $84,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $55,000.00 




This project through exploring the twin features of climate change and security in the Pacific region and assessing 

the role of regional organisations to respond to these threats will enable Australian policy-makers to better design 

and implement policies to promote sustainable development and human security in the region. 

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DP110100612 Prof Stephen R Bell, Dr Andrew M Hindmoor 

Approved 

Project Title 

The institutional dynamics of banking crisis and reform in the United Kingdom, United 

States, Australia and Canada 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




The recent banking crisis is an event of compelling policy significance. This project examines its causes and, in 

particular, aims to explain why the Australian and Canadian banking systems proved relatively resilient during the 

crisis and why the United Kingdom and United States proved so vulnerable. 

DP110100546 Prof Roland Bleiker, Dr Emma K Hutchison, Prof Dr David Campbell 

Approved 

Project Title 

How images shape responses to humanitarian crises 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $72,000.00 




This project systematically assess of how images shape Australia's responses to humanitarian crises. We provide 

scholars, NGOs and government agencies with evidence about how images procure a willingness to alleviate 

human suffering and how they can actively be used to enhance Australia's humanitarian commitment to the global 

community. 


DP110103569 Prof Graeme J Gill 

Approved 

Project Title 

Strategies for the stabilisation of authoritarian rule: Russia in comparative perspective 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




This project will explore why authoritarian rule has been consolidated in post-Soviet Russia. By analysing this in a 

comparative context, the project will also explore why so many countries are characterised by non-democratic 

political systems in this so-called age of democracy. 

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SOCIOLOGY 


DP110102719 Prof Barbara Pini, Dr Karen M Soldatic, A/Prof Helen Meekosha, Prof Carol Thomas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Disability in rural Australia 

2011 $63,894.00 

2012 $68,730.00 

2013 $48,260.00 




In rural Australia 21.2 per cent of the population has a disability while in remote areas the number is 22.1 per cent 

yet rural disabled people are rarely heard in policy debates. This study, mapping the experiences of disabled people 

in non-metropolitan Australia is consequently of critical importance to government and disability advocacy groups. 

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DP110101081 Dr Mark D Davis, Dr Niamh Stephenson, Prof Paul Flowers 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using a biosocial approach to advance pandemic influenza control 

2011 $92,931.00 

2012 $83,986.00 

2013 $116,342.00 




This project investigates Australia's capacity to cope with pandemic influenza outbreaks, with a special focus on the 

lives of everyday citizens. By consulting members of the general public and professionals, this project will advise 

governments on how Australians can be assisted to prepare for the next outbreak of pandemic influenza. 

DP110101759 Dr Suzanne M Fraser, Prof Janice E Wright, Dr JaneMaree Maher, Prof Alan R Petersen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Improving Australia's response to childhood obesity: prevention education and its impact 

on mothers and families 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 




This project will generate new and more considered approaches to childhood obesity prevention, and in turn ensure 

future investment of public funds in this area best supports children's health. 

DP110101249 A/Prof Anita L Harris 

Approved 

Project Title 

The civic life of young Australian Muslims: active citizenship, community belonging and 

social inclusion 

2011 $123,251.00 

2012 $106,726.00 

2013 $36,647.00 




This project investigates the ways young Australian Muslims contribute to community building and participate in 

civic life. It will provide information about their civic practices to assist policy makers and service providers develop 

effective methods to maximise active citizenship amongst marginalised young people. 

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DP110105423 Prof Roderick J McClure, Dr Anneliese B Spinks, A/Prof Neil G Sipe 

Approved 

Project Title 

The social determinants of childhood injury 

2011 $142,808.00 

2012 $144,592.00 

2013 $96,637.00 

2014 $165,126.00 

2015 $140,879.00 




Child hood injury is a preventable problem of major importance. This project will provide a comprehensive, 

research-based policy solution that will minimise death and disability among children zero to three years of age. 


DP110100530 Dr Catherine A Doherty, Prof Wendy A Patton, Mr Paul G Shield 

Approved 

Project Title 

Career mobility in educational markets: a sociological study of how families reconcile 

priorities 

2011 $50,468.00 

2012 $52,800.00 

2013 $107,948.00 




Family units have to reconcile career opportunities with educational opportunities, which can make decisions about 

moving complex. This project will survey police, health and education professionals with family responsibilities 

about how their families balance career opportunities in rural and remote areas, with education strategies. 

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DP110100446 Dr Paul Henman, Dr Robert J Ackland, Prof Helen Z Margetts 

Approved 

Project Title 

The institutional structure of e-government: a cross-policy, cross-country comparison 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




Governments have expended vast resources on building websites, yet how government is structured on the internet 

is unknown. This project will map Australia's online government for the first time and assess to how websites are 

supporting improved government service. The study will support government innovation in web design and service 

delivery. 

DP110100803 Dr Paul Henman, Prof Mitchell Dean, Dr Michele M Foster, Prof Richard H James, Prof Robert L 

Lingard, Prof Michael K Power 

Approved Technologies of performance, technologies of governance: the bane, benefits, ethics and 

Project Title future of performance measurement in government 

2011 $135,714.00 

2012 $167,769.00 

2013 $134,478.00 

2014 $62,024.00 




This study examines governments' increasing use of performance management and the complex ways this is 

transforming schools, universities, health and welfare services. It aims to improve service performance by 

identifying problems areas and engaging wider public perspectives. 

DP110102299 Prof Geoffrey A Lawrence, Prof David F Burch, Dr Kristen Lyons, Dr Carol A Richards, Dr Hilde 

Bjorkhaug, Prof Jörg Gertel, Prof Dr Reidar Almas 

Approved The new farm owners: finance companies and the restructuring of Australian and global 

Project Title agriculture 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $123,000.00 

2013 $154,000.00 

2014 $99,000.00 

APD Dr Carol A Richards 




Finance companies are increasingly investing in land and agriculture in both the developed and developing worlds. 

This project investigates how this new farm ownership is transforming both the domestic and global production of 

foods, forestry products and fuel crops and examines the social and environmental implications of these changes. 

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DP110104636 Dr Alexander F Broom, A/Prof Jonathan Adams, Prof Kathryn Refshauge, A/Prof David W 

Sibbritt 

Approved Navigating back pain care: a sociological study of women's illness pathways within and 

Project Title between intersecting social worlds 

2011 $124,660.00 

2012 $131,026.00 

2013 $135,936.00 




Back pain affects most people at some point in their life. It is difficult to treat, choosing a provider can be confusing, 

and it is costly for the Government. This project will provide comprehensive data on women's journeys through back 

pain care, their experiences of different providers, and how they negotiate competing ideological perspectives. 

DP110102372 Prof Raewyn Connell 

Approved 

Project Title 

The making of market society on a world scale: social experience and social theory from 

the global South 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




How does our social world change, when markets become dominant? This project explores the problem on a global 

scale-beyond Eurocentrism. Placing Australia in a broad world context, using both web-based and close-focus 

research methods on four continents, this project will pioneer a new approach to understanding modern society. 


DP110102619 Prof William J Smyth 

Approved 

Project Title 

Young people's narratives of socio-economic disadvantage and educational opportunities 

in contexts of place-based interventions 

2011 $85,773.00 

2012 $79,785.00 

2013 $76,785.00 




Society and individuals suffer when young people from disadvantaged areas become disengaged from school. This 

project will inform educational policy by generating knowledge from young people about the resources they use to 

make educational decisions. 

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DP110102007 Prof Barbara A Pocock 

Approved 

Project Title 

The meaning of work, well-being and the changing terms, times and spaces of service 

sector jobs 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 




This research investigates how work and its terms, timing, technologies and location are changing, and how these 

affect well-being. It will analyse the meaning that service sector workers draw from work, and how workers at the 

top (like professionals and consultants) compare with those at the lower end (like carers and cleaners). 


DP110103197 Prof Kevin M Dunn, Dr Heather MacDonald, Dr Yin C Paradies, Dr Rae Dufty 

Approved 

Project Title 

Ethnic discrimination in the private rental housing market 

2011 $142,000.00 

2012 $91,000.00 

2013 $209,000.00 




Paired testing protocols, as used in North American and Europe, will be used for the first time in Australia to test for 

ethnic discrimination in the allocation of private rental housing. This will fill a significant gap in current knowledge, 

and provide an evidence for policy action and remedies. 

DP110104025 Prof Christine Halse, Prof Janice E Wright, A/Prof Michael Kohn, Dr Sloane Madden, Dr Desiree 

L Boughtwood 

Approved A socio-cultural analysis of eating disorders among pre-teen boys and girls 

Project Title 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project tackles the tough question of why there has been a dramatic increase in eating disorders amongst very 

young boys and girls by examining the social conditions of children's lives in contemporary Australia. The findings 

will provide important information for policy makers, educators and clinicians working with children and families. 

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DP110100084 Dr Karin H Garrety, Prof Ian P McLoughlin, Dr Ping Yu, Dr Andrew Dalley, Mr Robert G Wilson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Generating insights for the future: A retrospective, comparative study of attempts to 

implement large-scale electronic health record systems 

2011 $20,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This is a retrospective, comparative study of five attempts to set up regional and national systems for sharing 

electronic health records in Australia and Britain. The purpose is to learn from the mistakes and successes of the 

past, so that complex technology projects such as these can be better managed in the future. 

DP110104704 Dr Valerie Harwood 

Approved 

Project Title 

Imagining university education: the perspectives of young people impacted by low 

socio-economic status and disengagement from school 

2011 $20,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 




Significant effort is being made in Australia to increase the participation of students from low socio-economic status 

backgrounds in university education. This project will contribute to this effort by delivering knowledge on the 

perceptions of university education held by low socio-economic status young people aged 12-15 disengaged from 

school. 

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DP110101721 Prof Richard L Howitt, Prof Janice J Monk 

Approved 

Project Title 

Social conditions of Aboriginal people in rural NSW: rethinking policy failure and future 

options 

2011 $87,938.00 

2012 $114,347.00 

2013 $119,762.00 




This project works with three rural NSW Aboriginal communities to reframe ideas for sustainable Indigenous futures 

in NSW. By building both academic and community understanding of economic and social change since the 

mid-1960s it offers a framework for action at several geographical scales to improve outcomes for rural Aboriginal 

communities. 


DP110103949 Dr Nicole M Wedgwood, Dr Russell P Shuttleworth, Prof Gwynnyth M Llewellyn 

Approved 

Project Title 

Disability and ability: how young people with impairments make the transition to 

adulthood 

2011 $89,000.00 

2012 $93,000.00 

2013 $103,000.00 




Compared to their able-bodied peers, 15-29 year olds with disabilities have an increased risk of negative social, 

physical and mental health outcomes. By analysing the life histories of 100 young people with physical impairments 

and tracking their development over four years, this project will explore how to reduce these risks. 

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Australian Catholic University 

DP110100652 A/Prof Peter G Rendell, Prof Matthias Kliegel, Prof Louise H Phillips, Dr Mareike Altgassen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Imagining and realising the future: limits and potentials in older adulthood 

2011 $80,649.00 

2012 $82,039.00 

2013 $83,922.00 




Older adults often forget to carry out important intentions such as turning off appliances, and this research will 

investigate the role of forward thinking in these memory failures. By testing the effectiveness of new strategies to 

assist memory for intentions, the research has important implications for maintaining independence in old age. 


DP110103223 Dr David L Neumann 

Approved 

Project Title 

Psychological strategies for maximum health and enjoyment during moderate intensity 

and vigorous physical exercise 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project will change the way people think during physical exercise. It will show adults of all ages and levels of 

experience how to get more out of moderate intensity and vigorous exercise by reducing perceived effort and 

making it more enjoyable. 


DP110103114 Prof Susan J Paxton, Prof Eleanor H Wertheim 

Approved 

Project Title 

The development of body image attitudes in three, four and five year old girls and boys: a 

prospective study of psychosocial predictor variables 

2011 $88,650.00 

2012 $73,783.00 

2013 $95,940.00 




This project will examine risk and protective factors for the development of body size stereotypes and 

dissatisfaction in young children. The project assess three year-old children and follows them up until they are five 

years old. The findings will help inform public health messages for parents that will help them build positive body 

image in their children. 

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DP110100178 Prof Richard J Stevenson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Thinking in smells 

2011 $57,478.00 

2012 $100,940.00 

2013 $107,479.00 




Smell contributes to wealth, health and disease via its role in flavour and eating, yet our understanding of this sense 

is limited, and it may function differently to other senses. This project will study these differences to explore key 

issues about cognition, with spin-offs for understanding flavour, and hence wealth, health and disease. 


DP110100472 A/Prof Helen M Watt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Participation in mathematics and science careers: longitudinal study of motivational and 

contextual predictors 

2011 $133,409.00 

2012 $136,874.00 

2013 $135,061.00 

2014 $105,758.00 

2015 $53,437.00 

ARF A/Prof Helen M Watt 




Australia faces escalating shortages of suitably qualified individuals in science, technology, engineering and 

mathematics, negatively impacting economic and national wellbeing. Why young people are losing interest and not 

pursuing these fields will be determined in three complementary longitudinal studies spanning ages 12 up to their 

early 30's. 


DP110100046 Prof Craig A McGarty, Dr Ana-Maria Bliuc, Dr Laura G Smith, Prof Tom Postmes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Pathways to social cohesion and social change: opinion-based groups and the dynamic 

formation of identities 

2011 $46,408.00 

2012 $43,857.00 

2013 $46,408.00 




This project will update the understanding of political conflict by exploring groups based around shared opinions. It 

will show that groups are likely to be more successful in their political campaigns when they tie their causes to 

national and other positive identifies. 

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DP110101425 Prof Barry C Watson, Dr Alexia J Lennon, Prof Narelle L Haworth, A/Prof C. R Bingham 

Approved 

Project Title 

Reducing aggression on our roads: testing a comprehensive model of aggressive driving 

2011 $105,672.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project aims to increase our understanding of driver aggression, its causes and how it can be prevented. This 

will inform development of more effective educational and enforcement measures to reduce driver aggression and 

resultant road crashes, which have significant social and economic impacts on the Australian community. 


DP110101598 Dr Jordy Kaufman, Prof Denis Mareschal 

Approved 

Project Title 

Young infants' representations of 'What' and 'Where' 

2011 $25,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




This project will clarify how the world looks though a young infant's eyes by measuring infant brain activity and 

observing their eye movements. The project will provide scientists and parents with a fuller understanding of what it 

means to be an infant and what develops between infancy and adulthood. 

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DP110100850 A/Prof Elinor McKone, Dr Romina Palermo, A/Prof Richard T O'Kearney, Dr Tirin Moore 

Approved 

Project Title 

Perceptual and psychosocial factors associated with individual differences in face 

identity and face expression processing 

2011 $106,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $107,000.00 

2014 $96,000.00 




What makes one person better or worse than another at recognising faces, or the emotions displayed in those 

faces? This project examines which aspects of visual perception contribute to these abilities, and their associations 

with problems such as debilitating social anxiety and young children's anti-social behaviour. 

DP110102435 Dr Timothy D Windsor, Prof Kaarin J Anstey, Asst Prof Denis Gerstorf 

Approved 

Project Title 

Social relations and social engagement in older adulthood: implications for health, well 

being and cognition 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 




This project will examine the nature of changes in peoples' social networks that occur with age, and the effects of 

these changes on health and well being in later life. The project will use information collected from several ongoing 

Australian studies of ageing, and will have important implications for social policy in Australia. 

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DP110103486 A/Prof Michael E Nicholls, Dr Jason D Forte, Prof Charles J Spence 

Approved 

Project Title 

Left to right is front to back: attentional distortions in near and far space for healthy and 

clinical populations 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




We are investigating a perceptual bias that makes people think objects right in front of them are actually slightly to 

the right but objects far away are slightly to the left. This project will help understand why this happens, to help 

reduce traffic collisions and help people with brain damage that causes similar perceptual biases. 

DP110103406 Prof Philip L Smith, Prof Roger Ratcliff 

Approved 

Project Title 

A theory of attention and decision-making in multi-attribute and multi-object perceptual 

judgements 

2011 $104,045.00 

2012 $107,590.00 

2013 $111,135.00 




The human brain is an efficient biological computation device for rapidly translating perception into action. This 

project will develop and test a mathematical model of the processes of visual selective attention and perceptual 

decision-making. These processes are at the heart of the brain's ability to carry out this translation in a fast and 

accurate way. 

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DP110105274 Prof Richard A Bryant 

Approved 

Project Title 

The causes of intrusive memories 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $116,819.00 




Intrusive memories are pivotal to many psychological disorders. This project will extend current models of intrusive 

memories by integrating biological, cognitive, and neural measures to specify the causes of these memories. 

DP110104810 Prof Barbara J Gillam, A/Prof Stephen A Palmisano 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of monocular regions in stereoscopic depth perception 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Stereoscopic vision is very important for vision and increasingly for graphics and entertainment. Our studies of the 

integration of binocular and monocular regions in the images of scenes are expected to reveal novel and 

sophisticated stereoscopic processes that explain how the project will achieve such a rich sense of complex 

layouts. 

DP110104202 Dr Michael Hornberger, Prof John R Hodges, Dr Simon J Lewis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Make up your mind! - Dissociating the roles of orbitofrontal cortex and striatum in human 

decision making 

2011 $141,619.00 

2012 $158,095.00 

2013 $168,095.00 

2014 $175,295.00 

2015 $151,235.00 

ARF Dr Michael Hornberger 




How we make everyday decisions is a crucial behaviour of humans but the underlying processes in the brain are 

still poorly understood. This project will investigate what the roles of specific brain regions are in human decision 

making, which enable us to gain a better understanding of how these brain structures contribute to our decisions. 

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DP110104713 Dr Sieu K Khuu, Prof Anthony Hayes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Detection and identification by the human visual system of curved contour structure in 

natural images: a computational and psychophysical analysis 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




This project seeks to understand how the statistics of natural images constrain human processing of spatial 

contours. This understanding has value in the scientific sense in that it furthers our understanding of brain function 

since it generates quantifiable insights into the computational constraints for effective processing of real world 

images. 

DP110100754 A/Prof Gavan P McNally, Prof Rick Richardson 

Approved 

Project Title 

When is extinction not extinction? 

2011 $128,525.00 

2012 $103,025.00 

2013 $144,025.00 




Disorders of fear and anxiety are widespread and impose significant burdens on individual sufferers and their 

families. This projects studies new ways of augmenting loss of fear and will identify the important behavioural 

mechanisms as well as critical brain pathways for this fear loss. 

DP110101124 Dr Lenny R Vartanian, Prof Peter Herman, Prof Janet Polivy 

Approved 

Project Title 

How do social and environmental cues influence food intake? 

2011 $88,270.00 

2012 $76,420.00 

2013 $81,931.00 




This project will determine how social and environmental factors influence how much people eat. These insights will 

have theoretical implications for our understanding of what drives people's food intake, and will have practical 

implications for interventions aimed at curbing excess energy intake, weight gain, and obesity. 

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DP110105136 Prof Reginald F Westbrook 

Approved 

Project Title 

Learning to control fear 

2011 $94,205.00 

2012 $74,000.00 

2013 $92,205.00 




This project uses extinction of fear in rats to model means to control human fear. Its aims are to determine why 

patients must be exposed to trauma-related cues to learn to control their fear and when knowledge about the 

current relation between the cues and the trauma is sufficient for patients to overcome the fear normally elicited by 

trauma-related cues. 


DP110100234 Prof Andrew J Heathcote, Prof Anthony A Marley, Asst Prof Richard D Morey, Prof Jeffrey N 

Rouder 

Approved Choice models for learning and memory 

Project Title 

2011 $128,049.00 

2012 $82,049.00 

2013 $108,549.00 

2014 $108,959.00 

2015 $116,549.00 

APF Prof Andrew J Heathcote 




Life is filled with familiar choices that often require quick decisions about objects in the environment and the 

contents of memory. This project examines how we learn to make rapid and accurate choices and how we quickly 

asses the level of confidence we have in recognition decisions based on our memories. 

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DP110102632 Dr Brock Bastian, Dr Paul Bain, Prof William Swann 

Approved 

Project Title 

Moral vitalism: understanding the foundations of righteous violence within everyday 

secular thought 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

APD Dr Brock Bastian 




This research will investigate the psychological foundations of righteous violence and extremist thinking within 

everyday secular cognition. Focusing on the tendency to view good and evil as spiritual forces, the project will 

provide insight into new forms of everyday moral cognition while also uncovering factors that drive the cycle of 

terrorism. 

DP110103285 A/Prof Ross Cunnington 

Approved 

Project Title 

The mirror system and the perception of actions 

2011 $85,691.00 

2012 $67,077.00 

2013 $91,985.00 




Our ability to recognise and understand others' actions is crucial to our everyday social life and appears to be 

mediated by specialised networks in the brain. This project will bring a greater understanding of the brain processes 

involved in the perception and recognition of others' actions. 

DP110102925 Dr Paul E Dux, Prof Jason B Mattingley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Bottlenecks in the brain: a causal role for the frontal-parietal network in multitasking 

limitations 

2011 $131,000.00 

2012 $123,000.00 

2013 $128,000.00 




When considering the information processing demands of modern life (for example, hands-free mobile phone use 

and driving) it is crucial to understand the mechanisms that underlie the severe multitasking limitations experienced 

by healthy individuals and clinical groups. This project investigates the brain regions critical for such limits to 

concentration. 

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DP110100460 Prof Ottmar V Lipp, Dr Derek H Arnold 

Approved 

Project Title 

The emotional face 

2011 $61,540.00 

2012 $45,201.00 

2013 $64,981.00 




The recognition of emotional facial expressions is essential for successful social functioning. This project will 

determine how information concerning facial expressions is encoded by the human brain, providing potential insight 

into situations where this process can fail, such as in old age or autism. 

DP110102449 Dr Alina Morawska, Prof Matthew R Sanders, A/Prof Jennifer A Fraser, Dr Scott W Burgess 

Approved 

Project Title 

Evaluation of a brief parenting intervention for parents of children suffering asthma or 

eczema 

2011 $92,445.00 

2012 $69,823.00 

2013 $94,220.00 




Childhood illnesses create a great burden for Australian families and many parents struggle with keeping their child 

healthy and well adjusted. This research will examine the effects of a brief parenting intervention to help parents 

become more skilled and confident in their role, leading to better child adjustment, health and wellbeing. 

DP110100602 Dr Mark Nielsen, Dr Ilana Mushin, Prof Andrew Whiten, Prof Keyan G Tomaselli 

Approved 

Project Title 

Over-imitation, trial-and-error learning and the inter-generational transmission of 

information 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This project will investigate how cultural knowledge is developed and transmitted from one generation to the next 

through imitation and trial-and-error learning. Testing children from industrialised and indigenous communities will 

provide unique data, generate new knowledge and provide a foundation for developing new educational 

approaches. 

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DP110101511 Dr Jason Bell 

Approved 

Project Title 



Decoding the process of holistic shape encoding in the human visual system 

2011 $86,446.00 

2012 $84,846.00 

2013 $82,846.00 

APD Dr Jason Bell 




The visual coding of shape is an important stage in object perception and yet we currently do not fully understand 

how shapes are encoded by the brain. This project aims to discover the cues used by the visual system to 

holistically represent shape and to explore the functional interactions between the cortical regions responsible for 

this task. 

DP110102547 Prof Robert A Boakes 

Approved 

Project Title 

The missing calories effect in rats and humans 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $145,000.00 




Increased understanding of how we learn to prefer some foods and avoid others will improve measures to limit or 

reduce body weight gain. In the context of the present obesity epidemic this project will demonstrate that even small 

improvements can produce major health and economic benefits. 

DP110100432 Dr Alexander O Holcombe 

Approved 

Project Title 

Perceiving and tracking moving objects 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




Processing and tracking moving objects poses challenges for human perception. To succeed, visual processing 

must accumulate analyses of the object from its different positions. Perceptual experiments will reveal human limits 

and yield insights into the underlying mechanisms, providing a basis for understanding object tracking in tasks like 

driving. 

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DP110104691 Dr Tatjana Seizova-Cajic, Dr Ingvars Birznieks 

Approved 

Project Title 

Adaptation and after effects in perception of tactile motion 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This project investigates sensory properties of the skin covering the human hand, focusing on the ability to perceive 

how surfaces move across the palm when objects are handled or explored. This project aims to elucidate sensory 

information processing, leading to applications in diagnostics of neurological disorders and robotics. 

DP110105195 Dr Lisa Zadro, Dr Karen Gonsalkorale, Prof Patricia Devine 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using a cross-national approach to investigate the link between ostracism and interethnic 

aggression 

2011 $86,000.00 

2012 $76,000.00 

2013 $88,000.00 




Interethnic aggression is a pressing social problem. This project will examine the role of ostracism-specifically, 

social exclusion by ethnic outgroups-in promoting interethnic hostility. Our findings will inform strategies to 

ameliorate these negative effects, which will be assessed in both university student and community samples. 

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DP110104553 Prof David R Badcock, A/Prof Mark Edwards 

Approved 

Project Title 

Form and motion interactions in human motion perception 

2011 $110,845.00 

2012 $111,589.00 

2013 $129,908.00 

2014 $114,782.00 

2015 $114,950.00 

APF Prof David R Badcock 




Vision works efficiently to detect the motion of both ourselves and other objects by combining motion and pattern 

information. This project will determine how the visual system achieves this and also create a detailed model that 

will be directly applicable to areas ranging from clinical neuropsychology to the analysis and design of visual 

displays. 

DP110101266 Dr Ullrich K Ecker, Prof Murray T Maybery, Prof Gordon D Brown, Dr Richard N Henson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Memory consolidation - Integrating cognitive science and neuroscience approaches to 

how we remember and how we forget 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $107,000.00 

2014 $110,000.00 

APD Dr Ullrich K Ecker 




How can we forget what happened yesterday, but vividly remember our first kiss? Neuroscientists think the brain 

has a special mechanism to strengthen memories with time, but many psychologists disagree. The project aims to 

bring the brain and the mind closer together, using the cutting-edge combination of brain imaging and psychological 

modelling. 

DP110104152 Prof Julie A Lee, Prof Geoffrey N Soutar, Prof Jordan J Louviere, Em/Prof Shalom H Schwartz 

Approved 

Project Title 

Extending the theory and measurement of personal values and testing relations of values 

to attitudes and behaviour 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $44,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




Personal values indicate what is important to us, guide our behaviour and reflect real differences between cultures, 

social classes, occupations, and religions. This project seeks to refine the theory and measurement of personal 

values across cultures to better understand the motivations that lie behind attitudes and behaviours. 

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DP110105123 Prof Denis K Burnham, Prof Usha Goswami 

Approved 

Project Title 

The seeds of literacy in infancy: empirical specification of the acoustic determinants of 

language acquisition 

2011 $160,588.00 

2012 $144,197.00 

2013 $152,107.00 

2014 $134,476.00 

2015 $158,439.00 




Reading is one of the most difficult skills we learn, and while the process is largely forgotten by adults, any minor 

difficulty can have lasting effects. This project will follow speech, vocabulary and reading in infants at or not at risk 

for dyslexia from six months to five years with implications for parent-child interaction and language delay 

intervention. 


DP110100989 A/Prof Joseph Ciarrochi, Prof Patrick C Heaven, Prof Christopher J Jackson, A/Prof Stuart J 

Johnstone, Dr Peter R Leeson, Dr Nerina J Caltabiano 

Approved A longitudinal study into the development of personal vulnerabilities and well-being in 

Project Title adolescence 

2011 $84,112.00 

2012 $88,582.00 

2013 $90,405.00 




Character strengths such as empathy and emotion management skills are potentially teachable and help prevent 

an adolescent from experiencing difficulties in social, emotional, and academic adjustment. This longitudinal study 

examines the temperament and environmental factors that promote character strengths in adolescents. 

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DP110100799 Dr Britta A Biedermann, Prof Lyndsey A Nickels, Prof Niels O Schiller 

Approved 

Project Title 

Speech production in language-impaired speakers: Informing theoretical models and 

clinical practice regarding grammatical processing 

2011 $129,957.00 

2012 $143,026.00 

2013 $128,426.00 

APD Dr Britta A Biedermann 




This research examines how language is stored and processed in our minds and the ways this can go wrong. By 

improving our theory of language processing, the research will result in improved diagnosis and treatment for the 

ten per cent of Australians who suffer from communication impairment. 

DP110102506 Prof Mark E Johnson, Prof Katherine Demuth, Asst Prof Michael Frank 

Approved 

Project Title 

Computational models of synergies in human language acquisition 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $105,000.00 

2013 $163,000.00 




How do children learn language? Do they first learn to recognise words and then associate words with meanings, or 

do they use the meanings to figure out what the words are, or do they do both at the same time, and if so, how? 

This project will investigate questions like these using advanced computational models of the way children learn 

from their environment. 

DP110102593 Prof Mark E Johnson, Prof Mark Steedman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Incremental syntactic parsing and coreference resolution 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $135,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 




As computers become smaller, keyboards and screens become increasingly impractical. We'd like to be able to talk 

to our computers, but they'd have to understand what we say. This project will develop a computational model that 

tracks which things are talked about and identifies 'who did what to whom' in text or speech. 

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DP110100294 A/Prof Sachiko Kinoshita, Dr Dennis G Norris 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cracking the orthographic code: investigating early perceptual processes in reading 

2011 $122,201.00 

2012 $100,070.00 

2013 $103,330.00 




Current understanding of how human readers decode a string of letters into known words is inadequate. This 

project advances understanding of this early reading process, by combining computational modelling, behavioural 

and brain imaging approaches. 

DP110103822 Dr Saskia R Kohnen, Prof Lyndsey A Nickels, Prof Brenda Rapp 

Approved 

Project Title 

Using generalisation to better treat poor spelling 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Spelling is an important skill when expressing one's thoughts in writing and an acute challenge for at least ten per 

cent of Australian students, who can be years behind in their knowledge. This project will help to improve spelling 

training by establishing how to facilitate generalisation of spelling knowledge from a learned word to new words. 


DP110100696 Prof Julie C Stout, Prof Jerome Busemeyer, Dr Daniel J Upton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cognitive models of decision making in clinical populations 

2011 $88,083.00 

2012 $88,832.00 

2013 $86,000.00 




This cognitive science project aims to develop new methods for mathematical modelling of decision making, and to 

apply these methods to study decision making in people with problem drug use. Precise measures of the thought 

processes underlying decision making in drug users will help to direct efforts to prevent and treat drug problems. 

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DP110104949 Dr Daniel J Navarro, Dr Amy F Perfors, A/Prof Joshua Tenenbaum 

Approved 

Project Title 

How are beliefs altered by data? Robust Bayesian models for human inductive learning 

2011 $112,231.00 

2012 $112,100.00 

2013 $115,309.00 

2014 $115,355.00 




This project applies state of the art mathematical models to study how people think and reason, and how we can 

make good guesses about the future. The goal is to understand how the human mind can operate so effectively in 

real environments, when even the most powerful computers struggle to handle the complexities of everyday 

learning problems. 


DP110100797 Dr Benjamin R Newell, Prof Michael D Lee 

Approved 

Project Title 

Toward a unified account of adaptive decision making: learning to search, stop and 

decide 

2011 $51,847.00 

2012 $117,617.00 

2013 $50,357.00 




The quality of decision making, our own and those with influence over us is a fundamental concern. The centrality 

of this issue means that it is crucial to understand the cognitive processes underlying human decision making. This 

project will deliver new insights into these processes and make key recommendations for improving decision 

making. 


DP110100588 Dr Stefanie I Becker 

Approved 

Project Title 

The role of relational information in the guidance of visual attention 

2011 $93,000.00 

2012 $88,000.00 

2013 $86,000.00 

APD Dr Stefanie I Becker 




The project aims to develop a new theory of attention that describes more accurately which items in the visual field 

can pop out and grab attention. The potential practical gains of the project are high, as it can lead to significant 

advancements in robotic vision, transport safety, and provide insights into clinical disorders such as ADHD. 

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DP110100751 Prof John C Dunn, Dr Greig I de Zubicaray, Dr Emily E Freeman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Investigation of recognition memory in behavioural, electrophysiological, and functional 

neuro-imaging domains using state-trace analysis 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project utilises a novel methodology to investigate human recognition memory across three separate domains 

- behavioural, electrophysiological and functional neuro-imaging. The aim is to determine how these three aspects 

of memory are related and if they can be united by a single theory. 

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LAW 

Charles Sturt University 



DP110103706 Prof Jane Goodman-Delahunty, Dr Anne I Cossins 

Approved 

Project Title 

Countering misconceptions in child sexual assault cases with expert evidence and 

judicial directions 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 



Charles Sturt University 

This project reduces miscarriages of justice by identifying topics about which jurors benefit from specialised 

knowledge by an expert witnesses and the best way to deliver that information so they are better equipped to 

appropriately assess the credibility of child victims and offenders and render verdicts in cases of child sexual 

assault. 


DP110102963 Dr Sara C Charlesworth 

Approved 

Project Title 

From margins to mainstream: gender equality and employment regulation 

2011 $90,271.00 

2012 $108,883.00 

2013 $124,000.00 

2014 $120,000.00 

2015 $42,726.00 




Progress towards gender equality in employment has stalled, despite anti-discrimination laws. This investigation of 

alternative regulatory strategies will build Australian expertise and contribute to knowledge about the relationships 

between gender equality and employment regulation, generating policy options for employment and human rights 

bodies. 

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DP110103501 Prof Valerie A Braithwaite 

Approved 

Project Title 

Regulation and social capital 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $89,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 

2014 $90,000.00 

2015 $30,000.00 




This project looks at regulation from the perspective of regulators and regulated communities. It seeks an account 

of regulatory implementation that is most likely to produce respectful, cooperative and effective engagement 

between authorities and the public. 

DP110102440 Dr Miranda R Forsyth 

Approved 

Project Title 

Intellectual Property requirements in Free Trade agreements: implications for 

development in Pacific Island Countries 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Miranda R Forsyth 




This project investigates ways in which intellectual property laws can be used to promote development in the Pacific 

Island Countries. It will inform and support Australia's trade negotiations with the region in the context of Pacific 

Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus. 

DP110102637 Dr Hitoshi Nasu, A/Prof Thomas A Faunce, A/Prof Margaret Kosal 

Approved 

Project Title 

Developing Australia's legal response to military and security applications of 

nanotechnology 

2011 $25,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




A critical regulatory gap exists for military applications of nanotechnology under international law. This project will 

provide a conceptual framework and policy options to develop Australia's legal response to the use of 

nanotechnology in military and security settings through collaborations with experts in the United States. 

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DP110103859 Prof Margaret J Davies 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mine, yours, theirs, and ours: examining the tension between private and community 

interests in property 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $25,000.00 

2013 $25,000.00 




Property is increasingly characterised by a tension between private rights and broader community interests, such as 

those relating to the environment, heritage and the public cultural domain. This project will create a new 

understanding of the nature of property which takes into consideration the need to balance community and 

individual interests. 

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DP110100145 Prof Carolyn Evans 

Approved 

Project Title 

Religious autonomy and the restriction of rights or freedoms by religious communities: 

comparative and theoretical approaches 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $65,443.00 




Religious communities must be autonomous in order to protect their unique identity and mission. Yet in exercising 

their autonomy they may interfere with the rights or freedoms of others. This project's sophisticated analysis of the 

tension between the two sets of rights will offer a resolution that strengthens Australia's social fabric. 

DP110101076 A/Prof Elizabeth J Gaze, Ms Anna-Louise M Chapman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Reshaping employment discrimination law: towards substantive equality at work? 

2011 $57,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The Australian employment discrimination law system comprises long standing anti-discrimination law and novel 

discrimination provisions from the Fair Work Act 2009. This project studies the operation and effectiveness of the 

reshaped system, to assess whether it is likely to be effective in supporting a more substantive version of equality at 

work. 

DP110100707 A/Prof Helen M Rhoades, Prof John K Dewar 

Approved 

Project Title 

Making children's needs knowable to law 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project addresses the growing concerns that the family law system is not adequately safeguarding children's 

wellbeing in parenting cases. Its development of an evidence-based framework for decision-making will facilitate 

the production of outcomes that will better support the wellbeing of families affected by relationship breakdown. 

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DP110103464 Prof Cheryl A Saunders 

Approved 

Project Title 

Meeting the challenges of constitutional comparison 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This project offers a more genuinely global approach to comparative constitutional law. It will deepen understanding 

of the operation and underlying assumptions of systems of government in countries around the world, assisting 

Australia in its dealings with neighbours and strategic partners and in developing its own constitutional 

arrangements. 

DP110100259 A/Prof Maureen F Tehan, Prof Lee C Godden, Dr Margaret A Young, Dr Kirsty A Gover 

Approved 

Project Title 

Climate change law and mitigation: forest carbon sequestration and Indigenous and local 

community rights 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




The project examines the impact of climate change law and mitigation on Indigenous peoples and local forest 

communities in Australia, India and Malaysia. It examines the United Nations - Reducing Emissions from 

Deforestation and Forest Degradation scheme which gives credits for carbon sequestration in forests thus providing 

financial incentives to avoid deforestation for communities in sensitive ecosystems. 


DP110101594 Prof Andrew C Byrnes 

Approved 

Project Title 

Whose law is it, anyway? Citizens' and peoples' challenges to state dominance in the 

making and application of international law 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $87,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project will enhance our understanding of civil society participation in international law-making and 

implementation, and how scrutiny of the legality of State conduct affects the exercise of political power. Its findings 

will provide guidance for improving systems of accountability that take full account of all stakeholders' interests. 

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DP110104287 Dr Simon A Butt 

Approved 

Project Title 

Indonesia's Constitutional Court: safeguarding democratic transition? 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $65,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 

2014 $75,000.00 

APD Dr Simon A Butt 




This project analyses the Indonesian Constitutional Court's decisions in election-related cases. It examines the 

Court's role in maintaining democracy and, ultimately, the national unity of Indonesia. By explaining how Indonesian 

democracy 'works', this project will enhance Australia's economic, political and cultural engagement with Indonesia. 

DP110102978 Dr Fleur E Johns, Dr Ben Saul, Prof Philip H Hirsch, Em/Prof Ben Boer 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mekong laws: scales, sites and impacts of 'hard' and 'soft' law in Mekong River Basin 

governance 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 




This project will make clearer how law - operating nationally, regionally and internationally - is affecting 

decision-making surrounding scarce resources of the Mekong River Basin. It will provide a more informed basis for 

directing Australian aid to the Mekong River Basin, while helping improve prospects for long-term regional peace 

and security. 

DP110101888 A/Prof Gail Mason, Prof Leslie J Moran 

Approved 

Project Title 

Hate crime laws and justice 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $54,338.00 




This project will investigate how the criminal law and justice system can provide an effective but even-handed 

response to the problem of prejudice-related crime. It will make recommendations to assist in the formulation of law 

in this area and advance scholarship on crime and punishment. 

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DP110101029 Prof Wojciech Sadurski, Prof Martin E Krygier, Dr Adam Czarnota 

Approved 

Project Title 

1989 and the rule of law revolution 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




This project explores three elements of the post-1989 worldwide rule of law revolution: constitutionalism, 'dealing 

with the past', and rule of law promotion. Australia increasingly seeks to promote the rule of law internationally, but 

these efforts draw on an inadequate base of knowledge and theory. This project work will expand that base. 

DP110104481 A/Prof Anne F Twomey 

Approved 

Project Title 

A comparative study of the prerogative and reserve powers in Commonwealth nations 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $25,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




This project will compare and analyse the exercise of unwritten executive powers (such as emergency powers and 

the power to dismiss governments) in Commonwealth countries with similar systems of government to ours. It will 

assist in developing good governance in our region and a better understanding of the limits of executive power in 

Australia. 

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1899 



OTHER LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES 


DP110101000 Prof Janet B Chan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Legal culture, work stress and professional practice: a study of Australian lawyers 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This unique and innovative project provides a map of the Australian legal culture in the twenty-first-century. Using a 

combination of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, it investigates the relationship between legal 

culture and professional practice, with particular focus on the perception and handling of stress among lawyers. 


DP110100694 Prof Dianne Nicol, Prof Donald R Chalmers, Prof Margaret F Otlowski, Dr Christine R Critchley 

Approved 

Project Title 

The age of personalised medicine: regulatory challenges for Australia 

2011 $87,000.00 

2012 $87,000.00 

2013 $87,000.00 

2014 $20,000.00 




Australia is entering an age of personalised medicine where therapies and tests will be based on individual genetic 

profiles. This project aims to ensure that there is a best practice regulatory and governance environment for 

facilitating responsible research and clinical service delivery through a process of evidence-based regulatory 

reform. 

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1901 



ART THEORY AND CRITICISM 


DP110105362 Dr Uros Cvoro 

Approved 

Project Title 

Turbo-folk and the development of nationalist cultures in the age of globalisation 

2011 $25,500.00 

2012 $20,000.00 




This project analyses musical style of turbo folk as a cultural form of reconciliation between ethnic groups of 

ex-Yugoslavia. It determines whether the cultural expression of turbo-folk can bridge ethnic rivalries through kitsch 

music and culture. 


DP110100922 Prof Naguib Kanawati, Dr Linda Evans, Dr Alexandra A Woods, Prof Gay Robins 

Approved 

Project Title 

Immortal Egypt: cultural tradition and transition during the first intermediate period at 

Meir 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

2014 $70,000.00 

APD Dr Linda Evans 




The project will gain new knowledge about the development of ancient Egyptian culture by examining 

well-preserved tombs dating from the Old through to the Middle Kingdom periods at the cemetery of Meir and 

analysing the ways in which art, architecture, and socio-religious institutions at the site were maintained or altered 

over a span of 900 years. 


DP110100644 A/Prof Charles D Green, Dr Anthony M Gardner 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mega-Exhibitions: Biennales, Triennales and Documentas, 1950-2010 

2011 $122,000.00 

2012 $123,000.00 

2013 $92,000.00 

APD Dr Anthony M Gardner 




Biennales have offered a dramatically expanded global audience the chance to see contemporary art's boom in 

recent decades. There is no scholarly publication that describes and analyses the phenomenon's global history, 

despite the widespread consensus that such comprehensive analysis is needed. This research and book project 

fills that gap. 

Page 353




DP110104509 Prof Ian A McLean, Dr Darren Jorgensen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mobilising remote Aboriginal art centre records for art history 

2011 $57,000.00 

2012 $56,000.00 




This project will use the archives of remote Aboriginal art centres to promote Aboriginal artists. For a long time their 

work has been thought of overseas as primitive, or of ethnographic interest. By examining the innovations of the 

work of Aboriginal artists, this project will demonstrate that these are contemporary artists of global quality. 

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1902 



FILM, TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA 


DP110101146 A/Prof Dennis G Del Favero, Prof Jeffrey Shaw, Prof Johnny C Chan, Prof Terence E Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

The reformulation of landscape as a user-generated interactive aesthetic 

2011 $115,000.00 

2012 $112,000.00 

2013 $107,000.00 

2014 $70,748.00 

2015 $70,748.00 

APF A/Prof Dennis G Del Favero 




This project seeks to provide Australia with an opportunity to advance its understanding of landscape and climate 

change by building the world's first networked landscape visualisation system. 

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1904 




PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING 

DP110102780 Prof Michael S Balfour, Prof Donald E Stewart, A/Prof Susan A Treloar, Dr Peter E Nasveld, Prof 

Patrick J Fuery 

Approved The difficult return: arts-based approaches to mental health literacy and building 

Project Title resilience with returned military personnel and their families. 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




The research seeks to understand how the arts can respond to acute mental health issues confronting recently 

returned veterans and their families. The research will develop an innovative online mental health literacy project 

and engage veterans and their families in arts-based resilience work in order to produce positive mental health 

outcomes. 


DP110102483 Dr Katrina L McFerran, Prof Denise E Grocke, Prof Tony Wigram, Prof Christian Gold, Miss Lucy 

O'Grady 

Approved Music as bridge between strengths and difficulties: preventing mental ill-health through 

Project Title early identification and early intervention in adolescence 

2011 $131,000.00 

2012 $147,000.00 

2013 $131,000.00 

2014 $98,000.00 




The World Health Organisation and the Australian Government both predict an alarming rise in chronic mental 

health problems. In this study, an innovative, musically derived strengths and difficulties assessment tool will be 

developed and validated to facilitate the early identification of, and early intervention with at risk young people. 

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1905 



VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS 


DP110100645 A/Prof Jon Cattapan, A/Prof Charles D Green, Dr Lyndell C Green 

Approved 

Project Title 

War and peace: how and why contemporary conflict and its aftermath is framed by war art 

2011 $22,000.00 

2012 $42,000.00 

2013 $79,000.00 




Building on all three applicants' recent, unique track records as Australia's Official War Artists, we will record the 

aftermath of conflicts in which Australia has been involved, both as participant and as peacekeeper from Vietnam to 

Iraq, taking account of recent theoretical advances in the understanding of images, archives and affect. 

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1999 



OTHER STUDIES IN CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING 


DP110105548 A/Prof Anna Gibbs, Dr Maria Angel, Prof Joseph P Tabbi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Creative nation: writers and writing in the new media arts 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 




This project will map an important moment of cultural transition in Australian writing as it begins to engage fully with 

new electronic forms. It will provide an important resource for understanding the work of writers as producers of 

novelty and innovation at the cutting edge of cultural and technological change. 

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2001 



COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES 


DP110101455 Prof Julian Thomas, Prof Stuart D Cunningham, Mr Ramon A Lobato, Prof Dan Hunter 

Approved 

Project Title 

Informal economies and audiovisual industries: histories, dynamics, legal and policy 

responses 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 

2014 $65,000.00 

APD Mr Ramon A Lobato 




This project will uncover new information about the connections between formal and informal media industries. It 

will generate valuable new knowledge about innovation in contemporary media, and will contribute to policy 

discussions in the lead-up to the National Broadband Network. 


DP110100075 Prof Graeme Turner, Dr Anna C Pertierra 

Approved 

Project Title 

Locating television: an international study of the changing socio-cultural functions of 

television 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Anna C Pertierra 




This project investigates the socio-cultural function of television in nation-states so far largely ignored by media 

studies: Mexico, Cuba and the Philippines. Combining cultural studies and anthropology, it uses publications and 

symposia to provide a more detailed global account of television's continuing influence in the post-broadcast era. 

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2002 



CULTURAL STUDIES 


DP110100864 Prof Lelia R Green, Dr Leslie G Haddon 

Approved 

Project Title 

Parents or peers: which group most affects the experiences of young people online, and 

how? 

2011 $30,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project investigates three sets of high school students who regularly interact online to discover how circles of 

friends influence each other's internet activity compared with parents. Understanding these dynamics will help drive 

innovation in Australia, maximising the benefits of young adults' internet activities while minimising risks. 


DP110105284 Dr Carolyn Strange, Prof Christopher E Forth, Dr Rosanne Kennedy 

Approved 

Project Title 

Family, violence and honour: the Walworth Murder 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $43,000.00 

2013 $35,000.00 




Australian statistics confirm that violence within the family is an intractable problem. Real-life narratives of spousal 

abuse and murder, including historical cases, provide compelling evidence of the causes and costs of family 

conflict. This project underlines the ways in which power asymmetries within families can become risk factors for 

violence. 

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DP110103386 Prof Barbara A Creed 

Approved 

Project Title 

The global self: screening the history of human rights in the 20th century to the present 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This project will research the history and theory of human rights as represented in film and new media. It will 

analyse the origins and development of human rights theory and document the changes in films about human rights 

in order to understand how we now conceptualise human rights in the twenty-first-century. 

DP110103123 Prof Ghassan J Hage, Dr Gillian G Tan, Dr Gerhard M Hoffstaedter, Prof Michael D Jackson, 

A/Prof Henrik E Vigh 

Approved Outside-Domestication: towards an anthropology of the spaces of negotiated being 

Project Title 

2011 $97,000.00 

2012 $99,000.00 

2013 $111,000.00 




All institutions today encourage innovation. Yet the word is not mentioned anywhere in the world when it comes to 

ethnic relations policy. This project looks at spaces of social relations that fall outside state rule. Rather than seeing 

them as a threat we examine if they offer material for a much-needed innovative inter-cultural politics. 

DP110102516 Dr Sara J Wills, Dr Mammad Aidani 

Approved 

Project Title 

Narrating trauma and displacement: historical and cultural experiences of Iran-born men 

in Australia 

2011 $86,000.00 

2012 $94,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

APD Dr Mammad Aidani 




This project aims to understand the trauma facing Iranian men who have settled in Australia in the last 30 years, 

and to contribute to programs for their recovery and care. It provides the first social, cultural and historical study of 

this phenomenon, and aims to strengthen social cohesion by promoting new knowledge about refugees and 

migrants. 

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DP110102651 Dr Cuncun Wu, Dr Mark J Stevenson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Peking opera, epitheatre and writing in nineteenth-century Beijing. 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $35,000.00 

2013 $23,000.00 




Employing the neglected 'flower-guide' booklets of nineteenth-century Beijing, this project explores the role 

theatre-based popular literature played in the formation of the capital city's emerging public sphere. Establishing 

epitheatre as a new field, it opens new horizons in the history of modern China, social history and literary criticism. 


DP110100448 A/Prof Helen M Creese, Dr I Nyoman D Putra 

Approved 

Project Title 

Textual traditions, identity and cultural production in contemporary Bali 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




This project investigates contemporary interest in Bali's unique textual heritage as a marker of ethnic, religious and 

cultural identity and highlights the political and social consequences of new technologies in this process. It will 

provide new understandings of regional concerns with identity and cultural difference in Indonesia. 

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DP110104298 Prof Kay J Anderson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Decolonising the human: towards a postcolonial ecology 

2011 $47,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




Do you think you're human? This project interrogates how the notion of mind has come to shape western attitudes 

about what it means to be human. Focusing on the notorious head-measuring practices of colonial times, it 

provokes a rethinking of our cherished claim of being privileged among other life-forms. 

DP110104431 A/Prof Kerry H Robinson, A/Prof Moira M Carmody, Dr Suzanne J Dyson 

Approved 

Project Title 

The tensions for parents, educators and children in building a sustainable culture of 

ethical and respectful relationships early in life 

2011 $91,582.00 

2012 $67,202.00 

2013 $38,766.00 




This project will explore how parents, educators and primary age children understand sexual knowledge and 

develop skills in ethical and respectful relationships. This will involve analysing policy and curricula documents, 

interviews and focus groups with parents, educators and children from South Australia, Victoria and NSW. 

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2003 



LANGUAGE STUDIES 


DP110102767 Ms Jennifer A Green 

Approved 

Project Title 

Stories around a sand space: multimodal interaction in Central Australian Aboriginal sand 

drawing narratives 

2011 $99,125.00 

2012 $95,328.00 

2013 $93,942.00 

APD Ms Jennifer A Green 




Central Australian Aboriginal sand stories are a unique form of storytelling that incorporates speech, song, gesture, 

signs and drawn graphic symbols. This project will enhance our understandings of these narrative traditions and 

provide insights into the complexities of multimodal communicative systems as they are used in day-to-day 

interactions. 

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2004 



LINGUISTICS 


DP110103207 Prof Alexandra Y Aikhenvald, Prof Robert M Dixon, Prof Dr Anne Storch, Prof Dr Gerrit J 

Dimmendaal 

Approved The grammar of knowledge: a cross-linguistic view of evidentials and epistemological 

Project Title expressions 

2011 $119,000.00 

2012 $106,000.00 

2013 $103,000.00 




How does a speaker know that what they say is correct? Some languages have obligatory marking for stating 

'information source' ('seen', 'inferred', or 'reported'). In others a source is optional - 'the (reported) theft'. This 

cross-linguistic investigation will advance our understanding of human interaction and the expression of knowledge. 


DP110100662 Dr Anthony R Jukes, Dr Atsuko K Utsumi, Mr Hendrik R Paat 

Approved 

Project Title 

The languages of Minahasa: description, documentation, and support 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $82,000.00 

2014 $71,385.00 

APD Dr Anthony R Jukes 




This project works to document and preserve several endangered languages of Minahasa, one of the few Christian 

areas of Indonesia. Most of the languages of this area, as well as their distinctive ethnic cultures, are under 

pressure from mainstream Indonesian language and culture and will vanish within a generation if nothing is done. 


DP110102479 Prof Katherine Demuth, Dr Felicity M Cox, Dr Stefanie Shattuck-Hufnagel 

Approved 

Project Title 

Phonological effects on the development of inflectional morphology 

2011 $55,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




This project investigates the mechanisms underlying typically developing children's variable omission of inflectional 

morphemes (for example, plural, past tense). The results will have significant implications for the evaluation and 

design of interventions for language-delayed populations where serious problems of communication persist. 

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DP110100307 Prof Nicholas D Evans, Dr I Wayan Arka, Prof Jeff Siegel 

Approved 

Project Title 

The languages of Southern New Guinea 

2011 $110,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $105,000.00 

2014 $45,000.00 

2015 $35,000.00 




This project will investigate, analyse and record the barely-known languages of Southern New Guinea, stretching 

across Papua New Guinea and Indonesia just kilometres from Australia's borders. It will produce grammatical 

descriptions for ten of the thirty languages of the area, plus a comparative database and handbook of the 

languages of this strategic region. 

DP110103714 Dr Rachel M Hendery 

Approved 

Project Title 

Change in language, culture and identity in a small isolated speech community: 

Palmerston Island English 

2011 $106,000.00 

2012 $88,000.00 

2013 $83,000.00 

APD Dr Rachel M Hendery 




This project will investigate language variation and change through a case study of Palmerston Island, a small, 

isolated community in the Cook Islands, where a new dialect of English has developed. The relationship between 

social networks, cultural identity and linguistic variation will be explored. 

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DP110100938 A/Prof Janet M Fletcher, Dr Ruth J Singer, Dr Marija Tabain 

Approved 

Project Title 

Structure and meaning of intonation in three Australian languages 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Creating a comprehensive record of Australian Indigenous languages is a goal of a number of interest groups 

including Indigenous language speakers, linguists and the general public. In this project, unique linguistic and 

pronunciation features will be documented to better understand communicative processes in three endangered 

languages. 

DP110100961 Prof Gillian Wigglesworth, Dr Rachel Nordlinger, Dr Barbara F Kelly, Dr Joe Blythe 

Approved 

Project Title 

From little things, big things grow: how children learn a morphologically complex 

Australian indigenous language 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $98,000.00 

2014 $98,000.00 

2015 $103,014.00 




This project investigates the acquisition of Murrinh-Patha, one of a small number of Australian indigenous 

languages still being learned by children. The results of this research will inform our understanding of the ways in 

which children learn grammatically complex languages, and facilitate the maintenance of this and other indigenous 

languages. 


DP110101014 Prof Alastair Pennycook, Dr Emi Otsuji 

Approved 

Project Title 

Metrolingual language practices in four urban sites: talking in the city 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $48,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




Metrolingualism has recently been coined as a term to describe the use of multilingual resources in urban contexts. 

Through detailed analysis of language use in four urban sites, this project will develop our understanding of 

metrolingual language practices as well as our understanding of the ways in which urban spaces are managed 

linguistically. 

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2005 




LITERARY STUDIES 

DP110105306 Dr Victoria B Flanagan 

Approved 

Project Title 

Technology, identity and human relations: the posthuman subject in children's literature, 

television and film, 1950-2010. 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $25,000.00 




This project will produce a pioneering study of technology as represented in children's literature, television and film 

from 1950-2010, exploring how these narratives seek to legitimise particular ideologies about the relationship 

between technology, identity and social relationships. 


DP110103029 Dr Thomas H Ford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Nineteenth-Century climate change: atmosphere, culture and romanticism 

2011 $92,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Thomas H Ford 




To understand and adapt to climate change, we need to understand its cultural history. Nineteenth-century Britain 

witnessed a crucial episode in this history, when air became central to art and science, and culture was reconceived 

as climatic. This new link between culture and climate allowed social changes to be seen as having climatic effects. 

DP110103425 A/Prof Debjani Ganguly, A/Prof Vilashini Cooppan 

Approved 

Project Title 

The world novel, distant suffering and humanitarian sensibility after 1989 

2011 $25,000.00 

2012 $28,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




As war and terror flicker across our televisions, writers like Rushdie, McEwan and Hosseini have turned the novel 

into a global form, expressing a new humanitarian ethic. This project explores the makings of these World Novels 

across sites of ongoing global conflict, and traces their plea for sympathy back to the novel's beginnings, in the 

eighteenth-century. 

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DP110100915 A/Prof Han N Baltussen, A/Prof Peter J Davis 

Approved 

Project Title 

Banning ideas, burning books: the dynamics of censorship in classical antiquity 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $89,000.00 

2013 $86,000.00 




How to balance the right to free speech and dissent against other legitimate concerns is an issue that is always with 

us. This project explores neglected literary evidence from antiquity to study responses to controversial ideas in 

order to enhance the modern debate on the limits of freedom of speech. 

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DP110102994 Prof Deirdre P Coleman, Prof Barbara A Creed, Prof Jeanette J Hoorn, Dr Adam P Dodd 

Approved 

Project Title 

Empathy and evolution: the history of emotions and the literary and visual representation 

of animals 

2011 $105,000.00 

2012 $23,000.00 

2013 $108,000.00 




A study of emotions in human and animals is a key area of contemporary research in both the sciences and 

humanities. It has crucial implications for our future. This project will investigate how humans have represented the 

emotions in literary and visual discourses from the eighteenth-century to the present. 

DP110103667 Prof John Frow 

Approved 

Project Title 

Regimes of reading 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

2014 $82,000.00 

2015 $82,000.00 

APF Prof John Frow 




The project analyses the ways in which reading and interpretation have been socially organised across a range of 

cultures, from ancient Rome to the contemporary world of virtual reality. It focuses in particular on conflict between 

different practices of reading in order to highlight the cultural assumptions underlying the uses of texts. 

DP110100348 Prof Kenneth D Gelder 

Approved 

Project Title 

The circulation of colonial literary culture in Australia: mapping the literary magazines 

and periodicals 

2011 $61,000.00 

2012 $68,000.00 

2013 $66,000.00 




Colonial magazines were a vibrant part of Australia's emergent literary culture. They fashioned new writers, 

investing in local identities while also engaging in global events. This project will map the literary economies of 

these magazines, focusing on popular genres and key themes such as nation building, indigeneity, gender and 

cosmopolitanism. 

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DP110101571 Prof Bernard J Muir, Dr James H Chong-Gossard 

Approved 

Project Title 

Transformations of Terence: ancient drama, new media, and contemporary reception 

2011 $51,000.00 

2012 $42,000.00 

2013 $57,000.00 




This project builds on the highly successful and critically acclaimed initiatives of this team to create and disseminate 

digital editions of medieval manuscripts, published with international universities and presses. It will establish further 

the international reputation of Australian scholars in the field of classical literary studies. 

DP110101082 Dr Michelle Smith, Prof Clare M Bradford, Dr Kristine Moruzi 

Approved 

Project Title 

From colonial to modern: transnational girlhood in Australian, New Zealand, and 

Canadian print cultures (1840-1940) 

2011 $89,000.00 

2012 $88,346.00 

2013 $84,000.00 

APD Dr Michelle Smith 




This project will produce new histories of girlhood through the examination of Australian, New Zealand, and 

Canadian print culture. It will shed new light on how colonial girlhood reflected transitional ideals and how Australia 

related to fellow colonies through its print culture and developed unique national ideals for girls in the modern 

period. 

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DP110100012 Prof William D Ashcroft 

Approved 

Project Title 

Future thinking: utopianism in post-colonial literatures 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 

2014 $70,748.00 

2015 $70,748.00 

APF Prof William D Ashcroft 




This project examines the critical function of creative writers around the world in their society's imagination of the 

future. It investigates post-colonial literatures from a wide range of countries and regions to show the prevalence 

and power of hope, of ideas of liberation, self-determination and future possibility. 

DP110100721 Dr Paul A Dawson 

Approved 

Project Title 

The return of the omniscient narrator in contemporary fiction: authorship and narrative 

authority in the new millennium 

2011 $27,000.00 

2012 $31,000.00 

2013 $23,000.00 




An original study of how contemporary novelists have revived the voice of an all-knowing omniscient narrator to 

assert their literary authority in a multi-media age. The project will generate new knowledge about how fiction-writing 

techniques have adapted to historical changes, and provide fresh insight into the role of authors as public figures. 

DP110104174 Dr Brigitta Olubas 

Approved 

Project Title 

Shirley Hazzard: life, work and ethical engagement 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




Shirley Hazzard is one of Australia's most significant expatriate authors. This project will provide a long-overdue 

analysis of her acclaimed literary fiction in light of her controversial political writings and her commitment to 

principles of humanism, and will examine for the first time her extensive literary friendships and associations. 

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DP110101491 Dr Sean B Pryor 

Approved 

Project Title 

Reimagining the cultural archetype of the fall in modernist poetry 

2011 $93,000.00 

2012 $82,000.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Dr Sean B Pryor 




This project intervenes in recent popular and scholarly debates about the clash between religious traditions and 

secular societies by analysing the way twentieth-century poets adapted the myth of the Fall. Through this critique, 

the project will revitalise theories of modern poetics and shed new light on today's fractured religious climate. 

DP110105120 A/Prof Jon E von Kowallis 

Approved 

Project Title 

The Young Lu Xun and his early work written in Japan 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project undertakes a ground-breaking investigation in the field. It will contribute to better understanding of 

China, its language transformation, intellectual history, cultural trends relevant to economic growth; and will help 

raise Australia's scholarly profile, enhance our capacity to interpret and engage in regional and global discourse. 

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DP110100833 Dr James B Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

Modernism and the British secret state 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr James B Smith 




The purpose of the project is to explore interactions between modernist culture and intelligence agencies such as 

Military Intelligence, Section 5. It opens an exciting new field for modernist scholarship, and the resulting book will 

make an important contribution to the broader understanding of the process of government surveillance and its 

impact upon literature and culture. 

DP110100309 Dr Jane M Stadler, Dr Peta R Mitchell, Dr Stephen J Carleton 

Approved 

Project Title 

A cultural atlas of Australia: mediated spaces in theatre, film, and literature 

2011 $65,000.00 

2012 $55,000.00 

2013 $45,000.00 




A cultural atlas of Australia: mediated spaces in theatre, film, and literature is an interdisciplinary research project 

that investigates the cultural and historical significance of location and landscape in Australian cinema, plays and 

novels. Outcomes include a co-authored research monograph and an interactive online map. 

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DP110100161 Dr Mark S Byron 

Approved 

Project Title 

Editing complex modernist texts: a methodological study 

2011 $24,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $35,000.00 




This project aims to identify the problems of editing and representing a number of complex modernist literary texts. 

The spirit of experimentation evident in modernist texts and their manuscripts calls for a more finely honed set of 

editorial techniques, including digital representation, by which to best display their literary and formal qualities. 

DP110105181 A/Prof William H Christie 

Approved 

Project Title 

The modern Athenians: Francis Jeffrey's Edinburgh Review (1802-1829) in the 'knowledge 

economy' of the early nineteenth century 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $70,000.00 




This study of the multi-disciplinary nature and influence of the Edinburgh Review under Francis Jeffrey and its 

contribution to the organisation and dissemination of knowledge in the early nineteenth-century utilises 

developments in web design and technology to create a comprehensive website dedicated to Edinburgh Review. 

DP110105421 Prof Paul D Giles 

Approved 

Project Title 

Antipodean America: Australasia, colonialism, and the constitution of US literature 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $35,000.00 

2013 $35,000.00 




This project will revise the cultural histories of Australia and the United States by showing the broad extent of 

Australasian influence on the construction of American literature and national identity since the 1780s. 

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DP110101380 Dr Nicola Parsons 

Approved 

Project Title 

Eliza Haywood and Daniel Defoe: gender, genre and nation in the Eighteenth-Century 

novel 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $22,000.00 

2013 $34,338.00 




This is the first study of the significant, but unaccounted for, parallels between Defoe and Haywood's careers. This 

research provides a new perspective on the origins of the eighteenth-century novel by challenging the binary of 

realism and romance that organises its critical history and interrogating the relation between novel and nation. 


DP110105261 A/Prof Kieran J Dolin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Australian literature after Mabo 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $40,000.00 

2013 $72,988.00 




This project explores how property law concepts shape literary visions of the land in Australia, and how cultural 

stories about land shape property law. The project is especially interested in identifying how the recognition of 

native title in Australian law is anticipated and then reflected in Australian Literature. 


DP110100774 Dr Christopher S Andrews 

Approved 

Project Title 

Spanish America: literary laboratory 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $35,000.00 




This project is a study of recent fiction by the Spanish American writers Roberto Bolaño, César Aira and Rodrigo 

Rey Rosa. The project will examine how the compositional procedures developed and employed by these writers 

are related to political, ethical and aesthetic values. 

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OTHER LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE 


DP110104108 Prof Maralyn J Foureur, Prof Caroline Homer, Dr Jennifer H Fenwick, A/Prof Deborah L Davis, 

Dr Roslyn Sorensen, A/Prof Ian F Forbes 

Approved Theorising the relationship between birth unit design and the communication patterns of 

Project Title labouring women and their maternity care providers 

2011 $100,512.00 

2012 $91,340.00 

2013 $86,140.00 




The architectural design of hospital birth spaces has a major influence on the quality of communication between 

women and their care providers and the ability to experience a safe, satisfying birth. This project aims to identify the 

key features of optimal birth unit design that will enhance communication and thereby improve women's 

experiences. 

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ARCHAEOLOGY 

DP110100437 A/Prof Susan E Lawrence, Dr Peter W Davies 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cultural landscapes of colonial water management in Victoria's Central Highlands 

2011 $93,000.00 

2012 $122,000.00 

2013 $118,000.00 

2014 $129,000.00 




The analysis of historical archaeological evidence of capturing, storing, transporting and using water and the 

associated environmental degradation will produce understandings of changes to land use, landscape and 

environment at a local and regional level providing historical context for modern debates about water sustainability 

and climate change. 

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DP110102898 Dr Maxime Aubert 

Approved 

Project Title 

A reliable absolute chronology for the Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley, Western 

Australia 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Maxime Aubert 




The Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is an internationally significant record of human 

occupation and cultural evolution. This project will determine the antiquity of human expression in one of the richest 

(and possibly the oldest) rock art regions in the world using advanced analytical techniques. 

DP110101097 Prof Peter S Bellwood, Dr Hsiao-chun Hung, Dr Marc F Oxenham, Dr Philip J Piper 

Approved 

Project Title 

The archaeological and biological foundations of Southeast Asia, 2500 to 1000 BC 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $160,000.00 

2013 $288,000.00 

2014 $103,000.00 

2015 $103,000.00 

ARF Dr Philip J Piper 




This project investigates the origins and ancestral migrations of the populations of Southeast Asia. It focuses on the 

period around 2000 BC when 'Neolithic' societies, populations and languages spread across the region. The project 

will examine evidence for migration, food production and population ancestry in Vietnam, the Philippines and 

adjacent regions. 

DP110101415 Prof Dr Rainer Grun, Prof Matthew J Spriggs, Dr Richard A Armstrong, Dr Christophe Falgueres, 

Dr Bruno Maureille 

Approved Understanding the migrations of prehistoric populations through direct dating and 

Project Title isotopic tracking of their mobility patterns 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $130,000.00 

2013 $230,000.00 




This project will use newly developed isotopic methods for the systematic analysis of prehistoric human remains. 

The assessment of their age and origins will give new insights in the timing of human evolution and the mobility of 

prehistoric humans in Central Europe and the Pacific. 

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DP110101357 Prof Susan L O'Connor, Dr Jack Fenner, Dr Janelle G Stevenson, Prof Keith D Dobney, Asst 

Prof Benjamin Marwick, Ms Emma J St Pierre, Dr Greger J Larson 

Approved The archaeology of Sulawesi: a strategic island for understanding modern human 

Project Title colonization and interactions across our region 

2011 $230,000.00 

2012 $230,000.00 

2013 $180,000.00 




This project will investigate the archaeology and palaeoenvironment of Sulawesi over the past 50,000 years. 

Sulawesi is strategically positioned to test competing models of initial modern human expansion, and trajectories of 

cultural change and interaction, across our region. It also addresses the National Research Program goal of 

responding to climate change. 


DP110102828 Dr Judith H Field, Prof Glenn R Summerhayes 

Approved 

Project Title 

The dynamics of human environment interactions in late Pleistocene and Holocene 

highland New Guinea: a study of the Ivane valley. 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $50,000.00 




The project will investigate how access to starchy plant foods facilitated the movement of colonizing peoples into 

new environments, and was critical to survival in Sahul (Ice Age Australia/New Guinea). It will aid in understanding 

the dynamics of human responses to the impacts of climate change. 

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DP110105547 Dr Robert Bolhar, Dr Yuexing Feng 

Approved 

Project Title 

Pilot study: sourcing basaltic stone artefacts in Hawaii by uranium-series and 

argon-argon (39Ar-40Ar) dating 

2011 $55,900.00 

2012 $44,000.00 




This project will develop breakthrough methodology for fingerprinting stone artefacts from Hawaii to reconstruct 

historic development of Pacific Island societies. Major outcomes will address National Research Priority Goal - 

Understanding our region and the world, through better understanding of societal development in our geographic 

neighbourhood. 

DP110102864 Dr Christopher J Clarkson, Asst Prof Benjamin Marwick, Dr Lynley A Wallis, Dr Michael A Smith, 

Dr Richard L Fullagar 

Approved Modern human origins and early behavioural complexity in Australia and Southeast Asia 

Project Title 

2011 $144,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $200,000.00 

2014 $144,000.00 

2015 $125,000.00 

QEII Dr Christopher J Clarkson 




This project tackles a fundamental issue in world prehistory: how and when did humans first cross from Southeast 

Asia into Australia. Three new archaeological excavations using novel methods of analysis will assess the nature of 

behavioural complexity and human evolution at the time when Australia was first colonised over 45,000 years ago. 

DP110101305 Dr Jessica C Thompson, Prof Andrew S Cohen, A/Prof Ramon Arrowsmith, Dr David R Braun 

Approved 

Project Title 

The emergence of early modern human behaviour and technology in Central Africa 

2011 $160,000.00 

2012 $120,000.00 

2013 $140,000.00 

APD Dr Jessica C Thompson 




This multidisciplinary project will build a detailed archaeological sequence in northern Malawi that is uniquely suited 

for testing hypotheses about the linkages between environment, demography, technology, and human behaviour in 

central Africa. This will provide a rare understanding of the processes that drove the emergence of our species. 

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DP110101997 Dr Dougald J O'Reilly, Dr Louise G Shewan, Dr Damian H Evans, Dr Kathryn M Domett, Prof 

Charles F Higham, Prof Elizabeth (Lisa) A Matisoo-Smith, Dr Thomas F Higham, Dr Sian E 

Halcrow, Dr Thomas O Pryce, Prof Rethy Chhem 

Approved From Paddy to Pura: the origins of Angkor 

Project Title 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project explores the origin and rise of the state in ancient Southeast Asia. Through the investigation of sites in 

Cambodia and Thailand and using an array of innovative technologies, the research will contribute to the global 

investigation of humankind's trajectory toward ever-increasing complexity. 

DP110101968 Dr Martin Polkinghorne, Ms Janet G Douglas, A/Prof Christophe Pottier, Mr Touch Hab, Prof 

Robert L Brown 

Approved The Ateliers of Angkor: sculpture workshops of an empire (Cambodia, 9th to 13th 

Project Title centuries CE) 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $90,000.00 

APD Dr Martin Polkinghorne 




Australia is dedicated to building the capacity of developing countries to look after their World Heritage sites. The 

collaboration of Australian, Cambodian and international researchers will expand these relationships and help to 

preserve Angkor's World Heritage value by revealing the work-sites where the world-famous sculptures were 

created. 

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CURATORIAL AND RELATED STUDIES 


DP110103776 Prof Tony Bennett, Dr Fiona R Cameron, Dr Rodney Q Harrison, Dr Conal P McCarthy , Prof 

Nélia S Dias, Dr Ira S Jacknis 

Approved Museum, field, metropolis, colony: practices of social governance 

Project Title 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $62,000.00 




This project studies early twentieth-century Australian museums comparatively by considering parallel 

developments in Europe, North America, and New Zealand. Examining the relations between anthropological 

collections and social governance in colonial and metropolitan settings, it highlights the roles of museums in 

culturally diverse societies. 

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HISTORICAL STUDIES 


DP110101627 Dr Noah J Riseman, Dr Glenn R Trembath 

Approved 

Project Title 

Defending Australia, defending Indigenous rights: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

military service and Australian identity, 1946-2003 

2011 $35,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




This project will examine the experiences of Australian Indigenous service personnel between 1946 and 2003, both 

during their times of service and in civilian life. The project will analyse the links between military service, the 

advancement of Indigenous rights, Australian identity, and the development of contemporary Indigenous 

communities. 


DP110100952 Dr Roland G Burke 

Approved 

Project Title 

The global opponents of universal human rights, 1946-2006 

2011 $85,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $85,000.00 

APD Dr Roland G Burke 




This project will identify and analyse the historical patterns of opposition to universal human rights that have 

emerged since the birth of the United Nations in 1945. In doing so, it seeks to enable the more effective pursuit of a 

major Australian foreign policy objective, the global promotion of human rights. 

DP110103669 Prof Marilyn Lake 

Approved 

Project Title 

An international history of Australian democracy: the impact of Australian innovation 

overseas and of international human rights in Australia 

2011 $125,000.00 

2012 $115,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 

2014 $108,000.00 

2015 $81,846.00 

APF Prof Marilyn Lake 




This project will chart the international career of Australian democracy and the impact of innovations such as 

manhood suffrage, the Australian ballot, women's rights and industrial arbitration overseas. It will also investigate 

the impact of new international definitions of human rights on re-shaping Australian democracy after World War 

Two. 

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DP110100278 Dr Jane Lydon, Dr Anita C Herle, Dr Christopher A Morton, Dr Fanny W Veys 

Approved 

Project Title 

Globalisation, photography, and race: the circulation and return of Aboriginal 

photographs in Europe 

2011 $150,000.00 

2012 $140,000.00 

2013 $330,000.00 

2014 $210,000.00 

2015 $210,000.00 

QEII Dr Jane Lydon 




In the digital age, it has become an urgent matter to understand and balance the role of photographs of Aboriginal 

people within Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. This project explores their important global historical 

role, current meanings for descendants, and returns this significant Indigenous heritage from European collections. 

DP110100076 Prof Lynette W Russell, Dr Leigh D Boucher, Dr Gareth L Knapman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Victorian Ethnographers: collecting and contesting racial knowledge in the settler 

colonial laboratory 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 

2014 $100,000.00 

2015 $84,404.00 

APF Prof Lynette W Russell 




Using new archival and museum collections, 'Victorian Ethnographers' investigates the connections between 

anthropology, the governance of Aboriginal peoples and the history of colonialism in south-eastern Australia. This 

project will produce new knowledge about the local and global networks that shaped Victorian anthropology and its 

legacies. 

DP110100582 Dr Beatrice Trefalt, Prof Sandra S Wilson, Prof Robert B Cribb 

Approved 

Project Title 

Repatriation and release of Japanese war criminals 1946-1958: Southeast Asia, Japan and 

the Great Powers 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $90,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Japanese war criminals held in Southeast Asia were repatriated and released in Japan from the late 1940s. 

Releases were negotiated between Japan and the nation that had convicted the prisoner. The project provides new 

understandings of the emergence of Southeast Asian states in regional diplomacy and of Japan's re-emergence as 

a regional power. 

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DP110104578 Dr Christopher H Ballard, Dr Jude P Philp, Prof Dr Ton Otto 

Approved 

Project Title 

The original field anthropologist: Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay in Oceania, 1871-1883 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $69,000.00 

2013 $72,000.00 




This project restores the nineteenth-century Russian anthropologist Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay to a central position in 

the histories of anthropology and of the European exploration of Oceania. Interviews with the source communities 

amongst which he lived will be used to analyse his field drawings and journals, most never previously published in 

English. 

DP110104024 Dr Gregory A Barton, Mr Brett M Bennett 

Approved 

Project Title 

Saving the world the first time: global climate theory and desiccation 1765-1960 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $85,000.00 

2013 $81,846.00 

APD Mr Brett M Bennett 




Advocates of the world's first global climate theory asserted that deforestation caused desertification. 

Understanding how this theory, called desiccation theory, launched and guided the world-wide environmental 

movement helps us to better understand the benefits and problems associated with our present-day climate 

theory-global warming. 

DP110100931 Dr Shino A Konishi, Dr Maria L Nugent, Dr Tiffany S Shellam 

Approved 

Project Title 

Exploring the middle ground: new histories of cross-cultural encounters in Australian 

maritime and land exploration 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




This project seeks to reinvigorate Australian exploration history by examining it through the lens of cross-cultural 

encounters and relations. This will bring to the fore the experience of Aboriginal people who came into contact with 

explorers, as well as the experience of Aboriginal people who participated in exploration parties. 

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DP110103193 Prof Ann M McGrath, Prof Peter M Veth 

Approved 

Project Title 

The two lakes project: a research history of Lakes Mungo and Gregory 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $150,000.00 

2013 $150,000.00 




This project investigates the history of research relations between scientists and Traditional Owners at Lakes 

Mungo and Gregory. Connecting recent histories of agency and reconciliation with deep time, it will produce a 

publicly accessible narrative that increases national understanding of significant stories in the peopling of our 

continent. 

DP110100230 Dr Maria L Nugent 

Approved 

Project Title 

The Queen gave us the land: Aboriginal people's histories and memories of Queen 

Victoria 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 




Queen Victoria was an important figure for Aboriginal people during her reign from 1837 to 1901 and became a 

powerful symbol in their oral traditions. By examining these histories and memories, the study illuminates Aboriginal 

people's changing ideas about and relationship to the British Crown. 

DP110103113 Dr Julie Thorpe 

Approved 

Project Title 

World War One Refugees in Austria-Hungary and the international community, 1914-1923 

2011 $102,000.00 

2012 $87,000.00 

2013 $83,646.00 

APD Dr Julie Thorpe 




This project investigates how refugee movements in the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War One 

contributed to the empire's collapse in 1918. It explores the impact of war, forced migrations, nationalism and the 

international community on the breakdown of modern state and civil society structures in Central and Eastern 

Europe. 

Page 387




DP110102658 Prof Eric S Richards 

Approved 

Project Title 

The history and mechanisms of modern migration: the British case 1780-1914 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 




The roots of modern migration reside in fundamental agrarian changes which always occur when modern societies 

embark along the road to industrialisation (such as in Britain in the industrial revolution). These structural changes 

in the rest of the world are the generic sources of most of Australia's immigrants, past and present. This project 

investigates the fundamental causes of very long term migration flows which remain largely unexplained. 


DP110100424 Dr Barbara Keys, Dr Bradley R Simpson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Making torture unthinkable': the international campaign against torture, 1967-1984 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $53,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 

2014 $37,980.00 




How did human rights become such a pervasive global language today, and how has it shaped what states do? 

This project argues that a movement against torture in the 1970s and 1980s played a key role in shifting global 

attitudes and creating our current understanding of human rights, and provides the first analysis of how this came to 

be. 

DP110102368 Prof Janet S McCalman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Land and life: Aborigines, convicts and immigrants in Victoria, 1835-1985: an 

interdisciplinary history 

2011 $170,000.00 

2012 $170,000.00 

2013 $170,000.00 




This project is an interdisciplinary investigation of dispossession and colonization of southeast Australia. It uses 

longitudinal cohort studies to produce new findings on the impact of stress, dislocation and economic change on 

individuals and families across five generations. 

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DP110100300 Dr Andrew H Beattie 

Approved 

Project Title 

In the shadow of the concentration camp: responses to allied internment in Germany 

since 1945 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $30,000.00 

2014 $30,000.00 




The project improves Australia's understanding of a major European power and enhances national expertise in 

European history, memory studies and transitional justice. The project informs Australian discussions of the global 

modern phenomena of camps, internment without trial, regime change, democratisation, historical responsibility 

and justice. 

DP110103981 A/Prof Sean S Brawley 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mrs O'Keefe and the battle for white Australia: The O'Keefe Deportation Case of 1949 and 

the unravelling of the White Australia Policy 

2011 $40,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $25,000.00 




The purpose of this project is to better understand the decline of the White Australia Policy by providing the first 

detailed examination of the policy in the 1940s. The resulting book will provide a timely examination of themes such 

as border protection, refugees, race and immigration policy. 

DP110103832 Dr Lisa M Ford 

Approved 

Project Title 

Convicts, empire and order, 1783-1857 

2011 $50,000.00 

2012 $70,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




This project shows how convicts changed and challenged ideas about law and authority in British Empire between 

1783 and 1857. It uses detailed study of everyday conflict over convict legal status and rights in Bermuda and New 

South Wales to demonstrate the importance of convict transportation to the constitution of empire in the colonies. 

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DP110100256 A/Prof Philip G Dwyer, Prof Lyndall Ryan, Dr Barbara A Mann, A/Prof Nigel G Penn 

Approved 

Project Title 

Dispossession and colonization, 1780-1820 

2011 $106,000.00 

2012 $110,000.00 

2013 $24,000.00 




Massacre and colonization is an extremely topical project given the increasing public discussions around race 

relations, and how those interactions have helped shape our identity. This project will advance the ongoing debate 

by exploring the nature of Indigenous dispossession in the world. It will also aid in the process of national 

reconciliation. 

DP110100533 Dr Roger D Markwick, Prof Dr Beate Fieseler 

Approved 

Project Title 

Women, stalinism and the soviet home front, 1941-1945 

2011 $120,000.00 

2012 $112,000.00 

2013 $130,000.00 




Women have long been hidden players in warfare; nowhere more so than on the Eastern Front during World War 

Two, where they played a crucial role in the defeat of Nazism by Stalin's Red Army. This project will bring to light the 

hitherto hidden wartime experiences of Soviet women who bore the brunt of maintaining life on the home front. 

Page 390




DP110101069 Prof Iain D McCalman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Redeeming the Great Barrier Reef. Science, romanticism and indigenous knowledge in 

the cultural and ecological history of the reef, c.1850-1950 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




This project shows how, in the late-nineteenth-century, scientist W Saville-Kent, journalist EJ Banfield and castaway 

Narcisse Pelletier, and their intellectual successors, helped transform widespread popular fear and distrust of the 

Great Barrier Reef by inaugurating positive and holistic scientific, literary and ethnographic analyses of the region's 

ecology. 

DP110103718 Dr Kirsten E McKenzie 

Approved 

Project Title 

Personal liberty, British identity and surveillance in the antipodes, 1780s - 1830s 

2011 $70,000.00 

2012 $45,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




By studying surveillance in colonial Australia and South Africa, this project will come to a new understanding of what 

defined British liberty. It will demonstrate that our country's history lies at the centre of one of the most pressing 

questions of our time-how far do concepts of freedom remain tied to national and cultural particularity? 

DP110100917 Prof Cassandra J Pybus, Dr Kit Candlin 

Approved 

Project Title 

Enterprising women: race, gender and power in the revolutionary Atlantic, 1770-1820 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 

2014 $62,000.00 

APD Dr Kit Candlin 




This historical project will research emancipated slave women who became successful entrepreneurs in the British 

slave colonies in the late eighteenth-century, to show how these remarkable free black women influenced the 

culture of the British empire, both in the colonies and at home. 

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DP110104268 Prof Shane White, A/Prof Stephen M Robertson, Prof Stephen R Garton 

Approved 

Project Title 

Year of the riot: Harlem, 1935 

2011 $147,000.00 

2012 $152,000.00 

2013 $203,000.00 

2014 $100,000.00 

2015 $100,000.00 

APF Prof Shane White 




Using a website to reconstruct Harlem and map the events of the 1935 riot, this project reveals the dynamics of the 

first instance of a new kind of racial violence-against police and property rather than between blacks and whites-and 

the impact of the Depression on African Americans. 


DP110104878 A/Prof Geoffrey P Chapman 

Approved 

Project Title 

Researching, editing and publication of historical records of Australia 

2011 $95,000.00 

2012 $95,000.00 

2013 $95,000.00 




This project will continue and complete the original Historical Records of Australia Series originally supported by the 

Commonwealth Parliament Library, shortly after Federation, thus completing a great original Federation project and 

also provide vital historical documentation of historical processes continuing in this country. 

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DP110101875 Dr Georgine W Clarsen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Mobile modernities: 'Around-Australia' automobile journeys, 1900-1955 

2011 $33,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $34,338.00 




Driving around Australia in a car was a something only a few intrepid people could attempt in the first half of the 

twentieth-century, but the journeys fascinated national audiences. This study explores how Around-Australia 

journeys shaped our national life and gave rise to a distinctive Australian car culture. 

DP110100490 Dr Julia T Martinez, Dr Victoria K Haskins, Dr Frances M Steel, Dr Claire K Lowrie 

Approved 

Project Title 

A transcolonial history of domestic service in the Asia-Pacific 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $30,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




This transcolonial history of male domestic service in the Asia-Pacific explores the ways in which colonial cultural 

norms were shaped by the interactions between European colonists and the Asian and indigenous peoples that 

worked for them. We aim to develop a regional perspective on colonialism that includes networks outside the British 

world. 

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APPLIED ETHICS 

DP110103362 Dr Terry Macdonald 

Approved 

Project Title 

Building global political legitimacy: how can we make global institutions more stable, 

effective, and justified? 

2011 $71,685.00 

2012 $64,505.00 

2013 $64,025.00 

2014 $61,385.00 

APD Dr Terry Macdonald 




Weak political legitimacy in global institutions impairs their capacity to tackle problems like violence, economic and 

social instability, poverty, and environmental damage. This project will investigate how appropriate reform of global 

institutions may enhance legitimacy, leading to more stable, effective and justified global governance. 


DP110100175 Prof Robert E Goodin, Dr Christian H Barry, Dr Gerhard E Overland, A/Prof Lea Ypi 

Approved 

Project Title 

Benefiting from injustice 

2011 $100,000.00 

2012 $109,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project argues that people can acquire duties to compensate victims of injustice when they benefit from these 

injustices, even when they neither caused the injustices nor could have prevented them. We explore the 

implications of this argument for the treatment of colonised peoples, and for policies on climate change and 

international trade. 


DP110105062 A/Prof Rachel A Ankeny 

Approved 

Project Title 

What shall we have for tea? Toward a new discourse of food ethics in contemporary 

Australia 

2011 $65,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $40,000.00 




We are increasingly encouraged to make 'ethical' food choices but lack information about these issues: this project 

explores Australians' understandings of food ethics. Outcomes include a framework for more thoughtful discussions 

about food ethics and a series of recommendations for fostering public participation in food policy-making. 

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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPECIFIC FIELDS 


DP110101030 A/Prof Peter A Jackson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Critical thought in Thailand after Marxism: modern political history through ideas 

2011 $55,840.00 

2012 $63,960.00 

2013 $61,560.00 




This collaborative Australian-Thai project will document competing schools of critical thought that emerged in 

Thailand after the Cold War. Our team will map and analyse the battles of ideas that parallel political contests in the 

country, deepening understanding of tensions that now polarise one of Australia's most important regional 

neighbours. 

DP110102042 Prof John Powers, Prof John T Makeham, Prof Jay L Garfield 

Approved 

Project Title 

Negotiating modernity: Buddhism between Tibet and China 

2011 $140,000.00 

2012 $210,000.00 

2013 $190,000.00 




This project will shed light on a significant aspect of modern Asian intellectual history: the appropriation of Yogācāra 

Buddhism in Tibet and how this relates to simultaneous movements in China. The project will open up new 

perspectives on the distinct trajectories of modernist thought in Tibetan and Chinese cultures. 

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DP110102471 Dr Alan F Chalmers 

Approved 

Project Title 

The scientific revolution: mechanisation of the world picture or the emergence of science 

as opposed to a world picture? 

2011 $20,000.00 

2012 $20,000.00 

2013 $20,000.00 




This project will enhance Australia's already strong international reputation in History and Philosophy of Science by 

offering an account of the Scientific Revolution that meets the highest standards of both philosophical and historical 

scholarship. It will portray science as emerging as an autonomous discipline distinct from natural philosophy. 

DP110100918 Prof Gregory E Patmore 

Approved 

Project Title 

Non-union employee representation in the workplace: debates and practice in Australia, 

Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States 1914-1939 

2011 $75,000.00 

2012 $60,000.00 




This project uses comparative historical data to provide a clear direction for public policy in the development of 

frontier technology for employment relations infrastructure at the workplace level. This infrastructure would 

maximise workplace productivity, increase job satisfaction and provide a greater voice for employees in the 

workplace. 

DP110100776 Prof Paul Thom 

Approved 

Project Title 

Critical edition of Robert Kilwardby's commentary on Aristotle's Prior Analytics, with 

historical / philosophical introduction and analytical notes 

2011 $60,000.00 

2012 $62,000.00 




In the Middle Ages, logic was one of the areas of philosophy that could be pursued relatively independently of 

theology. Great conceptual achievements resulted, many of which have been given new expression using the 

techniques of modern logic. This project will make Kilwardby's highly original work in logic accessible to 

contemporary logicians. 

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PHILOSOPHY 


DP110104056 Dr Heikki A Ikaheimo, Dr Arto Laitinen, Asst Prof Italo Testa, Prof Michael Quante 

Approved 

Project Title 

The social ontology of personhood: a recognition-theoretical approach 

2011 $57,827.00 

2012 $57,827.00 

2013 $57,827.00 

2014 $57,827.00 

2015 $51,327.00 

ARF Dr Heikki A Ikaheimo 




This project pursues the hypothesis that what distinguishes human persons from animals is a certain form of 

sociality consisting of 'attitudes of recognition'. Understanding the role of these attitudes in the coming about and 

flourishing of human persons and their communities is essential for fostering the social fabric of multicultural 

Australia. 

DP110102272 Prof Catriona A Mackenzie, Prof Wendy A Rogers, Prof Susan M Dodds 

Approved 

Project Title 

Vulnerability, autonomy and justice 

2011 $90,000.00 

2012 $80,000.00 

2013 $80,000.00 




Vulnerable people require assistance and care. But what are our responsibilities in relation to the vulnerable? And 

how can we provide assistance and care while avoiding stereotyping or paternalism? This research will advance 

ethical theory and be useful in solving practical problems in health research and policy. 


DP110105020 Prof Daniel Stoljar, Prof Frank C Jackson 

Approved 

Project Title 

Philosophical progress 

2011 $80,000.00 

2012 $75,000.00 

2013 $75,000.00 




Understanding the nature and possibility of progress in philosophy will shed light not only on philosophy as a funded 

research discipline within the university system in Australia, but also on the nature of research within the humanities 

and social sciences more generally. 

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DP110101810 A/Prof Neil Levy, Dr Daniel B Cohen 

Approved 

Project Title 

Challenges to moral responsibility 

2011 $53,000.00 

2012 $53,000.00 

2013 $53,000.00 




Agents deserve various kinds of benefits and burdens (such as punishment) only if they are morally responsible for 

their actions. This project aims to assess several sorts of alleged threats to our moral responsibility, and thereby to 

better the social allocation of goods to individuals. 

DP110102445 Dr Francois Schroeter, Dr Karen F Jones, Prof Michael A Smith 

Approved 

Project Title 

The many moral rationalisms 

2011 $97,000.00 

2012 $100,000.00 

2013 $100,000.00 




This project addresses the foundations of morality. It contributes to our self-understanding by generating new 

insights into the objectivity of morality and into the role of reason and emotion in moral judgment. 


DP110101815 Dr Phil Dowe 

Approved 

Project Title 

Theories of time and closed timelike curves 

2011 $27,000.00 

2012 $27,000.00 

2013 $27,000.00 




Do our views about time allow for time to be looped? Einstein's theories of relativity allow for warped and twisted 

structures of space and time, including some that permit time travel. This project shows how both commonsense, 

traditional and contemporary scientifically-based theories of time can be made consistent with these structures. 

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DP110100486 Prof David Braddon-Mitchell, Dr Kristie L Miller 

Approved 

Project Title 

A theory of theory choice 

2011 $122,000.00 

2012 $107,000.00 

2013 $122,000.00 

2014 $112,000.00 

2015 $112,000.00 

ARF Dr Kristie L Miller 




Disagreements sometimes seem to be about the world, and sometimes seem to be about the right way to 

conceptualise or talk about the world. This project offers a new way to determine which disputes fall into which 

category, and offers an understanding of the importance of the latter kind of disagreements, and how to resolve 

them. 

DP110100752 Dr Catherine J Mills, Dr Niamh Stephenson 

Approved 

Project Title 

An analysis of foetal imaging and the ethics of the selective termination of pregnancy 

2011 $78,000.00 

2012 $62,000.00 

2013 $53,000.00 




This project examines the impacts of routine obstetric ultrasound on the experience of pregnancy, focusing on the 

ethics of selective termination following diagnosis of abnormalities. The project contributes to the national research 

priority goal of a healthy start to life, by examining the ethical aspects of ensuring foetal health in Australia. 

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RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS 

DP110102941 Dr Peter F Howard 

Approved 

Project Title 

Cultures of belief in Renaissance Florence 

2011 $65,000.00 

2012 $50,000.00 

2013 $60,000.00 




The project asks new questions and employs new methods for understanding the material and cultural 

development of Renaissance Florence by focussing on the city's rapidly evolving religious context. It foregrounds 

the close study of preaching and its generation, and elaborates the oral as a category of historical analysis. 

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