Invariants of singular spaces from noncommutative geometry. The project addresses questions of significance at the international forefront in the mathematical sciences and the ARC funds will enable research training of students and postdoctoral fellows at this very high level. International collaboration and networking is a key feature that will enhance Australia's scientific standing and provide opportunities for early career researchers to engage internationally with world leaders. The mainten ....Invariants of singular spaces from noncommutative geometry. The project addresses questions of significance at the international forefront in the mathematical sciences and the ARC funds will enable research training of students and postdoctoral fellows at this very high level. International collaboration and networking is a key feature that will enhance Australia's scientific standing and provide opportunities for early career researchers to engage internationally with world leaders. The maintenance of a high quality research program at ANU enhances Australia's ability to attract international students and places the ANU in the top league of world universities. It brings with it recognition of Australia as a culturally advanced nation.Read moreRead less
Linear Dynamical Quantum Networks: Synthesis and Control. Australia is recognized as a leader in the international race to develop quantum technologies of the future. This project will strengthen Australia's profile in quantum technology engineering by developing a new theory for building arbitrary complex linear quantum mechanical control systems for control tasks in quantum technology, and presenting new control system design tools to support high performance quantum communication systems. The ....Linear Dynamical Quantum Networks: Synthesis and Control. Australia is recognized as a leader in the international race to develop quantum technologies of the future. This project will strengthen Australia's profile in quantum technology engineering by developing a new theory for building arbitrary complex linear quantum mechanical control systems for control tasks in quantum technology, and presenting new control system design tools to support high performance quantum communication systems. The project outcomes together with advances in experimental physics are anticipated to play an important role in the long term as enablers of viable quantum technologies that can provide new commercial opportunities for Australian hi-tech industries to benefit Australia's economy in the future.Read moreRead less
Optimisation of piezoelectric metamaterials: Towards robotic stress sensors. This project aims to design new piezoelectric material microstructures that can enhance the measurement of complex local stress states within robotic limbs. The project expects to generate new knowledge of the achievable properties of multi-poled piezoelectric materials and develop computational tools for the analysis and structural optimisation of such materials. The designed microstructures may revolutionise piezoelec ....Optimisation of piezoelectric metamaterials: Towards robotic stress sensors. This project aims to design new piezoelectric material microstructures that can enhance the measurement of complex local stress states within robotic limbs. The project expects to generate new knowledge of the achievable properties of multi-poled piezoelectric materials and develop computational tools for the analysis and structural optimisation of such materials. The designed microstructures may revolutionise piezoelectric sensor technology. Expected outcomes include manufactured proof-of-concept sensors that enable measurement of local stress fields. This should provide significant benefits, such as improved future robot capability and reliability, and research training for next-generation Australian computational mathematicians. Read moreRead less