Energy Conversion and Signal Transduction in Nanomechanical Systems. Miniaturization of materials and electronic devices is an important technological goal. In order to make smaller working devices,we need to understand how to create molecular scale devices such as valves, switches, pumps and motors. This Fellowship will explore ways to make smaller, portable devices that can be used for personal health monitoring,environmental sensing and the detection of disease and pathogens.
Molecular Engineered Nanomaterials for Advanced Fuel Cells. This program aims to develop a new class of proton-conducting materials with high proton-conductivity, low gas permeability and good thermal stability for application to advanced fuel cells. The strategy for such a new material is to exploit the unique properties of nanoscale particles of metal phosphates and silicates, hybridised with proton-conducting polymers. Such new materials will be enabling technology for commercialising both hy ....Molecular Engineered Nanomaterials for Advanced Fuel Cells. This program aims to develop a new class of proton-conducting materials with high proton-conductivity, low gas permeability and good thermal stability for application to advanced fuel cells. The strategy for such a new material is to exploit the unique properties of nanoscale particles of metal phosphates and silicates, hybridised with proton-conducting polymers. Such new materials will be enabling technology for commercialising both hydrogen and methanol fuel cells, promising a revolutionary clean energy supply particularly for transport vehicles and mobile devices. This research advances the material science of nanostructured composite of proton-conducting nanoparticles, a key to high performance fuel cell membranes.Read moreRead less
How organisms coordinate energy supply and demand. The metabolic stress sensing protein kinase called the AMP activated protein kinase controls metabolism of all eukaryotes to meet the needs of energy demand and nutrient supply. It is responsible for accelerating metabolism (glucose transport, glycolysis and fatty acid oxidation) in response to energy demand and with caloric restriction it regulates gene transcription to adapt to energy supply. This project is to provide a comprehensive unders ....How organisms coordinate energy supply and demand. The metabolic stress sensing protein kinase called the AMP activated protein kinase controls metabolism of all eukaryotes to meet the needs of energy demand and nutrient supply. It is responsible for accelerating metabolism (glucose transport, glycolysis and fatty acid oxidation) in response to energy demand and with caloric restriction it regulates gene transcription to adapt to energy supply. This project is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the AMP activated protein kinase (enzyme isoforms, genes, physiological roles and regulation). This knowledge will have major benefits in biopharmaceutical development, the livestock, plant and sport/racing industries.Read moreRead less