Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE180100203
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$956,700.00
Summary
Novel diagnostics capabilities in reacting, particle-laden flows. This project aims to establish innovative capabilities for advanced diagnostics techniques to be applied in reacting, particle-laden flows over a range of pressures. The complementary measurements are expected to provide an unprecedented understanding of the dynamics of liquid fragments and solid particles in flames. The resulting data, and improved knowledge, will set the framework for more effective predictive methods that assis ....Novel diagnostics capabilities in reacting, particle-laden flows. This project aims to establish innovative capabilities for advanced diagnostics techniques to be applied in reacting, particle-laden flows over a range of pressures. The complementary measurements are expected to provide an unprecedented understanding of the dynamics of liquid fragments and solid particles in flames. The resulting data, and improved knowledge, will set the framework for more effective predictive methods that assist in the design of cleaner and efficient processes that benefit a range of applications, from engine design to the generation of new fuels, and the flame synthesis of novel materials.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100416
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$365,446.00
Summary
A predictive tool for low-emission gas turbine combustors. This project aims to develop a powerful tool for prediction of combustion noise using high-fidelity simulations. Combustion-generated sound is a major inhibitor to the development of low-emission, highly-efficient gas turbines as it can initiate "thermoacoustic instability", leading to engine failure in extreme cases. This project will lead to the advancement of fast start-up, low-emission, gas turbines which can complement renewable en ....A predictive tool for low-emission gas turbine combustors. This project aims to develop a powerful tool for prediction of combustion noise using high-fidelity simulations. Combustion-generated sound is a major inhibitor to the development of low-emission, highly-efficient gas turbines as it can initiate "thermoacoustic instability", leading to engine failure in extreme cases. This project will lead to the advancement of fast start-up, low-emission, gas turbines which can complement renewable energy technologies to provide reliable electricity to Australians.Read moreRead less
Pathways for performance improvements of organic light emitting diodes . Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) represent the next generation technology for displays and lighting. Despite their rapid uptake, one of the factors limiting their application in lighting is the efficiency roll-off at high brightness. This project aims to work towards solutions for this problem using an innovative combination of simulation studies and experimental work. Expected outcomes include improved theoretical and ....Pathways for performance improvements of organic light emitting diodes . Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) represent the next generation technology for displays and lighting. Despite their rapid uptake, one of the factors limiting their application in lighting is the efficiency roll-off at high brightness. This project aims to work towards solutions for this problem using an innovative combination of simulation studies and experimental work. Expected outcomes include improved theoretical and experimental approaches leading to new design rules for OLEDs. This should provide significant benefits such as a pathway for development of improved efficient, high brightness OLEDs for applications in low energy consumption lighting and long-lasting, bright displays.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100161
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$375,000.00
Summary
Reducing drag by controlling wall turbulence. Wall turbulence is a critically important phenomenon for any system where fluid flows past an object. Wall turbulence is responsible for 90 per cent of the drag experienced by a large crude tanker, to give just one example. This project aims to investigate novel ways to control wall turbulence by exploiting the presence of recently-discovered large-scale structures. This will lead to significant reductions in the drag and fuel burnt by transport vehi ....Reducing drag by controlling wall turbulence. Wall turbulence is a critically important phenomenon for any system where fluid flows past an object. Wall turbulence is responsible for 90 per cent of the drag experienced by a large crude tanker, to give just one example. This project aims to investigate novel ways to control wall turbulence by exploiting the presence of recently-discovered large-scale structures. This will lead to significant reductions in the drag and fuel burnt by transport vehicles.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE180100157
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$366,446.00
Summary
Impact of spatially uniform and irregular rough surfaces on drag reduction. This project aims to understand the turbulent transport mechanism for fluid flow over spatially uniform and irregular rough walls. It will provide accurate modelling of irregular roughness and high fidelity simulations. The intended outcomes are physical understanding of the turbulence phenomenon in these flows, and novel flow control of irregular rough wall flows leading to significant drag reduction for transport indus ....Impact of spatially uniform and irregular rough surfaces on drag reduction. This project aims to understand the turbulent transport mechanism for fluid flow over spatially uniform and irregular rough walls. It will provide accurate modelling of irregular roughness and high fidelity simulations. The intended outcomes are physical understanding of the turbulence phenomenon in these flows, and novel flow control of irregular rough wall flows leading to significant drag reduction for transport industries in Australia. Benefits are relevant to both engineering applications involving rough walls and to environmental applications enabling better prediction of particulate matter dispersionRead moreRead less
Micro-perforation for passive drag reduction. This project aims to reduce skin friction drag by developing a novel passive flow control method using micro-perforated surfaces. Advanced analytical and experimental modelling will be used to develop specific design solutions to improve efficiency in many real life applications, such as to reduce drag in the aerospace, maritime, gas pipelines and wind turbine industries. Expected outcomes include widely applicable knowledge and skills, improved mode ....Micro-perforation for passive drag reduction. This project aims to reduce skin friction drag by developing a novel passive flow control method using micro-perforated surfaces. Advanced analytical and experimental modelling will be used to develop specific design solutions to improve efficiency in many real life applications, such as to reduce drag in the aerospace, maritime, gas pipelines and wind turbine industries. Expected outcomes include widely applicable knowledge and skills, improved modelling and experimental techniques and tools, and enhanced collaborations. Benefits to Australia are expected to include significant improvements to the efficiency of the aerospace and energy industries, a boost to the Australian economy, and a reduction in carbon emissions. Read moreRead less
Insulated sandwich panels in high temperature environments. A robust model comprising pyrolysis of polymeric material coupled with gas combustion will be developed to predict the burning behaviour of expanded polystyrene insulated sandwich panels. These models will provide an effective design tool for fire safety engineering design and the assessment of a wide range of polymeric materials in fire conditions.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE220100154
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$426,000.00
Summary
Engineering twisted two-dimensional materials for mid-infrared detectors. This project aims to engineer twisted two-dimensional materials and develop efficient room-temperature mid-infrared detectors that sense both the intensity and polarisation of light. This project expects to generate a cost-effective, ultra-compact, and multifunctional mid-infrared optical platform with high energy conversion efficiency towards advanced sensing and imaging systems. The anticipated goal of this project is to ....Engineering twisted two-dimensional materials for mid-infrared detectors. This project aims to engineer twisted two-dimensional materials and develop efficient room-temperature mid-infrared detectors that sense both the intensity and polarisation of light. This project expects to generate a cost-effective, ultra-compact, and multifunctional mid-infrared optical platform with high energy conversion efficiency towards advanced sensing and imaging systems. The anticipated goal of this project is to deliver high value-added devices with reduced energy consumption for the electronics and photonics industries. This should provide significant economic and environmental benefits by realising technological innovations, savings in materials and energy costs, and reduced environmental impact in advanced manufacturing.Read moreRead less
Australian Laureate Fellowships - Grant ID: FL160100067
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,888,048.00
Summary
Transformational lighting: changing the way we live. Transformational lighting: changing the way we live. This Fellowship aims to advance the science of ultrathin efficient lighting technologies based on low embedded energy organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). By creating innovative semiconductor materials and diode architectures that optimise each step in light generation—from charge injection, transport and capture to light emission—the project aims to deliver transformative OLED lighting tha ....Transformational lighting: changing the way we live. Transformational lighting: changing the way we live. This Fellowship aims to advance the science of ultrathin efficient lighting technologies based on low embedded energy organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). By creating innovative semiconductor materials and diode architectures that optimise each step in light generation—from charge injection, transport and capture to light emission—the project aims to deliver transformative OLED lighting that is more efficient than standard fluorescents by 50%. The intended outcomes of the project are design rules for OLED componentry, including thin, flexible architectures for deployment in a range of environments. The project would prototype the new technology at scale, demonstrating a large-area lighting module with power efficiency of 150 lm/W.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE150100884
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$366,000.00
Summary
Integration of Nanoantenna-Enhanced Sensors and Light Sources. Metal nanoparticles are ideal candidates to enhance and modify the radiation of nanoscale light sources. However, research in nano light sources is only just beginning, thus their full potential has not yet been unlocked. This project aims to develop novel nano light sources to control the polarisation-state of emission and to enhance their efficiency and brightness. The project aims to deliver a new technology platform for on-chip i ....Integration of Nanoantenna-Enhanced Sensors and Light Sources. Metal nanoparticles are ideal candidates to enhance and modify the radiation of nanoscale light sources. However, research in nano light sources is only just beginning, thus their full potential has not yet been unlocked. This project aims to develop novel nano light sources to control the polarisation-state of emission and to enhance their efficiency and brightness. The project aims to deliver a new technology platform for on-chip integration of these light sources which is needed to demonstrate real-world applications. This platform will also be used to develop a new class of compact waveguide sensors that are highly sensitive and flexible with a broad range of applications.Read moreRead less