Deakin University - Science, Technology and Design Research

New research published in the journal Science revealed that overfishing has caused sharks, rays and chimaeras to decline by more than 50% since 1970. Deakin Marine researcher Dr Samantha Sherman said over exploitation by target fisheries and incidental capture, compounded by habitat degradation, climate change and pollution, has resulted in over one-third facing extinction. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYvRrwyT

Meet Dilendra Wijesekara, a researcher at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, who has been making waves in the world of science this year with her research investigating the power of silk used as a medicinal packing material. Not only is Dilendra passionate about improving the world we live in through her innovative research, but she is also dedicated to empowering women of colour to pursue a career in STEM.    We recently met with Dilendra and asked what advice she had. If you'd like to learn more about research opportunities, head to: https://lnkd.in/gdcrGFTR

We're thrilled to announce that Deakin University’s very own Dr Fariha Tasmin Jaigirdar, PhD and Kira M Hughes have been named as part of the prestigious Science & Technology Australia Superstars of STEM cohort! 👏 Announced by Minister Ed Husic MP, this program recognises just 60 outstanding individuals across Australia and provides two years of mentorship, media training, and opportunities with Science & Technology Australia. Congratulations to you both!

At Deakin University, we’re proud to partner with Jet Technology to turn organic waste into valuable resources, accelerating the shift towards a greener, more sustainable future.   Deakin's Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (#REACH) recently met with Howard Ju, CEO of Jet Technology Corporation Australia, who shared how this innovative research project is helping to find new ways to reuse and recycle organic waste through cutting-edge solutions to advance Australia’s circular economy.   Learn more about how we are enhancing sustainability with new technologies through REACH at: www.reach.deakin.edu.au

Congratulations to distinguished Professor Ying (Ian) Chen, Director of the ARC Research Hub for New Safe and Reliable Energy at the Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University and team DR Baozhi Yu (IFM) and Dr Xuequan Lu who have received Australian Research Council Discovery Project 'Artificial Intelligence designed 3D-printed solid-state Li metal batteries'. The project will leverage AI’s predictive capabilities on extensive databases, identifying optimal materials and structures for SSLMBs and using 3D printing techniques to fabricate precise designs.

We’re excited to announce that a Deakin led project on securing energy microgrids has received $482, 454 in federal funding.   Associate Professor Daniel T. H. Lai will lead a new consortium of industry partners and researchers to deploy Australia's first quantum-secured communications demonstrator for microgrids. We’re excited to be working alongside, The Australian National University, Optimal Group Australia, and University of South Australia to deliver this important initiative.    Microgrids, which integrate renewable energy sources, storage systems, and advanced control mechanisms, are essential for the future of energy. However, the increasing reliance on public data communication networks exposes these systems to growing cybersecurity risks. As threats become more sophisticated, securing data transmission is critical for maintaining the reliability and safety of microgrids.   The use of quantum-secured communication offers a security solution by leveraging the randomness of quantum mechanical phenomena for data encryption. While still in the early stages of deployment, this technology promises to significantly enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.   We are proud to be part of this important project, which will contribute to the ongoing development of secure, resilient, and sustainable energy systems for the future.   For more information on this round of Critical Technologies Challenge grant recipients visit https://lnkd.in/gAxJ-hTJ

Congratulations to Professor Yong Xiang and team from the School of Information Technology who have received Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project funding for their project 'Copyright protection of deep neural network models based on watermarking.' The project aims to develop robust watermarking techniques for copyright protection of deep neural network (DNN) models.

Congratulations to Professor Matthew Symonds, Associate Professor Michael Weston and Associate Professor Lee Rollins who have received Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project funding for their project 'Evolving escape: anti-predator adaptations in threatened bird species.' This project will examine how escape responses to predators evolve through natural selection, a critical question in the conservation and management of threatened species. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvdkQFY9

IFM’s Deakin Distinguished Professor Maria Forsyth has been named as the top researcher in the field of electrochemistry and Deakin University has been named as the lead institution in Textile Engineering, in The Australian’s Research 2025 magazine.   The magazine identifies the top performers by giving every Australian researcher and university/research institute an impact score across 250 fields of research. Using information found on Google scholar, the score is based on the number of citations for papers published in the top 20 journals of each field over the past five years.   It is an honour to have two of IFM’s leading fields acknowledged in the magazine, which follows the recently announced 2024 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects(GRAS) of first in Australia and 30th globally for textile science and engineering.   Congratulations to Maria and all our textile and fibre engineers, led by Prof Joselito Razal, who have contributed to these top scores. https://lnkd.in/gTvQxBca #electrochemistry #textileengineering #materialscience

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