ACT

Prediction of molecular interactions with RNA using AI

This Project will develop deep-learning models to predict interactions of ribonucleic acid (RNA) with other molecules. The expected outcomes are to improve prediction capabilities to decode RNA interactions in disease mechanisms, identify novel therapeutic modalities, and improve existing therapies for targeting RNA. This could result in enhanced capacity to design new therapies and potential to optimise RNA targeting molecules for therapeutic applications. 

Crop disease management

This project aims to integrate novel automated disease surveillance technology into real-time management of crop diseases for improved yield and sustainability outcomes. The expected outcome is grower recommendations for crop diseases informed by real-time automated disease surveillance. The potential benefit is improved productivity and sustainability through reduced crop losses and chemical inputs.

Operationalising quantum communications

This project will develop infrastructure for quantum communications including quantum memory technology and quantum communication protocols. The expected outcomes are a quantum memory platform for free-space communications and software architecture for operating quantum communications. This could result in a solution for deploying quantum communications technology within Australia for government, industry and public utilisation. 

Compostable plastics

This Project aims to design and develop compostable plastics. The expected outcome is to produce new materials and compositions from sustainable sources to make plastics. This could benefit Australia to find new ways to make plastics that are sustainable and circular.