QLD

Servers at the WA Observatory

AI motion capture system for enhancing human motor function

This project aims to advance the field of human movement science by addressing the challenges encountered when developing a low-cost, automated system for screening the movement of pre-elite student-athletes. Leveraging state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI), markerless motion capture and stereo vision technologies, this research will tackle critical challenges in biomechanics and sports science.

A&F

Influencing factors of feed intake and digestion in prawns

This Project will investigate poorly understood mechanisms regulating feed consumption in prawns through a multi-disciplinary approach studying feeding behaviour, digestive physiology, nutritional needs and metabolism regulation. The expected outcomes are to better understand dietary factors and physiological mechanisms promoting feed consumption and return of appetite in juvenile prawns. This may lead to the application of new feed and feeding strategies to enhance aquaculture performance and sustainability.  

Environment picture

Improving cropping decisions with AI-enhanced weather forecasts

This project will investigate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve weather forecasts and discover how AI forecasts can advance farming decisions by coupling with crop models and smart farming tools. This is an exciting opportunity to develop or integrate novel AI-enhanced weather forecasts into real world modelling applications, for example in the sugarcane industry. With research being undertaken alongside real farm advisors, your research can help industry to optimise resource use and enhance overall farm productivity while minimising environmental impact.

Mineral Resources picture. These images are taken by Colin Veitch in the Microscopy Unit - he works in Waurn Ponds.

Fingerprinting critical minerals development in continental margins

This project will study how critical minerals develop in the Andean-type plate margins through case studies in eastern Australia. The expected outcomes are results that characterise signature minerals in a polymetallic minerals province in Far North Queensland. This may result in supplying new data-driven mineralisation models for key exploration regions.

Energy picture

Li-ion battery separator material recovery and utilisation

Sodium battery is a promising alternative for energy storage if precious metal prices for making LIB remain high. This Project will mainly focus on the recovery of LIB separator material and explore economic applications of the recovered separator materials, such as turning it into high-value hard carbon for making sodium battery anode material.