project_code,administering_organisation,lead_investigator,grant_summary,current_funding_dollars,official_record_url,chart_label
GBIF00001,Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation,Dr Joanne Daly,Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF),196198.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/GBIF00001,GBIF00001 — Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
LX0214943,The Australian National University,Prof Ian White,"Negotiation Support Systems for Groundwater Managment in Small Islands. Expanding populations and limited land area in small islands are increasing the pressures on fresh groundwater resources. The dilemma is how to protect shallow groundwater reserves without alienating traditional landowners and without generating costly conflicts. The problem is complex and involves the interaction of hydrologic and technical factors with socio-cultural, economic, policy and institutional factors. Multi Agent Systems (MAS) have been developed to study the interaction between societies and the environment. Here we will use MAS to develop  Negotiation Support Systems for groundwater management in small islands.",72824.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0214943,LX0214943 — The Australian National University
LX0235264,University of Technology Sydney,Em/Prof Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran,Development of a novel filtration hybrid system in wastewater treatment and reuse. Water industries in Australia and Japan are aiming at developing compact wastewater treatment and reuse systems.  This project will form the basis for a long-term study on coupling a new static floccuator/filter system being developed at UTS and a hanging sponge cubes bioreactor being developed at NUT.  A properly designed physico-chemical biological hybrid system will be cost-effective in removing a wide range of pollutants with little maintenance.  This study will establish a rational hybrid system through detailed bench and pilot-scale experimentation.  It will make the optimum use of the complementary expertise and facilities at NUT and UTS.,43454.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0235264,LX0235264 — University of Technology Sydney
LX0237512,University of Wollongong,Prof Lee Astheimer,"Pesticide effects on native Australia vetebrates: A collaboration between the University of Wollongong and Texas Tech University. Aerially applied insecticides are used worldwide to control periodic locust infestations. Assessment of their effects on vertebrates is based on limited information concerning a few North American or European species. We will compare  the sublethal effects of  3 compounds currently used or under consideration  by the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) on representative Australian vertebrates. Assessments include cholinesterase inhibition, peak aerobic performance , thermoregulatory  ability, stress responses, immune function and feeding behaviour. Our collaboration includes expertise in comparative physiology, endocrinology and wildlife toxicology.",36698.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0237512,LX0237512 — University of Wollongong
LX0242377,The University of New South Wales,Prof Anthony Dooley,"Ergodic theory and number theory. Recent advances in the theory of measured dynamical systems investigated by the proponents include new versions of entropy, and the study of spectral theory for non-singular systems. These will be further developed in this joint project with the French CNRS. The results are expected to have interesting applications in physics and number theory.",14761.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0242377,LX0242377 — The University of New South Wales
LX0242349,The University of Queensland,Prof Peter Mora,"APEC Cooperation for Earthquake Simulation Visitors Program. This project aims to improve understanding of earthquakes through development of numerical simulation models for the earthquake generation process.  Its centerpiece is a major international collaboration, achieved via a visitor exchange program between the headquarters of the APEC Cooperation for Earthquake Simulation in Australia and overseas centres of excellence. Earthquakes are one of the most costly and deadly natural disasters, and APEC member economies have a high earthquake risk.  Recent analyses suggest earthquakes may dominate the loss potential in Australia. The complementary research programs offer an opportunity to achieve breakthrough advances in improved methods of earthquake forecasting and hazard quantification.",12263.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0242349,LX0242349 — The University of Queensland
LX0212015,The University of Queensland,Prof Paulo Vasconcelos,"Weathering History and Cenozoic Landscape Evolution in Northern Queensland and New Caledonia. Rates of rock weathering impose a major control on the CO2 global budget.  Increased weathering rates consume atmospheric CO2, possibly resulting in cooler climates. We intend to determine rock weathering rates on similar lithologies currently placed on equatorial positions, Northeastern Australia and New Caledonia, but possibly differing in climatic history. Geochronology of continental weathering profiles in the areas will permit correlating known paleoclimatic cycles, derived from the isotopic composition of ocean floor sediments, with the variation in continental weathering rates.  This comparison will test current models proposing that cooling of Cenozoic climates results from increase rates of rock weathering.",0.0,https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0212015,LX0212015 — The University of Queensland