Annual Report 2010

ANNUAL REPORT 2010

MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES ...... 3 Mission Statement...... 3 Year 6 in Review ...... 4 Structure and Management ...... 5

ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY ARCNN ...... 7 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN2010) held at the Sydney Convention Centre on the 22- 26th February 2010...... 10

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING ...... 17 11th Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC), Nanotechnology Thematic Workshop held at the University of New South Wales - 7th June 2010 ...... 17 The Australia India Nanotechnology Workshop held at the Australian National University during 14-15th June 2010...... 19 Australian Delegation at the Singapore Workshop on "Long Term Impacts and Future Opportunities for Nanotechnology"...... 22 Asia Nano Forum -Asia Nano Camp - Singapore and Malaysia - 3-14th October 2010 ...... 25 ARCNN Book Writing Project ...... 27

LONG TERM VISITS...... 31 Miss Rhiannon Creasey (Flinders University) visit to Curtin University in Western Australia ...... 31

OVERSEAS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS ...... 34 Mr Cameron Evans from the University of Western Australia visit to the University of California (San Diego) ...... 34 Ms Marie Bongiovanni from the University of Melbourne visit to New York and Stanford Universities in the USA...... 36 Dr Ronggang Ding from the University of Queensland visit to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China (DICP)...... 41 Ms Rebecca Yee from Monash University visit to the Institute of Urban Environments, CAS, in Xiamen, China...... 42 Mr Christopher Ridings from Flinders University visit to Stuttgard University in Germany...... 44 Mr Kok Wai Chan from the University of New South Wales visit to Oxford University ...... 49

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS ...... 51 27th Australian Colloid & Surface Science Student Conference, 1-5th February 2010 - University of Adelaide...... 51 First Student Symposium of the Membrane Society of Australasia (MSASS)- 18-20th February - Wollongong...... 53 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology (APCOT 2010) - 6-9th July 2010 -Perth ...... 56 International Meeting in Chemical Sensors (IMCS-13) - 11-14th July 2010, Perth ...... 57 1 Molecular Modelling 2010: Advances in Biomolecular and Materials Modelling - Melbourne - Nov 28-Dec, 1 2010...... 61 2nd International Conference on Plasma Nanoscience (iPlasma Nano-II) - 12-15th December ....62 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD2010) 12th-15th December 2010...... 64

WEBSITE ...... 67

NANOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES REGISTER...... 67

NEWSLETTER...... 68

MEMBERSHIP...... 68

PLANNED 2011 ACTIVITIES...... 69

Appendix A - ARCNN Members by State ...... 70 Appendix B – Demographic list of ARCNN Website Hits ...... 114 Appendix C - ARCNN News, Edition 20, April 2010 ...... 118 Appendix D - List of ARCNN Friends...... 125 Appendix E – ICONN 2012 Poster...... 126

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MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement The Mission statement of the Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network is to enhance Australia’s Research in Nanotechnology and related areas, by effectively promoting and drawing together collaborations in this field. ARCNN received funding from the ARC during 2004-2009. An in principle carry forward of funds from the ARC was requested and granted till the end of 2010. A $50,000 grant from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research was also received for the continuation of network operations in 2010.

Objectives The Nanotechnology field is one of the fastest growing areas of research and technology. The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) is dedicated to substantially enhancing Australia’s research outcomes in this important field by promoting effective collaborations, exposing researchers to alternative and complementary approaches from other fields, encouraging forums for postgraduate students and early career researchers, increasing nanotechnology infrastructure, enhancing awareness of existing infrastructure, and promoting international links. The ARCNN will achieve these goals through its dedication to bringing together all the various groups working in the field of Nanotechnology and related areas within Australia. This innovative network was created by four seed funding networks joining together in order to cover the broader areas and to create a larger more effective network.

The Network aims to: 1. bring together key groups working in this area to communicate, innovate, share and exploit mutual strengths and facilities to make a major impact internationally 2. identify new areas of research 3. highlight the infrastructure that is available in Australia and promote use and sharing of these facilities 4. identify infrastructure needs to strengthen research 5. leverage off and interact with other networks for mutual benefit 6. develop industry and international links 7. interact with the wider community 8. encourage postgraduate students and early career researchers to enhance their skill base and training 9. become a national resource for industry, research and educational institutions, government and policy developers

3 Year 6 in Review

The work in 2010 was focused on enhancing Australia’s International linkages and continuing up on funding events related to Nanotechnology around the country.

Membership of 1319, participants including 800 post graduate students and Early Career Researchers. More than 265 research groups are participating in the Network.

Over 3,000,000 Website hits

Hosted The International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ICONN 2010

Hosted the 11th Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC), Nanotechnology Thematic Workshop

Hosted Australia India Nanotechnology Workshop held at the Australian National University during 14-15th June 2010

Managed the Australian Delegation at the Singapore Workshop on "Long Term Impacts and Future Opportunities for Nanotechnology"

ARCNN Book Project A Showcase of Nanotechnology Research and Writing of PhD Students and Early Career Researchers in Australia Published Book - Nanotechnology in Australia: Showcase of Early Career Research

1 Long Term Visit

6 Overseas Travel Fellowships

9 Events Sponsored by ARCNN

4 Structure and Management The Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network is managed by a Management Committee which met once during 2010. The meeting was held on the 2nd of February at the Sydney Convention Centre. This management committee represents the wider membership and is chaired by an independent chair. The committee determines the priorities for each activity and allocates the budget for the network. A Network Manager manages the day to day administrative tasks under the Guidance of the Network Convenor.

Management Committee Chair The duties of the Chair are to chair Management committee meetings, provide advice to the Network, confirm meeting minutes for circulation to Management committee members, represent the network at important meetings and provide general guidance to the network management. The current chair is Professor Erich Weigold.

Convenor The convenor has overall responsibility for the Network operations and for meeting ARC requirements and guidelines. Represent the network at key Nanotechnology meetings in Australia and key International network meetings. Supervise Network staff and provide overall direction to the network activities. The network Convenor is Professor Chennupati Jagadish.

Management Committee Members The management committee members participate in committee meetings. They serve on the Working Group sub committees, represent the Network and publicise network activities, organise and actively participate in the management of network activities, act as ambassadors for the Network and provide advice to the network members about network programs.

Working Groups Committee members form into working groups that assess funding applications and other issues prior to the matter going to the full Management committee for voting. There are four working groups and their areas comprise. Events Working Group – evaluates all applications for sponsorship funding for Conferences, Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools and Short Courses. Visits Working Group – evaluates all applications for Short and Long Term Visits and Overseas Travel Fellowships. Outreach Working Group – evaluates outreach proposals such as Public Lectures, Distinguished Lecturers visits, Outreach and Webpage. Education Working Group – evaluates applications for student, ECR and Entrepreneur Forums and educational activities. The Convenor fills in if a working group member is unavailable or when there is a conflict of interest. The Management Committee (MC) comprises of the following members, representing 6 States, students and early career researchers and chaired by an Independent chair. The MC has representatives from ANSTO, CSIRO, DSTO and industry.

5 The Management Committee in 2010 comprised of:

Chairman – Emeritus Professor Erich Weigold – Australian National University

Convenor- Prof Chennupati Jagadish - Australian National University

Events Working Group Prof. Laurie Faraone –The University of Western Australia Prof. Paul Mulvaney –The University of Melbourne Dr Alan Wilson – Defence Science and Technology Organisation Prof. Peter Majewski –University of South Australia Prof Michael James –Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

Visits Working Group Dr Adam Micolich – University of New South Wales Prof. Deb Kane – Macquarie University Prof Gordon Wallace – University of Wollongong

Outreach Working Group Dr Adam Micolich – University of New South Wales Prof. Deb Kane – Macquarie University

Education Working Group Prof. Max Lu – University of Queensland Dr Terry Turney – formerly Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

Dr Steve Duvall – Formerly from INTEL Dr Calum Drummond – Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation A/Prof Paul Wright – RMIT-University, convenor of NanoSafe Australia Ms Liz Micallef – Network Manager

ARCNN Structure

ARCNN Management Board (Independent Chair and Membership representing the wider community)

Network Convenor Network Manager and Network Administrator

Events Working Visits Working Outreach Working Education Group Group Group Working Group

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List of Activities funded / organized by ARCNN

International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN2010) held at the Sydney Convention Centre on the 22- 26th February 2010

International Networking

 11th Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC), Nanotechnology Thematic Workshop held at the Univeristy of New South Wales on the 7th of June 2010

 Australia India Nanotechnology Workshop held at the Australian National University during 14-15th June 2010

 Australian Delegation at the Singapore Workshop on "Long Term Impacts and Future Opportunities for Nanotechnology" 29-30 July 2010

 Asia Nano Camp, Singapore and Malaysia - Asia Nano Forum 3-14th October 2010

ARCNN Book Project Nanotechnology in Australia: Showcase of Early Career Research - publishers Pan Stanford Publishing Pty. Ltd. Editors Prof Deb Kane- Macquarie University, A/Prof Adam Micolich - University of New South Wales and A/Prof James Rabeau - Macquarie University. A Showcase of Nanotechnology Research and Writing of PhD Students and Early Career Researchers in Australia

Long Term Visits Miss Rhiannon Creasey (Flinders University) visit to Curtin University in Western Australia

Overseas Travel Fellowships  $5000 funding support for Mr Cameron Evans from the University of Western Australia to visit the University of California (San Diego) for a period of three months  $5000 funding support for Mr Kok Wai Chan from the University of New South Wales to visit Oxford University for a period of 3 to 4 weeks.  $2186 Funding support for Ms Rebecca Yee from Monash University to visit the Institute of Urban Environments, CAS, in Xiamen, China for a period of three months  $2600 funding support for Mr Christopher Ridings from Flinders University to visit Stuttgard University in Germany for a period of one month  $4135 funding support for Ms Marie Bongiovanni from the University of Melbourne to visit New York and Stanford Universities in the USA for a period of five weeks  $5000 funding support for Dr Ronggang Ding from the University of Queensland to visit the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China (DICP) for a period of three months.

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Workshops and Events Sponsored by ARCNN

 27th Australian Colloid & Surface Science Student Conference 1-5th February 2010 - University of Adelaide

 First Student Symposium of the Membrane Society of Australasia (MSASS) 18-20th February - Wollongong

 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology 6-9th July 2010 -Perth

 13th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors (IMCS-13) 11-14 July 2010

 9th International Conference on Excitonic and Photonic Processes in Condensed Matterand Nano Materials 2010 (EXCON/10), 11-15th July 2010 - Brisbane

 ARNAM/ARCNN 2010 Joint Workshop - Flinders University , 19-23rd July 2010

 Molecular Modelling 2010: Advances in Biomolecular and Materials Modelling 28-Nov- 1Dec, 2010- Melbourne

 2nd International Conference on Plasma Nanoscience (iPlasma Nano-II) 12-15th December 2010

 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD2010) 12th-15th December 2010

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International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN2010)

Sydney Convention Centre 22/02/2008-26/02/2008

9 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN2010) held at the Sydney Convention Centre on the 22- 26th February 2010

ICONN2010 was a great success and and it attracted more than 800 delegates from around Australia and overseas. This week long conference included lectures by distinguished International and Australian researchers.

Four short courses were held on the first day and these included lectures from; Dr Neale Jackson, and A/Prof Paul Wright from RMIT, their short course was titled " Effective risk assessment and work practices for use with engineered nanomaterials Lynda O’Grady, Advanced Management Services, NSW, Noemi Guyer, Gustav Käser Training International, NSW, Will Monks, Pizzeys Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys, QLD and Dr Bob Frater, ResMed Corporation, NSW, their short course was titled "Igniting the entrepreneurial spirit of our researchers". Professor Andrew Dzurak, University of New South Wales and Dr Fay Hudson, University of New South Wales, their short course was titled "Introduction to nanofabrication techniques" Professor Michael James, Professor Don Kearley, Dr Tracey Hanley and Dr Katy Wood , Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, their short course was titled " Neutrons and nanoscience"

This success was thanks to the hard work of the ICONN Program and ARCNN Management committee. Prof Calum Drumond, Dr Cathy Foley from CSIRO and Prof Andrew Dzurak from the University of New South Wales were Co-Chairs of this conference and were assisted by the ICONN Program Committee.

The seven parallel symposia and the Program committee consisted of the following Symposium 1: Nanotechnologies in Society, Health and the Environment Chair: Maxine McCall, CSIRO Co-Chairs:Andrew Bartholomaeus, FSANZ, Graeme Batley, CSIRO Susan Dodds, UoW, Tom Faunce, ANU, Asa Jamting, NMI, Joe Shapter, Flinders, Paul Wright, RMIT

Symposium 2: Nanomaterials including nanoparticles, nanocavities, nanocrystals, nanotubes, nanowires, nanomembranes, nanoporous media Chair: Paul Mulvaney, U Melb, Co-Chairs: Jim Williams, ANU, Peter Majewski, UniSA Anita Hill, CSIRO, Max Lu, UQ, Michael Cortie, UTS

Symposium 3: Bio Nanotechnology, Nano-Medicine and Nanobionics Chair: Frank Caruso, U Melb Co-Chairs: Matt Trau, UQ, Gordon Wallace, UoW, Ben Boyd, Monash

Symposium 4: Nanoelectronics, Spintronics, Nano-magnetics, Molecular, Organic Electronics and Quantum Computing Chair: Lloyd Hollenberg, U Melb Co-Chairs: Emma Mitchell, CSIRO, Paul Burn, UQ, Frank Klose, ANSTO

Symposium 5: Nano-Optics, Nano-optoelectronics, Nano-Photonics, Plasmonics Chair: Laurie Faraone, UWA Co-Chairs: Min Gu, SUT, Deb Kane, Macquarie, Hoe Tan, ANU

Symposium 6: Computational Nanotechnology (Modelling and Simulation) Chair: Sean Smith, UQ 10 Co-Chairs: Julian Gale, Curtin, Salvy Russo, RMIT, Karl Muller, CSIRO Symposium 7: Nano-Manufacturing, Industry Issues, Technology Transfer, Metrology, Standards Chair: Clive Davenport, CSIRO Co-Chairs: John Miles, NMI, Brett Sexton, CSIRO, Brian Power, ANBF

Plenary Speakers Prof David Awschalom Center for Spintronics and Quantum Computation, University of California, USA Prof John Boland Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Ireland Prof Yoshiyuki Kawazoe Institute For Materials Research, Tohoku University, Japan Prof Michal Lipson Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Cornell University, USA Dr Stuart Parkin IBM-Stanford Spintronic Science & Applications Center, USA Prof Michael Roukes Kavli Nanoscience Institute, Caltech, USA Prof Keiichi Torimitsu Material Science Laboratory, NTT Basic Research Laboratories, Japan Prof Mark Wiesner Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology, Duke University,

Invited Speakers SYMPOSIUM 1: Andrew Bartholomaeus, FSANZ, ACT Tom Faunce, ANU College Of Law Australian National University, ACT Charles Geraci,National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health, UNITED STATES Brian Gulson, Graduate School Of Environment Macquarie University, NSW Linda Nielson, Copenhagen University University of Copenhagen, DENMARK Michael Stintz, University Of Technology Dresden, Institute Of Process Engineering And Environment, GERMANY Mark Wiesner, Duke University, Center For The Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology, USA Dave Winkler, CSIRO Molecular & Health Technologies, VIC

SYMPOSIUM 2: Marco Califano, University of Leeds, UNITED KINGDOM Michael Cortie, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW Akihiro Furube, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, JAPAN Michael Giersig, Institute of Experimental Physics Freie University Berlin, GERMANY Johan Hofkens, KU Leuven, BELGIUM Plinio Innocenzi, University of Sassari, ITALY Mietek Jaroniec, Department of Chemistry Kent State University, USA Brahim Lounis, University of Bordeaux, FRANCE Chiara Neto,University of Sydney, NSW Yasuro Niidome, Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu University, JAPAN Wolfgang Parak, Department of Physics Philipps Universitaet Marburg, GERMANY Colin Raston, Department of Chemistry University of Western Australia, WA Hua Gui Yang, East China University of Science And Technology, CHINA Chengzhong Yu, Fudan University, CHINA 11 Zhong Zhang, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, CHINA

SYMPOSIUM 3: Katsuhiko Ariga, National Institute For Materials Science, JAPAN David Lynn, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA Alan Rowan, University of Nijmegen, THE NETHERLANDS Keiichi Torimitsu, NTT Basic Research Laboratories Material Science Laboratory, JAPAN Horst Vogel, EPFL, SWITZERLAND

SYMPOSIUM 4: Andrew Briggs, Department of Materials, University of Oxford University of Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM Hans Hilgenkamp, University of Twente, THE NETHERLANDS Gerhard Klimeck, Purdue, UNITED STATES Paul Meredith, Centre For Organic Photonics And Electronics University of Queensland, QLD Yuri Pashkin, Nano Electronics Research Laboratories NEC Corporation, Ibaraki, JAPAN David Reilly, School of Physics University of Sydney, NSW Sven Rogge, Delft University of Technology, THE NETHERLANDS Michelle Simmons, School of Physics University of New South Wales, NSW Robert Stamps, University of Western Australia, WA Scott Watkins, Molecular and Health Technologies CSIRO, VIC

SYMPOSIUM 5: Richard Blaikie, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Sanjay Krishna, Center For High Technology Materials University of New Mexico, USA Tanya Monro, University of Adelaide, SA David Officer, Northfield Avenue University of Wollongong, NSW

SYMPOSIUM 6: Mark Biggs, Engineering North Building The University of Adelaide, SA Peter Cummings, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Vanderbilt University, USA Stefano Sanvito, School of Physics, Trinity College Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Ward Thompson, Department of Chemistry University of Kansas, USA Jinlong Yang, Division of Theoretical And Computational Sciences University of Science & Technology of China, CHINA Aibing Yu, School of Materials Science and Engineering University of New South Wales, NSW Shengbai Zhang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA

SYMPOSIUM 7: Ian Boyd, Melbourne Centre For Nanofabrication, VIC Kees Eijkel, Kennispark, University of Twente, Netherlands Jan Herrmann, National Measurement Institute, NSW Jussi Tuovinen, VTT Finland, Finland

A Nanotechnology Forum "What are the big issues about small technologies?" was held on the Thursday evening whereby conference delegates joined members of the public in a speculative discussion about the stages of a nanotechnology product from research stage through to the consumer. Each stage was critiqued by informed panellists and then referred to a separate panel of members of the public to comment on. This was organised by the National Enabling Technologies Strategy, of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

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INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING

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11th Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC), Nanotechnology Thematic Workshop held at the Univeristy of New South Wales - 7th June 2010 Outcomes and Achievements of the Project The11th Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee (JSTCC), Nanotechnology Thematic Workshop was held at the Univeristy of New South Wales on the 7th of June 2010. The main purpose of the project was to bring together groups from Australia and European Union to discuss about nanotechnology research in Australia and Europe. The workshop was successfully held in Sydney and excellent talks were presented leading to deeper understanding of research activities in Australia and Europe in the field of Nanotechnology. Issues identified at the workshop have been presented during the JSTCC Meeting in Sydney. Overall, this has been a highly successful workshop.

In order to further strengthen the linkages between Australian and EU researchers, following suggestions were made

(i) Support for research collaboration from small-to-large scale (researcher to researcher, group to group, multi-institution level including industry) in areas of research priority for Australia and the EU. (ii) Support for collaboration between Australia and the EU member states. (iii) Support for a formal Australian involvement in FP7 programs (Networks and projects), coupled with an Australian funding scheme to fund the Australian component of the project costs. (iv) Support for formal involvement of Australian (and European) industry in bilateral and FP7 scale collaborative projects for mutual benefit.

The Project’s contribution to the ISL objectives

(i) Improved understanding of research strengths of Australia and Europe in Nanotechnology (ii) Opportunities for research collaboration have been identified. (iii) Presentation of outcomes at JSTCC meeting to bring the issues to the attention of policy makers on both sides.

How the Project activities contributed to the goals of the National Research Priorities Nanotechnology is expected to have a major impact in all industry sectors including energy, water, health, environment and national security. Research topics discussed at the workshop have direct relevance to national priorities.

Presentations Mr Michel Poireau European Funding Programs and Opportunities for International Participation and Collaborations Prof Andrew Holmes Organic and dye-sensitised solar cell research in Australia Prof Calum Drummond Nanostructured lipid self-assembly materials for biomedical applications Prof Joe Da Costa Nanoporous and Ceramic Membranes in Clean Energy Delivery Processes Prof Stephan Foerster Nano-engineered drug carriers

17 Prof Gabor Gaal Nano-particle products from new mineral resources in Europe – ProMine Prof Michelle Simmons Single atom devices in silicon Prof Milton Hearn How to make BISNES from Nanotechnology Dr Simon Moulton Collaborative Research for Next Generation Bionic Prof Tanya Monro Optical fibres enter the nano era Prof David Jamieson CMOS at the atomic limit: inserting atoms in

Delegates at the Workshop from left to right David Jamieson, Tanya Monro, Chennupati Jagadish, Calum Drummond, Michelle Simmons, Joe Da Costa, Stephan Foerster, Michel Poireau, Craig Johnson, Milton Hearn, Simon Moulton, Andrew Holmes, Gabor Gaal, Jim Williams,

Prof Michelle Simmons addressing the workshop participants

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The Australia India Nanotechnology Workshop held at the Australian National University on the 14-15th June 2010

Outcomes and Achievements of the Project (i) A workshop was held between Australian and Indian Nanotechnology researchers. From both sides, high profile people joined the workshop and made presentations. This provided deep insights into research areas of strength in each country. (ii) A panel discussion was held to discuss about future opportunities for collaboration between both the countries. (iii) Grand challenges for both sides have been identified as: energy, environment, health, food and water security (iv) Areas of mutual strength have been identified as: renewable energy, bio- nanotechnology, semiconductors, nanowires and nanotubes, hybrid materials. (v) Workshop identified that projects should be funded in both basic science and applications. (vi) Selection and Reporting: Informed peer review should be continued in the selection process. (vii) Joint decision by representatives of both the countries is essential. (viii) Reporting in Australia is onerous and reporting need to be simplified. (ix) Top down projects should be $3M per side over 5 year period (rather than 3 years originally proposed, as it takes time to strat the projects and recruiting staff) (x) It will be good to continue both top down ($3M per side over 5 years) and bottom up ($300-400K per side over 3 years) projects. (xi) Post-doctoral exchange fellowships will be very valuable to develop linkages between early career researchers of both the countries. (xii) Senior exchange visits will benefit in terms of strengthening linkages between both the countries.

The Project’s contribution to the AISRF objectives

Project successfully brought together high profile scientists in both the countries active in nanotechnology.

Workshop presentations have given deeper insights into research areas of strength in both the countries

Workshop identified critical issues of importance for future collaboration between both the countries.

How the Project activities contributed to the goals of the National Research Priorities

Nanotechnology is expected to have a major impact in industry sectors such as energy, heath, water, environment, security. Nanotechnology is expected to create new high tech industries and improve manufacturing technologies of existing industry. Nanotechnology falls fully into the national research priorities of environmentally sustainable Australia, promoting and maintaining health, frontier technologies and safeguarding Australia. Nurturing international collaborations in this field is important for Australia.

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Details of publications and/or presentations resulting from the Project

Prof. Ajay Sood Graphene and Nanotubes: The Rising Stars of Nanotechnology Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Michelle Simmons Single Atom Devices in Silicon University of New South Wales

Prof. Mark Humphrey, Synthesis and Cubic NLO Properties of Arylalkynylruthenium Australian National University Dendrimers and Related Complexes

Prof. Paul Burn, Solid-State Dendrimer Sensors University of Queensland

Prof. Ian Gentle, Using Self Assembly for Novel Material Structures University of Queensland

Prof. Dipankar Das Sarma, Photophysical Properties of Semiconducting Nanocrystals Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

A/Prof. Maarten Vos, The Use of High-Energy Electron Scattering in Nano-Science Australian National University Research

Dr. Patrick Kluth, Nanomaterials Characterisation Using Synchrotron Radiation Australian National University

Prof. Andrew Holmes, Solar Cells Fabricated from Conjugated Organic Molecules University of Melbourne

Prof. Paul Meredith, Nano-scale Heterojunction Concepts in Organic Solar Cells University of Queensland

Prof Gordon Wallace, Nanostructured Electromaterials University of Wollongong

Prof. Pushan Ayyub, Size Induced Structural Phase Transitions Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Prof. Min Gu, Nanophotonics: A Bridge Between Nanotechnology Swinburne University of Technology and Biotechnology

Prof. Jaydeep Basu, Using Soft Templates to Create Hybrid Nanomaterial Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Assemblies for Future Nanophotonics applications

Prof. Milan Sanyal, X-ray Scattering of MBE Grown Si-Ge Multilayers Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Kolkata

Prof. Laurie Faraone, Mobility Spectrum Techniques for Characterising Carrier University of Western Australia Transport in Semiconductor Nanostructures

Dr. Shane Kennedy, Applications of Neutron Scattering for Materials Structure ANSTO and Dynamics

A/Prof. H. Hoe Tan, Semiconductor Quantum Dots and Nanowires for Optoelectronic Australian National University Device applications Prof. Satyaban Bhunia, Outline of Compound Semiconductor Activity at SINP and Growth Saha Inst. of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata Dr. Saden Zahiri, Pathways for Utilisation of Nanostructures in Cold Spray Fabrication CSIRO

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Participants at the Workshop

Workshop Dinner

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Australian Delegation at the Singapore Workshop on "Long Term Impacts and Future Opportunities for Nanotechnology"

The US, Singapore, Australia, China, India, Saudi Arabia Workshop on “Long term impact and future opportunities” was held in Singapore during 29-30 July 2010. The discussions in the Workshop were about the developments in the field of Nanotechnology and what will happen in the next 10 years. Extensive discussions were held on past achievements, issues arose and technical constraints, societal issues etc.

Two panel discussions were held on the following topics. Panel 1: Next generations of nanotechnology tools, materials, systems and products Panel 2: Challenges for the development of nanotechnology

Participants split into various groups and parallel break out sessions were held and extensive discussion took place on following topics and these discussions were shared with rest of the participants and reports were written on the outcomes from these break out sessions. S1. Enabling and Investigative Tools: Theory, Modeling, and Simulation S2. Enabling and Investigative Tools: Metrology, including methods and standards S3. Synthesis, Assembly, and Processing of Components, Devices, Systems S4. EHS, including (eco-)toxicology, fate and behavior, risk assessment & management S5. Applications: sustainability of environment and industry S6. Infrastructure: Needs for R&D and Education S7 Applications: Photonics and Plasmonics S8 Applications: Health and nanobiotechnology in wider context S9 Applications: Energy S10 Applications: Nanoelectronics and Nanomagnetics S11 Applications: High-performance nanomaterials and nanosystems and other emerging areas S12. International convergence: governance, regulation, standardization, R&D collaboration, ethical issues, societal support

In both panel discussions and break out sessions Australian participants actively participated and contributed to the discussions and to the reports on various topics. Overall, the workshop was a great success and US National Science Foundation has produced a report and can be found at: http://www.wtec.org/nano2/Nanotechnology_Research_Directions_to_2020/

We are grateful for the support provided by NETS, DIISR to allow Australia to be represented at this important workshop. Sincere thanks to all the Australian delegation for their time and efforts in participating in the workshop and contributing to it significantly and actively. Workshop report hopefully will serve Australian Nanotechnology community’s needs in terms of future directions of Nanotechnology.

Participants

US Mihail Roco:National Science Foundation, Chad Mirkin:Northwestern University, Mark Hersam :Northwestern University, Dawn Bonnell :University of Pennsylvania, Evelyn Hu :Harvard University, Mark Lundstrom :Purdue University,Andre Nel :University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) ,James Murday :University of Southern California, Stuart Wolf :University of Virginia ,Ben Benokraitis 22 :World Technology Evaluation Center (WTEC) ,Patricia Foland :World Technology Evaluation Center (WTEC), Patricia Johnson, World Technology Evaluation Center (WTEC) ,Geoff Holdridge :World Technology Evaluation Center (WTEC)

Singapore Freddy Boey:Nanyang Technological University ,Subodh Mhaisalkar :Nanyang technological University , Jan Ma :Nanyang Technological University, Huey Hoon Hng :Nanyang Technological University, Hua Zhang :Nanyang Technological University, Joachim Loo Nanyang Technological University,Andrew Wee :National University of Singapore, Si-Shen Feng:National University of Singapore, Koon Gee Neoh :National University of Singapore,Yong Zhang:National University of Singapore ,Jackie Ying :Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN),Yiyan Yang :Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), Yong Lim Foo:Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (IMRE)

Australia Justin Gooding :University of New South Wales, Hans Griesser :University of South Australia , Paul Mulvaney : University of Melbourne, Julian Gale:Curtin University of Technology, John Miles : National Measurement Institute, Graeme Batley: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Craig Johnson : Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) Chennupati Jagadish : Australian National University, Calum Drummond : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Scott Watkins :Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Michelle Simmons University of New South Wales, Rose Amal :University of New South Wales, Graeme Hodge :Monash University

China Chen Wang:National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Yuliang Zhao Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Zhongfan Liu : Peking University, Lijun Wan:Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Science (CAS), Wei Huang:Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Shuit-Tong Lee : City University of Hong Kong; Soochow University, Hongyuan Chen: Nanjing University .

India Jayesh R. Bellare :IIT, Bombay , Murali Sastry :Tata Chemicals Innovation Centre

Saudi Arabia Salman Al Rokayan : King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology (KAIN)

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24 Asia Nano Forum -Asia Nano Camp - Singapore and Malaysia - 3-14th October 2010 A request was sent from the Asia Nano Forum to nominate three candidates (Post graduate students or Early Career Researchers) to attend the Asia Nanotech Camp(ANC) which is a program initiated by Asia Nano Forum (ANF) as a platform for young nanotechnology researchers to learn about the state of the art and nanotechnology advancement in ANF network economies. It provides unique educational opportunities for these young researchers to communicate, network, and collaborate with one another. For the past two years, ANC was held in Japan (2008) and Taiwan (2009). http://www.asia-anf.org/ANFGroup_EG.php

ANC 2010 was held in Singapore and Malaysia during Oct.3-14. The program included technical lectures by experts in various areas of nanotechnology, industry seminars, visits to universities and research institutes, as well as networking/ social activities. The participants were also requested to share their research activities, work on group assignments and present their findings at the workshop.

The organizing committees provided local hospitality including accommodation, meals, local transportation, and social activities. ARCNN provided round trip airfare for their representatives.

There were seventeen applications and the following three candidates were selected:

Dr. Dayong Jin from Macquarie University Ms. Mahnaz Shafiei from RMIT University Mr. Yi Du from the University of Wollongong

ASIA NANOTECH CAMP 2010 3‐15 October 2010, Singapore & Malaysia Report (prepared by Dr. JIN, Dayong, Macquarie University)

Total ~ 50 participants from 14 countries attended the ASIA NANOTECH CAMP 2010, which was jointly organized by the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) (3‐9 and 14‐15 in Singapore) and Akademi Sains Malaysia (10‐13 in Malaysia) from 3‐15 October 2010. The Singapore CAMP activities occupied two thirds of the whole program.

Singapore CAMP There were a total 13 scientific lectures given by 11 senior academics from Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) (four), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) (four), National University of Singapore (NUS) (three), and two overseas ASIA NANO FORUM leaders (Prof. Noboru MIURA, Japan and Prof. Weon‐Bae KO, Korea). There were 4 research institution visits (IMRE, NTU, NUS and Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN)) and two industry experiences (Hyflux and Shimadzu). There were six social activities programs (1. Marina Barrage + Lau Pa Sat; 2. A Singapore Multi‐ Cultural Experience + Chinatown + little India; 3. Night Safari; 4. Singapore Science Centre; 5. Singapore Flyer + CAMP Dinner; 6. Sentosa + Images of Singapore)

25 Three Australian Early Career Researchers (Mahnaz SHAFIEI from RMIT, Melbourne; Yi DU from Uni of Wollongong; and Dr. Dayong JIN from Macquarie University) were financially supported by both ARCNN and CAMP organizers to participate in this event. Dr. Dayong JIN was awarded the “Most Popular Poser Award”. Yi DU led his group (group 2) won first prize and Dr. Dayong JIN presented his group (group 6: presentation topic “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in 2030”) and won the second prize for the group competition.

Singapore nano‐science and nano‐research is very well funded. There are the latest facilities for nano‐material fabrication, characterization and nanotechnology applications. The key research institutions attracted world‐class experts leading many leading‐edge research programs. This Nano CAMP has broadened the early career researchers’ research experiences and created an efficient network between the participants and organizers. Dr. JIN has initiated research collaboration with Dr. Han Ming‐Yong’s group at both IMRE and NUS since this event, expecting a joint publication in 2011. These three Australian participants wish to contribute to the Asia Nano Camp organized by Australia in the near future.

26 ARCNN Book Writing Project A Showcase of Nanotechnology Research and Writing of PhD Students and Early Career Researchers in Australia

The book shown is the culmination of a project developed and supported as an activity of the Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) in partnership with the Nanotechnology specialist publisher Pan Stanford. One of the key aims of the research network is to support professional and research skill development in postgraduate research students and early career researchers. As an innovation in postgraduate/postdoctoral research skills and networking education, this book has been produced to a format designed to achieve this.

Chapter first authors were selected by a process that ranked their expressions of interest. They wrote a draft of their chapter ahead of a nine day on-campus workshop held at Macquarie University, Sydney. Each of the three editors was assigned four chapters. This defined three working groups. Within each group, two participant reviewers were assigned to each chapter in addition to the editor. The main focus of the first two days of the workshop was for participants to act as reviewers of the writing of others. They did this after being pre-conditioned to have heightened awareness of writing structure and quality, engendered through presentations and informational handouts on quality scientific writing. This, in turn heightened their sensitivity to their own writing style and quality when they returned to their own chapter on day 3 of the workshop. They had three annotated reviews of their chapter at that stage.

The participants were also coached on the importance of the visual impact of figures and graphics in their chapter. A motivating hook was “How do you get your research onto the front cover of Nature Nanotechnology or Small?” To introduce the participants to a new skill in 3-D graphics, a tutorial on “Introduction to Blender and Luxrender” was given on day 2 by Iwan Kartiko, a specialist in using this software. Expert support to assist learning and using this software was provided throughout the workshop.

By day three there was enormous anticipation of the feedback to be received. There was aheightened energy in the workshop room on day 3. Everyone was geared up to get on with improving their chapter. The remainder of the workshop saw the participants hard at work improving the writing and visual presentation of their chapter. Additional presentations addressed issues of copyright and authorship, and using mind maps to plan research and writing. Overall, the workshop involved intense work, carried out within a relaxed and positive group atmosphere. The success of the project relied in large part to the constructive and supportive group dynamic that prevailed.

The feedback from the participants on this book project affirms that the opportunity to participate has been of particular value to postgraduate students, late in their candidature, and to early career scientists that have recently completed postgraduate studies.

Reprinted with permission from Nanotechnology in Australia: Showcase of Early Career Research, edited by Deborah Kane, Adam Micolich, and James Rabeau, Pan Stanford Publishing, June 2011, 440pp (US$129.95, ISBN 978-981-4310-02- 4 [hardcover], 978-981-4310-03-1 [eBook]), 27 www.panstanford.com Some of the participants’ comments follow.

“The ARCNN book workshop challenged me to give my opinion on the writing of others and accept the opinion of others about mine. It exposed me to research of other early career researchers from around the country. It provided me with the opportunity to learn new skills with tutoring in graphics software. The process was good practice at meeting deadlines. It will be a rewarding experience to see the book come together.” Kelly Bailey, ECR

Workshop group photo, Macquarie University, Sydney. Back row (left to right): Kelly Bailey, Fiona Beck, Kristy Vernon, Wei Deng, Matt Carroll and Adam Joyce. Front row (left to right): Jim Rabeau, Adam Micolich, George Yiapanis, Dayong Jin, Mushtaq Sobhan, Mohammad Choucair, Carlo Bradac, Alexey Glushenkov, Jian Liu and Deb Kane. “The workshop was thoroughly enjoyable and the feedback I received from the editors and other authors was extremely helpful. The opportunity to develop my writing skills for a more general readership was very rewarding and I would highly recommend this workshop to others.” Matt Carroll, PhD Student/ECR “This workshop will be of great benefit to all early career researchers! I learnt valuable scientific writing skills that are not only valuable to my book chapter, but to journal papers as well. The structure of how to write a journal paper was of particular interest to me, as well as how to write catchy titles, achieve good image quality and how to keep a reader entertained. The hands-on aid with developing figures was particularly useful!”Kristy Vernon, ECR “The ARCNN Book Workshop was a unique experience which I enjoyed immensely. Thought provoking, challenging, exciting and always fun, I strongly recommend ECRs to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity. I’ve learnt a great deal during this workshop in regard to scientific writing, editing/reviewing, graphical imaging and the publication process.” George Yiapanis, PhD student

The research areas covered in the book reflect many of the research strengths in Australian nanotechnology. Australia has a long tradition in optics, optoelectronics and photonics which has 28 seen research in nanophotonics grow in a natural way. Chapter 1 (Dr Kristy Vernon) and chapter 2 (Dr Fiona Beck) describe two different programs in plasmonics research – the first reporting primarily theoretical design of plasmonic circuit elements, the second on improving infrared light trapping in solar cells using layers of metal nanoparticles of optimized design. Chapter 3 (Dr George Yiapanis) is on theoretical nanoscale design of self-cleaning coatings. It describes modeling the chemistry, morphology and stability of the surface to show the interdependencies involved in creating a surface that resists the adhesion of contaminant particles.

There is a strong focus on nanomaterials in the book. This reflects the large materials science community, in part supporting and supported by Australia’s booming mining industries. Australia holds many of the world’s major mineral and metal deposits and research that leads to value-added manufacturing in this sector is a priority

Australia is contributing strongly to the world effort on nanodiamond research. One groups’ research is described in Chapter 4 (Carlo Bradac). Chapters 5 – 8 discuss production and applications of nanoparticles of various materials. Vanadium compound nanorods for electrochemical energy storage (Dr Alexey Glushenkov), metal nanoparticles produced by laser ablation (Mushtaq Sobhan), hollow silica nanoparticles produced by chemical synthesis methods (Dr Jian Liu), and bulk synthesis of graphene (Dr Mohammed Choucair), are described sequentially in these four chapters. Chapter 9 also covers production of superparamagnetic nanoparticles to be used as MRI contrast enhancing agents (Dr Matt Carroll). It bridges the research topics into nano-bio-medical subjects.

The final three chapters are on nano-bio-medical science. Chapter 10 discusses luminescent nano- bioprobes for bioassays and bio-imaging (Dr Dayong Jin). Chapter 11 discusses using nanomorphology of metal nanoparticles to achieve enhanced fluorescence (Wei Deng). Last, but certainly not least, Chapter 12 describes advances in biomimicry of olfactory biosensing, in a sense creating an artificial nose (Dr Kelly Bailey).

The chapters collectively represent a sample of Australian nanotechnology research. The chapters give interesting contrasts in physical and chemical approaches to nanoparticle production and characterisation. The multi-disciplinary nature of nanotechnology is well illustrated with the chapters showing nearly all combinations of physics, chemistry and biology in their subject matter.

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LONG TERM VISITS

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LONG TERM VISITS ARCNN supports the nanotechnology community by making funding support available to postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 5 years of award of PhD degree) for travel and accommodation expenses associated with Long Term Visits to research Institutions within Australia. Up to $2,000 are provided for a maximum of three months for travel and accommodation to a location(s) within Australia.

Miss Rhiannon Creasey (Flinders University) visit to Curtin University in Western Australia ARCNN long term lab visit –rt, May 2011

Project Title: Characterisation of pathological deposits in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome by means of antibody recognition imaging via atomic force microscopy

First Name: Rhiannon Last Name: Creasey Department: School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Institution: Flinders University Mailing Address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, 5001 Phone: 08 8201 7958 Fax: 08 8201 2905 Email: [email protected] Position: PhD Student

Details of long term visit:

The purpose of this series of laboratory visits has been to analyse Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) deposits on diseased tissue using AFM-based antibody recognition, known as ‘picoTREC’, compared to control tissue samples taken from cataract patients.

In the first month, the protein detected by picoTREC was LOXL1, as it has been implicated by genetics and proteomics as involved in the pathophysiology of PEX. It was found that LOXL1 was present on the surface of both normal and diseased tissue samples; however it was more abundant in diseased tissue samples. Furthermore, it appeared to be associated with the small cross-linked fibres found on diseased tissue. As LOXL1 is essential for the crosslinking of elastin, it was hypothesised that instead of dissociating from the elastin protein after fibre formation, it was remaining bound. Hence, for the second month’s visit, elastin was detected using picoTREC. This protein has been detected on both normal and diseased tissue samples in approximately equal portions, but is not specifically associated with fibres and instead appears in amorphous regions. This may be due to the use of an antibody that is detecting the tropoelastin monomers instead of full-length elastin fibres. It is also possible that the elastin is forming in layers or other formations, indistinguishable from the surrounding matrices. This data is still being analysed.

Collagen I has also briefly been investigated, as this is a protein known to be present in normal extracellular matrices, however this data has not yet been analysed.

It should be noted that the original timeline envisioned for this work was to be finished by now. However, early in the year, there were multiple equipment malfunctions so that visitations had to 31 be delayed. Also, in the most recent visit, there has been a problem with the probes used for picoTREC. We are currently in contact with Agilent to rectify the issue, but until it is sorted further experiments can not be carried out. Hence the final month visitation will be postponed until July or August, depending on both Agilent’s responses and on possible conference attendance in July.

The data from these visits thus far is being integrated with proteomic data such as MALDI-MS- imaging and immunohistochemistry to provide a more complete understanding of the pathophysiology of PEX. In the final month of visitation, we hope to investigate the protein haemoglobin, newly discovered to be an integral component of PEX deposits, as well as other extracellular matrices components as we identify them by MS.

Details of how the Long Term Visit has enhanced career development: Thus far, the lab visit has enhanced career development by providing networking opportunities with industry and academic leaders based in WA. Furthermore, the data we are obtaining is very high quality and is being drafted for publication in a high impact journal.

Details of how the Long Term Visit has enhanced skills development: As the only researcher in Australia with experience using the picoTREC technique (to the best of our knowledge), having access to the equipment ensures maintenance of this valuable skillset. Furthermore, there has been opportunity to teach the technique to another PhD student based at Curtin University, therefore developing skills in demonstrating and teaching a complex technique.

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OVERSEAS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS

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Opportunities for Five to six Overseas Travel Fellowships valued at up to $5,000 each are offered every 6 months. This is a mechanism whereby Australian students and early career researchers can visit overseas laboratories to gain new skills and training in this emerging field of research. These fellowships are also offered for attending International Summer Schools of minimum one week duration, or longer. Applications are ranked and Fellowships awarded to the top 5-6 ranked applications.

Mr Cameron Evans from the University of Western Australia visit to the University of California (San Diego) Multifunctional polymer nanoparticles for drug delivery and multimodal imaging Cameron Evans, The University of Western Australia Visit to University of California San Diego 21 June–15 September 2010 Purpose of visit In my research so far, I have developed polymer nanospheres containing fluorescent dyes and iron oxide nanoparticles that are non-toxic and are internalised by cells. These nanospheres support multimodal imaging and allow tracking using any combination of TEM, fluorescence microscopy and MRI. We are presently working on the simultaneous encapsulation of a calcium channel- blocking drug in these nanoparticles. The aims of the work being undertaken overseas were as follows: Confirm results of toxicity assays and particle uptake using additional cell lines and primary hippocampal and cortical neurons. Quantify [Ca2+] in neurons exposed to glutamate and observe the effect of treatment with the calcium channel blocker, and to compare the efficacy of treatment using either free drug or drug delivered intracellularly using nanoparticles.

Research and activities undertaken Research activities were divided into two main studies as defined by the above aims: further toxicity tests on the nanoparticles I prepared, and measurements of [Ca2+] in neurons and the effect of the drug on [Ca2+]. These will be discussed separately. I was able to test the toxicity of my nanoparticles in a different cell line (namely, the non-neuronal rat Müller line, rMC-1). I obtained similar results to my previous findings, which showed no evidence of toxicity. I was also able to test particle toxicity in primary cells (rat hippocampal and cortical neurons). To do so I needed to learn how to perform the necessary surgical procedures, and so I attended animal handling and small animal anaesthesia classes and was instructed in the procedures in the lab. From this work, I found that the nanoparticles might have a slight toxic effect on cultured neurons, although only at very high concentrations, well beyond the intended useful dose. The quantum dot-based Ca2+ sensor was developed by a visiting academic, and was to be used to quantify [Ca2+] within cells. However, there were problems with maintaining the sensor in the free state within neurons and so I had to default to using the Fura-2 AM dye instead. I exposed neurons to glutamate and observed changes in intracellular [Ca2+] in the presence or absence of the calcium channel-blocking drug. In cells whose calcium channels were blocked, the initial transient increase in [Ca2+] was unchanged (probably undetectable with Fura-2), but at later time points the level of 34 intracellular [Ca2+] was apparently reduced. This effect was not observed in untreated cells. Data were recorded on both a plate-reading spectrophotometer and microscope – the latter providing the ability to record videos showing spatial and temporal changes in [Ca2+]. Unfortunately I did not get the opportunity to test my nanoparticles as an intracellular delivery agent, but with the skills I learned overseas I will attempt this experiment upon my return. Aside from the experiments, I was introduced to a new microscopy system, for which I had to set up a custom software package. I was able to present two seminars during my stay at UCSD, from which I received valuable feedback, and I completed a paper using the results of the viability assays that I completed at UCSD. I also attended the TechConnect BioNano2010 conference in Anaheim.

Benefits of the research visit This research visit was helpful in the development of my skills and career. Through this visit, I was able to work in a multidisciplinary laboratory with a focus on applications of nanotechnology to biology. I was able to learn about traditional and new nano-based biosensing and assays as applied to calcium signalling in neurons and neural networks, and the associated goals and problems. I also gained new skills in both setting up and using an unfamiliar microscope system. The Silva lab was very much a collaborative working environment, in which everyone worked together in experiment scheduling, surgery, cell culture, and lab management, and the need for strong communcation abilities in this setting helped me to improve my teamwork and interpersonal skills. Being able to observe the transfer of knowledge from senior lab members to students was an experience I found particularly insightful. The larger group at UCSD, and yet smaller lab space, promoted the sharing of knowledge and understanding built up over many years within the group. The dynamic is one I will remember vividly, and one that I hope our lab will be able to adopt. I enjoyed the ability to converse with both more and less experienced lab members to solve problems, and being welcomed into a group working towards a common goal. Finally, during my time at UCSD I was able to meet many students and researchers with a range of interests – in particular, computational neuroscience, sensing, and chemical synthesis. I built professional relationships, made many friends, and learned new skills that I am sure will prove helpful in my career.

Conclusion The Overseas Research Fellowship provided by ARCNN allowed me to visit the lab of Dr Gabriel Silva at UCSD for a period of three months. During that time, I was able to carry out a number of useful experiments and access knowledge related to calcium imaging and quantification. The experiments included the assessment of toxicity of my nanoparticles in previously untested cells, and the commencement of work on quantifying intracellular [Ca2+] in cultures treated with our drug of interest. From this point, we will continue with the [Ca2+] analysis and publish the results of the viability assays performed at UCSD. The visit was particularly helpful in that I was able to learn a wide range of skills, including laboratory, research and more generic career abilities. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to ARCNN for providing me with this most valuable and helpful experience.

35 Ms Marie Bongiovanni from the University of Melbourne visit to New York and Stanford Universities in the USA. Travel report Marie Bongiovanni Ph.D candidate. Supervisors: Dr Sally Gras & Professor Frank Caruso Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Bio21 Molecular Science and Technology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Summary of travel – confidential (experiments referred to in this report are in preparation for publication). As a Nanotechnology Network Scholar I travelled to the laboratories of Professor Nadrian Seeman at New York University and Professor Ron Kopito at Stanford University. During my visit I achieved most the goals set out in the initial application. At Stanford University I learnt novel techniques developed in the Kopito laboratory and tested my proteins using these techniques. At the Seeman laboratory I was able to learn techniques used to characterise large DNA assemblies and small scale interactions. I was also able to complete a number of laboratory training protocols. Details of travel New York University: Goals and outcomes The Seeman Laboratory at NYU is interested in using DNA as a self-assembling nano-material. A collaboration already existed between the Seeman and Gras Laboratories for the purpose of designing a novel composite nanomaterial. This work is significant as it will enable the production of higher order nano-structure from bottom up hierarchical assembly which is at the forefront of nanomaterials science. My role in this collaboration is to produce a protein based scaffold to support DNA assembly. I travelled to the Seeman laboratory for three weeks from May 29th to June 18th. Prof. Seeman arranged his time to be at New York University to meet with me and discuss the project and provide supervision. During my visit I worked closely with Ms Annutara Udompresert would is a Ph. D candidate also working on our collaborative project. She was able to provide guidance and training. During my visit I set out to achieve certain aims. These aims and outcomes are detailed below: 1. Understand the conditions used for the assembly of the DNA component of our composite nano-material. Outcomes. a. The DNA component was designed using the principles of DNA origami. This technique uses one long and circular piece of single stranded DNA and short strands of DNA, complimentary in parts to the long DNA, are added which provides the final assembled DNA 36 shape. The desired assembled shape is made by selectively choosing the position, sequence and length of the short DNA strands. A the Seeman laboratory a DNA tube was designed to sheath an amyloid fibril. This tube was designed to display a free strand of DNA inside the tube to be used as an anchorage point to the protein fibre. b. In the design of the tube important design outcomes were tested. Firstly the ability of DNA tube to assemble was tested and the techniques to assess the structure were used including Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Native DNA gel. The conditions required in these techniques were learnt at the Seeman Laboratory and can now be repeated back in Australia. c. At the Seeman laboratory I was also able to understand how the length of the tube could be changed and how it could form different motifs depending on solution conditions. This will help me to understand the design principles and assess outcomes at later stages of the project. d. Experiments showed that the design of the tube was robust given that the free strand inside the tube was accessible for DNA annealing and measured using a native DNA gel. These results showed that the DNA tube can be used to sheath a protein fibre.

2. Understand how DNA assembly can be used more broadly in nanotechnology. Outcomes. a. DNA can be made to form controlled 2D arrays and 3D structures. This control of organisation can allow researchers to solve structures of molecules which are not able to be crystalised, e.g. proteins. Solving proteins structure can have potential applications in drug development. b. DNA can be used to self-assemble larger organised and complicated structures from small starting materials.

3. Use a protein material that I have designed and test its applicability to DNA assembly under the conditions used for DNA assembly. Outcomes. a. Protein fibres were designed to support DNA tube assembly. These proteins were able to self-assemble at conditions required to maintain DNA integrity and structure. The protein fibres were imaged using AFM which is a technique used to characterise DNA assembly. Experiments were completed to determine whether the protein fibre could display a strand of DNA complimentary to the free strand displayed inside the DNA tube. A non-native gel was used and results shows that some DNA strand can be incorporated into the fibre. More experimentation is required to further assess the display of the DNA strand from the fibre. The method used to complete a non-native gel was also learnt at the Seeman laboratory.

37 4. Learn techniques used to assemble DNA nano-materials such as:  Automated oligonucleotide synthesis, which is used to make the raw DNA material.  Assembly of the DNA into hydrogen-bonded complexes.  Ligation, which is used to join DNA assemblies. 5. Learn techniques used to characterise DNA assemblies to better interpret the success of the designed composite material such as Atomic Force Microscopy imaging. Outcomes. a. During my visit I completed a number of training exercises designed for all incoming doctoral and post-doctoral members. These exercises enabled me to understand the technique of oligonucleotide synthesis and DNA self-assembly. The techniques learnt are also relevant to the characterisation of DNA assemblies. b. The training excises completed are detailed in two published journal articles from the Seeman laboratory. The first experiment completed involved forming an immobile DNA junction from the paper Kallenbach NR, Ma RI, Seeman NC, An immobile nucleic-acid junction constructed from oligonucleotides, Nature 305 : 829 1983. This experiment involved training in DNA purification, non-native oligo nucleotide gels, forming hydrogen bonded complexes, the importance of stoichiometry, fast DNA annealing and native oligo nucleotide gels. I was able to complete this training exercise and form the desired DNA structures. The second experiment completed involved forming a 2D DNA array from the paper Winfree, E., Liu, F., Wenzler, L. A., Seeman, N. C., Nature 1998 394 539-544. This experiment involved training in DNA purification using DNA strands of different lengths, forming DNA complexes using the protocol of slow annealing, AFM in tapping mode. I was able to produce the final 2D structures as outlined in the paper. A B C

38 Figure 1: Images of results from the training experiments conducted in the Seeman laboratory. A: Non-native DNA gel used to purify oligo nucleotides. B: Native gel used to display DNA complexes. The arrow indicates the final immobile junction. C: 2D DNA array is displayed in yellow. The red arrow indicated a spacing of 3.4 nm between the ridges in the DNA structure. This value corresponded to the theoretical value.

6. Present my work in a seminar to the Seeman group and other interested academics from New York University Chemistry Department. Outcomes. a. I presented my work to the Seeman laboratory during a group meeting. This highlighted the use of proteins in nanotechnology and created enthusiasm for the current collaboration.

During my visit I was also able to understand what I had to do to make the project successful. One problem we faced was the ability to image fibrils using AFM which is a technique necessary to characterise DNA structures. I was also able to meet collaborators of the Seeman Laboratory and learn about the relevant work being completed in this field.

Stanford University, goals and outcomes.

The Kopito Laboratory at Stanford University is interested in understanding the cellular response to protein aggregates. The Kopito group have tested a number of protein aggregates including those that occur in disease but have not yet tested synthetic aggregates of the type I study. Since fibrous proteins have a greate potential for applications in materials science it is important to understand their biocompatibility. This work will also contribute to the general understanding of the biocompatibility of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.

I travelled to the Kopito laboratory for two weeks from May 15th to May 28th. I was able to meet Prof. Kopito to discuss me project and reasons for learning the techniques used in his laboratory. I worked closely with Ms Jane Lauckner would is a post doctoral fellow in the group who helped develop the technique. During my visit I set out to achieve outlined aims.

39 These aims and outcomes are detailed below: 1. Learn specialised methods used to test for the internalisation of protein aggregates by cells. Outcomes a. Researches in the Kopito laboratory have developed a protocol to determine cell-protein aggregate interaction using a rapid and high throughput method. The key instrument used is a flow cytometer. In this experiment protein aggregate binding can be measured and toxicity can be determined. This method relies on the ability to fluorescently label protein aggregates. b. Immunofluorescence microscopy was also used to check for protein aggregate internalisation by cells. 2. Test the effect of my protein aggregates on cells using techniques established in the Kopito laboratory namely fluorescence microscopy. Outcomes a. I was able to test one protein type using the cell binding assay. Results showed that two different cell lines were able to bind these proteins and these results were similar to those obtained for natural proteins tested in the Kopito laboratory. The techniques involved in these experiments can be used to complete experiments at my home laboratory. b. At the Kopito laboratory I also learnt a method used to fluorescently label my protein aggregates. 3. Present my work to the Kopito Laboratory and other interested academics from the Department of Biology in an oral presentation. Outcomes I presented my research to the Kopito laboratory during a group meeting. The Kopito lab is concerned with protein aggregates and their association with disease and this talk highlighted the fact that these types of protein aggregates can have positive function in nature.

Separately from work completed in the Kopito Laboratory I was able to meet other academics at the university. I was able to meet Dr Sarah Heilshorn of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University to discuss my current research and possible post doctoral positions.

In summary, my trip was extremely beneficial and the techniques I learnt while overseas are now being applied back in my laboratory in Australia. The two collaborations have benefited greatly from my visits and we continue to work towards two high impact journal publications that we hope will be published in the course of my PhD.

The award of the ARCNN funding has enabled these beneficial outcomes and I am grateful for this generous contribution towards my research and collaborations.

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Dr Ronggang Ding from the University of Queensland visit to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China (DICP)

I appreciate the support of ARCNN Overseas Travel fellowship to enable me to visit Chine from 8 Sep to 13 Oct, 2010. I visited Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct experiments and promoted the cooperation between DICP and my home university, University of Qld. I have got the opportunity to attend the 6th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis in Beijing from 13 -15 September, 2010 to present my research. The discussions with the researchers at University of Petroleum, China and Research Center for Eco- Environmental Science (RCEES), Chinese Academic Sciences (CAS) have widened my horizon in some interesting research topics. The specific outcomes of my ARCNN oversea travel fellowship are summarized as follows: 1. Research cooperation between Prof Xinhe Bao at DICP and UQ is enhanced and more insights into this important field of clean and renewable energy are gained. Prof Bao plan to visit UQ at the beginning of next year to further deepen our cooperation in this field. We have also expressed our interest to get Prof Bao’s group make a self-automated catalytic testing rig for UQ. 2. A series of catalysts have been tested at DICP and the performance of the catalysts is evaluated. The modification strategy has been established based on the testing results. 3. The overseas visit allows me to gain crucial skills and experience for the cutting edge nanocatalysis research and thus enhance my expertise and capacity to conduct high quality research in my area. The acquired skills and experience will greatly contribute to the success of the ARC linkage project. Further cooperation on funding application for ARC grant and Sino-Australia exchange grant will be anticipated on the basis of the produced outcomes.

4. I presented on the 6th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis and discussed with the top researchers from around the world. I also discussed the potential cooperation with the researchers from University of Petroleum, China and Research Center for Eco- Environmental Science (RCEES), Chinese Academic Sciences. The fellowship has helped me to build networks with leading scientist in catalysis community, bringing more high- level collaboration in catalysis research.

41 Ms Rebecca Yee from Monash University visit to the Institute of Urban Environments, CAS, in Xiamen, China. Purpose of Visit: To fabricate and characterise cation selective membranes for use in bioelectrochemical systems. Development of low cost, monovalent cation selective polymer membranes for bioelectrochemical systems Rebecca Su-Lee Yee Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash Unversity 6th October, 2010 to 23rd February, 2011 I would firstly like to express my thanks to the Australian Research Councill Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN), currently known as the Australian Nanotechnology Network, for the support of the Overseas Travel fellowship in funding my travel expenses. The support from Dr. Kaisong Zhang at IUE-CAS in providing accommodation during my stay has also been highly appreciated.

Background: Bioelectrochemical systems are being developed that can be applied for effective industrial wastewater treatment and simultaenously generate commodity chemicals. These systems generate electrons through microbial oxidation of organic matter with electroneutrality maintained through the transport of cations through an ion exchange membrane. Current development of these bioelectrochemical systems for use in industrial wastewater treatment is hindered by a lack of appropriate cost-effective, robust and monovalent ion-selective membranes. New membrane materials are desired which have adequate ionic conductivity (much lower than for fuel cells), but can also be produced at low costs. Suitable ion exchange membrane must also remain stable under harsh caustic conditions on the cathode side of the membrane. For long term performance and to ensure unimpeded processes at the cathode, the membrane should be highly monovalent ion selective, preferentially transporting the dominant monovalent ions in the wastewater feed while rejecting multivalent cations, which can rapidly precipitate and cause fouling on the cathode side of the membrane. Research Objectives: During the visit, sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) membranes were prepared using various synthesis methods. The monomers of 4,4’-difluorobenzophenone and bis(4-chlorophenyl) were sulfonated using an optimised method from literature. The functionalised monomers were then polymerised using bisphenol A (BPA) and phenolphthalein. SPEEK/PEEK copolymers were synthesised using varying ratios of DFBP, S-DFBP, BPA and potassium carbonate as a catalyst. This post-polymerisation technique proved highly complex, with extremely sensitive polymerisation conditions producing varying resulting characteristics. Due to these issues, the direct sulfonation method was not investigated further. Rather, the post-sulfonation technique was preferentially explored for membrane synthesis. The PEEK polymer was sulfonated at varying times and temperatures to determine the effects on the degree of sulfonation and subsequent ion exchange capacity. Membranes were cast using S-PEEK in dimethyl acetamide using specialised facilities at IUE to produce larger rolled sheets than would be possible in Australia. Characterisation was also performed at IUE-CAS as well as at Xiamen University with assistance from Dr. Zhang in organising equipment access. Research Outcomes: The main objective of this visit was to develop experimental techniques and to refine the methodology for material synthesis and membrane fabrication. As such, much laboratory work was focused on optimising methods from literature. During the first several months of the visit, I worked on the direct sulfonation method and polymerisation of functionalised monomers. This

42 area proved unproductive and I then focused on post-sulfonation methods of membrane production. The time spent gaining experience in these experimental techniques will be invaluable in developing an optimal fabrication method for membranes.

Figure 1 SEM cross-section of SPEEK membrane sulfonated at 50C for 2 hours shows homogenous material Preliminary characterisation of membranes sulfonated under various conditions tested water uptake and swelling degree to determine ideal sulfonation conditions. It was found that higher sulfonation temperatures lead to higher water uptake and increased swelling. This indicates that higher degrees of sulfonation may cause the polymer to lose stability in aqueous environments.

Figure 2 Shows two series of membranes sulfonated at different temperatures. With increased time of sulfonation, water uptake increased significantly, even more so for the higher reaction temperature. A completed series of these membranes will be finalised on return to Australia.

Figure 3 Roll-to-roll equipment at IUE for large scale fabrication of membrane sheets The equipment at IUE enabled me to gain rapid exposure and experience in membrane synthesis and fabrication techniques, as well as developing understanding of vital characterisation techniques. The direct access to other researchers in the field was also been highly beneficial. The experimental work done has provided useful results that will contribute to a presentation at the upcoming International Conference of Membranes. I am extremely grateful to the ARCNN for the financial support of this fellowship, resulting in a successful trip and constructive overall experience. 43 Mr Christopher Ridings from Flinders University visit to Stuttgard University in Germany.

ARCNN – Overseas Travel Fellowship Report

Christiaan Ridings BSc Nano (Hons), Research Higher Degree Student (PhD) School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Flinders University

Fellowship University: Universität Stuttgart Institut für Physikalische Chemie, Stuttgart, Germany 25/10/2010 – 03/12/2010

Project aim: Using the thin film pressure balance (TFPB) to obtain the disjoining pressure curves of foam films formed from a non-ionic surfactant with various solvents and added electrolytes. This will give information on structural forces in these films, particularly electrostatic forces as evaluated by DLVO theory. Measuring the concentration depth profiles of these same systems using neutral impact collision ion scattering spectroscopy (NICISS) allows for evaluating the validity of the DLVO models used in TFPB data fitting.

Project details: The vast majority of TFPB experiments are aqueous systems with some concentration of salt (≥ 1x10-4 M). The presence of a background electrolyte is so that the ion concentration is fixed and known for electrical double layer calculations. My project consists of two main points: 1) Measuring the disjoining pressure curves of the non‐ionic surfactant C12DMPO in water:glycerol systems of 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 with no added electrolyte.

2) Measuring the disjoining pressure curves of the non‐ionic surfactant C12DMPO in water:glycerol systems of 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 with added electrolyte of fixed concentration (1x10‐4 M) while changing the anion (e.g. NaF, NaCl, NaI).

The first point allows for investigations into how the physical properties of a solvent (e.g. viscosity) effect film structure and stability. Additionally, the presence of charges in these systems - + will be due only to the dissociation of the solvent (i.e. H2O to OH and H3O ). This will give some indication to the preferential adsorption of either the cation or anion to the surface of foam films, the resulting charge density, and how this affects film stability. The second point is to determine the effect of specific ion effects of foam film surface forces and stability. It is known that the larger halides have a higher propensity to adsorb at liquids surfaces compared to smaller halides, however the surface forces resulting from this are still relatively unknown. The disjoining pressure curves measured via the TFPB (Stuttgart) can then be compared with the concentration depth profiles of the elements in the foam films as measured via NICISS (Flinders) to gain a thorough understanding of structural forces in foam films.

Project results: Table 1. Stuttgart work plan C12DMPO Solvent Electrolyte MeasurementReason conc range 1:1 wat:gly none surface determine cmc / max solubility tension range glycerol none surface determine cmc / max solubility tension range 1:1 wat:gly 10-4 NaCl surface at two concentrations to see if elec- 44 tension trolyte has effect on surface tension none glycerol none surface surface tension of solvent tension none 1:1 wat:gly none surface surface tension of solvent tension 0.5 cmc 1:1 wat:gly none TFPB 2 curves 1 cmc 1:1 wat:gly none TFPB 2 curves for reproducibility 2 cmc 1:1 wat:gly none TFPB see if NBF forms -4 - 0.5 cmc water none TFPB this system with different celec (10 , 10 3, 5 10-3) already done [Car10] 0.5 cmc water 10-4 NaI TFPB effect of anion on water foam films 0.5 cmc water 10-4 NaCl TFPB “ 0.5 cmc water 10-4 NaF TFPB “ 0.5 cmc 1:1 wat:gly 10-4 NaCl TFPB compare with pure water and gly 0.5 cmc 1:1 wat:gly 10-4 NaF TFPB “ 0.5 cmc 1:1 wat:gly 10-4 NaI TFPB “ 0.5 cmc 1:1 wat:gly 10-3 NaCl TFPB concentration effect of electrolyte 0.5 cmc glycerol none TFPB 0.5 cmc glycerol 10-4 NaCl TFPB compare with 1:1 and pure water 0.5 cmc glycerol 10-4 NaI TFPB “ 0.5 cmc glycerol 10-4 NaF TFPB “

It was necessary to measure the surface tension curves of the surfactant in the three solvent systems to determine the surfactant cmc and adsorption.

75 70 Water : Glycerol 65 1:0 1:1 60 0:1

-1 55 50 / mN m

 45 40 35 30 25 10-6 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 c / M Fig. 1. Surface tension curves of the non-ionic surfactant, C12DMPO in water [1:0], 1:1 (v:v) water:glycerol [1:1] and glycerol [0:1]. Solid lines are 2nd order polynomials fitted to the data at concentrations below the cmc of the respective systems. The dashed line indicates the solubility limit of the surfactant in glycerol.

The results for the ion-specific effects are shown below. These are systems of C12DMPO at 2/3 cmc with 1x10-4 M NaX (X = F, Cl, I). Of interest is the increased thickness of the NaI films compared to the NaF films, along with the increased surface charge density.

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C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc water:glycerol = 1:0 No Salt (1 10-7M OH-) 1 10-4 M NaF 1 10-4 M NaI - -2 OH / q0 = 0.5 mC m -2 NaF / q0 = 1.3 mC m 1000 -2 / Pa / NaI / q0 = 1.5 mC m 

100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 2. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water with no added electrolyte, 1.0 10-4 M NaF and 1.0 10-4 M NaI. 10000

C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc water:glycerol = 1:1 No Salt (5 10-8M OH-) 1 10-4 M NaF 1 10-4 M NaI

1000 / Pa / 

- -2 OH / q0 = 2.8 mC m -2 NaF / q0 = 3.7 mC m -2 NaI / q0 = 3.3 mC m

100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 3. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water:glycerol = 1:1 with no added electrolyte, 1.0 10-4 M NaF and 1.0 10-4 M NaI. The DLVO fits uses the concentration of the electrolyte concentration. In the case of no added electrolyte ions are present due to the dissociation of water and hence the electrolyte concentration in the 1:1 mixture is half -8 that of the pure water system, namely cel = 5 10 M.

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C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc water:glycerol = 0:1 No Salt (???) 1 10-4 M NaF 1 10-4 M NaI

1000 / Pa / 

- -2 OH / q0 = ??? mC m -2 NaF / q0 = 2.0 mC m -2 NaI / q0 = 3.6 mC m 100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 4. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water :glycerol = 0:1 with no added electrolyte, 1.0 10-4 M NaF and 1.0 10-4 M NaI. The DLVO fits uses the concentration of the electrolyte concentration. In the case of no added electrolyte due to an unknown dissociation of glycerol and a lack of experimental data points the data is not fitted.

In all three solvent systems, it can be seen that the DLVO fit for NaF is not very accurate at greater thicknesses. The reason for this is still unclear and it is possible that investigating the concentration depth profiles of these films will shed some light on the subject. The results for the solvent effects are shown below. These contain the same data as used above, but have been re-plotted to display the effect of solvent on film structure and stability. 10000

C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc No Salt Water : Glycerol -7 1:0 (celec = 1 10 M) -8 1:1 (celec = 5 10 M)

0:1 (celec = ???)

1000 / Pa 

- -2 OH / q0 = 0.5 mC m - -2 OH / q0 = 3.3 mC m 100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 5. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water:glycerol = 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 cmc containing no electrolyte. For the DLVO fits the “ion concentrations” originating from the solvents are used. For water ions are present due to the autodissociation (cel = 1 10-7 M) and hence the electrolyte concentration in the 1:1 mixture is half that of the pure water -8 system, namely cel = 5 10 M. In the case of water:glycerol = 0:1 an unknown dissociation of glycerol and a lack of experimental data points resulted in the experimental data not being fitted.

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C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc -4 cel = 10 M NaF Water : Glycerol 1:0 1:1 0:1

1000 / Pa 

-2 1:0 / q0 = 1.3 mC m -2 1:1 / q0 = 3.3 mC m -2 0:1 / q0 = 2.0 mC m 100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 6. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water:glycerol = 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 containing 1.0 10-4 M NaF. The DLVO fits uses the concentration of the electrolyte concentration. 10000

C12DMPO, c = 0.5 cmc -4 cel = 10 M NaI Water : Glycerol 1:0 1:1 0:1

1000 / Pa 

-2 1:0 / q0 = 1.5 mC m -2 1:1 / q0 = 3.3 mC m -2 0:1 / q0 = 3.6 mC m 100 0 20406080100 h / nm Fig. 7. Comparison of the disjoining pressure curves of C12DMPO at 0.5 cmc in water:glycerol = 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 containing 1.0 10-4 M NaI. The DLVO fits uses the concentration of the electrolyte concentration. Table 2. Surface charge density q0 along with corresponding surface potential 0 values in brackets, obtained from DLVO fits of experimental data of c = 0.5 cmc C12DMPO stabilized foam films for water:glycerol = 1:0, 1:1 and 0:1 systems. No Salt 10-4 M NaF 10-4 M NaI -2 -2 -2 System q0 / mC m q0 / mC m q0 / mC m (water:glycerol) (0 / mV) (0 / mV) (0 / mV) 1:0 0.6 (175) 1.3 (48) 1.5 (55) 1:1 2.8 (280) 3.7 (100) 3.3 (95) 0:1 - (-) 2.0 (80) 3.6 (110)

48 DLVO theory states that an increase in electrolyte concentration leads to a decrease in film thickness, as the ions contribute towards the screening of the surface charge. Therefore as glycerol has an autodissociation constant much lower than water, that an increase in glycerol fraction would decrease the amount of electrolyte, thus leading to thicker films. This is seen with the greatest thickness observed in the 1:1 films (no added salt), but it is still unclear as to why the 0:1 films (no added salt) have a thickness greater than the 0:1 but less than the 1:1.

Project conclusion: The results obtained in the study show how specific ion effects have some effect on film thickness and stability. As the TFPB gives information on film thickness and disjoining pressure, this project will be continued at Flinders university, where the film structure and charge distribution will be measured via NICISS at varying film disjoining pressures (and thus thickness). The charge distribution as obtained directly via NICISS can then be compared to the charge distribution as given by DLVO theory in the electrical double layer model (as used for TFPB evaluation). Additionally, it is of great interest to note that the 1:1 water:glycerol films with no added electrolyte have greater thicknesses compared to the 0:1 and 1:0 systems. This may be due to the concentration of electrolyte to be low enough that all ions contribute towards electrostatic repulsion, i.e. minimal charge screening.

Project outlook: There are still some questions that need to be answered regarding the effect of the high viscosity of glycerol on the TFPB measurements as well as the validity of treating the surfactant 1:1 system as a binary system rather than tertiary. This is being worked on in a continued collaboration between Dr. Enda Carey and Prof. Cosima Stubenrauch at Stuttgart University and myself and Dr. Gunther Andersson at Flinders University. Additionally, we are awaiting the synthesis and purification of more C12DMPO that can be shipped to Flinders, where the foam films can be analysed via the NICISS technique.

Mr Kok Wai Chan from the University of New South Wales visit to Oxford University Kok Wai will be taking up the Overseas Travel Fellowship in 2011

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WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS

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WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS The purpose of the workshops, Conferences and Events is to take stock of the status of the field nationally and internationally, identify emerging areas of research and exchange information and to identify opportunities for collaboration and training. A Large number of ECRs and students have been supported to attend these events.

27th Australian Colloid & Surface Science Student Conference, 1-5th February 2010 - University of Adelaide

27th Australian Colloid and Surface Science Student Conference (ACSSSC) took place in Roseworthy (SA) in February 2010 (1-5th). This biennial five-day conference provided an opportunity for international and Australian students, staff members and industry representatives to meet and discuss recent developments in their areas of research. 27th ACSSSC attracted 130 attendees: 70 PhD student and 60 staff members. The largest contingents were from the Ian Wark Research Institute (the Wark), UniSA, as well as Melbourne University. The Australian National University (ANU), CSIRO, Monash University, Adelaide University, Deakin University, RMIT, Swinburne University of Technology, Sydney University and University of Western Australia were all represented. Overseas universities included Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Poland, East China University of Science and Technology, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne and the Royal Institute of Chemistry, Sweden. Companies represented included NewSpec, Veeco and RLA.

Support came from the Wark (UniSA), as a platinum sponsor, the TW Healy Centre (Melbourne University), AINSE, ARC Nanotechnology Network, ARC, CSIRO as gold sponsors, and University of Adelaide, NewSpec, Levay & Co, Lastek, Government of South Australia, andAustralian Synchrotron as silver sponsors.

ARCNN gold sponsorship (3000 AUD) supported 12 PhD students providing them with 12 “ARCNN Student Bursaries” (250 AUD each). Each bursary covered half of the conference fee (i.e. registration and accommodation). PhD students who were awarded ARCNN Student Bursaries are either members of ARCNN (in bold) or undertaking nanotechnology related research: 1. Rick Walsh (Australian National University); [email protected] “Ultra-Smooth Titania Surfaces for Surface Force Analysis” – oral presentation 2. Lorena Del Castillo (IWRI, UniSA); [email protected] “Effects of Salt Concentration and Speed of Approach on Bubble Coalescence” – oral presentation 3. Stefanie Sham (University of Melbourne); [email protected] “Synthesis and Mechanical Characterization of Hollow Silica Shells – for the use in Total Internal Reflection Microscopy (TIRM)” – oral presentation 4. Lauren Palmer (University of Melbourne); [email protected] “Wetting of Self-Assembled Monolayers – A SAXS and AFM Study” – oral presentation 5. Zhengfei Chen (University of Melbourne/CSIRO); [email protected] “Nanocrystalline TiO2 from Hydrothermal Treatment with Various Ionic Liquids” – oral presentation 6. Adam John Tilley (Monash University); [email protected] “Investigations of Lipid Exchange between Liquid Crystal Nanostructured Particles and Triglyceride Submicron Emulsions” – poster presentation 7. Wye Khay Fong (Monash University); [email protected] 51 “Lyotropic Liquid Crystals Responsive to Light Stimuli” – poster presentation 8. Aurelia Dong (Monash University/CSIRO); [email protected] “Application of PALS to Understand Structure in Self-Assembled Systems: Investigations with a Dilutable Microemulsion” – oral presentation 9. Josephine Chong (CSIRO); [email protected] “Alternative Functionalizable Steric Stabilizers for Non-Lamellar Liquid Crystalline Particles” – oral presentation 10. Shuhua Peng (CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies); [email protected] “Preparation of Porous Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) Membrane by Polymeric Microemulsion” – poster presentation 11. Rodney Chen (CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies); [email protected] “Multifunctional Polymeric Surface Coatings via Brominated Plasma Polymers” – oral presentation 12. Khwanrat Chatjaroenporn (The University of Sydney); [email protected] “Rearrangement of Micelle Structures during Polymerization” – oral presentation Some conference snapshots:

Lauren Palmer (PhD student from Melbourne University awarded ARCNN Conference Bursary) during her talk Wye Khay Fong (PhD student from Monash University awarded ARCNN Conference Bursary) receiving The Most Probing Question Award The organising committee (the Wark, UniSA) – bottom, from left to right: Dr Tim Barnes, Miss Muireann O’Loughlin, Miss Melanie Ramiasa, Mr Valentin Vances; top, from left to right: Professor Jonas Addai-Mensah, Dr Marta Krasowska The conference venue (Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide University)

Lauren Palmer (PhD student from Melbourne University awarded ARCNN Conference Bursary) during her talk

Wye Khay Fong (PhD student from Monash University awarded ARCNN Conference Bursary) receiving The Most Probing Question Award

52 First Student Symposium of the Membrane Society of Australasia (MSASS)- 18-20th February - Wollongong

Event Report MSA Student Symposium 2010

Event: Membrane Society of Australasia Student Symposium Website: www.membrane‐australasia.org/symposium2010 Organizing Committee: Aaron Thornton (Chair), Ludovic Dumee, Darli Theint, David Uhlmann, Leonora Velleman, Lisa Wong, Ruby He, Angayar Pavanasam, George Chen, Rosiah Rohani, Jianhua Zhang and Jane Zhang Location: Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong, NSW Date: 18 – 20 February 2010 Attendees: 60 Cost: Free for Students and ECRs Purpose: To give the opportunity to students and early career researchers from both overseas and Australasia to present, network and address the issues of energy, food and water in the research area of membrane and advanced material technology.

Outcomes:

The MSA Student Symposium of 2010 was a complete success! Insightful presentations, influential guest speakers, perfect weather and good company. We can honestly say that we are sad that it is over.

Our symposium mentor, Prof Tony Fane, wonderfully led us through the history of membranes, guided the motivating discussions and challenged us into the future of membrane science, for which wee ar very grateful for. Furthermore, Prof Rose Amal and Prof Gordon Wallace shared with us their novel responsive and functional materials, inspiring us to utilize new technology to combat membrane challenges.

All the student presentations were of such a high standard and many research relationships were formed that will build the Australasian membrane empire (or society) of the future. Two very interactive and constructive workshops were successfully conducted by Prof Vicki Chen and Prof Sandra Kentish who set up a spirited atmosphere that tackled some common gas and liquid separation problems.

Thanks is due to our sponsors, CSIRO, ARCNN, Dairy Innovation, SIEMENS, NMG, DOW Water & Process Solutions and Prof Michel Lefebvre, who made this event possible, and their representatives who were able to attend and contribute significantly to the discussions, Anita Hill, Matthew Hill, Elankovan Ponnampalam, Geoff Johnston‐Hall, Clem Powell, Jim Hill and David Halliwell. 53

For those who are game, there is photographic evidence of the event to be viewed on the website, www.membrane‐australasia.org/Symposium2010/.

Finally, congratulations go to the following award winners of the event:

Ludovic Dumee ‐ Best Overall Oral Presentation Angela Hausmann ‐ Best 1st year PhD Oral Presentation Leonora Velleman ‐ Best Short Notice Oral Presentation Patrick Haworth ‐ Best Poster Presentation Guangxi Dong ‐ Best Quote “Hollow fibres are better than flat sheets” Lisa Wong ‐ ARCNN Travel Award ($200) George Chen ‐ ARCNN Travel Award ($150) Rosiah Rohani ‐ ARCNN Travel Award ($150)

Details of Expenditure of ARCNN Sponsorship:

ARCNN contributed $5000. With $4500 we were able to make the event free for all students and early career researchers, listed below. The remaining $500 were given as three ARCNN Travel Awards listed above, please find the award template further in this document.

List of Students and Early Career Researchers First name Last name Affiliation Aaron Thornton University of Wollongong Abdul Mutalib Md Jani Flinders University Amir Chaharmahali University of New South Wales Andrew Vogt Flinders University Angayar Pavanasam University of New South Wales Angela Hausmann Victoria University David Uhlmann University of Queensland Ebrahim Negaresh University of New South Wales Geoffrey M Geise University of Texas George Chen University of Melbourne Guangxi Dong University of New South Wales Jaka Sunarso University of Queensland Jin Zhou Nanyang Technological University Juan (Jane) Zhang Deakin University Lata Ramachandran Victoria University Leonora Velleman Flinders University Ludo Dumee Victoria University Luke Sweetman University of Wollongong Matt (Yue) Chan University of Wollongong Mojgan Bassandeh University of New South Wales Moom Sinn Aw University of South Australia Myat Darli Theint Victoria University 54 Nashida Subhi University of New South Wales Patrick Haworth University of Queensland Po Zhang Victoria University Rosiah Rohani Auckland University Ruby (Li) He Monash University Shima Hajibabania University of New South Wales Shuaifei Zhao University of South Australia Thao Tran University of New South Wales Wei Xian Lim University of Wollongong Xing Yang Nanyang Technological University Olumide Adisa University of Wollongong Wei Wei Cong Deakin University

Thanks again for your sponsorship and we hope to have your continued support for future events!

Workshop Participants

55 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology (APCOT 2010) - 6-9th July 2010 -Perth

Report to the ARCNN on

APCOT 2010: 6-9 July 2010 (5th Asia-Pacific Conference of Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology)

(co-organised and co-located with the 13th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors)

held in Perth at The University of Western Australia

APCOT 2010 successfully concluded on July 9th, 2010. The great success of the meeting was made possible by outstanding delegates.

APCOT 2010 was organised by The University of Western Australia and RMIT University and hosted by The University of Western Australia.

There were 239 conference participants comprising both Australian and international participants. This was a truly international conference, and countries represented in the delegation included: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Iran, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, France, Netherlands, UK and USA.

The conference was devoted to all aspects of solid-state sensors, microactuators, microsystems enabled by MEMS and Nanotechnologies, and provided interaction between attendees, presenters and exhibitors in the fields of sensors, MEMS, as well as micro and nano photonics.

Papers presented described significant advances in the state-of-the-art of scientific results and understanding in the areas covered by the conference. The official proceedings of the meeting consists of selected papers that have been peer reviewed and published as special-issues of the two journals Sensors and Actuators A, and Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS (JM3).

The sponsorship provided by the ARC Nanotechnology Network was used to support 5 students and 1 ECR registration and travel subsidies from Australia .

Best regards,

Sabine Betts Conference Administrator, on behalf of Co-Chairs Prof. John Dell, A/Prof. Adrian Keating, and Prof. Wojtek Wlodarski

Students who received support were Mr Fei Jiang Ms Meifang Lai Ms Anna Podolska Mr Gino Putrino Mr Yiwei Xu Dr Venkatesh Chenniappan

56 International Meeting in Chemical Sensors (IMCS-13) - 11-14th July 2010, Perth IMCS-13, 11-14 July 2010 (13th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors)

(co-organised and co-located with the 5th Asia-Pacific Conference of Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology) held in Perth at The University of Western Australia

IMCS-13 successfully concluded on July 14th, 2010 in Perth. The great success of the meeting was made possible by outstanding delegates.

IMCS-13 was organised by The University of Western Australia and RMIT University and hosted by The University of Western Australia.

There were 287 conference participants comprising both Australian and international participants. This was a truly international conference, and countries represented in the delegation included: China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Iran, India, Philippines, Czeck Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Argentina, and USA.

IMCS-13 is an interdisciplinary forum on all aspects of chemical sensors encompassing physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering disciplines including biomedical engineering. The conference was devoted to chemical sensors-related areas including semiconducting, electrochemical, optical, SAW and piezo-electric sensors; sensors for health, safety and security; sensor arrays, electronic nose and signal processing; mechanisms, modeling and simulation; new materials; nano-materials and nano-structures; novel approaches to sensing; manufacturing and packaging.

Papers presented described significant advances in the state of the art of scientific results and understanding in the topics covered by the conference. The official proceedings of the meeting consists of selected papers that have been peer reviewed and published as a special-issue of the journal Sensor Letters.

The sponsorship provided by the ARC Nanotechnology Network was used to support 4 students and 2 ECR registration and travel subsidies from Australia.

Best regards,

Sabine Betts Conference Administrator, on behalf of Co-Chairs Prof. Lorenzo Faraone and Prof. Wojtek Wlodarski

List of Students who received support Mr Kwan Ting (Kash) NG Ms Mahnaz Shafiei - RMIT University, Melbourne Mr Jian Zhen OU - RMIT University, Melbourne Mr Udayakumar Chinnasamy - RMIT University, Melbourne Dr Madhu Bhaskaran RMIT University, Melbourne Dr Sharath Sriram RMIT University, Melbourne

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9th International Conference on Excitonic and Photonic Processes in Condensed and Nano Materials 2010 (EXCON/10) - 11-15th July 2010 - Brisbane

Sponsorship Report for EXCON’10

ARCNN Management Committee had approved funding support of $5,000 for the EXCON\'10: 9th International Conference on Excitonic and Photonic Processes in Condensed and Nano Materials to be held in Brisbane on the 11th-15th July 2009.

There were seven applications, six from graduate students and one from an ECR. Four out of seven were from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and three from the Charles Darwin University (CDU).

The following criteria were applied in awarding the grant: 1) It was decided that all applicants should funded to a certain extent and students may be funded more favourably than ECR. 2) As Sydney –Brisbane travel cost is considerably lower than Darwin- Brisbane travel cost, it was decided that applicants from Darwin should be awarded relatively more per applicant.

Applying the above criteria, ARCNN sponsorship was awarded as follows: each of the four applicants from UNSW was supported with $650.00 and each of the three from CDU with $800.00. The names and amount are listed below: Name Institution Mr Lin Dong UNSW Mr Ma Linzhi UNSW Dr Supriya Pillai (ECR) UNSW Mr Wan Zhenyu UNSW Ms Elodie Amann CDU Mr Paul Berthomieu CDU Mr Alexandre Fichet CDU Total

The Local Organizing Committee of EXCON’10 would like to thank the ARCCNN Management Committee for the financial support. The feedback from participants was very positive that “all activities were very well organized”.

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ARNAM/ARCNN 2010 Joint Workshop, 19-23rd July 2010 Flinders University, South Australia

The aim of the Joint ARNAM/ARCNN 2010 Workshop was to bring together, for the first time, the members of the ARC Australian Research Network for Advanced Materials and the ARC Australian Nanotechnology Network in an informal setting at Flinders University. The workshop featured a small number of plenary overview papers from Australian and overseas research leaders and contributed papers from research students and early career researchers focusing on:

 Nanomaterials, Nanobiotechnology, Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics  Theory, Modelling and Simulations  Electronic, Photonic and Magnetic Materials and Devices  Biomaterials, Environmental and Functional Materials  Properties and Characterisation of Materials

Preceding the joint workshop (19-20 July), Flinders University hosted a Scanning Probe Microscopy Workshop and a ARNAM/ARCNN Early Career Researchers Workshop focusing on ARC grant writing and an industrial careers information session as well as an industry networking session sponsored by Davies Collison Cave and Future Materials. There were 4 invited speakers at the SPM workshop and 12 invited speakers for the ECR workshop from a diverse range of backgrounds related to grant writing and industry collaboration. The ECR workshop culminated in an industry networking session attended by all delegates, over 220.

The conference and workshops were very well attended with over 180 delegates for the conference and an additional 40 delegates from industry for the workshops. The delegates were from a multitude of locations throughout Australia and internationally, including universities from SA, WA, NSW, VIC and NZ; government agencies – CSIRO, ANSTO, Australian Synchrotron, National Measurement Institute and ARC; and other– Carl Zeiss Vision, Sage Capital, Davies Collison Cave, ANFF and AusIndustries

The conference was run in 2 parallel sessions over 3 days commencing with 5 excellent plenary presentations from world renowned experts in nanotechnology covering Photonics, Biomaterials and Drug Delivery, Carbon Nanotubes, Molecular Modelling and Nanomaterials. A total of 38 oral presentations were given intermingling nanotechnology with advanced materials. A total of 36 delegates gave 2 minute pre-poster talks via powerpoint prior to presenting their poster in the main hall. This was very well attended by the remaining delegates. Awards were given to recognise the excellence in research and presentations at the conference for both best oral presentation and best poster prize at a conference dinner.

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60 Molecular Modelling 2010: Advances in Biomolecular and Materials Modelling - Melbourne - Nov 28-Dec, 1 2010

61 2nd International Conference on Plasma Nanoscience (iPlasma Nano-II) - 12- 15th December 2010 Report on ARCNN Funding: iPlasma Nano II The Second International Symposium on Plasma Nanoscience (iPlasmaNano-II) was held from the 12th to the 15th of December 2010 at the Ecopoint Murramarang Resort, South Durras, NSW. The focus of the meeting was to explore research occurring at the junction of nanoscience and plasma physics – specifically, fundamental science and applications of low-temperature plasmas, ion beams, lasers and related approaches to nanoscale synthesis and processing as well as micro- and nanofabrication. The Symposium was a small- scale expert meeting with open participation to early-career researchers and students. There were 53 conference delegates, 11 of which were students/early career researchers. A variety of talks were presented on emerging research topics in nanoscience and nanotechnology, closely related to the scope of activities in the ARCNN. Additionally, one of the conference highlights was a breakout session on Nanosafety & Nanofabrication. Funding was received from ARCNN to partially support attendance and presentations by students and early career researchers (listed below), which provided them with an opportunity to both discuss their work and learn about international cutting edge research efforts with leading experts in the field. Q. J. Cheng – CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering M. Delanty – Macquarie University C. Fisher – University of Sydney Z. J. Han – CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering S. Kumar – CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering A. E. Rider – University of Sydney D. H. Seo – University of Sydney E. Tam – CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering T. van der Laan – University of Sydney S. Yick – University of Sydney W. Yan – University of New South Wales Support from the ARCNN was acknowledged in the conference programme, during conference sessions and on the website ( http://www.acpo.csiro.au/iPlasmaNano/index.html ). The organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank the ARCNN on behalf of supported students and early career researchers for making it possible for them to engage in discussions on issues closely related to their research projects with leading international and domestic experts and also for the exposure to major developments, emerging research ideas and trends in international nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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(ABOVE): Prof. R. Hatakeyama (left) from Tohoku University, Japan pioneer in the growth of single- (ABOVE): ECR Dr. S. Kumar (middle) & D. H. Seo walled Carbon Nanotubes in discussion with ECR Dr. (right) in discussion with ECR Dr. J. Shieh (left) from Z. J. Han (right) National United University, Taiwan – an expert in Si Nanograss

(ABOVE): Poster presentation (ABOVE): M. Seo (left) discussing his poster by Dr. E. Tam with ECR Dr. D. Pai (right) from Tokyo University, an expert in Nanomaterials synthesis using nanosecond discharges in air at atmospheric pressure

(ABOVE): Poster presentation by ECR Dr. Q. J. Cheng

(ABOVE): W. Yan (left) discussing his poster with ECR. Dr. D. Pai (right), University of Tokyo (RIGHT): T. Van der Laan (left) (ABOVE): C. Fisher (right) discussing her discussing his poster with A/Prof. R. poster with M. Delanty (left) & A/Prof. M. Rawat (right), NIE, NTU, Singapore – Shigeta (middle), Tohoku University, Japan expert in High energy density pulsed – expert in Mathematical modelling of plasmas for nanophase material thermal plasma synthesis of nanoparticles synthesis and processing

(LEFT): Poster presentation by A. E. Rider

(LEFT): S. Yick (front) discussing his poster with ECR DR. Q. J. Cheng 63 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD2010) 12th-15th December 2010

The COMMAD 2010 conference was held at the Research School of Physics and Engineering at the Australian National University on the 12th to the 15th of December 2010 and was chaired by A/Prof Hark Hoe Tan from the Australian National University. This conference is organised biannually and provides a forum for Australian and international semiconductor communities to meet and discuss topics related to microelectronic and optoelectronic materials, processes and devices including nanotechnology. The conference brought together world leaders and Australian ECR's and postgraduate research students working in the area to discuss current and future research and industrial developments in these areas. There were 140 participants taking part comprising of both Australian and International participants. Countries represented in the conference included Germany, Japan, China, USA, France, Norway, Italy, Canada, Sweden, UK, Turkey, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Iran, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, Malaysia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. One of the core objectives of the conference was to highlight the work of outstanding young Australian researchers who are making significant contributions in the areas of microelectronics, optoelectronics and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). A short course titled "Physics and Applications of Solar Cells and Photodetectors" was presented by Prof Andres Cuevas (ANU), Dr Kylie Catchpole (ANU) and Prof Sanjay Krishna (Uni New Mexico). The Invited speakers were the following:

 Prof. Erik Bakkers, TU Eindhoven (Periodic nanowire structures)  Prof. Catrina Bryce, Glasgow (High frequency mode-locking of laser diodes)  Dr. Kylie Catchpole, ANU (Plasmonic solar cells)  Prof. Jim Coleman, Illinois (Patterned quantum dot and nanopore laser)  Prof. Sanjay Krishna, New Mexico (Bio Inspired Infrared Retina Using Superlattices and Quantum Dots)  Prof. Sorin Cristoloveanu, IMEP/ ENSERG (SOI Promises for Speed, Energy and Memory)  Prof. Takashi Fukui, Hokkaido (Fabrication of III-V semiconductor core–shell nanowires by SA-MOVPE and its device applications)  Prof. Yoshiro Hirayama, Tohoku (Nuclear-spin resonance in compound semiconductor two-dimensional systems)  Dr. Michael Johnston, Oxford (THz characterization of nanostructures)  Prof. Wei Lu, SITP (Junction Temperature Measurement on the Light-Emitting Diodes Lamp for Space Applications)  Prof. David Ritchie, Cambridge (Single photon sources/detectors)

Four prizes were presented to students giving a best oral and poster presentation. These were: Oral presentations

Ms. Anna Podolska, University of Western Australia Ion Sensitive AlGaN/GaN Heterostructures for Cell- based Biosensor Development

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Mr. Xin Gai, The Australian National University Ge11.5As24Se64.5 Chalcogenide Glass Nanowires with a Nonlinear Parameter of 136,000/W/km at 1550nm

Poster presentation:

Mr. Jason Chen, University of New South Wales Fabrication and Characterisation of an Induced Ambipolar Device on AlGaAs/GaAs Heterostructures

Mr. Laurence Deam, University of Melbourne Deep-level Transient Spectroscopy Study of Channelled Boron Implantation in Silicon

Conference participants

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WEBSITE

NANOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES REGISTER

NEWSLETTER

MEMBERSHIP

PLANNED 2011 ACTIVITIES

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WEBSITE http://www.ausnano.net

The ARCNN Website is a very popular website and as at the end of 2010 it received more that 3,000,000 hits to the site, and it is believed that a significant amount of these are from Australia, and there is also interest from a number of other countries.

Website contains among other things:  the lists of members and Research Groups affiliated with the network,  online applications for members  Online applications for grants  Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register  Reports from Young Nano Ambassadors  Employment Opportunities  Links to other websites and events

The website is continually being maintained and updated and there are links to various sites including various surveys, other networks and related activities.

In 2010 the website had 38756 visits from 138 countries. Google was our largest source of traffic with the search terms "iconn" and "arcnn" driving the most traffic to the site. The most viewed pages on the site where as follows: * Main page * List of members * ICONN 2010 * List of groups

A demographic list of website hits can be found in Appendix B

NANOTECHNOLOGY FACILITIES AND CAPABILITIES REGISTER

The Nanotechnology Facilities and Capabilities Register was established at the end of 2006 and the list of registered facilities and their capabilities can be accessed on the following page http://www.ausnano.net/index.php?page=facilities Members and visitors to the site are able to access specific nanotechnology facilities and expertise that is available across Australia.

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NEWSLETTER

A newsletter which is sent to all members is another means of communication that ARCNN uses as an information management tool. The newsletter is sent out every two months and details information and events held in the field on Nanotechnology in Australia. Newsflashes are released in between newsletters to make members aware of events with a short deadline. A copy of the 20th Edition of the ARCNN Newsletter is in Appendix C This newsletter is not only sent to all members but also to the Friends of the ARCNN. A list of Friends is in Appendix D

MEMBERSHIP

The ARCNN membership consists of established researchers, Early Career Researchers, PhD students whose research field is in the area of Nanotechnology. It also consists of members from Government departments and business. The following is a chart representing ARCNN members per state.

Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network Members by State 2010

250

200

150 Students ECRs Researchers 100 Others

50

0

T W C NT SA VI WA AC NS QLD rseas Ove

State Students ECRsResearchers Others Total ACT 42 13 48 11 114 NSW 229 45 140 8 422 NT 11 QLD 61 16 53 1 131 SA 71 11 37 1 120 VIC 148 61 132 9 350 WA 53 9 44 0 106 Overseas 20 45 10 75 TOTAL 624 155 500 40 1319

68 A list of ARCNN members per state including their affiliations can be viewed in Appendix A

PLANNED 2011 ACTIVITIES

The Australian Nanotechnology Network (ANN) plans to continue funding Workshops, Conferences, Forums, encouraging and supporting participants in getting together and networking for the growth in the research of Nanotechnology in Australia. To encourage collaborations among its members the Following Events are planned:

The management committee has also been involved in preparing for the  International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2012(ICONN) which will be held at the Perth Convention Centre during 5th - 9th of February 2012 which is shaping up to be as outstanding as the previous three conferences. This will be co-located with the 10th Asia-Pacific Microscopy Conference (APMC 10), and the 22nd Australian Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM 22)

There will be a continuation of the successful Overseas Travel Fellowships, Short and Long Term visits and Young Nanoscience Ambassador Awards.

Sponsorships for the Following Events during 2011:

 2nd Australian &New Zealand Micro and Nanofluidics Symposium 28/04/2011 - 29/04/2011 - School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales

 Nanostructures for Electronics Energy and Environment Nano - Australian - Italian School and Workshop on nanotechnology 12/09/2011 - 16/09/2011 - Couran Cove, Gold Coast, Australia

 Nanophotonics for sensing & nonlinear optics - next generation photonic material, structures and devices Workshop 24/08/2011 - 25/08/2011 - Serafino McLaren Vale, South Australlia

69 Appendix A - ARCNN Members by State ACT

Surname First Name Title Institution Arns Christoph Dr ANU Ashrafi Almamun Dr ANU Barik Satyanarayan Mr Australian National University Bartholomew John Mr Australian National University

Bayu Aji Leonardus Bimo Mr Australian National University

Beck Fiona Miss Australian National University

Bhujan Satyam Dr Australian National University

Boswell Rod Professor Australian National University

Bradby Jodie Dr Australian National University

Brett David Dr Australian National University

Buda Manuela Dr Australian National University

Burgess Tim Mr Australian National University

Caillard Amael Mr Australian National University

Chadderton Lewis Professor The Australian National University

Charles Christine Dr Australian National University

Charnvanichborikarn Supakit Mr Australian national University

Chen Ying Dr Australian National University

Chen Yong Jun Dr ANU

Chen Hua Mr ANU

Choi Duk Yong Dr ANU

Cifuentes Marie Dr Australian National University

Cleary Sarah Dr ANU

Corr Cormac Dr Australian National University

Craig Vince Dr Australian National University

Dall (Weijers) Tessica Dr Australian National University

Deenapanray Sanju Dr Australian National University

Deshmukh Rajeev Mr IP Australia

70 Deshmukh Sarita Miss Australian National University

Devine Natasha Ms Australian National University

Du Sichao Mr ANU

Elliman Robert Professor Australian National University

Faunce Thomas Dr ANU

Fletcher Neville Professor Australian National University

Francis Emma Miss IP Australia

Fraser Michael Mr Australian National University

Freeman Darren Mr ANU

Fu Lan Dr Australian National University

Gai Xin Mr Australian National University

Ganesan Rajesh Mr Australian National University

Gao Qiang Dr Australian National University

Gardner Ian Associate Professor Defence

Gareso Paulus Mr Australian National University

Gaudio Maryka Dr IP Australia

Giulian Raquel Mrs ANU

Glover Chris Dr Australian National University

Glushenkov Alexey Mr ANU

Grundy Laura Mrs IP Australia

Haberl Bianca Miss ANU

Hackett Suanne Ms Invest Australia

Hammond Dr Tom ANU

Han Ting Mr Australian National University

Henry Christine Ms Australian National University

Hilder Tamsyn Miss Australian National University

Howard Shaun Mr Australian National University

Hsieh Andy Shang-Yuan Mr ANU

Hu Julia Ms IP Australia

71 Humphrey Mark Professor Australian National University

Hussain Zohair Mr Australian National University

Jagadish Chennupati Professor Australian National University

Johannessen Bernt Mr Australian National University

Jolley Greg Mr ANU

Joyce Hannah Miss Australian National University

Kang Jung Hyun Mr ANU

Karouta Fouad Dr Australian National University

Kluth Patrick Dr Australian National University

Kluth Susan Dr Australian National University

Lakshmanasamy Raghuveerasamy Mr Australian National University

Lee Jaret Mr Australian National University

Li Bill Dr ANU

Li Wen Dr ANU

Li Qing Dr ANU

Liu Danyu Ms Australian National University

Lu Haofeng Mr Australian National University

Luther-Davies Barry Professor Australian National University

Lysevych Mykhaylo Mr Australian National University

Mackinnon Ian Dr Australian Research Council

McKerracher Ian Mr Australian National University

Mitchell Jonathon Mr ANU

Mokkapati Sudha Ms Australian National University

Nawaz Muhammad Mr ANU

Neshev Dragomir Dr Australian National University

Oliver David Mr Australian National University

Paiman Suriati Mrs ANU

Parsons Drew Dr Australian National University

Pas Steven Dr Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

72 Petravic Mladen Dr Australian National University

Prasad Amarita Miss ANU

Qin Qinghua Prof ANU

Ramdutt Devin Mr ANU

Ridgway Mark Dr Australian National University

Rixon Peter Mr Parliament of Australia

Rode Andrei Dr Australian National University

Ruan Yinlan Dr Australian National University

Samoc Anna Dr Australian National University

Samoc Marek Dr Australian National University

Shalav Avi Dr Australian National University

Shalav Avi Dr Australian National University

Sheppard Adrian Dr ANU

Sprouster David Mr ANU

Stewart Kallista Ms Australian National University

Supratman Vincent Mr Australian National University

Talanina Irina Dr IP Australia

Tan Hark Hoe Dr Australian National University

Tayati Ponlawat Mr Australian National University

Varslot Trond Dr ANU

Walsh Rick Mr Australian National University

Weckert John Professor Australian National University

Weigold Erich Prof ANU

Wilkinson Andrew Mr Australian National University

Williams James Professor Australian National University

Wong-Leung Jennifer Dr Australian National University

Yu Jun Mrs ANU

Zhang Hongzhou Dr Australian National University

Zin Ngwe Soe Mr ANU

73 New South Wales

Surname First Name Title Institution

Aghili Yajadda Mir Massoud Mr University of Sydney

Aidalbahi Ali Mr Wollongong University

Allan Jeremy Mr WorkCover NSW

Alvares Darren Mr CSIRO

Amal Rose Professor University of New South Wales

Aminorroaya Sima Ms University of Wollongong

Ams Martin Mr Macquarie University

Angel Brad Dr CSIRO

Antiohos Dennis Mr University of Wollongong

Apte Simon Dr CSIRO

Arnold Matthew Dr University of Technology Sydney

Arrachart Guilhem Dr ANSTO

Arredondo-Arechavala Miryam Miss University of New South Wales

Arsianti Maria Ms University of New South Wales

Ashraf Syed Aziz Dr University of Wollongong

Aslund Mattias Dr University of Sydney

Atkinson Kaylene Ms University of Wollongong

Bandyapadhyay Sri Dr University of New South Wales

Bao Peite Mr The University of Sydney

Baowan Duangkamon Miss University of Wollongong

Barton Christopher Dr CSIRO

Batley Graeme Dr CSIRO

Belcher Daniel Mr University of Newcastle

Bell Laurence Mr UNSW

Bell Jennifer Miss University of Sydney

Berger Dan Mr Davies Collison Cave

Bertazoni Luiz Dr University of Sydney

Bhatta Hemant Dr University of New South Wales

Bikram Shakya Mr University of Sydney

Blaber Martin Mr University of Technology, Sydney

Boecking Till Dr not at UNSW

74 Bradac Carlo Mr Macquarie University

Braet Filip Assoc Prof Sydney University

Breukers Robert Mr University of Wollongong

Brew James Mr University of Wollongong

Bunder Judy Dr University of Wollongong

Burkhard Raguse Dr CSIRO

Bursill Robert Dr University of New South Wales

Butcher K. Scott Dr Macquarie University

Cairney Julie Dr University of Sydney

Cameron Fiona Dr CSIRO

Campbell Toni Dr University of Wollongong

Canning John Professor University of Sydney

Carman Robert Dr Macquarie University

Carter Chris Dr Davies Collison Cave

Carter Damien Dr The University of Sydney

Cassidy Maja Ms University of New South Wales

Catchpoole Heather Dr National Measurements Institute

Causley Jennifer Miss University of Wollongong

Ceguerra Anna Ms University of Sydney

Chan Yue Mr The University of wollongong

Chan Kok Wai Mr University of New South Wales

Chan Kevin Mr University of Sydney

Chartarrayawadee Widsanusan Mr University of Wollongong Associate Chee Too Professor University of Wollongong

Chen Patrick Mr Macquarie University

Chen Jun Dr University of Wollongong

Chen Renxun Mr University of New South Wales

Chen Jason Mr University of New South Wales CSIRO Materials Science and Chen Haiyan Dr Engineering

Cheng Zhenxiang Dr University of Wollongong

Cheng Ching-Jung University of New South Wales

Chew Sau Yen Ms University of Wollongong

Chin Yiing Leong Mr The University of Sydney

75 Chou Shulei Mr University of Wollongong

Choucair Mohammad Mr The University of New South Wales

Chow Edith Dr CSIRO

Ciampi Simone Mr University of New South Wales

Clark Robert Professor Uinversity of New South Wales

Coleman Victoria Dr National Measurement Institute

Coleman Heather Dr UNSW

Cook Kevin Dr University of Sydney

Cooper James Dr CSIRO

Cooper James Dr CSIRO

Cortie Michael Professor University of Technology Sydney

Court Nadia Ms University of New South Wales

Coutts David A/Prof Macquarie University

Cox Barry Mr University of Wollongong

Cox Grant Dr University of Wollongong

Cui Xiangyuan Dr University of Sydney

Cullen Jarred Mr National Measurement Institute

Curson Neil Dr University of New South Wales

D'Alessandro Deanna Dr The University of Sydney

Darwish Tamim Dr ANSTO

Darwish Nadim Mr University of New South Wales

Das Arulsamy Andrew Mr University of Sydney

Dastoor Paul A/Prof University of Newcastle

David Inglis Dr Macquarie University Associate Dawes Judith Professor Macquarie University

Dayal Pranesh Mr University of New South Wales

Dechakiatkrai Chonlada Miss University of Wollongong CSIRO Delanty Michael Mr Macquarie University

Dennany Lynn Dr University of Wollongong

Desai Satyen Mr University of Wollongong Associate Dodds Susan Professor University of Wollongong

Dore Matthew Mr University of Wollongong

Dowd Annette Dr University of Technology Sydney 76 Du Yi Mr University of Wollongong

Du Xusheng Dr University of Sydney

Duong Thi Thu Hien Ms UNSW

Duriavig Juan Pablo Mr ANSTO Associate Dzurak Andrew Professor University of New South Wales

Edgar Jonathan Mr University of Technology Sydney

Eggleton Benjamin Professor University of Sydney

Ellis Thomas Mr UNSW

Ellis Shane Mr University of Wollongong

Escott Christopher Mr UNSW

Fairman Callie Mrs University of New South Wales

Falber Alexander Dr The University of Sydney

Felfer Peter Mr University of Sydney

Ferguson Andrew Dr UNSW

Fernades Alanna Miss Macquarie University

Ferris Cameron Mr University of Wollongong

Foley Matthew Mr University of Technology, Sydney Associate Ford Mike Professor University of Technology Sydney

Foroughi Javad Dr University of Wollongong

Friend James Dr Monash University

Fronzi Marco Mr University of Sydney

Gal Michael Professor University of New South Wales

Gan Wee Yong Mr UNSW

Gao Yuan Mr University of Wollongong

Gao Feng Dr University of Wollongong

Gelmi Amy Ms University of Wollongong

Gestos Adrian Mr University of Wollongong

Gilmore Kerry June Dr University of Wollongong

Ginges Joshua Mr University of New South Wales

Gloria Danmar Mr University of New South Wales

Goldstein Daniel Mr The University of Sydney Associate Goldys Ewa Professor Macquarie University

Gooding John Dr University of New South Wales 77 Goon Ian Mr University of New South Wales

Granero Alberto Mr University of Wollongong

Granville Anthony Dr University of New South Wales

Griffith Matthew Mr University of Wollongong

Guan Bin Ms University of New South Wales

Gui Alicia Miss University of New South Wales

Gupta Baikul Ms University of New South Wales

Haley Daniel Mr The University of Sydney Associate Hamilton Alex Professor University New South Wales

Han Zhaojun Dr CSIRO

Hansen Christopher Mr University of Wollongong

Harris Andrew Dr University of Sydney

Hasani Bijarbooneh Fargol Mrs University of Wollongong

Hatty Claire Miss University of Sydey Department of Innovation, Industry, Herrmann Jan Dr Science and Research

Hi Kitty Miss University of New South Wales

Higgins Michael Dr University of Wollongong

Higgins Thomas Mr University of Wollongong

Hill James Professor University of Wollongong

Hill Anita Dr University of Wollongong

Hudson Fay Dr University of New South Wales

Hvasanov David Mr University of New South Wales

Ilyas Suhrawardi Mr University of New South Wales in het Panhui Marc Prof University of Wollongong

Innis Peter Dr University of Wollongong

James Michael A/Prof ANSTO

Jamieson Scott Mr Univeristy of New South Wales

Jiang Wei Mr University of New South Wales

Jiang Yijao Dr University of New South Wales

Jin Dayong Dr Macquarie University

Johnson Craig Mr University of New South Wales

Joyce Adam Mr Macquarie University

Kane Deborah Professor Macquarie University

78 Kanodarwala Fehmida Ms University of New South Wales

Kara Sue Dr Cochlear Ltd

Kelf Timothy Dr Macquarie University

Kennedy Danielle Dr University of New South Wales

Khor Sook Mei Ms UNSW

Kiatkittipong Kunlanan Miss University of New South Wales

Kilian Kristopher Mr UNSW Associate King Bruce Professor University of Newcastle

Klochan Oleh Dr UNSW

Konstantinov Konstantin Dr University of Wollongong

Kumar Shailesh Dr CSIRO Annayya Chetty Kumaraswamy Sreeni Mr Macquarie University

Kydd Richard Mr University of New South Wales

Lai Nai Shyan Mr University of New South Wales

Lai Leo Ming Hei Mr UNSW

Lamb Robert Professor University New South Wales

Larsen Allan Godsk Dr University of Sydney

Lawn Malcolm Mr National Measurement Institute

Le Saux Guillaume Mr University of New South Wales

Lee Andrew Mr Macquarie University

Lee Koon Fung Richard Mr University of Wollongong

Lee Sai Ho Mr University of Sydney

Lee George Mr University of Wollongong Associate Lewis Roger Professor University of Wollongong

Lewis Ben Mr University of New South Wales

Li Wenxian Mr University of Wollongong

Li Dan Dr University of Wollongong

Li C.Y. Vanessa Miss UNSW

Li Li Ms The University of Sydney

Lim Wei Xian Ms University of Wollongong

Lim May Dr University of New South Wales

Lim Wee Han Mr University of New South Wales

Lim Kean Long Mr University of New South Wales 79 Lin Xuehan Lin University of New South Wales

Liss Klaus-Dieter Dr ANSTO

Little Shannon Mr University of Wollongong

Liu Hua Kun Professor University of Wollongong

Liu Yong Mr University of Wollongong

Liu Jun Miss University of Sydney

Liu Zongwen Dr The University of Sydney

Liu Jingquan Dr UNSW

Liu Guozhen Dr The University of New South Wales

Liu Sanly Dr University of New South Wales

Lobato Larios Salvador Mr University of Wollongong

Loh Nicholas Mr ANSTO

Lowe Graeme Mr University of New South Wales

Lowe Troy Mr University of Wollongong

Lu Yiqing Mr Macquarie University

Lynam Carol Dr University of Wollongong

Maaroof Abbas Dr University of Technology, Sydney

Maclurcan Don Mr University of Technology Sydney

Mada Mykanth Mr University of New South Wales

Malgras Victor Mr University of Wollongong

Mam Nalisa Miss University of New South Wales

Marceau Ross Mr The University of Sydney

Marshall David Mr University of Wollongong Associate Martin Donald Professor University of Technology Sydney

Martin Theodore Dr Universtiy of New South Wales

Masdarolomoor Fatemeh Mrs University of Wollongong

Mat Amin Khairul Anuar Mr University of Wollongong

Mata Jitendra Dr ANSTO NSW

Mathieson Grant Dr ANSTO

Matthews Miccal Dr University of Wollongong

Mazurkiewicz Jakub Mr University of Wollongong

McCall Maxine Dr CSIRO

McCamey Dane Mr University of New South Wales

80 McGovern Scott Mr University of Wollongong

McKemmish Laura Ms University of Sydney

McKibbin Sarah Ms University of New South Wales

McMahon Christopher Mr Macquarie University

Mensforth Emily Miss CSIRO

Michal Guillaume Mr University of Wollongong

Micolich Adam Dr Unviversity of New South Wales

Milev Adriyan Dr University of Western Sydney

Milliken Damion Dr Dyesol Ltd

Min Eun Hee Dr University of New South Wales

Minett Andrew Dr University of Wollongong

Moheimani S. O Reza Prof University of Newcastle

Morello Andreas Dr The University of New South Wales

Moser Attila Janos Dr University of Wollongong

Mottaghitalab Vahid Mr University of Wollongong

Moulton Simon Dr University of Wollongong

Mueller Benjamin Mr University of Wollongong

Muhieddine Khalid Mr University of New South Wales

Muller Karl-Heinz Dr CSIRO Australian Nuclear Science and Mume Eskender Dr Technology Organisation

Murphy Anthony Dr CSIRO

Myers Jan Ms CSIRO

Nadeem Muhammad Mr University of New South Wales

Naficy Sina Mr University of Wollongong

Nelson Andrew Dr ANSTO

Neto Chiara Dr University of Sydney Associate Newbury Richard Professor University of New South Wales

Ng See How Mr University of Wollongong

Ng Mega (Maggie) Miss University of NSW

Ng Albert Mr University of New South Wales

Ng Yun Hua Dr University of New South Wales

Ng Charlene Ms University of New South Wales

Ng Charlene Miss University of New South Wales

81 Ngamna Orawan Ms University of Wollongong

Nguyen Tuan Anh Dr University of Wollongong

Nguyen Cuong Dr CSIRO

O'Connell Cuthal Mr University of Wollongong

O'Connor John Professor University of Newcastle

O'Dwyer Mark Mr University of Wollongong

Osmond Megan Dr CSIRO

Ostrikov Kostya Prof CSIRO

Ounnunkad Suriya Mr University of Wollongong

Oytam Yalchin Dr CSIRO

Padukka Nilmini Mrs University of Wollongong

Panda Dillip Kumar Mr University of Wollongong

Park Min Sik Mr University of Wollongong

Peleckis Germanas Dr University of Wollongong

Peterson Vanessa Dr ANSTO

Peterson Joshua Mr The University of New South Wales Associate Phillips Matthew Professor Sydney University of Technology

Photongkam Pat Mr University of New South Wales

Pilehrood Saeid Hessami Mr University of Wollongong

Pla Jarryd Mr University of New South Wales

Pok Wilson Mr University of New South Wales Associate Price William Professor University of Wollongong

Proust Gwénaëlle Dr University of Sydney

Pysarenko Serhiy Mr University of Wollongong

Qiao Hong Mr University of New South Wales

Qiu Qiao Yu Mr University of New South Wales

Rabeau James Dr Macquarie University

Rahmat Fainida Miss University of Wollongong

Ralph Stephen Dr University of Wollongong

Razal Joselito Dr University of Wollongong

Read Marlene Dr University of New South Wales

Reece Peter Dr University of New South Wales

Reimers Jeffrey Dr The University of Sydney

82 Reusch Thilo Dr UNSW

Rider Amanda Miss The University of Sydney

Ringer Simon Professor University of Sydney

Rogers Nicola Dr CSIRO

Rouesnel Will Mr University of New South Wales

Russell Rob Mr ANSTO

Russell Rob Mr ANSTO

Said Ressa Mr Macquarie University

Samani Mehrdad Bahrami Dr University of Wollongong

Samudrala Saritha Mrs University of New South Wales

Samuel-Thambiah Tanushan Mr University of Sydney

Savvides Nick Dr CSIRO

Scappucci Giordano Dr UNSW

Schofield Steven Dr The University of Newcastle

Schonfeldt Johann- Heinrich Mr Macquarie University

Scott Jason Dr University of New South Wales

See Ming Andrew Mr University of New South Wales

Shcherbakov Andrey Mr University of Wollongong

Shcherbakova Olga Ms University of Wollongong

Sherrell Peter Mr University of Wollongong

Shoko Elvis Mr University of Sydney

Simmons Michelle Professor University of New South Wales

Sirois Kathleen Ms University of Newcastle

Smith Kath Dr ANSTO

Sobhan Mushtaq Mr Macquarie University

Sokolova Anna Dr ANSTO

Song Quansheng Assoc Prof/ Dr UNSW

Song Wentao Ms University of New South Wales

Soon Aloysius Mr University of Sydney

Spinks Geoffrey Professor University of Wollongong

Srinivasan Ashwin Mr University of New South Wales

Stadtmueller Lisa Mrs The University of Sydney

Staib Gregory Mr Macquarie University

83 Stampfl Catherine Professor University of Sydney

Stenzel Martina Prof University of New South Wales Associate Stevens-Kalceff Marion Professor University of New South Wales

Stevenson Grace Miss University of Wollongong

Stewart Elise Miss University of Wollongong

Stokes Nicholas Mr University of Technology Sydney

Su Yingying Ms University of Sydney

Su Lihong Ms University of Wollongong

Sundaram Sankara Mr University of New South Wales

Supangat Azzuliani Mrs University of Newcastle

Swain Michael Prof CSIRO

Sweetman Luke Mr University of Wollongong

Tam Wai Man Mr University of New south Wales

Tam Eugene Mr University of Sydney

Tan Kuan Yen Mr University of New South Wales

Taskinen Lasse Dr University of New South Wales

Taylor Tony Dr ANSTO

Tedja Roslyn Miss University of NSW

Telford Andrew Mr University of Sydney

Thamwattana Ngamta Dr University of Wollongong

Thipmonta Nuchalee Mrs University of Wollongong

Thompson Brianna Ms University of Wollongong

Thomsen Lars Dr University of Newcastle

Thordarson Pall Dr UNSW

Tillman Pei Dr University of Wollongong

Ting Seet Rui Simon Mr The University of New South Wales

Tomljenovic-Hanic Snjezana Dr The University of Sydney

Ton That Cuong Dr University of Techology Sydney

Tong Katie Ms University of Sydney

Toomey Joshua Mr Macquarie University

Tran-Duc Thien Mr University of Wollongong

Truffault Laurianne Miss University of Wollongong

Tsai Ping-Ju (Ben) Mr University of New South Wales

84 Tsai Ping-Ju (Ben) Mr University of New South Wales

Tse Nicholas Mr CSIRO

Tsekouras George Mr not at University of Wollongong

Tuong Nam Trung Mr University of New South Wales

Twamley Jason Professor Macquarie University

Valanoor Nagarajan Dr University of New South Wales

Valenzuela Stella Dr University of Technology, Sydney

Varatharajan Anbusathaiah Mr University of New South Wales

Wacklin Hanna Dr ANSTO

Wagner Klaudia Dr University of wollongong

Wagner Pawel Dr University of Wollongong

Wallace Gordon Professor University of Wollongong

Wang Caiyun Dr University of Wollongong

Wang Guoxiu Dr University of Wollongong

Wang Jiazhao Dr University of Wollongong

Wang Bei Mr University of Wollongong

Weber Bent Mr The University of New South Wales

Wei Deng Ms Macquarie University

Weng Bo Miss University of Wollongong

Weng Bo Miss University of Wollongong

Whitten Philip Dr University of Wollongong

Wicks Samantha Ms University of New South Wales

Wieczorek Lech Mr CSIRO

Willems van Beveren Laurens Dr UNSW

Wilson Michael Professor University of Western Sydney

Wintrebert-Fouquet Marie Dr Macquarie University

Wiogo Hilda Miss University of NSW

Withford Michael Dr Macquarie University

Wong Elicia Dr not at ANSTO

Wong Kenneth Mr The University of New South Wales

Wong Herbert Mr Macquarie University

Wong Kok Hou Dr University of New South Wales

Wood Kathleen Dr ANSTO

85 Wright Anthony Mr University of Wollongong Electron Microscopy Unit Wu Ya-Na Miss University of Sydney

Wu Yanzhe Mr University of Wollongong

Wu Bisheng Mr University of Wollongong

Wu Alex Mr University of New South Wales

Xi Binbin Ms University of Wollongong

Xiao Liu Ms Intelligent Polymer Research Institute

Xu Xun Mr University of Wollongong

Yang Wenrong Dr UNSW

Yao Qiwen Mr University of Wollongong

Yeoh Lareine Ms University of New South Wales

Yin Hong Dr CSIRO

Yin Shiwei Dr not at- University of Sydney

Yun Seok Il Dr ANSTO

Zaeni Akhmad Mr UNSW

Zeng Qinghua Dr University of New South Wales

Zetterlund Per Dr The University of New South Wales Associate Zhang Chao Professor University of Wollongong

Zhang Weimin Mr University of Wollongong

Zhang Yun Ms University of Wollongong

Zhang Chengcheng Ms University of New South Wales

Zhang Binbin Miss University of Wollongong

Zhao Zheng Wei Mr University of Wollongong

Zhao Jiangbo Mr Macquarie University

Zhen Song Ms Macquarie University

Zheng Rongkun Dr University of Sydney

Zhong Chao Mr University of Wollongong

Zhou Xiaojing Dr The University of Newcastle

Zhou Cuifeng Ms University of Sydney

Zhu Liwen Ms University of Sydney

Zimmerman Raul Mr University of New South Wales

Zwanenburg Floris Dr University of New South Wales

86 Queensland

Surname First Name Title Institution

Babic Bakir Dr University of Queensland

Barnsley Lester Mr Griffith University

Basu Soumen Dr University of Queensland

Bell Craig Mr University of Queensland

Bernhardt Debra A/Professor Griffith University

Bertling Karl Mr University of Queensland

Blach Tomasz Dr Griffith University

Blake David Mr University of Queensland

Bothe Samantha Miss University of Queensland

Boyd Sue Dr Griffith University

Brown Christopher Dr Griffith University

Budihartono Sandy Mr University of Queensland

Capasso Andrea Mr Queensland University of Technology

Chaustowski Rene Mr University of Queensland

Chen Zhigang Dr University of Queensland

Chen Xianfeng Dr The University of Queensland

Cheng Ching Yuan Mr University of Queensland

Coffey Jacob Mr The University of Queensland

Cooper Steven Dr University of Queensland

Corrie Simon Mr University of Queensland

Cunning Benjamin Mr Griffith University

Davie Stuart Mr Griffith University

Deng Zhou Mr University of Queensland

Dexter Annette Dr University of Queensland

Dimitrijev Sima Professor Griffith University Ding Ronggang Mr University of Queensland

Dobson John Professor Griffith University

Du Aijun Dr University of Queensland

Duke Mikel Dr University of Queensland

Fernee Mark Dr University of Queensland

Fernee Mark Dr University of Queensland

Fredericks Peter A/Prof Queensland University of Technology

87 Fuchs Adrian Mr Queensland University of Technology

George Peter Mr University of Queensland

Gesche Astrid Dr Queensland University of Technology

Gilmore Joel Dr University of Queensland

Giullanini Michele Mr Queeensland University of Technology

Gould Tim Dr Griffith University

Gray Evan Associate Professor Griffith University

Gruber Daniel Dr. The University of Queensland

Gu Zi Miss University of Queensland

Guo Yanan Mr University of Queensland

Hamilton Edith Ms University of Queensland

Han Jisheng Dr Griffith University

Harrison Ryan Mr University of Queensland

Harrison H B Professor Griffith University

Hartmann Belinda Miss University of Queensland

Hogarth Warren Mr University of Queensland

Huang Han Dr University of Queensland

Jacko Anthony Mr University of Queensland

Jiao Yan Ms University of Queensland

Jin Yonggang Mr University of Queensland

Jin Xin Ms University of Queensland

Johnston Peter A/Prof Griffith University

Jurcakova Denisa Dr University of Queensland

Klaysom Chalida Miss University of Queensland

Kliese Russell Dr The University of Queensland

Krueger Karsten Mr University of Queensland

Kumar Anil Dr University of Queensland

Ladewig Bradley Dr The University of Queensland

Li Zhen Dr University of Queensland

Li Li Dr University of Queensland

Lim Melvin Mr University of Queensland

Lim Yah Leng Mr University of Queensland

Lipin Daniel Mr University of Queensland

Liu Jian Dr University of Queensland

Liu Gang Mr University of Queensland 88 Liu Sheng Mr The University of Queensland

Lu Max Professor University of Queensland

Majewski Marion Dr University of Queensland

Malcolm Andrew Mr University of Queensland

McKenzie Ross Professor University of Queensland

Meehan Timothy Mr University of Queensland

Mereddy Ram Dr University of Queensland

Meredith Paul Dr University of Queensland

Middelberg Anton Professor University of Queensland

Milburn Gerard Professor University of Queensland

Minchin Rod Prof University of Queensland

Mortimer Gysell Mrs University of Queensland Mostert Bernard Mr University of Queensland

Motta Nunzio Prof Queensland University of Technology

Mukherji Aniruddh Mr University of Queensland

Musumeci Anthony Mr Queensland University of Technology

Myhra Sverre Dr Griffith University

Nguyen Thanh Dr University of Queensland

Paneni Carlo Mr Griffith University

Panjkov Andrej Dr Griffith University

Porazik Katharina Ms University of Queensland

Powell Ben Dr University of Queensland

Rakic Aleksandar Dr University of Queensland

Reid James Dr Griffith University

Riesz Jennifer Ms University of Queensland

The Australian Electrical and Electronic Robinson Angus M Mr Manufacturers' Association

Rubinsztein-Dunlop Halina Professor University of Queensland

Rufford Thomas Mr University of Queensland

Rybachuk Maksym Dr University of Queensland Schiller Tara Ms QUT Schwenn Paul Mr University of Queensland

Sheehan Timothy Mr Queensland University of Technology

Shiddiky Muhammad JA Dr The University of Queensland

Siswati Lestari Miss University of Queensland

89 Smith Bradley Mr University of Queensland

Smith Sean Prof The University of Queensland

Stahr Frances Ms University of Queensland

Steinberg Ted A/Prof Queensland University of Technology

Stephenson Andrew Mr University of Queensland

Sweatman Denis Dr Griffith University

Tanksale Akshat Mr University of Queensland

Thomson David Mr University of Queensland

Toth Istram Prof University of Queensland

Tran Pierre Dr University of Queensland

Tuyet Thi Tran Anh Ms University of Queensland

Vos Simon Mr University of Queensland

Waclawik Eric Dr Queensland Universtiy of Technology

Wang Lianzhou Dr University of Queensland

Wang Dawei Dr University of Queensland

Wang Yong Dr The University of Queensland

Wang Hongning Miss University of Queensland

Warner Jamie Mr University of Queensland

Watson Gregory S Dr Griffith University

Watson Jolanta Dr Griffith University

Watts Joshua Mr University of Queensland

Wearing Cameron Dr University of Queensland Williams Michael Dr Griffith University

Wu Yueqin Mr The University of Queensland

Xu Zhi Ping (Gordon) Dr University of Queensland

Yao Xiangdong Dr University of Queensland

Zhang Xin Dr University of Queensland

Zhang Hong Dr The University of Queensland

Zou Jin Dr University of Queensland

Zul Merican Dr University of Queensland

90 South Australia

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Abbott Derek Professor University of Adelaide

Abdul Mutalib Md Jani Mr Flinders University

Absalom Nicholas Mr University of South Australia

Acharya Durga Dr CSIRO

Acres Robert Mr University of South Australia

Aitchison Tpny Mr Flinders University

Aloia Amanda Ms CSIRO

Atakaramians Shagik Mrs The University of Adelaide

Aw Moom Sinn Ms The University of Adelaide

Aziz Mahfuz Dr University of South Australia

Barclay Thomas Mr Flinders University

Barlow Anders Mr Flinders University

Barnes Timothy Dr University of South Australia

Benjamin Thierry Dr University of South Australia

Bissett Mark Mr Flinders University

Burnard Sharon Ms CSIRO

Carver John Professor University of Adelaide

Chan Candace Chiu Ping Miss University of South Australia Suresh Ramraj Chandrabose Subash Mr University of South Australia

Clare Bradley Dr DSTO

Clarke David Mr Flinders University

Cole Martin Mr University of South Australia

Cornelis Geert Dr CSIRO

Creasey Rhiannon Mrs Flinders Universty

Dawson Richard Mr Flinders University de los Reyes Massey Ms University of South Australia

Del Castillo Lorena Mrs University of South Australia

Demchenko Benjamin Mr University of South Australia

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91 Ellis Amanda Dr Flinders University

Emami Nazanin Dr University of South Australia

Evans Drew Dr University of South Australia

Fairbrother Lintern Flinders University CSIRO Food and Nutritional Fenech Michael Dr Science

Flavel Ben Mr Flinders University

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Ginic-Markovic Milena Dr Flinders University

Glatz Richard Dr CSIRO

Goreham Renee Miss University of South Australia

Grant Ken Dr DSTO

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Hariz Alex Dr University of South Australia

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Kambala Venkata Subba Rao Dr University of South Australia Aravindaraj Kannan Govindaraj Mr University of South Australia

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Leifert Wayne Dr CSIRO

Li Puwang Mr Deakin University

Lin Hungyen Mr The University of Adelaide

92 Losic Dusan Dr University of South Australia

Lowe Rachel Miss Flinders University

Majewski Peter Professor University of South Australia

Mathew Simon Mr Flinders University

Matisons Janis Prof Flinders University

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Morris Gayle Dr University of South Australia

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Parkinson Luke Mr University of South Australia

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Ponnusamy Meenakshisundaram Thirunavukkarasu Mr University of South Australia

Popescu Mihail Dr University of South Australia

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Priest Craig Dr University of South Australia

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Rainsford Tamath Dr The University of Adelaide

Ramiasa Melanie Ms University of South Australia

Rothall David Mr Flinders University

93 Schmerl Natalya Miss Flinders University Associate Shapter Joe Professor Flinders University

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Shearer Cameron Mr Flinders University

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Velleman Leonora Miss Flinders University

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Vogt Andrew Dr Flinders University

Wang Yichao Mr Deakin University

Withayachumnankul Withawat Mr The University of Adelaide

Wright Daniel Mr Flinders University

Yeap Kai Ying Ms University of South Australia

Yin Xiaoxia Mrs University of Adelaide

Ys Hardi Mr University of South Australia

Yu Jingxian Dr Flinders University

Yu Yang Mr Ian Wark Research Institute

Zhao Shuaifei Mr University of South Australia

Zhou Jingfang Dr University of South Australia

Zou Linda A/Prof University of South Australia

Zuber Kamil Mr University of South Australia

94 Victoria

Surname First Name Title Institution Aharonovich Igor Mr University of Melbourne Ainikalkannath Lazar Manoj Mr Monash University Al Abboodi Aswan Mrs Monash University Al-Mashat Laith Mr RMIT University Alves Andrew Dr The University of Melbourne Amaral Vinicius Mr Deakin University Anderson Douglas Dr University of Melbourne Ang Joo Chew Mr University of Melbourne Angelatos Alexandra Ms University of Melbourne Arsat Rashidah Ms RMIT Atkinson Ken Mr CSIRO Azadmanjiri Jalal Mr Monash University Bach Udo Dr Monash University Balakrishnan Sivakumar Dr CSIRO Baldouf Julia Miss The University of Melbourne Bansal Vipul Dr RMIT University Barati Mohammad Reza Mr Monash University Barnard Amanda Dr CSIRO Bastow Tim Professor CSIRO Baxter Gregory Professor Victoria University Becker Alisa Miss The University of Melbourne Bell Toby Dr Univesity of Melbourne Swinburne University of Bernardi Stefano Mr Technology Best James Mr The University of Melbourne Bhargava Suresh Professor RMIT University Bhaskaran Madhu Miss RMIT University Bieske Evan Associate Professor University of Melbourne Blanch Adam Mr Flinders University Blencowe Anton + The University of Melbourne Bowman Diana Dr Monash University Boyd Ben Dr Monash University Breedon Michael Dr RMIT University Brimblecombe Robin Mr Monash Universtiy Brown Richard Dr Davies Collison Cave 95 Budi Akin Dr RMIT University Swinburne University of Buso Dario Dr Technology Campbell Jos Mr RMIT Campitelli Andrew Dr MiniFAB Cao Lu Ms University of Melbourne Caruso Frank Professor University of Melbourne Caruso Rachel Dr University of Melbourne Casey Phil Mr CSIRO Castelletto Stefania Dr University of Melbourne Cavalieri Francesca Dr University of Melbourne Chandrawati Rona Miss University of Melbourne Chau Thank Tam (Tammy) Dr CSIRO Chee Kimling Maryline Ms The University of Melbourne Chen Rodney Mr University of Melbourne Chen Miao Dr CSIRO Chen Zhengfei Mr CSIRO Cheng Qijin Dr CSIRO Swinburne University of Chick Brendan James Mr Technology Chinnasamy Udayakumar Mr RMIT Choi Kyongsik Dr Swinburne University Swinburne University of Chon James Dr Technology Chong Siow Feng Miss The University of Melbourne Chong Josephine Miss CSIRO Chuanpin Chen Dr CSIRO Cimmino Alberto Dr University of Melbourne Cole Jared Dr University of Melbourne Collins Stephen Associate Professor Victoria University Cong Weiwei Ms Deakin University Conn Charlotte Dr CSIRO Connal Luke Dr The University of Melbourne Department of Premier and Conrad Vincent Dr Cabinet Cook Wayne Professor Monash University Cortez Christina Miss University of Melbourne Daoud Walid Dr Monash University Davis Tim Dr CSIRO Davis Jeffrey Dr Swinburne University 96 Deam Laurence Mr University of Melbourne Dehong Chen Dr The University of Melbourne Dekiwadia Chaitali Miss RMIT Dhawan Deepak Mr RMIT University Doherty Cara Ms CSIRO Monash Institute of Dong Yao Dr Pharmaceutical Sciences Draganski Martin Mr RMIT University Driever Chantelle Ms CSIRO Drisko Glenna Lynn Ms University of Melbourne Drumm Daniel Mr University of Melbourne Drummond Calum Professor CSIRO Duo Wu Mr Monash University Duong Tuan Dr CSIRO Duriska Martin Mr Monash University Elambasseril Joe Mr Monash University Fairchild Barbara Ms University of Melbourne Falcaro Paolo Dr CSIRO Fang Jinghua Miss The University of Melbourne Faulkner Mike Prof Victoria University Fechete Alexandru Mr RMIT University Feigl Christopher Mr RMIT Feltis Bryce Dr RMIT Finlayson Trevor A/Prof University of Melbourne Finn Niall Dr CSIRO Fitrio David Mr Victoria University Fowler Austin Mr University of Melbourne Funston Alison Dr University of Melbourne Ganesan Kumar Dr University of Melbourne Gao Dachao Dr CSIRO CSIRO Textile and fibre Gao Yuan Dr Technology Garner Jennifer Ms Nanovic Gasser Gilles Dr Monash University Ghiggino Ken Prof University of Melbourne Gras Sally Dr University of Melbourne Greaves Tamar Dr Monahs University Greentree Andrew Dr University of Melbourne 97 Swinburne University of Gu Min Professor Technology Haeussler Matthias Dr CSIRO Haibo Guo Dr CSIRO Hale Penny Dr La Trobe University Hall Liam Mr University of Melbourne Hall Gregory Mr Monash University Halstead Barry Mr La Trobe University Hapgood Karen Dr Monash University Hartley Patrick Dr CSIRO Harvey Sarah Miss The University of Melbourne Hastings Andrew Mr RMIT Hausmann Angela Ms Victoria University Hawkins Stephen Dr CSIRO He Rongliang Mr Deakin University Hearne Sean Dr University of Melbourne Hermant Marie-Claire Dr Flinders University Hill Matthew Dr CSIRO Ho Daniel Mr Monash University Ho Jenny Dr Monash University Hoadley James Mr University of Melbourne Hodge Graeme Prof Monash University Hojati Talemi Pejman Mr Monash University Holland Anthony Dr RMIT University Hollenberg Lloyd Associate Professor University of Melbourne Hope Gregory Professor Griffith University Hopf Toby Mr University of Melbourne Huang Yang Mr RMIT University Huntington Shane Dr University of Melbourne Huntington Shane Dr University of Melbourne Ide Andreas Dr University of Melbourne Ippolito Samuel James Dr RMIT University James Diana Dr La Trobe University Jamieson David Professor University of Melbourne Jesson David Professor Monash University Swinburne University of Jia Baohua Dr Technology Johnson Brett Dr University of Melbourne 98 Johnston Angus Dr University of Melbourne Kalantar-zadeh Kourosh Dr RMIT University Kandasamy Gajendran Mr University of Melbourne Kang Yuejun Dr Monash University Kemeny Peter Dr Kemeny Consulting Keough Shannon Mr DSTO Khajehpour Tadvani Jalil Mr Monash University Khajehpour Tadvani Jalil Mr Monash University Khan Abid Dr Monash University Khoshmanesh Khashayar Mr Deakin University King Peter Dr CSIRO King David Dr CSIRO Kinnane Cameron Mr The University of Melbourne Kowalczyk Piotr Dr RMIT University Kratzer Terence Mr CSIRO Kulygin Olga Miss University of Melbourne Materials Science and Lai Lin Dr Engineering Lauw Yansen Dr CSIRO Lay Matthew Mr University of Melbourne Lee Lillian Miss University of Melbourne Leech Patrick Dr CSIRO` Lees Emma Ms University of Melbourne Lemiale Vincent Dr CSIRO Leung Melissa Miss The University of Melbourne Levchenko Igor Dr CSIRO Lewcenko Naomi Dr Monash University Lewis Caitlin Dr CSIRO Li Qi Ms University of Melbourne Swinburne University of Li Jingliang Dr Technology Lim Jiufu Mr University of Melbourne Lin Tong Dr Deakin University Lin Tong Dr Deakin University Liu Amelia Dr University of Melbourne Swinburne University of Livingston Peter Mr Technology Looney Mark Dr University of Melbourne

99 Ludlow Karinne Dr Monash University Luo Yonggang Dr Deakin University MacFarlane Douglas Professor University of Monash Maclaurin Dougal Mr The University of Melbourne Makin Melissa Mrs University of Melbourne Mantri Kshudiram Dr RMIT Martini Berin Mr University of Melbourne Mashford Ben Mr University of Melbourne Matthews Glenn Dr RMIT Matthews Glenn Dr RMIT Mayo Sheridan Dr CSIRO Mc Master William Mr University of Melbourne McCallum Jeffrey Dr University of Melbourne McGuinness Liam Mr University of Melbourne McMahon Phillip Dr DSTO Mickan Sam Dr Davies Collison Cave Miles John Dr National Measurement Institute Miller Peter Dr CSIRO Miller Nicholas Mr RMIT Mitchell Arnan A/Prof RMIT University Moafi Ali Mr RMIT Morgan Dana Ms University of Melbourne Morgans Rick Dr CSIRO Muddle Barry Prof Monash University Muir Benjamin Dr CSIRO Mulet Xavier Dr CSIRO Mulvaney Paul Professor University of Melbourne Musameh Mustafa Dr CSIRO Myat Darli Theint Ms Victoria University Naebe Minoo Dr Deakin University Narasimhan Tejaswi Mr La Trobe University Nasabi Mahyar Mr RMIT University Nattestad Andrew Mr Monash University Nawwab AL-Deen Fatin Mrs Monash Nayak Rajkishore Mr RMIT and CSIRO Neufeld Aaron Dr CSIRO

100 Neumann Daniel Dr CSIRO Newnham Jonathan Mr University of Melboune Nguyen Tich-Lam Dr University of Melbourne Swinburne University of Nicolau Dan Professor Technology Niu Haitao Mr Deakin University Nuhiji Edin Mr The University of Melbourne Nyberg Graeme Dr La Trobe University Ochs Christopher Mr The University of Melbourne O'Keefe Sean Mr RMIT Olivero Paulo Dr University of Melbourne Orbons Shannon Mr University of Melbourne Orwa Julius Dr University of Melbourne Ou Jianzhen Mr RMIT Pace Peter Mr University of Melbourne Pacifico Jessica Dr The University of Melbourne Pakes Chris Dr University of Melbourne Palmer Lauren Ms University of Melbourne Pannirselvam Muthukumaraswamy Mr RMIT University Pearson Andrew Mr RMIT Peng Ping Dr CSIRO Petersen Alan Prof Monash University Pigram Paul Associate Professor La Trobe University Piper David Mr La Trobe University Plowman Blake Mr RMIT Polonski Vitali Dr CSIRO Polyzos Anastasios Dr CSIRO Ponomarenko Olena Dr University of Melbourne Postma Almar Dr University of Melbourne Potzner Christian Mr University of Melbourne Prawer Steven Professor University of Melbourne Premaratne Malin Dr Monash University Pringle Jenny Dr Monash University Puscasu Ruslan Mr Swinburn University Pyke Daniel Mr University of Melbourne Qasim Hasan Mr RMIT University Qiao Greg Dr University of Melbourne

101 Quinn Anthony Dr University of Melbourne Ramanathan Rajesh Mr RMIT Rankovic Tina Ms Victoria University Redrado Notivoli Marta Miss CSIRO Rengarajan Balaji Dr RMIT University Riley John Professor La Trobe University Davies Collison Cave University of Melbourne Patent Attorneys Professional Roberts Mark Mr Standards Board Roujeinikova Anna A/Prof Monash University Rubanov Sergey Dr University of Melbourne Russo Salvy Associate Professor RMIT University Sabri Ylias Mr RMIT University Sadek Abu Zafar Mr RMIT University Saito Kei Dr Monash University Stiefel Research Australia PTY Sawant Prashant Dr LTD Schutz Jurg Dr CSIRO Sears Kallista Dr CSIRO Selomulya Cordelia Dr Monash University Seyed-Razavi Alireza Mr RMIT Queensland University of Shafiei Mahnaz Dr Technology Simons Ranya Ms CSIRO Simpson David Dr University of Melbourne Singh Jugdutt Professor Victoria University Sivakumar Sri Dr University of Melbourne Sivan Vijay Mr RMIT University Smillie Lachlan Mr Monash University Smith Trevor Dr University of Melbourne Smith Lisa Ms University of Melbourne Smith Shaun Dr CSIRO Soni Sarvesh Kumar Dr RMIT Sood Dinesh Professor RMIT University Spencer Michelle Dr RMIT University Spiccia Leone Professor Monash University Spizzirri Paul Mr University of Melbourne Sriram Sharath Dr RMIT University Stavrias Nikolas Mr University of Melbourne 102 Stevenson Andrew Dr CSIRO Stojanov Petar Mr Latrobe University Stojanov Petar Mr La Trobe University Stojcevski Aleksander Dr Victoria University Su Chun-Hsu Mr The University of Melbourne Subramanian Priya Dr Reserve Bank of Australia Such Georgina Dr University of Melbourne Suzuki Kiyonori Dr Monash University Swiegers Gerry Dr Ian Wark Laboratories Tamayan Astghik Mrs University of Melbourne Tamayan Grigori Dr University of Melbourne Tan Tina Ms The University of Melbourne Tegart Greg Professor Victoria University Testoline Matthew Mr University of Melbourne Tilley Andrew Mr The University of Melbourne Tjipto Elvira Ms University of Melbourne Tozer Ramon Dr Davies Collison Cave Trajkov Elizabeth Ms University of Melbourne Tran Thuy Dr CSIRO Truong Van-Tan Dr DSTO Truong Yen Dr CSIRO Tsuzuki Takuya Dr Deakin University Tung Wing Sze Miss Monash University Turney Terry Dr Monash University Usher Brian Associate Professor La Trobe University Van Donkelaar Jessica Ms The University of Melbourne Vasani Roshan Mr Flinders University Veljanovski Ronny Dr Victoria University Vernon Kristy Miss CSIRO Vibhute Vidyadhar Mr Victoria University Villis Byron Mr University of Melbourne Wang Jinfeng Ms Deakin University Wang Yajun Dr University of Melbourne Wang Xingdong Ms The University of Melbourne Wang Hongxia Mrs Deakin University Wang Xiaojian Dr CSIRO

103 Swinburne University of Weber Stephen Mr Technology Weereratne Benjamin Mr Monash University Wellard Cameron Dr University of Melbourne Widnersson Ida Ms University of Melbourne Wilkins Stephen Dr CSIRO Wilson Alan Dr DSTO Winkler Dave Prof CSIRO Wlodarski Wojtek Professor RMIT University Wright Paul A/Prof RMIT University Materials Science and Xie Zongli Ms Engineering Yaacob Mohd Hanif Mr RMIT Yan Yan Dr University of Melbourne Yang Changyi Dr University of Melbourne Yavorsky Irene Prof RMIT Yeo Leslie Dr Monash University Yiapanis George Mr RMIT Yu Jerry Mr RMIT University Zelikin Alexander Dr The University of Melbourne Zeng Nan Dr CSIRO Zha Cong Ji Dr CSIRO Zhang Liyuan Miss Deakin University Zhang Chen Mr RMIT University Zhang Liyuan Miss Deakin University Zhang Po Mr Victoria University Zhen Guoliang Dr CSIRO Zheng Haidong (Rick) Mr RMIT University Swinburne University of Zhou Guangyong Dr Technology Zhou Yaqiong Miss Deakin University Zoontjens Peter Mr RMIT

104 Western Australia

Surname First Name Title Institution

James Timothy Mr University of Western Australia

Crew David Dr University of Western Australia

Dodd Aaron Dr University of Western Australia

Drozdowicz-Tomsia Krystyna Mrs Macquarie University Swinburne University of Yu Aimin Dr Technology Curtin University of Gale Julian Professor Technology Curtin University of Ogden Mark Associate Professor Technology

Park Ben Mr University of Western Australia

Hatch Stuart Mr University of Western Australia

Walmsley Byron Mr University of Western Australia

Wee Danny Kang Woon Mr University of Western Australia

Hubble Lee Mr University of Western Australia Curtin University of Becker Thomas Dr Technology

Wood Fiona Professor University of Western Australia

Antoszewski Jarek Dr University of Western Australia

Baker Murray Associate Professor University of Western Australia

Dell John Dr University of Western Australia

Duan Kai Dr University of Western Australia

Faraone Lorenzo Professor University of Western Australia

Fehlberg Tamara Ms University of Western Australia

Griffin Brendan Associate Professor University of Western Australia

Hu Xiaozhi Associate Professor University of Western Australia

Keating Adrian Dr University of Western Australia

Lincoln Frank Dr University of Western Australia

Liu Yinong Associate Professor University of Western Australia

Martyniuk Mariusz Mr University of Western Australia

McKinley Allan Dr University of Western Australia

Musca Charles Dr University of Western Australia

Nener Brett Dr University of Western Australia

105 Parish Giacinta Dr University of Western Australia Curtin University of Parkinson Gordon Professor Technology

Raston Colin Professor University of Western Australia

Saunders Martin Dr University of Western Australia

Sewell Richard Mr University of Western Australia

Soh Martin Teng Kiat Mr University of Western Australia

Stamps Robert Associate Professor University of Western Australia

Suvorova Alexandra Dr University of Western Australia

Tsen Gordon Keen Onn Mr University of Western Australia

Umana-Membreno Gilberto Mr University of Western Australia

Westerhout Ryan Mr University of Western Australia

Woodward Robert Dr University of Western Australia

Clode Peta Dr University of Western Australia

Jehanathan Neerushana Miss University of Western Australia

Cornejo Andrew Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western Chua Hui Tong A/Prof Australia

Ross Nils Mr University of Western Australia Curtin University of Gorham Nicole Dr Technology

Kocan Martin Dr University of Western Australia Curtin University of Richmond Bill Dr Technology

Yang Hong Dr University of Western Australia

Liu Chao Mr University of Western Australia

Wang Xiaolin Dr University of Western Australia

Laeng Jamaluddin Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western Makha Mohamed Dr Australia Curtin University of Taylor Zoe Ms Technology

Iyer Swaminathan Dr University of Western Australia

Gao Lizhen Dr University of Western Australia

Chin Suk Fun Miss University of Western Australia University of Western Mahmud Abdus Samad Mr Australian

Smith Nigel Mr University of Western Australia

106 The University of Western Meng Qinglin Miss Australia

Latter Melissa Dr University of Western Australia

Cornish John Dr Murdoch University

Teh E-Jen Ms University of Western Australia

Wu Zhigang Mr University of Western Australia

Xie Zhonghan Dr Edith Cowan University The University of Western Mat Darus Mazlina Ms Australia

Lim Lee Yong A/Prof University of Western Australia

Zhang Jing Ms University of Western Australia

Zhang Mu Mr University of Western Australia

Yang Yimeng Ms University of Western Australia Curtin University of Cankurtaran Burak Mr Technology Curtin University of Nair Balagopal Dr Technology

Jackson Michael Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western Sulaiman Nadzril Mr Australia

Baharin Azlan Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western Schuler Leo Dr Australia The University of Western Johnson Clint Mr Australia

Tyler Annette Miss University of Western Australia

Carroll Matthew Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western St Pierre Tim A/Prof Australia

Wang Mingliang Mr Mechanical School of UWA The University of Western Abd Rahman Mohd Amiruddin Mr Australia The University of Western Bullen Craig Dr Australia The University of Western Leong Yee-Kwong Dr Australia The University of Western Wyndham David Mr Australia Curtin University of Murdock Adrian Mr Technology

Evans Cameron Mr University of Western Australia

Edwards Ben Mr University of Western Australia

Kostylev Mikhail Dr University of Western Australia

Toster Jeremiah Mr University of Western Australia 107 Zou Jianli Ms University of Western Australia

Searbeck Thomas Mr University of Western Australia

Si Pengchao Dr Curtin University

Fang Jie Mr University of Western Australia The University of Western Xiaoxue Xu Miss Australia

Clemons Tristan Mr University of Western Australia

He Li Miss Murdoch University

Raiteri Paolo Dr Curtin University

Marks Nigel A/Prf Curtin University

Chenniappan Venkatesh Dr University of Western Australia

Putrino Gino Mr University of Western Australia

Ng Kwan Ting Mr University of Western Australia

Smith Nicole Ms University of Western Australia

Thomson Timothy James Mr Murdoch University

Northern Territory

Surname First Name Title Institution Singh Jai Professor Charles Darwin University,

108 Overseas Members

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Department of Electrical and Alkaisi Maan Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury

Kennedy John Dr Rafter Research Centre Rafter Research Centre Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences

Markwitz Andreas Dr National Isotope Centre Rafter Laboratory

Institute of Experimental Freie Universitaet Starke Kai Dr Physics Berlin

Wolter Joachim Professor Faculty of Physics Eindhoven University of Technology

Electronics and Electrical Bakewell David Dr Engineering University of Glasgow

Centre for Microstructure Mark Science and Materials Seoul National University (SNU) Barnes Campbell Dr College of Engineering Korea

Associate Department of Electrical and Blaikie Richard Professor Computer Engineering University of Canterbury

Brault Pascal Professor GREMI UMR6606 CNRS and Universite d'Orleans

Downard Alison Dr Department of Chemistry University of Canterbury

Steven Department of Electrical and Durbin Michael Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury

Department of Physics, Hong-Young Chang Professor SP3/PRL, RSPhysSE, Australian National University

Pleasants Simon Dr Department of Physics Macquarie University

Energie Materiauxet Rosei Federico Professor Telecommunications University of Quebec (Montreal)

109 Materials Science, and Director of Centre for Ruda Harry Professor Nanotechnology University of Toronto

Sewell Rob Mr Physics Imperial College London

Centre for Microscopy and Stern Richard Dr Microanalysis University of Western Australia

Department of Electrical and Brown Simon Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury

Department Physics & Reichel Rene Mr Astronomy University of Canterbury

Ayesh Ahmad Mr Department of Physics University of Canterbury

Faculty of Science, Gorham Nicole Dr Engineering and Computing Curtin University of Technology

Geise Geoff Mr Chemical Engineering University of Texas at Austin

Iqbal Azhar Dr Mathematics University of Hull

Yu Samuel S.C Dr MacDiarmid Institute University of Canterbury

Tan Seng Sing Dr Nanyang Polytechnic

Abdul Majeed Abu Bakar Prof Dr Faculty of Pharmacy Universiti Teknologi Mara

Department of Electrical & Lansley Stuart Dr Computer Engineering University of Canterbury

Rosa Elizabeth Pereira Valente Mrs Universiti Teknologi Mara

MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Shastry Rahul Mr Nanotechnology University of Canterbury

Electrical and Computer L'Hostis Florian Mr Engineering University of Canterbury

110 Mehta Bhaven Mr Nanotechnology Group The George Washington University

Department of Materials Pohang University of Science and Lee Tae-Woo Professor Science and Engineering Technology

Anderson David Philip Mr Chemistry University of Cambridge

Golovko Vladimir Dr Chemistry University of Canterbury Italian National Council for research High Performance devices (CNR) for power and Rf Institute for Microelectronics and Raineri Vito Dr microelectronics Microsystems (IMM)

MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Electrical Computer and Materials and Nanotechnology, Kendrick Chito Mr Engineering University of Canterbury

Hamdan Chemical and Process Yusoff Mohamed Mr Engineering Dept University of Canterbury

Department of Physics and Mackenzie David Mr Astronomy University of Canterbury

Department of Physics and McCarthy David Mr Astronomy University of Canterbury

Liu Xianming Dr Department of Chemistry University of Canterbury

Robinson Katie Dr Patents AJ Park ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology Stephens Ashley Dr School of Physics National Institute of Informatics

School of Biotechnology Faculty of Science and Elshayeb Ayman Mr Technology Alneelain Univerisity

Kruglyak Volodymyr Dr School of Physics University of Exeter

Srinivasa Kannan Lakshmi Dr Physics SDNB Vaishnav College for Women

Materials Science and Moudgil Brij Dr Engineering University of Florida 111 Buazar Foad Mr Chemistry Tarbiat Modares University

Chemical & Biological Missouri University of Science & Raper Judy Dr Engineering Technology

Resources and Global The Energy and Resources Institute Sarma Shilpanjali Ms Security Division (TERI)

Jackson Howard Prof Physics University of Cincinnati

Computational Hendy Shaun Dr Nanotechnology Industrial Research Ltd

Prof and Assoc Chemical and Ogden Kimberly Head Environmental Engineering University of Arizona

Prof and Department Chemical and Schrader Glenn Head Environmental Engineering University of Arizona

Skandan Ganesh Dr Chief Executive Officer NEI Corporation

de Borniol Mervyn Dr CEA/DTR/DTNM/LITEN Commissariat à l'énergie atomique

Electrical and Computer MacDiarmid Institute Moore Ciaran Mr Engineering University of Canterbury

Nanomaterials Research Lee Jeon-Kook Dr group KIST Korea Institute of Science

Crystal Science and Kimura Hideo Dr Technology Group National Institute for Materials Science

CRYSTAL Science and Zhao Hongyang Dr Technology group National Institute of Materials Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Macdiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Moore Ciaran Mr Nanotechnology University of Canterbury

Photocatalytic Materials Ozawa Kiyoshi Dr Centre National Institute for Materials Science

112 Aruna Department of Atomic Kora Jyothl Mrs Energy CCCM Hyderabad

Industrial Research Limited Willmott Geoff Dr Nano and Micro Fluidics New Zealand

Thickett Stuart Dr Interface Science University of Sydney

Said Ressa Mr Physics Macquarie University

Department of Physics and Kowalczyk Pawel Dr Astronomy University of Canterbury

Sattar Abdul Mr Physics and Astronomy Canterbury University

Belic Domagoj Mr Physics and Astronomy University of Canterbury

School of Chemical and Fournier Agathe Dr Physical Sciences Victoria University

Zwanenburg Floris Dr CQCT University of New South Wales

Mohammad School of Chemical and Hossain Kamal Dr Physical Sciences University of Canterbury

McCallum Donald Dr Science and Technology Anglia Ruskin University

MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Roux Clement Dr Nanotechnology University of Canterbury

Simons Bradley Mr Department of Chemistry University of Canterbury

Nanotechnology Capability, Ahmadi Governance and Peyghan Ali Mr Developments Group Tarbiat Modares University

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Appendix B – Demographic list of ARCNN Website Hits ARCNN Map Overlay Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 Comparing to: Site

Visits 1 19,687 38,756 visits came from 138 countries/territories Site Usage Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on % New Visits Bounce Rate Site 38,756 3.57 00:02:42 65.59% 49.20% % of Site Total: Site Avg: Site Avg: Site Avg: Site Avg:

100.00% 3.57 (0.00%) 00:02:42 (0.00%) 65.45% (0.22%) 49.20% (0.00%)

Country/Territory Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time % New Visits Bounce Rate on Site Australia 19,687 3.60 00:02:19 55.63% 46.99% United States 2,897 3.66 00:04:42 80.12% 55.85% India 1,845 5.07 00:04:12 84.12% 48.46% Japan 1,066 3.41 00:04:43 61.73% 45.68% Iran 1,040 2.65 00:02:46 75.00% 55.67% Germany 991 2.94 00:01:32 81.13% 52.47% United Kingdom 980 2.48 00:01:40 81.63% 54.59% China 891 4.48 00:03:58 76.88% 42.99% South Korea 838 3.70 00:02:37 68.97% 42.24% Taiwan 698 4.29 0.003866 42.84% 37.39% 114

ARCNN Map Overlay Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 Comparing to: Site

Visits 7,044

This country/territory sent 19,687 visits via 71 cities SitSite Usage Visits Pages/Visit Avg. Time on Site % New Visits Bounce Rate 19,687 3.60 00:02:19 55.63% 46.99% % of Site Total: Site Avg: Site Avg: Site Avg: Site Avg: 50.80% 3.57 (0.67%) 00:02:42 (-13.92%) 65.45% (-15.00%) 49.20% (-4.50%)e Sydney 7,044 3.39 0:02:09 54.16% 45.98% Melbourne 4,036 3.21 00:01:57 64.10% 52.70% Adelaide 1,425 3.53 00:02:21 56.07% 47.23% Brisbane 1,413 3.2 0:01:46 66.95% 53.15% Melbourne 1,272 4.7 00:03:22 45.28% 35.06% Canberra 1,196 5.3 00:03:02 42.81% 45.99% Perth 842 3.21 00:02:02 65.56% 50.71% Wollongong 471 3.56 00:02:25 42.89% 43.52% Brisbane 463 3.73 00:02:51 45.14% 42.33%

Canberra 436 5.46 00:04:30 32.11% 27.29%

Geelong 271 3.43 00:02:27 37.64% 41.33%

Perth 162 3.33 00:02:49 53.09% 42.59%

Newcastle 105 3.12 00:02:34 53.33% 51.43% 115 Hobart 85 2.81 00:01:39 76.47% 57.65%

(not set) 75 3.67 00:02:30 45.33% 40.00%

Cranbourne 48 2.88 00:01:20 77.08% 66.67%

Newcastle 46 5.76 00:06:40 54.35% 30.43%

Toowoomba 29 5.03 00:03:52 55.17% 41.38%

Morwell 25 4.84 00:03:09 40.00% 48.00%

Richmond 24 3.83 00:02:35 87.50% 45.83%

Cranbourne 20 1.90 00:00:37 35.00% 60.00%

Gold Coast 19 2.00 00:02:12 84.21% 57.89%

Hobart 16 3.44 00:05:36 50.00% 37.50%

Townsville 15 1.27 00:00:13 66.67% 73.33%

Wagga Wagga 14 1.93 00:00:26 35.71% 42.86%

Darwin 12 1.42 00:00:06 91.67% 75.00%

Craigieburn 11 2.00 00:00:31 90.91% 63.64%

Cairns 11 4.36 00:03:21 90.91% 36.36%

Ballarat 9 2.00 00:00:22 88.89% 55.56%

Rockhampton 8 3.50 00:02:09 87.50% 50.00%

Bathurst 7 5.29 00:07:31 57.14% 57.14%

Victoria Point 5 4.00 00:00:54 80.00% 40.00%

Mackay 5 5.00 00:02:44 60.00% 40.00%

Richmond 4 1.25 00:00:11 75.00% 75.00%

Buderim 4 3.00 00:00:25 100.00% 50.00%

Nerang 4 3.25 00:01:11 100.00% 25.00%

Moe 4 2.75 00:01:46 50.00% 75.00%

Launceston 4 2.50 00:03:12 75.00% 50.00%

Central Coast 3 1.00 00:00:00 66.67% 100.00%

Port Macquarie 3 1.33 00:00:49 100.00% 66.67%

Gawler 3 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Nambour 2 2.50 00:00:50 50.00% 0.00%

Central Coast 2 2.00 00:02:22 100.00% 0.00%

Ballina 2 1.50 00:00:15 100.00% 50.00%

Lismore 2 4.00 00:01:54 50.00% 50.00%

Albury 2 1.50 00:00:15 100.00% 50.00%

Grafton 2 3.00 00:00:22 100.00% 50.00%

Caboolture 2 1.50 00:00:11 100.00% 50.00% 116 Devonport 2 1.50 00:00:59 100.00% 50.00%

Dalby 1 1.00 00:00:00 0.00% 100.00%

Kawana Waters 1 3.00 00:02:40 100.00% 0.00%

Batemans Bay 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Burnie 1 2.00 00:00:07 100.00% 0.00%

Horsham 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Nowra 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Orange 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Bairnsdale 1 3.00 00:01:05 100.00% 0.00%

Maroochydore 1 7.00 00:03:34 0.00% 0.00%

Bendigo 1 8.00 00:04:11 100.00% 0.00%

Traralgon 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Portland 1 2.00 00:00:37 100.00% 0.00%

Warwick 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Coffs Harbour 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Gympie 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Gawler 1 7.00 00:03:52 100.00% 0.00%

Singleton 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Melton 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Alice Springs 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Rockingham 1 3.00 00:07:15 100.00% 0.00%

Casino 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

Bunbury 1 1.00 00:00:00 100.00% 100.00%

117 Appendix C - ARCNN News, Edition 20, April 2010

ARCNN News. Edition 20, April 2010

Welcome

Dear Members and Friends Welcome to the twentieth edition of the ARCNN News. ICONN2010 was a great success! We had 780 delegates from over 34 countries. Thanks to Calum, Cathy and Andrew and the entire ICONN team for their excellent efforts. Congratulations to the Poster prize winners at the conference.

Thank you to all the participants, exhibitors and sponsors who helped to make the conference a success. The manuscripts are in the process of being reviewed.

As you are all aware the ARC Network funding has come to an end in June 2009 and we have applied to the ARC for carry forward of unspent funds to continue the network activities in 2010.

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has provided Government funding of $50K for continuation of our programs for 2010. We are also working with both the Federal and State Governments to see how we can continue the network activities. We will keep you updated as we have further news. The Annual Report for 2009 is now available on the website.

The Overseas Travel Fellowship deadline is fast approaching , please make sure you get your applications in by the end of April.

I would like to thank Ms Hannah Joyce for her efforts and hard work as the student representative on the management committee. She has taken up a post doctoral position at Oxford University.

If you have any stories to be included in our NanoQ magazine which has been very successful, please contact our network manager. Looking forward to your active participation in the Network activities.

C Jagadish, Convenor

118 Update profiles, address changes etc

Please remember to advise address and email changes so that the ARCNN member database is kept up to date. Your current details can be checked on your online profile at http://www.ausnano.net/index.php?page=profiles.

If you have not submitted an online profile, we would encourage you to do so as this provides a valuable resource for researchers seeking collaboration with people who have experience or expertise in a particular nanotechnology area. A search facility is provided on the Members Profiles webpage. Researchers looking to fill postdoc positions may also use the member database to locate students with research interests and experience in particular fields.

ICONN2010 Poster Prize Winners Congratulations go to the following poster winners at ICONN2010:

Dr Lee Hubble - CSIRO Diameter selective solubilization of single-walled carbon nanotubes in water water by way of supramolecular interactions

Mr Stuart Thickett - The University of Sydney Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Patterned Surfaces by Dewetting and Their Use in Atmospheric Water Capture

Mr Jos Campbell - RMIT University Enhanced MRI Contrast using DMSA and silica coated magnetite nanoparticles.

Dr James Cooper- CSIRO Detecting and identifying aqueous solutions of hydrocarbons with a gold nanoparticle chemiresistor sensor array

Ms Siti Noorjannah - University Of Canterbury Simulations and Design of Quadrupole Biochip Platform Miss Bakul Gupta - University of New South Wales Oxygen assisted synthesis of Silver Nanocubes Student Representative We would like to thank Ms Hannah Joyce from the Australian National University for her valuable contribution to the network. She has submitted her thesis and is now taking up a position as a postdoc at Oxford University in the U.K. We wish her every success for the future.

ARCNN Awards and Deadlines ARCNN Overseas Travel Fellowships

The ARCNN offers 5 Overseas Travel Fellowships every 6 months. The deadline for this year is the 30th of April. Details can be found at:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/overseas_travel 119 ARCNN Long and Short Term Visits

The ARCNN offers Long term and Short term funding for visits within Australia to successful applicants throughout the year. Further information about any of the funding available can be found at: http://www.ausnano.net/content/funding_and_sponsorship

Young Nanotechnology Ambassador Awards 2010

The ARCNN will award selected students in each state/territory of up to $2000 to present and facilitate interest in Nanotechnology at local schools. Further information about the Program can be found at: http://www.ausnano.net/content/young_ambass_awards

NANOQ

We will be publishing the third edition of the NanoQ publication in the next few months. It contains articles of general public interest on Nanotechnology. It is a twice a year publication, and we are accepting contributions. The deadline for the next issue is the 28th May 2010. So if you have anything that you believe deserves t o be published, please send us your contributions. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of NanoQ, send an email to [email protected] along with a mailing address.

Upcoming ARCNN Supported Events EXCON10: 9th International Conference on Excitonic and Photonic Processes in Condensed and Nano Materials Date: 11/07/2010 - 15/07/2010 Held at: Novotel, Brisbane Chair: Prof Jai Singh (Charles Darwin University) More information can be found on: http://www.cdu.edu.au/excon10/ *********

ARNAM/ARCNN

Early Career Researcher and Postgraduate Student Symposium Date: 19/07/2010 - 23/07/2010 Held at: Flinders University Chair: Dr Amanda Ellis More information can be found on: http://www.materials.com.au/arnam2010/ ******

Other Upcoming Nano events The Sir Mark Oliphant Conference “Cleantech Science and Solutions - mainstream and at the edge” Date: 4/05/2010 - 6/05/2010 Held at: Novotel, Glen Waverley, Melbourne More information can be found on:http://www.smoclean.org/index.html ***** The 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Transducers and Micro-Nano Technology Date: July 6-9, 2010 Held at: Perth, Western Australia Chairs: Prof John Dell and Prof Wo �tek Wlodarski More information can be found on: http://apcot2010.ee.uwa.edu.au *******

2nd Asia Pacific Symposium on Nanobionics Date: 9-11th June 2010 Held at: University of Wollongong Chairs: Prof Gordon Wallace More information can be found on: http://www.electromaterials.edu.au ******* The 13th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors (IMCS-13) Date: July 11-14, 2010 Held at: Perth, Western Australia Chairs:Prof Wo�tek Wlodarski and Prof Laurie Faraone More information can be found on: http://imcs13.ee.uwa.edu.au

******** COMMAD 2010 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices Date: 12-15th December 2010 Held at: Australian National University, Canberra Chair: A/Prof Hark Hoe Tan More Information can be found at : http://commad2010.anu.edu.au/ *******

2nd International Conference on Plasma Nanoscience (iPlasma Nano-II) Date: 12-15th December 2010 Held at: Murramarang Resort, Bateman’s Bay , NSW Chair: Prof Kostya Ostrikov

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121 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ICONN 2012 Date: February 2012 Held at: Perth Chair: Prof Laurie Faraone *******

Other upcoming Nano Events Overseas Global Regulation of Nanotechnologies Conference Date: 7-8th May 2010 Held at: Northeastern University School of Law - Boston Campus Chairs: Dr Sonia E. Rolland and Dr Makane M. Mbengue More Information can be found on http://www.northeastern.edu/law/academics/conferences/nano- conference/index.html

COMS Comercialization of Micro-Nano Systems Conference Date: 29/8/2010 - 2/09/2010 Held at: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA More Information can be found at : http://www.mancef.org/COMS

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3rd International Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Date:6-10th September 2010 Held at: Havana Convention Centre, Cuba ******

AMN-5: 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Date:7-11th February 2011 Held at: MacDiarmid Institute, Wellington, New Zealand More information can be found on: http://www.confer.co.nz/amn-5/

****** Nanowerk

The Nanowerk website lists all the International Nano events that you will ever need to know about: http://www.nanowerk.com/phpscripts/n_events.php

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Nanotechnology Facilities Database

ARCNN has added a Nanotechnology Research Facilities and Capabilities database onto our site. The aim of this database is to be a first access site to all the Nanotechnology Infrastructure facilities and capabilities available to nanotechnology researchers. All group leaders who are interested in adding their facilities onto the ARCNN site are asked to add facilities/equipment/ Infrastructure.

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Other Nano News Australian Academy of Science Nanotechnology Report Nanotechnology in Australia:Trends, applications and collaborative opportunities

The Australian Academy of Science launched its report on the 22nd of February. The report highlights the significant growth of Australia’s nanotechnology research. More information can be found on http://www.science.org.au/news/media/

****** WorkCover Nano-ob�ect Nomenclature System - request for examples

This survey will be circulated in order to obtain examples of nano-ob�ects for which a nomenclature is proposed or currently utilised.

The purpose of this survey is to obtain an indication of current approaches to nomen- clature, in order to progress the development of a nomenclature framework model.

Responses need to be forwarded by Thursday, April 29, 2010 to Celine De Sousa, Pro�ect Manager [email protected] who will coordinate the Australian response.

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Special Issue Nanowires IEEE Journal Quantum Electronics Call for Papers Topics covered in the special issue include (and not limited to):

1. group IV, II-VI, III-V semiconductors, nitrides, oxides, lcopyrites, chalcogenides and other optical materials 2. growth, synthesis, fabrication, patterning and assembly 123

3. control of size, geometry, shape, position, composition, doping, heterostructures (axial and radial) 4. optical, optoelectronic properties 5. theory, modeling and simulations

6. lasers, LEDs, detectors, solar cells, waveguides, optical sensors, optical switches, non-linear optical devices and others 7. photonics, plasmonics, energy applications Deadline for submission of manuscripts is 1st July, 2010 More information can be found on : http://www.ieee.org/organizations/ pubs/newsletters/leos/feb10/CFP_JSTQE-Nanowires.html

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ARCNN Admin Contacts Network Manager: Ms Liz Micallef

Tel: 02 6125 5952

Or email Liz at : [email protected]

Fax: 02 6125 3915

For further information on ARCNN events,

contact Liz, or go to: www.ausnano.net

124 Appendix D - List of ARCNN Friends ARCNN Friends as at 31/12/2010 Surname First Name Department Tegart Alistair Standards Australia Oldfield Anthony ACT Govt Paterson Chris DEWR Atkinson David DEH Willcocks Deborah NICNAS Pianca Dennis ACT government Hall David Treasury Papadakis Elim NHMRC Keogh Geoff ACT Govt Harvey Graham NICNAS Barber Greg Health Koerbin Gus ACT Govt Ahmet Halil work cover Vic Govt Dyne Heather DEWR Morris Howard DEWR Copeland Ian Health Gardner Ian Defence Somina Irina ARC Thomas Janet Defence Gardiner Jennifer DIISR Moore Joslin DEWR Emslie Kerry National Measurement Institute Gale Kevin DEH Hodgman Laurie DEH Davies Les Health Meisel Linda DEH Ribeiro Luiz National Health and Medical Research Council Gredley Matthew Aus Industry Lindsay Megan Dept of Environment and Heritage Claessens Michael AusIndustry Faiz Mohammed Workcover NSW Govt Buckley Nick ACT government Mewett Osman Bureau of Rural Sciences Ross Paul AusIndustry Matthews Mohan DFAT Haynes Peter DEEWR McInnes Peter DEH Holgate Robert ACT Government Keir Roland Defence Brooke Shelley Invest Australia Utick Stephen DEEWR Zaluzny Stephen NICNAS Rothnie Tony DEEWR Swan Verity DEEWR Creaser Wayne DEEWR Schnaufer Andrea UTS Hicks Devignes Anne Marie ANU Innes Brian Advance Nanotechnology Laing Chris University of Melbourne Ford D University of Queensland Salt David ANU Rathjen Deborah Bionomics Read Leanna TGR Bionomics 125 Appendix E – ICONN 2012 Poster

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