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2023 Publications Performance
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Monash Research Outputs: 270
Mean Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI): 1.52
3 Year Rolling Mean FWCI: 1.72
ARC Research Hubs and Training Centres
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In 2023, Monash was awarded almost $15 million to establish two ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hubs and one ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre – the most awarded out of all Australian institutions. Industrial transformation training centres and research hubs provide crucial opportunities for collaborative partnerships between universities and industry to create innovative research products and benefits for the community. The centres established under the 2023 ARC funding round were:
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Advancing UHPC Sustainability through Collaborative Research
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Monash University Malaysia and Dura Technology Sdn. Bhd. partnered in a research project to enhance the sustainability of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). The project aims to reduce the environmental impact of construction by optimizing UHPC usage, which allows for smaller, more durable structures with lower life-cycle emissions.
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Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub
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Monash University has established the Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad and the International Centre for Excellence in Mining Safety and Automation. The initiative aims to enhance sustainable mining practices through collaborative research in mineral exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling.
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Award Winning Innovation Improving Safety and Efficiency at Construction Sites
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Monash University, in collaboration with Coates Engineering Solutions, developed a lightweight, high-capacity propping system called Quadshore, using high-strength steel. This innovation underwent extensive testing to ensure safety and performance, aligning with Australian Safety Standards. The project involved rigorous research and has led to significant improvements in safety, efficiency, and sustainability in construction. The Quadshore design won the ‘Innovation of the Year Award’ at the World Steel Association’s International Constructsteel Awards 2023, and received a prestigious Good Design Award Gold Winner Accolade in the Engineering Design category in recognition of its outstanding design, innovation and customer-centric solution to local and global challenges.
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Monash Apple Retrieving System (MARS)
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The Monash Apple Retrieving System (MARS), developed by a Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering research team, won the Victorian Project of the Year at the 2023 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards. MARS is a fruit-harvesting robot designed to address labor shortages and occupational health and safety concerns in the apple industry through innovative technology.
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Exploring Policy Design to Manage Robots in Public Spaces
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Researchers from the Faculty of Arts and Monash Art, Design & Architecture were awarded a Australian Research Council grant to explore policy design for managing the increasing presence of robots in Australian public spaces. The project aims to ensure safe operation of robots while protecting public interests, involving design workshops, annual symposia, and an international symposium to share findings.
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ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing of 2D Materials
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The ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing of 2D Materials (AM2D) formally opened in 2023 to focus on the research and commercialisation of 2D materials like graphene. Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering, the hub aims to enhance Australia's manufacturing capabilities in high-tech products such as energy storage devices, sensors, and water treatment membranes. It involves collaboration with multiple universities and industry partners.
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LIEF Funding for Multimodal Submicron Imaging Microscope
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A Faculty of Science-led research team was awarded $670,000 funding under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme to develop a multimodal submicron imaging microscope for advanced chemical imaging. This technology will enhance the understanding of biological systems and materials, aiding in the development of green energy technologies and environmental monitoring.
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