Work is starting on four innovative research projects where Flinders University PhDs are tackling some major hurdles in fish farming, sleep, clean airconditioning and underwater vessels\u2019 signalling \u2013 right here in South Australia.<\/p>\n
Professor Timothy Cavagnaro, Dean of Graduate Research, says the projects showcase strengths in Flinders University\u2019s education and research in the areas of marine biology, environmental health, sleep health and artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom sensor data assimilation in underwater robotics to fisheries and aquatic sciences, our engagement with industries in programs such as this is vital for our postgraduates\u2019 career development and research involvement with product commercialisation and new ways of doing things.\u201d<\/p>\n
Flinders University has been successful in gaining funding for four outstanding Higher Degrees by Research student placements under the Australian Government Department of Education National Industry PhD Program.<\/a><\/p>\n The latest round of $8 million in federal funding aims to bring tertiary education and industry together to \u201cdrive collaboration and commercialise high-level research<\/a> into innovative solutions\u201d.<\/p>\n It is part of a $296 million government initiative to bring together trained researchers to solve industry problems across agriculture and food protection, health and medical research, environmental sustainability, technology and manufacturing, and AI.<\/p>\n