Flinders University has been successful in gaining funding for seven outstanding industry PhD projects in Round 5 of the Department of Education’s National Industry PhD Program.
Professor Timothy Cavagnaro, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Training and Capabilities) and the Dean of Graduate Research says it is a testament to the universities dedication to making a difference with research that matters.
“We are proud to announce our continued success in securing these research grants since the program’s launch. With 17 awards since Round 1, we are honoured to again be recognised as one of the top awarded universities nationally and the leading institution in South Australia. We look forward to witnessing the impact of these important, industry linked, research projects in the years to come.”
Congratulations to all involved.
For more details on HDR industry engagement opportunities at Flinders, please visit: https://www.flinders.edu.au/engage/phd-research-partnerships
The latest awards are:
College of Science and Engineering
Researcher: Professor Patrick Hesp
Stream: Industry Researcher
Project Title: Hybrid Coastal Protection: Integrating Nature-based and Hard Engineered Structures for Climate-Resilient Shorelines
Industry Partner: Magryn & Associates Pty Ltd
Researcher: Associate Professor Peter Anderson
Stream: Industry Linked
Project Title: Use of a Novel and Sustainably Sourced Antioxidant Treatment Aimed to Mitigate Environmental Stress Impacts on Grain Production
Industry Partner: SylvaCo Pty Ltd
Researcher: Dr Amir Zanj
Stream: Industry Researcher
Project Title: Maximising Wind Energy Harvesting via Performance Optimisation of Large Scale Advanced Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT)
Industry Partner: VAWT-X Energy Pty Ltd
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Researcher: Dr Hila Dafny
Stream: Industry Researcher
Project Title: Developing and Evaluating Nursing Pathways: An Evidence-Based Career Progression Framework for the Australian Nursing Workforce
Industry Partner: Australian College of Nursing
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Researcher: Professor Lydia Woodyatt
Stream: Industry Researcher
Project Title: Embedding Relational Resilience: A Culturally Informed Model for Reducing Psychological Harm Among SA First Responders
Industry Partner: Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA)
College of Medicine and Public Health
Researcher: Professor Jonathan Karnon
Stream: Industry Researcher
Project Title: Addressing Inequity in Access to Clinical Pharmacy Care for Regional South Australians: An Evaluation and Feasibility Study of Telepharmacy Services
Industry Partner: Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
Researcher: Dr Jean Winter
Stream: Industry Linked
Project Title: A Novel Treatment for Gastroesophageal Cancer Using the Mushroom Extract HAS-B
Industry Partner: Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit