ICT and Emerging Technologies at Curtin
Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Emerging Technologies (ET) is a broad area concerned with the use of technology to communicate information.
It's an exciting endeavour involving the development of next-generation technologies as diverse as radio astronomy, spatial science, digital ecosystems and nanotechnology
New Medical Ultrasound Technology 
Doctors Andrej Bona and Roman Pevzner have adapted ultrasound technology used on the ground for mining purposes to medical ultrasound, resulting in improved picture quality and definition, meaning better diagnoses and more accurate results.
Renewable Energy Sources 
Professor Chun-Zu Li and his team have developed a gasification technology that converts low-rank fuels, like mallee and brown coal, into synthesis gas. The result is low costs, high efficiency, clean gas with high energy content, and use of an abundant dirty solid fuel.
High-Precision GPS Capabilities 
Professor Peter Teunissen has invented a resolution method that revolutionised high-precision carrier-phase GPS positioning capabilities. Professor Teunissen has developed a novel multi antenna platform and processing algorithm which offers improved positioning accuracy, reduced convergence time, and improved data integrity.
Improved Efficiency in Natural Gas Processing 
Dr Mark Trebble has created a novel method for separating gas constituents which provides improvements to the separation process by eliminating the need to chill gas temperature, reducing energy consumption, lowering costs, and simplifying operations with less equipment.
Data integrity software 
Doctors Fedja Hadzic and Michael Hecker have developed a software tool which uses a holistic approach to data quality assurance, which will enable organisations to identify sources of database pollution, prevent further database contamination, and eliminate re-pollution.
Atomic Collision Theory 
Igor Bray and his team have resolved some major Quantum Mechanics problems which have existed since its inception in the 1920s, by developing accurate computational methods in the field of atomic collision theory, and thus influencing the development of fluorescent lights, lasers, plasma displays, fusion energy, and in plasma and astrophysical science.
Curtin Mobile 
Members of Curtin IT Services, the Office of Teaching and Learning, Library, Student eServices and Support Services have worked together to create a purpose-built mobile website, which gives the Curtin community a wealth of Curtin-related information at their fingertips.
iPortfolio 
The iPortfolio team have created an innovative and popular an online space for students and staff to create, share, and display their learning achievements, professional developments and work to a worldwide audience.
CIRA 
The CIRA team are attempting to bring the biggest radio astronomy project in the world, the Square Kilometre Array, to Western Australia by demonstrating innovative research, attracting the best staff, creating undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in astronomy science and engineering, and having major roles in related projects such as the Murchison Widefield Array.
ICT & ET Research Contact
Director of Strategic Projects
Office of Research and Development
Tel: +61 8 9266 9241
Fax: +61 8 9266 3048
Mobile: 0431 658 840
Email: p.nicholls@curtin.edu.au
Twitter: @CurtinICT
ICT HIGHLIGHTS
Researchers trial DNA sequencing in the cloud
A six-month trial of cloud-based system Azure to speed DNA and RNA sequencing is nearing completion.
theSkyNet
This innovative project allows the public to donate their otherwise redundant computing power to process radio astronomy data.
Advanced software enhances learning
Software to assist children with Autism Spectrum Disorder has won the 2011 Curtin Commercial Innovation Awards.
Univation 2011 and launch of the WApp Awards
Univation showcases some of the top research being developed at Western Australian universities.
National Broadband Network 
Helping local government take advantage of new broadband capabilities.
Opportunities in ICT 
Our career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate degrees give you a head start in this exciting area.
ICT news 
What's happening in ICT at Curtin.
eResearch 
eResearch Toolbox is working to make technology fit with the practice of research.
Our ICT & ET Research Centres and Institutes 
Found out more about ICT & ET Research Centres and Institutes.
Twitter: @curtinict
The CurtinICT Twitter feed is currently down.
