Postgraduate
December 2007 - AutoCRC announces Postgraduate Research Scholarships
AutoCRC is pleased to announce that the following Postgraduate Research Proposals have been awarded scholarship funding:
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Research Topic
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Research Supervisor
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University
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Stamp Forming Analysis of Lightweight, Recyclable Composite Materials
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Ass Prof Shankar Kalyanasundaram
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ANU
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Leveraging Eye-Gaze and Operator Observation to Improve Safety
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Prof Tom Gedeon
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ANU
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Development of Novel Crash Structures
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Prof. Peter Hodgson
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Deakin University
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Metal Foam Core Sandwich/Tubular Structures for Automotive Applications
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Dr Cui’e Wen
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Deakin University
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Smart Seat for Monitoring Driver’s Attentive State and Detecting Early Sign of Fatigue
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Dr Mary F. She
Ass. Prof Lingxue Kong
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Deakin University
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The Fatigue Behaviour of Cost Effective Magnesium and Titanium Alloys
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Dr Aiden Beer
Dr Matthew Barnett
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Deakin University
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An Experimental Study of Combined Cold Expansion and Localized Severe Plastic Deformation on Improving Fatigue Performance of Fastener Holes
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Dr Shahin Khoddam
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Monash University
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Porous Media Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition
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Dr Jamil Ghojel
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Monash University
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Automatic Audio Visual Speech Recognition in Vehicles.
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Prof. Sridha Sridharan
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QUT
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Building a Real Time Augmented Map for Road Risk Assessment.
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Ass. Prof. Andry Rakotonirainy
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QUT
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Developing a Smart Explanatory and Advisory Functionality in Knowledge-based Engineering Systems for Manufacturing Design
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Prof. Xinghuo Yu
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RMIT
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Nanostructured Pigments for Automotive Industry
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Prof. Sati Bhattacharya
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RMIT
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Developing Numerical Model for Flow-Induced Vibration Excitation Mechanisms towards Virtual Laboratory Simulation
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Dr Jiyuan Tu
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RMIT
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Safe and Reliable Integration and Deployment Architectures for Automotive Software Systems
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Prof. Jun Han
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Swinburne University
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Developing Lightweight Vehicle Structures
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Prof Guoxing Lu
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Swinburne University
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Development of Gradient Index Optical Coatings for Polycarbonate by Plasma Polymerisation
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Prof Hans Griesser
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UniSA
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The Development of Advanced Adhesives based upon Nano-additives
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Dr Jun Ma
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UniSA
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Using Augmented Reality to Support Human Manufacturing Personnel
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Prof. Bruce H. Thomas
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UniSA
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Education & Training
In order to maximize both the quality and quantity of research graduates entering the automotive sector, AutoCRC offers a broad, interesting and flexible research scholarship program:-
Full Scholarships – Masters and PhD
In order for graduates to be “industry ready” AutoCRC offers full scholarships for students to work closely with industry partners on research that is appropriate and in demand. Scholarships include $28,000pa living allowance + project support + professional development. Scholarships are available to Australian and international students.
Scholarship conditions - full scholarship
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Top-Up Scholarships – Masters and PhD
AutoCRC recognizes that many research students are inspired by ideas that have no immediate application within the Automotive industry. We are proud to support students conducting exploratory research that may one day lead to innovations within the industry. Students holding APA, University, or other scholarships (not including APA industry) may apply for top-up funding to increase their living allowance to $28,000pa and will receive project support and professional development.
Students holding APA(1) scholarships are not eligible for AutoCRC top-up scholarships. Please read the scholarship conditions before submitting an application.
Scholarship conditions
Download top-up funding application
Industry based part-time research support – Masters and PhD
AutoCRC understands the significant contribution that is made by professionals who choose to engage in research while maintaining their professional employment. We congratulate the companies who make this possible, and we invite those professionals to apply for funding to present their work at an international conference and to join our professional development program.
Download travel support/professional development program application

