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Grant Award View - GA64845
Discovering how termites use vibrations to thrive in a predators' world
GA ID:
GA64845
Agency:
Australian Research Council
Approval Date:
4-Dec-2019
Publish Date:
5-Dec-2019
Category:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research
Grant Term:
1-May-2020 to 31-Dec-2023
Original: 1-Jan-2020 to 31-Dec-2022
Value (AUD):
$461,194.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
Variations:
- GA64845-V4 - Variation to Grant (3-May-2023 )
- GA64845-V3 - Variation to Grant (20-Oct-2021 )
- GA64845-V2 - Variation to Grant (2-Aug-2021 )
- GA64845-V1 - Variation to Grant (18-May-2021 )
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
ARC 19/20 Discovery
Grant Program:
Discovery Projects
Grant Activity:
Discovering how termites use vibrations to thrive in a predators' world
Purpose:
Our recent research revealed termites use vibrations to avoid predators/competitors for survival. However, the enabling mechanisms of this amazing ability remain unknown. The project aims at unlocking the secrets of these mechanisms by relating the mechanical properties of termite, legs, antennae and sensing organs (measured with advanced micro measurement techniques) to vibration signatures of ants and termites (extracted using innovative signal processing techniques and nonlinear dynamics). We will develop novel bio-dynamics models that incorporate machine learning. We will test the models’ ability to manipulate termites foraging behaviour, with the ultimate objective of developing chemical-free, vibration-based pest control devices.
GO ID:
GO Title:
Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2020
Internal Reference ID:
DP20 Round 1
Selection Process:
Targeted or Restricted Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
University of Technology Sydney
Recipient ABN:
77 257 686 961
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
ULTIMO
Town/City:
ULTIMO
Postcode:
2007
State/Territory:
NSW
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
NSW
Postcode:
2007
Country:
AUSTRALIA