Grants & Consultancy

RESEARCH GRANTS AND FUNDING

1. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Inclusive Pathways to Computational Intelligence: Empowering Marginalized Communities with AI Skills for the Future", IEEE Computational Intelligence Society (CIS), USA, May 2024.

2. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Cybersecurity of distributed electricity grids with a high-share of renewables and storage systems", Strategic Impact Fund, RMIT University, May 2024.

3. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Cyber Safety for Vietnamese Organisations and Communities", Australia Awards Fellowships Program, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), June 2023.

4. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Enhancing Cybersecurity in DeFi Organizations through Diversity and Best Practices", Strategic Impact Fund, RMIT University, June 2023.

5. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Digital Twin for a Secure Smart Grid", Defence Science Institute (DSI), Research Higher Degree (RHD) Student Grant Agreement, May 2023 (2023 to 2025).

6. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Identifying cybersecurity best practices for the marine renewable energy", Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC), February 2023.

7. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Improving the digital readiness and resilience of TVET systems in ASEAN short courses", Aus4ASEAN Digital Transformation and Future Skills Initiative, Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), February 2023. 

8. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Cyber Security - partnership between defence, society & private companies – lessons from Ukraine", Army Research Scheme 2022, Australian Government, Department of Defence, December 2022 (2023 to 2024).

9. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Ukraine: Information Warfare what lessons can be learned", Army Research Scheme 2022, Australian Government, Department of Defence, December 2022 (2023 to 2024).

10. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Secure and optimised framework for blockchain-enabled smart contracts in decentralised finance (De-Fi) system", ECP Capability Development, Global Business Innovation ECP, RMIT University, November 2022.

11. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Robust cybersecurity framework for end-to-end supply chain risk management using digital-twin technology", CoBL Melbourne Vietnam Collaborative Project Support Scheme fund, RMIT University, Australia, October 2022.

12. Chief Investigator (Sole) - “SCEMS Learning and Teaching Grants 2022”, La Trobe University, Australia, June 2022.

13. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Information Technology Infrastructure Protection Using Blockchain", McAfee Security Australia Pty Ltd, Funding period: 2020.

14. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Specific Loss Power of Magnetic Nanoparticle Heating in an Alternating Magnetic Field", Chinese Academy of Sciences Presidents International Fellowship, 2017-2018.

15. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) -  Research funding from Osmunda Medical Device Service Group, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 2016-2018.

16. Chief Investigator (Sole) - Incoming Leaders Fellowship, Australia India Institute (AII), March 2016.

17. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Bioelectromagnetics Research", Next Step Initiative Fellowship, Australia China Young Scientists Exchange Program, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), May 2015.

18. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Bioelectromagnetics Research", Australia China Young Scientist Fellowship, Commonwealth of Australia under the Australia-China Science and Research Fund (Go8), Australian Government, Department of Industry, Australia, October 2014.

19. Chief Investigator (Sole) - Telstra Travel Grant for "Science & Wireless 2014" Workshop, October 2014.

20. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "UCLA visit for the preparation of grants to fund research into the effects of electromagnetic fields on human tissues", Dyason Fellowship, Dyason Foundation, October 2013.

21. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Wireless Sensor Network for Bushfire Detection and Early Warning", Knowledge Partnerships Staff Project Grant, The University of Melbourne, 2010.

22. Chief Investigator (CI) - "Data Assimilation and Bushfire Modelling for Early and Rapid Bushfire Detection using Broadband Technology", Interdisciplinary Seed Grant (IBES), The University of Melbourne, 2010.

23. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Interaction Between Very Weak Low Frequency Magnetic Fields and Plasma Membranes of Plant Cell (Spinach)", Solander Foundation, Universitas 21, September 2008.

24. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Interaction between extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and living system", Joint Research Grant, collaboration with Lund University, Sweden, The University of Melbourne, 2008.

25. Chief Investigator (Lead CI) - "Environmental impact of low-frequency electromagnetic field exposure", Knowledge Transfer Grant, The University of Melbourne, 2008.

26. Chief Investigator (Sole) - "Effect of Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Magnetic Field to Biological Tissues", Solander Foundation, Universitas 21, September 2007.

MAJOR COMMERCIAL WORK 

Electromagnetic Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ or EMR Hazards) Safety Assessment and Technical Reports Conducted for:

1. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to electric motors & traction cables, Toorak, Victoria, July 2020.

2. EMF exposure assessment for Anytime Fitness Melbourne CBD, March 2020.

3. EMF exposure assessment of parking officers with wearable wireless devices for Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, July 2019.

4. EMF exposure assessment of Substation, High Voltage Powerline, and Telecommunications Tower for Veris Ltd, Altona North, Victoria, March 2019.

5. EMF exposure assessment of Self-driving Cars (Driverless Cars) for Cohda Wireless Pty Ltd, Wayville, Adelaide, South Australia, February 2019.

6. EMF exposure assessment for Villa World Developments Pty Ltd, Southbank, Melbourne, January 2019.

7. EMF exposure assessment for University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, December 2018.

8. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to an electrical substation, Toorak, Victoria, September 2018.

9. EMF exposure assessment of parking officers with wearable wireless devices for Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, August 2018.

10. EMF exposure assessment for Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, May 2018.

11. EMF exposure assessment for CS Energy: Kogan Creek Power Station, Brigalow, Toowoomba, Queensland, 17-18 April 2018.

12. EMF exposure assessment for Wyangala Dam, Cowra, Orange, New South Wales, November 2017.

13. EMF exposure assessment of parking officers with wearable wireless devices for Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, October 2017.

14. EMF exposure assessment due to a smart meter, Melbourne, Victoria, September 2017.

15. Power frequency exposure assessment due to underground power lines for Douglas Partners PL, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, June 2017.

16. EMF exposure assessment for Sennheiser Australia Pty Limited, Sydney, May 2017.

17. EMF exposure assessment for Villa World Developments Pty Ltd, Southbank, Melbourne, May 2017.

18. EMF exposure assessment for Villa World Developments Pty Ltd, North Sydney, May 2017.

19. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to mobile phone base station, Docklands, Victoria, April 2017.

20. EMF exposure assessment due to a smart meter, Melbourne, Victoria, March 2017.

21. EMF exposure assessment for Property Development, Adelaide, South Australia, February 2017

22. EMF exposure assessment for Epping Consulting Centre, The Northern Hospital, Victoria, January 2017.

23. Assessment of Electromagnetic Fields for Seventh Day Adventist Church, Nunawading, Victoria, December 2016.

24. EMF exposure assessment for Villa World Developments Pty Ltd, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, November 2016.

25. EMF exposure assessment of parking officers with wearable wireless devices for Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, November 2016.

26. EMF exposure assessment: close proximity to an electrical substation and high voltage power lines (underground) - Proposed development for a group of residential buildings and supermarkets for Coles Group Property Developments Ltd., Pacific Highway, Lindfield, Sydney, October 2016.

27. RADHAZ safety assessment: Effects from Radar Transmitters for Cobham Aviation Services, Cairns, Queensland, October 2016.

28. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to mobile phone base station, Southern Highlands, Sydney, August 2016.

29. EMF exposure assessment from powerline and close proximity to mobile phone tower for AMP Capital, Sydney, July 2016.

30. EMF exposure assessment due to a smart meter, MoneePonds, Victoria, May 2016.

31. RF radiation hazard assessment due to high-frequency welding machines for Impact International, Sydney, April 2016.

32. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to an electrical substation, Geelong, Victoria, April 2016.

33. RF radiation hazard assessment for Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base, Edinburgh, Adelaide, South Australia, March 2016.

34. EMF exposure assessment, Rowville, Victoria, February 2016.

35. EMF exposure assessment from powerline and close proximity to mobile phone tower, Brighton, Melbourne, February 2016.

36. EMF exposure assessment due to a smart meter, Brisbane, Queensland, February 2016.

37. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to mobile phone base station and an electrical substation for Complispace, Victoria, January 2016.

38. EMF exposure assessment from road sensors for M2 Motorway at Toll Aust Lane, Sydney, December 2015.

39. Assessment of radiofrequency microwave radiation emissions from a smart meter, Elwood, Victoria, December 2015.

40. Proposed development for a group of residential buildings - Report of EMF exposure from powerline and close proximity to an electrical substation for Waverley Golf Course, Rowville, Victoria, October 2015.

41. Assessment of radiofrequency microwave radiation emissions from a smart meter, Kew East, Melbourne, August 2015.

42. EMF exposure assessment of close proximity to power lines, Ringwood, Melbourne, August 2015.

43. EMF exposure assessment of parking officers with wearable wireless devices for Melbourne City Council, Melbourne, June 2015.

44. RF radiation hazard assessment for Channel 9 Studios, Willoughby, Sydney, April 2015.

45. EMF exposure assessment on a proposed child care center close proximity to TV towers and mobile phone antennas for Willoughby Council, Sydney, April 2015.

46. EMF exposure assessment, Kinglake Views, Whittlesea, Victoria, Feb 2015.

47. EMR calculation and assessment from high voltage power lines for Blacktown Council, Sydney, Jan 2015.

48. Safety assessment of close proximity an electrical tram line for Brotherhood of St Laurence, Melbourne, Jan 2015.

49. Safety exposure assessment for Synergy Building, QUT for Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Dec 2014.

50. EMF exposure assessment, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, November 2014.

51. EMF exposure assessment due to an electrical substation for Cisco Systems Australia, Sydney, Sep 2014.

52. RADHAZ safety assessment for Strategic Marine - Effects from multiple systems including Satellite Antennas and Radar Navigation of a 40m long Marine Vessel, Perth, Western Australia, June 2014.

53. EMF assessment on Data Centers for Haileybury School, Keysborough, May 2014.

54. EMF assessment for a proposed child care center for Wollongong City Council, Wollongong, May 2014.

55. EMF exposure assessment for the Commercial Bookshop, Melbourne, May 2014.

56. EMF exposure assessment, Port Melbourne, Victoria, May 2014.

57. Assessment of radiofrequency microwave radiation emissions from a smart meter, Keilor Downs, Victoria, May 2014.

58. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to radio and mobile phone base stations, Aurora Tower (skyscraper), Brisbane, April 2014.

59. EMF exposure assessment - close proximity to mobile phone base station, Main Beach, Gold Coast, April 2014.

60. EMF exposure assessment, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, March 2014.

61. RF radiation hazard assessment from high-frequency welding machines, Hisen Welders for Aussie Bills, Newcastle, March 2014.

62. EMF exposure assessment, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, January 2014.