Current projects

Graduate researchers and supervisors at the Melbourne and Manchester Graduate Research Group are able to work on exciting projects from a vast range of disciplines. Below are the research projects that are currently being undertaken by Melbourne and Manchester Graduate Research Group members.

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Relationship between auditory processing, speech processing, language processing, and cognitive abilities in typically developing children

This project will investigate the causes of listening difficulties in typically-developing school-aged children.
Epigenomic monitoring of residual disease in melanoma using liquid biopsies

This research project will investigate the potential of circulating tumour DNA to monitor melanoma management and its potential for personalised treatments.
Creative economy entrepreneurs and market research

A research project exploring how creative economy entrepreneurs use and omit market research.
Differentiating the causes of observed listening deficit in children

To develop a combined approach, in conjunction with cognitive test scores, to better understand the cause of listening deficit in children.
A water-abundant urbanism? The new urban water profiles of Beijing and Tianjin

A research project exploring water flows and use in the water-scarce northern Chinese megacities Beijing and Tianjin.
Hygienic citizenship: Shifting cultures of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation

A research project exploring current and emerging patterns in practices of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation in Beijing and Tianjin,
Improving energy outputs from flexible piezoelectric energy harvesters

This project will investigate 3D printing to produce fluoropolymers with nanomaterials that impart different electrostatic interactions to produce increased piezoelectricity.
A novel graphene and silicon nano-particle hybrid anode material for Li-ion batteries

This project will develop novel graphene and silicon nanoparticle hybrid anode for Li-ion and Li-S batteries.
Assembling China’s Aid/Development Practice Through Mobile Policy ‘Sharing’ Of Chinese Special Economic Zones Along The Belt And Road

This project will explore elements and impacts of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s special economic zones.
Resolving the spatiotemporal events controlling effector T cell responses during malaria

This project is looking for new strategies to therapeutically reinvigorate CD4+ T cells during malaria.
Development of advanced porous materials and processes for hydrogen/methane separation under the natural gas pipeline conditions

This project explores how to develop efficient technologies to separate H2 from H2/CH4 pipeline mixtures at low temperatures.
Mycocyclosin-based photoaffinity probes

This project will explore the molecular target of mycocyclosin to develop new targets for anti-TB drugs creation.
Standardising carbon neutrality in delivery of complex projects

This project will explore which combination of decarbonisation strategies offers the best trade-off between operational emissions, embodied emissions and cost.
Microscale fluid dynamics around coral surfaces

This project will develop a new biophysical approach to coral studies, integrating mathematical modelling, numerical simulations and lab-on-chip experiments.
Making up the global city: the financing and governing of urban infrastructural futures

This project will seek to understand the ‘global’ aspirations of urban actors and how these are materialised through transport infrastructure projects.
Identifying cellular and physiological factors associated with sub-clinical ocular inflammation and discomfort

This project will investigate the diurnal features of ocular surface immune cells.
Creative industry policy transfer to Asian countries: Exploring the role of UNESCO and the British Council

This project is considering the global spread of cultural and creative industry policy.
Nanostructured membranes for selective toxic gas separation

This project will focus on the preparation and characterisation of novel polymers and polymer nanocomposites
Cloud-aerosol-meteorology interactions in shallow convection: Comparing the Southern Ocean against the North Atlantic

This project will characterise the properties of shallow convective clouds to examine how they vary under different conditions.
Precipitation in shallow convection: Comparing the Southern Ocean against the North Atlantic

This project seeks to understand precipitation characteristics and processes over oceans, with a focus on open and closed MCC systems.
A novel future ion therapy accelerator

This project will conduct a study of a compact accelerator that offers rapid variation of p, He and C ions in a single accelerator.
The Sino-Japanese infrastructural rivalry in Kenyan port cities: a (geo)political ecology of competing regimes of production of spaces and mobilities

This project will conduct a comparative study of specific infrastructure projects in two Kenyan port cities.
Real-life benefits of hearing-preservation cochlear implantation (HPCI) in children

This project will research and measure the benefits of preserved acoustic hearing in children with cochlear implants.
Multi-criteria Automatic Algorithm Configuration under Streaming Problem Instances

This project will assist in the development of new and improved automated configuration tools.
Explainable Algorithm Selection and Configuration through Instance Space

This project will improve the explainability of optimisation algorithms in the context of AI.
Selection and Management of Groundwater Arsenic Remediation Approaches for Improved Water Security in Northern India

This project will develop robust selection criteria and management techniques for remediating groundwater pollution in Northern India.
Precision water and nutrient management to support sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems

This project will develop new data-driven methods to manage the input of water and nutrients in farming.
Safeguard or Constraint? An ethical analysis of the Criteria for the Treatment of Gender Diverse Minors

This project will analyse the ethical issues surrounding minors’ eligibility to access to gender affirming treatment.
Physical activity pre- and post-total knee replacement, using NHS and consumer health and fitness tracker data

This project will assess the impact of total knee replacement theory on mobility by leveraging the technology of fitness trackers.
A digital health intervention to increase physical activity participation in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

This project will devise a new digital health intervention that will allow people with osteoarthritis to exercise more.

Relationship between auditory processing, speech processing, language processing, and cognitive abilities in typically developing children

Epigenomic monitoring of residual disease in melanoma using liquid biopsies

Creative economy entrepreneurs and market research

Differentiating the causes of observed listening deficit in children

A water-abundant urbanism? The new urban water profiles of Beijing and Tianjin

Hygienic citizenship: Shifting cultures of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation

Improving energy outputs from flexible piezoelectric energy harvesters

A novel graphene and silicon nano-particle hybrid anode material for Li-ion batteries

Assembling China’s Aid/Development Practice Through Mobile Policy ‘Sharing’ Of Chinese Special Economic Zones Along The Belt And Road

Resolving the spatiotemporal events controlling effector T cell responses during malaria

Development of advanced porous materials and processes for hydrogen/methane separation under the natural gas pipeline conditions

Mycocyclosin-based photoaffinity probes

Standardising carbon neutrality in delivery of complex projects

Microscale fluid dynamics around coral surfaces

Making up the global city: the financing and governing of urban infrastructural futures

Identifying cellular and physiological factors associated with sub-clinical ocular inflammation and discomfort

Creative industry policy transfer to Asian countries: Exploring the role of UNESCO and the British Council

Nanostructured membranes for selective toxic gas separation

Cloud-aerosol-meteorology interactions in shallow convection: Comparing the Southern Ocean against the North Atlantic

Precipitation in shallow convection: Comparing the Southern Ocean against the North Atlantic

A novel future ion therapy accelerator

The Sino-Japanese infrastructural rivalry in Kenyan port cities: a (geo)political ecology of competing regimes of production of spaces and mobilities

Real-life benefits of hearing-preservation cochlear implantation (HPCI) in children

Multi-criteria Automatic Algorithm Configuration under Streaming Problem Instances

Explainable Algorithm Selection and Configuration through Instance Space

Selection and Management of Groundwater Arsenic Remediation Approaches for Improved Water Security in Northern India

Precision water and nutrient management to support sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems

Safeguard or Constraint? An ethical analysis of the Criteria for the Treatment of Gender Diverse Minors

Physical activity pre- and post-total knee replacement, using NHS and consumer health and fitness tracker data

A digital health intervention to increase physical activity participation in individuals with knee osteoarthritis