A new ARC Research Hub highlighting the role of novel and 2D materials in emerging technologies in fields such as energy storage, purification and printed electronics features FLEET talent amongst its team.
The ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials (AM2D) will be led by Prof Mainak Majumder (Monash Department of Mechanical Engineering).
Two FLEET Chief Investigators are amongst the new Hub’s key researchers: Prof Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh (UNSW) and A/Prof Nikhil Medhekar (Monash).
AM2D aims to transform newly discovered materials into globally traded, high-value 2D products delivering Australian industry a greater share of this growing international market.
“This funding will enable our researchers, in partnership with industry, to continue their crucial work towards addressing the most significant challenges of our age,” says Monash Vice-Chancellor Prof Margaret Gardner, commenting on the AM2D announcement along with a new Hub looking at aging issues. “These projects will make a positive impact in fostering thriving communities and advancing Australia’s footprint in new and established technology.”
“These two centres are fantastic examples of Monash researchers working closely with industry to solve key global challenges and deliver long-term benefits to these important and emerging industries,” says Monash DVC (Research) Prof Rebekah Brown.