An Investigation into Social and Cultural Barriers to Adoption of Hygiene Products by Menstruating Women in India and Australia
Menstruation is a common experience for women but also a taboo topic. Many myths about menstruation exist, and most cast menstruation in a negative light. Better understanding how people think about the menstrual cycle should illuminate barriers women face in personal and professional space.
H-infinity control and nearness problems of control systems
This project aims to develop direct optimization methods for solving nearness problems for system norms using the structure of port-Hamiltonian (PH) systems.
Exploring Nudges of Tipping Behavior in Online Services: A Cross-cultural Investigation
This project is aimed at understanding psychological nudges of tipping behaviour. Global economic crises situations may soon lead to social crises due to increasing on-demand work. In this research, we wish to examine how tipping behaviour can be encouraged in consumers.
I. Application of non-contact THz spectroscopic imaging towards preservation of heritage structures in India
This project will involve experimental studies and data analyses for important heritage buildings, like the Taj Mahal. It will use a THz broadband imaging system at IIT Delhi, followed by THz s-SNOM spectroscopy facilities at UQ to explore non-invasive detection of sub-surface faults within marble.
Professor Aleksandar Rakic
School of Information Technology and Electrical EngineeringResilience of Underground Infrastructure – Use of Digital Engineering
Understanding the opportunities of creating resilient and liveable communities through the usage of underground space development and digital engineering by incorporating Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment.
Nanomedicine and gene therapy for meningioma treatment
Meningioma is one of the most common central nervous system (CNS) tumors, comprising around 38.3% of all primary brain tumors. Currently there are no treatment available. The project aims to develop novel miRNA based nanotherapeutics for the treatment of Meningioma.
Assistant Professor Ritu Kulshreshtha
Department of Biochemical Engineering and BiotechnologyMedia and Internet Concentration in India
This project works to establish and empirical account of media ownership and market share in India, focusing upon Digital Media Platforms and Network Infrastructure.
Digital Transactions in India
This project seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the rapid shift towards digital payments in India. Analysis of market and user data and policy regimes seeks to illustrate key trends at scale and support the development of robust policy recommendations for India's digital economy.
Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and Policy Making: A Comparative Study of Traditional/Physical and New/Digital Business Models
The objective of this project is to do a comparative study of traditional, physical businesses vis-à-vis the new, digital business models, and the role of entrepreneurship and policy making on the creation, survival and growth of these businesses in Indian and Australian Context.
Developing a strategic framework for circular supply chain management
Circularity aims to eliminate waste and pollution and has become a strategic intent in most of the supply chains. There are techno-economic and policy barriers to its implementation. This research aims to develop a strategic framework for adopting and implementing circularity in supply chains.