{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260100617"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260100617","attributes":{"code":"DE260100617","administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-09-01","anticipated-end-date":"2029-08-31","grant-summary":"Unravelling grain boundary network plasticity for high-performance alloys. This project aims to quantitatively unravel the coordinated plasticity of grain boundary networks in high-performance alloys and their impact on the exceptional mechanical properties, through in situ nanomechanical testing and theoretical modelling. The research will bring about new fundamental knowledge and innovative scientific framework to predict material behaviours, guiding the design of high-performance alloys with inherent defect architecture rather than extensive alloying. These advances will push the boundary of material properties through a more sustainable approach, directly contributing to Australia’s transition to a net zero future and delivering substantial economic benefits by supporting critical industrial applications.","funding-current":533303.00,"funding-at-announcement":529078,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Qi","familyName":"Zhu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-9215-6445 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Qi","familyName":"Zhu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-9215-6445 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The University of Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The University of Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4016","name":"Materials Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401607","name":"Metals and Alloy Materials","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401706","name":"Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401810","name":"Nanoscale Characterisation","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"120303","name":"Metals","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280110","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Engineering","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)","Hong Kong (SAR of China)","Singapore"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project aims to bridge a critical knowledge gap between the exceptional mechanical properties of advanced alloys and the complex interface networks within these materials, profoundly enhancing our current understanding of high-performance alloys’ response to external stress at multiple scales. The fundamental knowledge and innovative scientific framework developed through this research will be pivotal for designing robust and durable alloys, directly benefiting the development of next-generation infrastructure in Australia, including transportation, offshore platforms and renewable energy. Particularly, the development of cutting-edge alloys with optimised interface network architectures will promote sustainable manufacturing practices by reducing reliance on extensive alloying, aligning with the National Science and Research Priorities for transitioning to a net-zero future. Furthermore, this fundamental research will drive continuous innovation in high-performance materials, advancing Australia's leading stand in material engineering and manufacturing. Therefore, it is expected to enhance Australia's global competitiveness in both fundamental research and advanced manufacturing, fostering emerging industries and stimulating future economic growths."}}}