{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100855"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100855","attributes":{"code":"FT250100855","administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of Sydney","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2026-06-30","anticipated-end-date":"2030-06-29","grant-summary":"Biomimetic Design and Optimisation of Gradient Interfacial Structure. This project aims to develop a new approach for creating strong, durable interfacial structures by mimicking natural strategies. It will establish an integrated framework combining recent advances in correlative imaging (lab-based and at synchrotron), multiscale computational modelling, design optimisation, and additive manufacturing. It uses kangaroo joints as a study system, which endure repeated extreme impacts throughout life and are unique to Australia. The project will uncover quantitative principles and deliver tuneable templates to design and optimise bioinspired interfacial structures, for high-performance applications in many areas including transportation, robotics, and wearable technologies.","funding-current":997254.00,"funding-at-announcement":976144,"investigators-current":[{"title":"A/Prof","firstName":"Junning","familyName":"Chen","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-7121-0994 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"A/Prof","firstName":"Junning","familyName":"Chen","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-7121-0994 "}],"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":"4017","name":"Mechanical Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401706","name":"Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"280110","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Engineering","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Canada","England","Germany"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Interface structure failure has long been a critical challenge in material design and manufacturing due to substantial differences in mechanical properties at junctions. This limits the maximum payload, lifespan, and reliability of engineering applications in several sectors, including transportation, robotics, wearable technology, energy harvesting, and healthcare. By harnessing the latest technologies, this project will introduce a novel biomimetic approach to designing, optimising, and fabricating high-performance, resilient interfacial structures. This work addresses two of Australia’s key research priorities in advanced materials and manufacturing. The project outcomes will result in performant, durable, efficient, and sustainable interfacial structures, significantly reducing costs and enhancing productivity across various sectors. These advancements strengthen Australia’s competitive advantage in global markets by driving innovation and fostering the development of advanced materials and manufacturing processes, thereby supporting critical industries in achieving national goals, including the transition to a net-zero future, supporting healthy and thriving communities, and protecting and restoring Australia’s environment. "}}}