Seed Funding for Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Networks in 2003 http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/Successful_SRI_web121203.pdf Dr. R. Buyya is one of the investigators in the following ARC Research Networks seed funding proposals: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Title: A Grid Enabled Network for the Molecular and Materials Structure Sciences Project Id, Network Convenor, Allocation in 2003: SR0354691, Dr CJ Kepert, $30,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Abstract: The Molecular and Materials Structure Network will propel leading-edge Science by building powerful e-Science resources that will compel innovative collaborations of profound National benefit. Remote access will be developed for structure determination instruments, including the Research Reactor and Australian Synchrotron. A structure database with cross disciplinary content and powerful visualisation and analysis capabilities will exemplify "smart information use". Encompassing physics, computer science, chemistry and biochemistry, and catalysing interaction across these disciplines, the MMSN will impact all four National Research Priority 3 goals, and will be linked to other national and international Grids to become part of the emerging global Grid. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Title: Earth and Ocean Informatics and Technology Network (EON-ITnet) Project Id, Network Convenor, Allocation in 2003: SR0354575, Dr RD Muller, $30,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Abstract: Sustainable resource exploration and mining onshore, as well as marine planning, exploration, and defence depend on effective cross-disciplinary investigation, sharing of expertise and technologies for integration and computational analysis of multidimensional data spaces. EON-ITNET will cross-fertilise the use of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and smart information sharing for management, analysis, visualisation and metadata modelling between these traditionally separate research groups, with the outcome of improving research efficiency and lowering costs. EON-ITNET will form an alliance with the Caltech-based GeoFramework, which is advancing a novel object-oriented data analysis environment, binding community software for Earth visualisation and simulation to 4D data bases. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Title: Australian e-Research Grid Project Id, Network Convenor, Allocation in 2003: SR0354693, Prof BA Pailthorpe, $10,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Abstract: The e-Research Grid program will research and implement core Grid technologies on APAC and partner's deployed HPC resources, to underpin a broad range of Australian research. The computer science CIs will form collaborative links with international programs, adapting developments to local circumstances. The applications-domain CIs will leverage those into their scientific simulations and databases, using grid integrative techniques and portals. Many CIs participate in other RNs linking to their motivating applications, enhancing prospects for research and integration. They participate in the APAC Grid program, leveraging 75 HPC staff nationally. A key aim is interoperability with "real-world Grids": eg e-learning & e-health programs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Title: Australian e-Astronomy Project Id, Network Convenor, Allocation in 2003: SR0354794, Prof RL Webster, $10,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Abstract: Australian e-Astronomy will provide a pre-eminent example of an integrated e-Science program. The Australian e-Astronomy Research Network will build on and extend the LIEF-funded national program to participate in the International Virtual Observatory. The network includes key members of most Australian astronomy research groups, a strong group representing grid research and advanced computing partnerships and an extensive group of international experts. The network developed by Australian e-Astronomy will service the entire Australian astronomical research community (eg theory codes, databases, software telescopes) and provide new programs for postgraduate research training. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Title: Dependable Distributed Enterprises and Services Project Id, Network Convenor, Allocation in 2003: SR0354832, Prof AY Zomaya, $10,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Abstract: Distributed systems (clusters, grids, peer-to-peer) are the mainstay of many new applications. This has the potential of providing consumers with much more timely, accurate, and comprehensive information on which to base major decisions in financial, medical, and other areas. As with any new technology, related applications should be designed and implemented in such a way that users can depend on the application s availability and results, which is the main focus of this network. The CIs will collaborate in several ways, ranging from basic research to applications, to enable the creation and maintenance of highly dependable computer systems and networked applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------