The MeG team build upon an extensive track record in delivery of highly successful research-oriented IT projects across a variety of disciplines. Wherever possible we build directly upon the results of these projects from a software perspective, but more importantly from a software engineering perspective to support the development and rollout of software solutions. We summarise the current portfolio of projects here and some of the previously completed projects involving the MeG staff to give an idea of the depth and breadth of research-oriented IT that we build upon. Many of these projects are for University of Melbourne researchers. This is made possible through an internal grant scheme funded through the Melbourne Collaborative Research Infrastructure Program (MCRIP) program to support a research software-oriented platform: Platform for Research Software Systems (PRESS). Where funding allows, the MeG team work across and support PRESS projects.
SEMA – mobile application for social science surveys
SEMA – mobile application for social science surveys is a project to develop mobile applications and associated web application and back end database for delivery of survey instruments. This is a collaboration with researchers in the School of Psychological Sciences.
CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRC-LCL)
CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRC-LCL) is a project with researchers in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning that focuses on development of a web application supporting research into a range of aspects of urban living that has impact on low carbon living.
Netlogo and Repast Web Application
Netlogo and Repast Web Application is a project with researchers in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning that focuses on development of web applications supporting policy research in urban environments.
Complex System’s Modeling Platform (CSMP++) Phase III: CSMP Phase III
Complex System’s Modeling Platform (CSMP++) Phase III: CSMP Phase III extends the original work undertaken in supporting a hybrid finite element – finite volume tool for solving multi-physics problems in geometrically complex spaces. This work includes establishment of a new build and deployment environment including support for Cloud and GPU exploitation with advanced user interfaces.
Development and Application of a Novel Online Repeated Cognitive Assessment (ORCA) project
Development and Application of a Novel Online Repeated Cognitive Assessment (ORCA) project has been funded to extend a range of cognitive tests used for assessing the mental abilities of individuals and especially those with Alzheimers. This system includes capture of basic demographic information and includes tests such as learning pairings of English words with Chinese characters and learning pairings of bird pictures with bird songs.
Cognition Treatments Article Library and Evaluation (CogTale) Extension
Cognition Treatments Article Library and Evaluation (CogTale) Extension is a project that runs from July 2018 – June 2020. The CogTale platform is a research and knowledge translation/dissemination tool focused on evidence for the efficacy of cognitive interventions for older adults. At the core of the CogTale is a comprehensive database of methodological features and summary results from all relevant trials in the field with support for automated meta-analysis.
Victorian Flu Surveillance Extension
Victorian Flu Surveillance Extension has been funded by the Doherty Institute at the University of Melbourne to enhance a platform support surveillance of flu outbreaks across Victoria. This system is to be used by GPs to record patients with flu and/or flu-like systems.
Galiwin’ku Accommodation Survey iPad Application
Galiwin’ku Accommodation Survey iPad Application has been funded from February to May 2018 for researchers in Medicine. The work focuses on the development of an iPad application for capturing information on sleeping arrangements of indigenous communities in the Northern Territories of Australia. This includes back-end database and user analytics support..
Metabolomics Australia Data Analytics Support
Metabolomics Australia Data Analytics Support is a project funded by the Bio21 Institute through their involvement in Bio-platforms Australia. The grant runs from March 2018 – February 2019. This platform is used for data and analysis/suport of metabolomics data associated with the MASTR-MS and MAMBO-MS research platforms.
Cognition Treatments Article Library and Evaluation (CogTale)
Cognition Treatments Article Library and Evaluation (CogTale) is a project that runs from July 2017 – March 2018. The CogTale platform is a research and knowledge translation/dissemination tool focused on evidence for the efficacy of cognitive interventions for older adults. At the core of the CogTale is a comprehensive database of methodological features and summary results from all relevant trials in the field. The CoTOR strives to be the most detailed source of information on design and methodology of relevant trials.