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.
Fractures and bisphosphonates
Fractures and bisphosphonates: reviving osteoporosis treatment uptake by identifying the genetic, material, and microstructural risk factors of atypical femur fractures has been funded by the NHMRC. The project runs from 2018-2021 and focuses on supporting bone/osteoporosis related research communities including researchers in Australia and Europe.
Macular Degeneration – Clinical Care Audit Tool (MaD-CCAT)
Macular Degeneration – Clinical Care Audit Tool (MaD-CCAT) is a project that runs from October 2017 – March 2018. This project focuses on the extraction and use of a range of data sets from optometry practices that will be used for assessing adherence to best practice guidelines for macular degeneration.
University of Melbourne 88 Day Backpackers project
University of Melbourne 88 Day Backpackers project is an internally funded project that runs from October to December 2017. The project has been established to develop a prototype system for migrant workers and farmers. The aim is to develop a platform that allows individual backpackers to find work and accommodation that is offered by farmers, initially in rural Victoria.
COTOR
Cognition Oriented Treatments Online Repository (COTOR) is a project that runs from July 2017 – March 2018. The CoTOR 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 CoTOR will be 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.
RCM
University of Melbourne Research Capability Mapping (RCM) project is an internally funded project that runs from September to December 2017. The RCM project has been established to develop a tool that will allow the University of Melbourne to better understand the capability it has within its researchers, and research partnerships. The tool will be used in multiple scenarios – however, the initial focus of the project will be to develop a prototype that acts in support of the Business Development (commercialising research) group. The additional scenarios will include: Institutional (whole of UoM); Divisional (faculties/institutes); and, Individual (the researchers/academics). The work will be initially be driven by University academic related research publications but will eventually include grants and other activities.
HATS Phase IV
Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Infrastructure Development Phase IV is a commercial project funded by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) that runs from September 2017 to May 2018. The focus of this work is in extensions and refinements of a scheduling system for training and tracking of helicopter pilots required by the defence forces of Australia. This will provide an Australia-wide system that can support current and future training needs and demands of helicopter pilots in the army, navy and airforce. This work also includes support for mobile applications.
Drone analytics platform Phase II
Drone analytics platform Phase II has been funded by the University of Melbourne to support data analysis of crop data captured through unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). This platform will be used to process aerial data on crops using large-scale Cloud infrastructure. This work will be used for example to identify crop issues and ways in which improved agricultural methods can be supported .
ULPA
University Languages Portal Australia (ULPA). Is a project supporting the discovery of language-related educational courses offered across Australia.
CSMP Phase II
Complex System’s Modeling Platform (CSMP++) Phase II: CSMP Phase II 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.
AURIN Phase IV
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) Phase IV. AURIN is a large national project ($40m+) funded by the federal government Department of Education (it was formerly funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science (also formerly known as DIISRTE/DIISR) through the Education Investment Fund (EIF) and the National Collaboration Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) activities. AURIN provides a unique data rich environment for accessing “definitive data” from urban settlements. It provides single-on, secure programmatic access to (at present) over 2000 live data sets from many major organisations across Australia including the likes of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Department of Health Victoria and many others. A unique feature of AURIN is that (wherever possible) it provides access to remote data sets rather than seek to establish a local data warehouse. The system has over 7000 regular users. AURIN Phase IV is a two year extension of the AURIN work.