17 February 2026
Understanding brain responses to therapeutic sounds - an EEG study
The project will involve collecting EEG responses of listeners immersed in a soundfield produced by singing bowls (a traditional musical instrument used to induce deep rest). The data will then be analysed using EEG signal processing techniques to learn the induced brain patterns and map their correlations with the soundfield dynamics.
13 February 2026
Efficient, stable and cost-effective next generation solar cells
Solar photovoltaic technology has become one of the most important pillars of the global energy transition. While conventional silicon solar cells dominate the market, their efficiency is approaching practical limits. To further reduce the cost of solar electricity and accelerate decarbonisation, new materials and device architectures are required.
13 February 2026
When does the river become unsafe? Machine Learning-Based Prediction of E. coli in the Yarra River
This project will adapt an existing machine-learning based dissolved oxygen (DO) modelling framework to analyse long-term E. coli monitoring data from the Yarra River collected through the Yarra Watch program.
9 February 2026
Community batteries and ownership of energy assets
Community batteries are being trialed across Australia as a way to share the benefits of battery storage, particularly for those who rent or live in apartments. But who owns the battery might influence who benefits, who bears risk, and what services the battery actually delivers.
28 January 2026
Machine Learning analysis of E. coli data from the Yarra River
This project will explore the value of perspicuous Machine Learning models to analyse long-term E. coli monitoring data from the Yarra River. The work will serve as a proof-of-concept study, suitable for a full-year final-year student project for research-based courses.
28 January 2026
Degradation of TOPCon Solar Cell Passivation Stacks
This lab-based project will investigate the degradation behaviour of passivation stacks used in TOPCon silicon solar cells.
28 January 2026
Development of Control Software for a Portable Electroluminescence Measurement System for Photovoltaic Modules
This project continues the development of a portable electroluminescence (EL) measurement system for photovoltaic (PV) modules.
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