Researcher stories

In 2018, Dr Ben Cheng's research practice with sensors and communications systems took a different turn when the Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Fabrication Platform began to foster a more interdisciplinary practice and encouraged him to translate his research to industry contexts.

Professor Kalpit Shah applies research in the area of advanced thermochemical conversion systems.

Vindigni and the PHA team, developed, delivered and evaluated practical and positive health promotion programs for older people, their carers, and their families that would have otherwise remained far less visible.

The Biomedical Health and Innovation Platform has supported Dr Bobbi Fleiss’ research on the role of inflammation in injury to the preterm infant brain and strategies to facilitate repair and support regeneration.

During times of crisis, it's helpful to have a purpose and an anchor, and this is exactly what happened with Associate Professor Sophia Xenos' work during the recent COVID-19 lockdown.

Associate Professor Kiao Inthavong may work as an engineer, but his current impact is in the field of biohealth. His research focuses on fluid mechanics and how fluids and particles move through a human nasal airway.

When a researcher is well-prepared, has situated herself in a supportive research environment and makes the right connections during industry events, a journal article can grow into an important partnership with the Victorian Department of Transport (VDOT).

During his Vice-Chancellor Fellowship, he established Transport@RMIT as part of the Urban Futures Platform, a network formed to bring together transport researchers and educators across RMIT to enhance, promote and deploy the University's interdisciplinary capability in transport.

Distinguished Professor Julian Thomas uses terms like "ripple effects" and "continuous conversations" to describe the workings of the Social Change Platform and the success of his ARC Centre of Excellence, Automated Decision-Making and Society.