Research Excellence Through Partnership

Winner

ICNS Team

  • Professor André van Schaik, Director – International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS), MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Associate Professor Gregory Cohen, Associate Professor in Neuromorphic Systems - Algorithms, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Dr Travis Monk, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Dr Andrew Nicholson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Mr Colin Symons, Senior Technical Support Officer, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
  • Dr Runchun (Mark) Wang, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development

The significant and dedicated contributions of the following Research Partners are acknowledged.

  • Dr Geoff Andersen, Air Force of Scientific Research
  • Matt Byrne, Defence Innovation Hub
  • Steven Henry, Wing Commander, Royal Australian Air Force
  • M Anthony Lewis, VP, Global Head, AI and Emerging Computer Lab, HP Inc
  • Richard F Lyon, Principal Scientist, Google Machine Hearing Research, Google
  • Jerome Reid, Group Captain, Department of Defence – Plan Jericho

The International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS) focuses on developing biology-inspired technology to solve real-world problems. ICNS has excelled in establishing strategic research partnerships, both nationally and internationally, to deliver impactful solutions to big problems. The ICNS team, led by Professor Andre van Schaik, is conducting innovative research into improving safety in space, ushering in the next generation of computing architecture, and working toward securing future agriculture needs. This past year, ICNS has entered into strategic research partnerships, worth over $7m, with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), US Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and Defence Innovation Hub.

Nominated

  • Associate Professor Ajesh George, Director, Centre for Oral Health Outcomes and Research Translation, School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • Dr Emma George, Senior Lecturer, Health and Physical Education, School of Science and Health