2011 University of Tasmania Results

Open Winner ($3,000)

Dr Ryan Wilkinson (Australia Maritime College) – Rapid Fish Welfare Assessment in Aquaculture

Fish farmers are under increasing pressure from supermarkets, animal welfare groups and consumers to improve and maintain fish welfare in aquaculture.  Dr Wilkinson’s project aims to develop a rapid, less invasive test for identifying and improving situations where fish welfare may be compromised.

 

Open Runner-Up ($1,000)

A/Prof Calum Wilson (Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research) – Superspuds - disease resistant and market ready

With Superspuds we produced superior disease resistant clones of commercial potato cultivars. These retain the qualities of the industry standard cultivars with the benefit of disease resistance. Adoption of these clones will result in reduced losses, increased efficiency and product quality and a more competitive potato processing industry.

 

Open Highly Commended ($500)

A/Prof Greg Dicinoski – Scantex™ Explosive Analyser

Scantex is a sequential-injection capillary-electrophoresis system that has been developed as a research prototype for the rapid screening and identification of inorganic Improvised Explosive Devices typically employed in acts of terrorism. Scantex has been designed in conjunction with various protective services agencies to fulfil this task and complement existing technologies.

 

Student Winner ($3,000)

James Riggall & Damon Thomas (School of Education) – Level Up!

Level Up! is a gamified social networking platform that forms part of a new approach to primary school teaching. Level Up! is being developed by game designers and educators and will cater to the specific learning needs of 21st century students.

 

Student Runner-Up ($1,000)

Mr Tim Law (School of Architecture & Design, School of Engineering) – Ductless Task Air-conditioning Wax Bath

Air-conditioning accounts for one of the highest energy use in buildings. Whilst personal air-conditioning has been proven efficient and satisfying, the amount of ductwork needed for these systems have limited their popularity. DTAC eliminates the need for ducting and gives complete autonomy to its placement and use.

 

Student Highly Commended ($500)

Ms Christina Henri (School of Visual & Performing Arts) – An Education, Cultural Tourism APP Innovationⁱ

Roses from the Heart® brings to life stories of convict women transported to Australia, 1788-1853, connecting the public with their stories during sentencing, transportation, incarceration, assignment and freedom.  Their circumstances are better understood. Links to their descendants and contemporary times are forged. It will enhance education and cultural tourism experience.

 

Pitching Excellence ($1,000)

Dr Ryan Wilkinson (Australian Maritime College) – Rapid Fish Welfare Assessment in Aquaculture

See above.