Partners
By combining the skills and creativity of researchers at the University of Melbourne with those of our partners, we can tackle ambitious projects that have the capacity to bring about transformational change, from alleviating blindness to radically changing the way we view the future of transportation.
Developing and nurturing strategic partnerships is a high priority for the Institute. We seek to develop deep, long lasting relationships with organisations who share our passion for addressing large, challenging, audacious goals.
If you wish to become an MMI partner, please visit our Partner with us page.
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The MMI is at the forefront of a new partnership between the University and Better Place Australia. Through an ARC Linkage Project with the School of Engineering, the partnership is investigating the effect of mass adoption of electric cars on electricity distribution grids. |
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The MMI-CSIRO PhD Scholarship Program provides top-up scholarships to students who are undertaking a PhD with co-supervisors from both the CSIRO and the University of Melbourne. It not only provides students with broader career options but also nurtures a new generation of materials researchers and contributes to increased collaboration through joint supervision. |
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As a member of the Bionic Vision Australia consortium, the MMI is developing biocompatible, high-density electrode arrays that are key components of advanced high resolution bionic eye prosthesis. The collaboration brings materials scientists and engineers together with medical and surgical experts. |
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With the launch of the Defence Science Institute in 2010 the MMI has formalised the University's research collaboration with the DSTO. This multidisciplinary engagement includes researchers from the faculties of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to solve long-term defence challenges. |
