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| ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science | |
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| Project type | Physics, materials science, quantum technology |
| Funding agency | Australian Research Council |
| Objective | Manipulation of light energy absorption, transport and transformation in advanced molecular materials |
| Participants | University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT University[1], University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney |
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| Website | excitonscience |
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ACEx) was an Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence focused on understanding and controlling the fundamental interactions between light and matter. Its research combined physics, chemistry, and materials science to develop new technologies for solar energy conversion, energy-efficient lighting and displays, and optical sensors.
Establishment and funding
[edit]The Centre was funded by the Australian Research Council through the Centres of Excellence scheme, with total funding of $31.85 million over the period 2017 to 2024.[2]. The Centre was headquartered at the University of Melbourne[3], with additional nodes at Monash University[4][5], RMIT University, the University of Sydney[6], and UNSW Sydney. The Centre Director was Professor Paul Mulvaney[7][8].
Research objectives
[edit]According to the Australian Research Council, the Centre aimed to manipulate how light energy is absorbed, transported and transformed in advanced molecular materials. Its research programme spanned high-throughput computational screening[9], advanced photovoltaics[10], single-molecule photochemistry[11][12], and ultrafast spectroscopy[13], and included innovative outreach[14] and commercial translation activities. The Centre sought to capture the knowledge generated as new intellectual property, materials-processing know-how, and employment opportunities, leading to technologies in solar energy conversion[15], energy-efficient lighting and displays, security labelling, and optical sensing[16][17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ "RMIT University: Centres and collaborations". RMIT University. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Scheme Round Statistics for Approved Applications - ARC Centres of Excellence 2017 round 1". Australian Research Council. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ^ "Find an Expert: Arc Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (Uom Contribution)". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "$4.5 million for Monash initiatives that drive transition to sustainable energy". Monash Energy Institute. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Monash Energy Institute: Materials Theme". Monash University. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "University of Sydney Research centres". University of Sydney. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Find an expert: Paul Mulvaney". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Academy welcomes new ARC". Australian Academy of Science. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Computational Materials Design of Excitonic Systems for Solar Energy Conversion". Pawsey Supercomputing Centre. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "UNSW team make discovery they say could push solar's efficiency limit beyond 40%". Photovoltaics Magazine Australia. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Solving a mystery in 126 dimensions". Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Molecular light management for energy". UNSW Sydney. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "University of Melbourne's ultrafast laser facility will transform Australia's research capacity". Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Make rainbows into energy!". Museums Victoria. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Centre of Excellence giving solar energy a twist". Australian Research Council. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Researching innovative energy solutions throughout Australia" (PDF). Australian Institute of Physics. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Passing the test: How solar energy tech is helping to detect COVID". Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "About Exciton Science". ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
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