Exchange Diaries  

Research Area:
Degenerate quantum gases and atom optics, Electronic and magnetic properties of condensed matter; Superconductivity

Co-Supervisors:

• Prof. Andrew McCallum Martin
• Dr. Stefan Alexander Rachel

Co-Supervisors:
  Dr. Tansu Alpcan
  Dr. Marimuthu Palaniswami

Co-Supervisors:
  Dr. Meenakshi Arora
  AProf. Kathryn Mumford

Co-Supervisors:
  Prof. Muthupandian Ashokkumar
  Prof. Greg Qiao

Research Area:
Encapsulation of γ amino butyric acid (GABA) and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) using exopolysaccharides as coating material and its application in food products
The project will lead to development of foods with improved organoleptic and nutraceutical properties by using GABA and EPS. The encapsulated LAB and GABA will improve nutritional value addition of food, control of intestinal infection, cancer and serum cholesterol levels and lactose digestion. It prevents diabetes, diuretic, have tranquilizing effects or may act as brain boosters.

Co-Supervisors:

• Dr. Gregory J. O. Martin
  Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering
  University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
• Dr. Muthupandian Ashokkumar
  Professor, School of Chemistry
  Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Science
  University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia

Research Area:
Numerical and experimental investigation of erosion of solid particles through multiple bubble interactions
This project aims to understand the physics behind multibubble interaction leading to formation of microjets and shockwaves. The cumulative effect of multiple bubbles can lead to enhanced controlled erosion on certain materials (bcc metals, thermoplastics etc.) at cryogenic temperature (below 123 K).

Co-Supervisors:
  Dr. Muthupandian Ashokkumar
  Professor, School of Chemistry
  Associate Dean (International), Faculty of Science
  University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia

Co-Supervisors:
  Prof. Trevor Smith
  Prof. Kenneth Ghiggino

Co-Supervisors:
  Prof. Suman Chakraborty