e-Research: Are we there yet?

Submitted by hlarsen on Thu, 26/05/2011 - 3:44pm

Professor David Abramson

Professor of Computer Science

Faculty of Information Technology

Monash University

e-Research involves the application of advanced computing techniques to the research process itself. Importantly, e-Research leverages the latest developments in computing platforms, and in some cases requires advances in both computer science and the application area. Thus, many e-Research projects build on teams of application scientists and researchers, computing professionals and computer scientists. It often involves global collaborations working together across international boundaries, time zones and cultures.

In this talk I will discuss how some of our own computer science research has enabled novel applications in microscopy, environmental science and cardiac science. I will also show how other off-the-shelf technologies, such as advanced video conferencing and collaboration tools, support effective global collaborations.

Finally, I will highlight some novel student internship programs that are creating the next generation workforce that have multi-disciplinary global research skills.

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