Delegation Reports
The following Annual Reports of the Academy are available for download. The reports are in .pdf format and the Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for their viewing.
Report on Presentation at APEC Forum on Science and Technology (September 2001)
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A forum on science and technology was held as part of the APEC Technomart IV. The forum and Technomart were held during the 21st –25th of September 2001 in Suzhou; which is a city of around 2 million, about 2 hours drive by freeway west of Shanghai. Dr Alan Baker FTSE was invited by the APEC Committee through the Academy to present a paper in the session - Materials Technology in the 21st Century - "Australian Research into Aircraft Applications of High-Performance Fibre Composites".
A Strategic Plan for International Activities (Draft) (August 2001)
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The international activities of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering provide great benefit to Australian science, technology and engineering. The current arrangements under which the Department of Industry, Sciences and Resources (ISR) provides funding of $A235,000 per annum to the Academy as part of ISR’s Technology Diffusion Program, “leverages” in kind support of about the same value from the Academy and its Fellows. International activities fostered by ATSE have included workshops, symposia, exchanges and delegations. Real benefits have been derived by Australia from these activities. Such activities should be focussed on a number of priority countries and priority topics that are identified in this report.
Australia-China Joint Workshop on Clean Power from Coal; Taiyuan, People's Republic of China (27-30 August 2001)
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The Academy invested $25,000 in supporting a Workshop on Clean Power from Coal in PR China as part of its ongoing relations with the CAE and People’s Republic of China. It required that significant funds be allocated to giving PhD students international experience and this was carried out effectively. The Chinese Academy of Engineering took an active part in proceedings and both Academies were represented as Co-chairmen of the main discussion session.
Report on Meetings in Chile and Argentina (September 2000)
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There has been a programme of interchange visits to Chile and Argentina conducted under the International Relations Committee of ATSE over the past five years. Several reports have given details of these interchanges with the latest being in December 1998 by Mrs Joy Dudine and Mr Norton Jackson. AM FTSE.
Report on a Visit to Korea, China and Japan (October 2000)
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ATSE Participation in the International Conference on Engineering and Technological Sciences (ICETS) and visits to a number of Chinese Energy Departments and Research Institutes. Includes copies of ATSE Papers:
(a) Strategic Sustainable Energy Frameworks - Influences on Generation, Transmission and Markets, Dr M A Sargent AM FTSE HonFIEAust
(b) Energy Strategy and Technology for Sustainable Development, M H Thomas AM FTSE HonFIEAust
Report on APEC Foresight Project: Healthy Futures for APEC Mega-Cities, APEC Experts Meeting, Bangkok, Thailand (May 2000)
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There were 8 APEC mega-cities in 1995 with 12 projected in 2015. These population sizes are based on political boundaries of the city. The 'functional urban system' may extend beyond these boundaries into neighbouring areas. The integrating factors in this larger functional urban system are improved road and rail links, including toll-ways, and high speed (broad-band) communications and their convergence with information technologies. The aim of the Healthy Mega-cities project is to improve the health, efficiency and prosperity of present and future APEC Mega-cities.
Report on a Technical and Administrative Mission to Korea (May 2000)
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The Joint Australia Korea Light Metals Workshop held in Cheju from 25-27 May 2000 provided a good opportunity for the Academies International Relations Officers to meet with Australian and Korea researchers for international networking and to promote co-operation between Australia and Korea. Visits to Korean universities and Research Centres also provided an excellent opportunity for new contacts and these are detailed later in the Report.
Report on the conference on "Future Urban Transport - Problems and Solutions, Interactive Conference", Gothenburg, Sweden (March 2000)
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The conference discussed the future of urban transport at an international level. Sponsored by Volvo, Sweden, it was oriented to future urban road transport, and its outcomes are intended to guide Volvo's broad Research Foundation program. The participants were invited from industry, academies, universities and research groups. Its five sessions over three days were oriented to:
1. Urban/transport history and geography, human behaviour, and the role of infrastructure; 2. Function and efficiency of transport; 3. Energy consumption and environmental aspects; 4. Safety and prevention of traffic accidents, the care of injured in large urban areas, and 5. In a final session: critical issues for the future - needs and actions.
Report on Inaugural Joint Academies Workshop on Coal Bed Methane Technology, Beijing (November 1999)
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Coal is a critical resource for the competitive and economic development of both Australia and the People's Republic of China. The Inaugural Workshop in Beijing was hosted by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) and to which the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) sent a delegation specialising in one aspect of clean coal technology, coal bed methane. Selected ATSE papers are available on-line.
Report on a Visit to South Africa (November 1999)
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The SAAE, in collaboration with the South African Civil Engineering Advisory Council (CEAC), organised the Symposium and invited participation by ATSE. The topic and programme were jointly agreed by all sponsoring bodies. The Symposium considered the role of Public-Private Partnerships in four major infrastructure sectors, those of: Electric Power; Transport; Water and Telecommunications. The ATSE papers are available on-line.
Report on a Visit to the Philippines - 3rd Annual Meeting of the ASEAN Academies of Science, Engineering and Technology and Similar National Organisations (July 1999)
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The Third Annual Meeting of ASEAN Academies of Science, Engineering and Technology and Similar National Organisations took place in Manila on 8-9 July 1999 with the theme "Critical Issues in Science and Technology; Addressing Opportunities and Challenges in Asia-Pacific Region Towards Transition to Sustainability in the 21st Century".
Report of ATSE Mission to CAETS 13th Convocation, Sophie-Antipolas, France (May 1999)
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The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering sponsored two speakers to the 13th Convocation of CAETS (Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences), "Technology and Health", at Sophia-Antipolis, France 24-28 May 1990, Dr George Kossoff AO FTSE and Professor Graham Johnston AM FTSE. Following are their reports on the meeting.
Report of ATSE Mission to Second German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, Irvine, USA (April 1999)
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The US National Academy of Engineering has held an annual Frontiers of Engineering (FOE) Symposium since 1995. This brings together 100 young engineers, between the ages of 30-45, from American companies, universities and government to discuss leading-edge research and technical work, across a broad range of engineering fields.
Report on a Technical and Administration Mission to Argentina and Chile (December 1998)
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The International Relations Committee appointed the members of the delegation as a sub committee to recommend three specific activities which could be progressed. Subsequently the following proposals were approved:
1. to arranged a workshop on ‘activated clays’, a new material becoming important in several environmental clean up procedures.
2. to arrange exchange of information and personnel on agricultural and biotechnology subjects with Argentina.
3. to foster a trade mission for the electrical power industry to Latin America.
Report on a Visit of Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) Steering Committee to New Delhi (December 1998)
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The purpose of the visit was to have discussions with the Executive Committee and Council Members of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in order to establish that the criteria for admission to CAETS membership are met. The visit of the Steering Committee was arranged to coincide with the Annual General Meeting of INAE on 3 December, 1998 at New Delhi.
Report on Australian Participation at International Workshop on Energy for Growth and Sustainability, India (June 1998)
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A delegation of four from the Australian Academy for Technological Sciences and Engineering attended the International Workshop on Energy for Growth and Sustainability at the invitation of the Indian National Academy of Engineering from 24 to 26 June 1998. The group provided useful insights from Australia’s energy scene and gained a first hand understanding of Indian energy needs and strategy. Australia currently generates excess power, while India suffers from severe power deficits in some regions.
Report on a Visit to Canada, United States and Mexico (May/June 1998)
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Attendance at the CAETS Governing Board Meeting in Ottawa linked to the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. The opportunity was taken to have discussions with the National Research Council in Ottawa; the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Science Foundation and other groups in Washington; and the Council for Science and Technology in Mexico City on possible co-operation with the two Australian Academies.
Report on a Visit - Taiwan (March 1998)
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Since the 11th APEC Industrial Science and Technology Working Group (ISTWG) Meeting in Canberra in September 1996, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has been a regular attendee at these meetings. ATSE has strengthened the Australian delegation and provided input at a broader level. Projects under ISTWG are growing steadily and a number of significant regional programs are well underway. The 13th Meeting was held in Singapore in September/October 1997 and the 14th Meeting was held in Taiwan (Chinese Taipei in APEC terms). The meeting was preceded by an APEC R&D Leaders’ Forum to which ATSE was invited.
Report on Czech-Australian Workshop on Directions of Prospective Cooperation (April 1997)
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A possible activity arising from this Memorandum was the concept of structured workshops on selected topics which expose a group of visiting experts to their peers in the host country with a view to identifying joint research topics. In the case of universities, such projects could be funded under the Memorandum of Understanding on Research Co-operation between the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (GA CR) and the Australian Research Council (ARC) signed in Prague on 29 August 1996. Under this MoU, Czech and Australian researchers as Partner Chief Investigators would submit applications to both granting agencies to support their joint research co-operation. In the case of ARC, these would be considered under the Large Grants Scheme.
Supplementary Reports
The following Supplementary publications of the International Relations Committee cover presentations made by Academy Fellows during IRC delegation visits. Supplementary publications prepared as part of IRC visits are also available. Follow the links for more detail.
Proceedings of APEC Forum on Science and Technology, "Materials Science in the 21st Century", APEC Technomart IV, Suzhou, China September 2001.
Report on: Joint OECD-German Conference on 'Benchmarking Industry-Science Relationships' held in Berlin on 16-17 October 2000.
Inaugural Joint Academies Workshop on Coal Bed Methane Technology, Beijing, China, November 1999. Papers presented by Academy Fellows to invited symposium:
- Critical issues in assessing Coal Bed Methane resources, Dr David King
- Reservoir modelling in Australia, Dr Ray Williams
- Fugitive emissions from coal mines, Mr David Williams
- Commercial aspects of Coal Bed Methane development, Dr Mike Sargent AM
Visit by ATSE Delegation to South Africa, 1-2 November 1999: Papers presented by Academy Fellows to invited symposium: Public/Private Partnerships for 2000 and Beyond:
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