Planet Innovation has received the Research Partnership Award from DMTC Limited for its role in the initial phases of the Compact Aerosolized SARS Exposure Sentinel (CASES) project, delivered through DMTC’s Health Security Systems Australia (HSSA) division. The CASES project is developing a ruggedized wearable sensor capable of continuously detecting airborne biological threats. Leading the engagement for PI was Michael Joffe (COO) whose expertise and commercial acumen were pivotal contributions to providing industrial context, clarity and purpose for the project’s research team. The PI partnership exemplifies the very best of science and technology collaboration and is an example of the enduring linkages between industry and the research sector that DMTC is committed to fostering.
Michael Joffe receives the Research Partnership Award
DMTC Limited is an independent, not-for-profit company that designs, manages and leads multi-party research and development initiatives that advance technologies relevant to Australia’s defence and national security, and underlying industrial capacity. DMTC serves as a trusted adviser to decision makers across Commonwealth and state governments. A division of DMTC, HSSA was established in 2021 to lead a range of capability uplift and R&D programs aimed at enhancing the protection of Australian Defence and civilian personnel from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats, infectious diseases and pandemics.
DMTC’s Awards for Excellence recognize individuals and project teams that reflect DMTC’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, excellence and delivery of defence, national security and health security capability outcomes.
