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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

We bring together expertise in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts from agricultural wastes.

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Centre for Data Science

We draw together diverse capabilities in data science to deliver world-class research, unique training opportunities and active external engagement.

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Centre for Materials Science

Our mission is to design, discover and develop advanced functional materials to solve key technological challenges.

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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices

We drive the development of sustainable, low-emissions, high-efficiency systems for energy generation, distribution and use within Australia and globally.

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Our research groups and projects

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Net Lenses

Using a phenomenographic approach, doctoral research (2000-2004) has revealed that university students have varying ways of experiencing web-based information searching.

Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Operations research

Research group concerned with operations as the focus of their activities.

Laboratory for Advanced Modelling and Simulation in Engineering and Science (LAMSES)

Laboratory for Advanced Modelling and Simulation in Engineering and Science

QUT/Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Joint Laboratory on Nanocatalysis for Sustainable Chemistry

Virtual Joint Laboratory between QUT and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany.

How to Build a Digital Circular Food Economy

Learn how to build a zero-waste circular food economy for communities, schools and other institutions

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You can help us to discover new knowledge, create innovations and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

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Study with us

Be a part of a more progressive, collaborative approach to research and contribute to your field, progress into academia or grow your career.

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Work with our students

Research student internships bring a fresh perspective, new skills and innovative approaches to your workplace.

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Research news

13 Dec 2024

Breakthrough brings body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality

A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries.

22 Nov 2024

$2.8M project to reduce cotton industry’s greenhouse gas emissions

A project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cotton production systems to enable Australia to be the preferred international supplier of low emissions fibre has received $1,985,000 from the Australian Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Partnerships and Innovation Grants Round and $800,000 from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC).

19 Nov 2024

Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland

Dr Katrina Wruck, QUT research fellow in industrial chemistry and lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Physics with a passion for making the world a greener place has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year for Queensland. 

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