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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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Getting Home Safely with Dementia

This website contains information from the Getting Home Safely with Dementia project.

Cool and Covered

Designing out skin cancer in Australia

Inorganic Nanomaterials Lab

We study inorganic nanomaterials, synthesis of nanomaterials and green technologies using in situ TEM

Cyberpsychology Lab

Led by Dr Stephanie Tobin, the Cyberpsychology Lab investigates how people use and are influenced by social media. Our lab uses experimental, correlational, and qualitative methods to understand the intra- and inter-personal processes that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in online spaces.

Contact Lens and Visual Optics Laboratory

Our laboratory aims to better understand vision, the optics of the eye, optical corrections of the eye and the processes underlying the regulation of eye growth

Power Engineering Research

Our research team specialises in advancing energy efficiency through collaborations that bring together global expertise in energy delivery - local and national; integrated energy systems and modelling; power converters; and renewable energy technologies. In particular, our research expertise covers: distribution network analysis, distribution planning, high voltage, superconducting, power electronics and systems, modelling inverters in networks, wide area control and signal processing.

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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

25 Jan 2025

Dr Katrina Wruck named 2025 Young Australian of the Year

Dr Katrina Wruck, QUT research fellow in industrial chemistry and lecturer in the School of Chemistry and Physics who advocates for the power of green chemistry has been named the 2025 Young Australian of the Year.

23 Jan 2025

Float like a jellyfish: New coral mobility mechanisms uncovered

When it comes time to migrate, QUT research has found how a free-living coral ignores the classic advice and goes straight towards the light.

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.

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