'We focus on high quality education and research on the design, manufacture and operation of biomedical, chemical and mechanical systems and processes.

'Our school develops new technologies, equipment and methods that improve the quality of human health and the environment, as well as providing innovative solutions to complex engineering problems for our partners.'

YuanTong Gu, Head of School

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Our people

Our staff lead projects that deliver real-world impact and help shape the future.

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Our research

Our researchers develop new technologies and processes to address sustainability and improve the quality of human health and the environment. We collaborate with industry to advance knowledge and translate solutions in energy generation and storage, advanced manufacturing, food processing, bioproducts, infrastructure management, decarbonisation, biomedical technologies and clinical practice.

Centre for Biomedical Technologies

We discover, develop and deliver the next frontier of biomedical technologies for better patient treatment and quality of life. We partner with clinicians to identify unmet clinical needs and develop innovative devices and therapies to improved outcomes for patients with conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic wounds, and more.

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Centre for Energy Transition

The centre addresses key challenges in the development and adoption of renewable energy technologies. Our research focuses on securing critical mineral resources essential for energy generation and storage, energy security and resilience, grid digitisation and scaling, and policy development.

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Centre for Materials Science

Focusing on the innovation and translation of scientific material discoveries to transformative technologies, the centre aims to invent, design and optimise materials from soft and condensed matter and to develop comprehensive pathways towards controlling and tuning materials properties and function.

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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

Our research is enabling farmers to grow more food with less resources, developing crops that are more nutritious and resistant to drought and pests, and discovering innovative ways to make renewable fuels, chemicals and other products from agricultural wastes.

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Our facilities

Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant

We're leading research and innovation in biorefining. By turning agricultural biomass into cleaner bioproducts, we're supporting an increased uptake of renewable processes and creating a more profitable and sustainable agriculture sector.

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Medical Engineering Research Facility

Our state-of-the-art pre-clinical laboratories support research and training in medical devices, implants, biomaterials, and surgical equipment and techniques.

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Courses

Our students learn to design new equipment, processes and technologies to improve human health and the environment.

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News and events

QUT brings Dutch and Australian architecture leaders together in Brisbane
5 Nov 2026

QUT brings Dutch and Australian architecture leaders together in Brisbane

QUT last week brought together leading architects, government representatives, industry practitioners, students and alumni to strengthen international connections and explore how global ideas can help shape the future of architecture in Queensland.

QUT to lead research hub on humanoid robots
29 Oct 2026

QUT to lead research hub on humanoid robots

QUT has received a $5 million Australian Research Council grant to establish a new research hub focused on the safe and ethical use of humanoid robots in Australian workplaces.

QUT students jet to Florida for NASA International Lunabotics Championship
28 Oct 2026

QUT students jet to Florida for NASA International Lunabotics Championship

A team of QUT students and their lunar construction robot ‘Perseus’ are in Florida competing in the first NASA International Lunabotics Championship – a prestigious invite-only rover contest for just seven top uni teams from around the world.

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Level 7, O Block, Room 714
Gardens Point