Our teaching and research advances the frontiers of the chemical and physical sciences to solve real-world challenges.
We specialise in research covering diverse topics, including:
- studies of particles, fields and radiation and their interaction with matter
- the design, synthesis, characterisation and study of the properties of molecules and materials
- the implementation of these molecules and materials in various applications.
Our outcomes have included finding cheaper and efficient materials for storing renewable energy, and determining the elasticity of crystals down to the atomic level.
Our research
Surface Science and 2D Materials
The Surface Science and 2D Materials Group investigates matter on the nano-scale to design and engineer 2D materials that have applications in electronics, energy, environmental and sensing technologies.
Molecular Recognition and Sensors
The Molecular Recognition & Sensors team is a multi-disciplinary research group interested in the development and application of nanotechnology for identification and quantification of selected analytes.
MACROARC Soft Matter Materials Group
Established in 2008, and now calling Brisbane home, the MACROARC lab houses over 40 active researchers in the field of synthetic and physical polymer material science.
Inorganic Nanomaterials Lab
The Golberg Group at QUT designs inorganic nanomaterials for structural and green energy applications.
National Battery Testing Centre
The National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) was established at the Queensland University of Technology to test multiple types and sizes of battery systems in real-world conditions for Australian applications.
Medicinal Molecules and Materials Group
The Medicinal Molecules and Materials Group is a collaborative team of organic, medicinal and polymer chemists, looking to understand how precision chemistry can be used to solve clinical health problems.
Our research partnerships
We're working with you to find solutions to your problems. Reach result through a collaborative partnership with our experienced research experts who make active contributions to their fields.
Learning and teaching experience
Our chemistry and physics courses have a strong applied emphasis so our students spend a significant amount of time in laboratories developing extensive practical skills.
Our facilities
Our staff
- Position
- Head of School, Chemistry and Physics
- School
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- j.blinco@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Atomic, molecular and optical physics
- Nanotechnology
- jingsan.xu@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Physical chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- hy.zhu@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Principal Research Fellow
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Other chemical sciences
- Physical chemistry
- leonie.barner@qut.edu.au
- Position
- ARC Future Fellow
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Materials engineering
- Condensed matter physics
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- zhigang.chen@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Other physical sciences
- Oncology and carcinogenesis
- a.fielding@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Chemistry & Physics
- Research fields
- Macromolecular and materials chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- h.frisch@qut.edu.au
News and events
QUT and PNG strengthen partnership through technology and research MoU
QUT and the Papua New Guinea Government have extended an ongoing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support education, digital capability, research and innovation initiatives across PNG.
QUT and Doomadgee community build foundations for ongoing collaboration
A group of QUT academics and students have this week visited the Queensland outback town of Doomadgee in a step towards future closer connections by first immersing themselves in culture to gain a greater understanding of community priorities.
Real futures: Year 11s & 12s dream big at QUT summit
A four-day university summit at QUT in Brisbane has inspired curiosity, ignited passion and deepened understanding of possible career pathways for 305 high school students from 148 schools across Brisbane, Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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