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.

Our surface science and 2D materials research

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.

Our molecular recognition and sensors research

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.

Learn more about MACROARC

Inorganic Nanomaterials Lab

The Golberg Group at QUT designs inorganic nanomaterials for structural and green energy applications.

More about our Inorganic Nanomaterials Lab

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.

More about the National Battery Testing Centre

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.

More about the Medicinal Molecules and Materials Group

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.

Our partnerships

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.

Browse our courses

Our staff

Professor Jennifer MacLeod
Position
Deputy Dean
School
Office of the Deputy Dean
Research fields
Condensed matter physics
Nanotechnology
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Dr Joshua Arthur
Position
Postdoctoral Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Chemistry & Physics
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Dr Juan Bai
Position
ARC DECRA Fellow/Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Chemistry & Physics
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Dr Laura Delafresnaye Broqua
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Chemistry & Physics
Research field
Macromolecular and materials chemistry
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Dr Konstantin Faershteyn
Position
Ion Beam Laboratory Coordinator
Division / Faculty
Research Portfolio
Research field
Nanotechnology
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Dr Anja Goldmann
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Chemistry & Physics
Research field
Macromolecular and materials chemistry
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Dr Joshua Holloway
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Chemistry & Physics
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News and events

19 Sep 2024

QUT joins early warning system project for Intensive Care Units

The Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) is teaming with QUT and Playtime Solutions to launch a cutting-edge project to give Intensive Care Units (ICU) early warning of higher than expected mortality rates.

13 Sep 2024

QUT-developed GM Cavendish QCAV-4: it tastes great

QUT researchers have finally answered their most asked question about QCAV-4, the genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana they developed to help save the world’s Cavendish banana production: how does it taste?

12 Sep 2024

Shoes with good vibes to help people with Parkinson’s walk – Three Minute Thesis competition

QUT PhD researcher Shanshika Maddumage has won the QUT 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, announced today, with her research on the smart shoes she is developing to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their walking.

Contact us

Contact the School of Chemistry and Physics for more information on our courses, research and staff.