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Research

Our priorities

Big data

Through mathematics, machine learning, statistical methods and information technologies we’re improving knowledge by harnessing our world class computing and visualisation capabilities.

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Biomedical engineering

We're developing and promoting the use of engineering, physics and technology, in collaboration with medical professionals, to progress new materials, procedures and medical devices.

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Biomolecular science

We're using advanced technology to investigate the molecular basis of disease, enabling better diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Business of technology

We’re analysing the capacity for organisations to progress through technological advances and digital disruption to capitalise on new market opportunities.

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Chronic disease intervention

We're developing new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

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Digital media

Through programmatic, large-scale and methodologically innovative research, we're investigating the transformation of contemporary media and communication.

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Education

We're focused on educational outcomes with technologies in STEM education, student engagement, early childhood, autism research, Indigenous education, literacies for the 21st century and teacher education.

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Health systems

We're investigating incentives for healthcare provision, and improving healthcare choices by identifying differences in information between providers and consumers.

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Injury prevention and management

Our research provides insights into the interaction between individuals and assistive or augmenting technologies, and consumer behaviour changes

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Materials science

Our work in nanomaterials, surface engineering and molecular materials encompasses synthesis, characterisation and application diverse situations.

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Plant biotechnology

As sustainability of agricultural and energy resources is a national priority, our research aims to reduce threats to food, health and water supply, to minimise the impacts of climate change and to innovate biofuel production.

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Robotics

We're exploring a new generation of intelligent systems that can visually sense and understand complex and unstructured real-world environments.

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Technology, regulation and society

With the fast pace of technological change, we're investigating the complex legal, regulatory, ethical and social implications for health care, communications, transportation and the nature of work and relationships.

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Health and Biomedical

We are helping to shape the hospitals of the future through research into health determinants and health systems, chronic disease and ageing, and injury prevention and trauma management.

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Future Environments

By examining how our natural, built and virtual environments interact, change and converge, we are finding ways to make them more sustainable, secure and resilient.

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Big data
Biomedical engineering
Biomolecular science
Business of technology
Chronic disease intervention
Digital media
Education
Health systems
Injury prevention and management
Materials science
Plant biotechnology
Robotics
Technology, regulation and society
Health and Biomedical
Future Environments

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We collaborate with industry, small-business and government with a progressive approach to harness our technological strengths, progress solutions and capitalise on opportunities in the real world.

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Transdisciplinary

We tackle some of the biggest questions facing the planet by combining different disciplines and capabilities. Our transdisciplinary research approach is delivering unique solutions.

Real world partnerships

We work closely with partners across all sectors who will apply our research outcomes to create solutions. We're engaging with government and industry, to translate our research to deliver real-world impacts.

Transformative

We are harnessing our technological strengths across different disciplines to transform research by identifying new opportunities and delivering solutions to real-world problems.

World-class infrastructure

We're committed to providing high quality infrastructure, professional support and facilities for our researchers.

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