Our strengths

Human-Building Interaction Research Group

We examine the interactions between technology, buildings, climate, and users to deliver human-centered solutions that improve building performance and occupants' experience.

City 4.0 Lab

We focus on economic, social, technological, and environmental systems that aim to eliminate waste and maximise the reuse of resources and contribute to sustainable development efforts.

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Our projects

Smart cities

This research group focuses on developing urban systems that are sustainable and balanced in societal, economical and environmental impacts. Their research includes investigating better preparing for disasters, such as floods, optimising stormwater management and technological disruption, such as artificial intelligence.

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Reef restoration and adaptation program

The program aims to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative toolkit of safe, acceptable and cost-effective interventions in conjunction with best-practice reef management and the reduction of carbon emissions.

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ARC Value in Operations

This research aims to develop a novel and cohesive whole-of-procurement decision-making framework for financing, design, construction, operations and maintenance of schools to advance educational outcomes per total cost of new school facilities.

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Building 4.0 CRC

Building 4.0 CRC is an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic and thriving Australian advanced manufacturing sector, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry.

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Australian Cobotics Centre

We equip researchers and industry with the skills and expertise needed not just to develop and apply the technology, but to also manage the human and design factors, business adoption, management quality, and workforce issues that result from the implementation of new technology.

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Future Food Systems CRC

We bring together leading experts and laboratories across the many disciplines needed to transform the sector – plant scientists, food scientists, planners, engineers, advanced manufacturing specialists, and medical scientists.

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Race 2030 CRC

We're accelerating the transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy for 2030.

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iMove CRC

We work with our partners to deliver high-impact R&D collaborations that improve the transport systems for people and freight nationally.

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Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub

We draw together the best scientists, technical specialists, designers and engineers working side by side to develop commercial advanced manufacturing solutions.

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Centre for the Environment

We bring research, government, industry and community together to create real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges.

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QUT Design Lab

As our world gets increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain, we need ideas, innovative collaborations and imagination – the ability to reshape what is and conceive, create, and design things that don’t yet exist.

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Centre for a Waste Free World

We draw on interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to develop technical solutions in parallel with social science knowledge to catalyse change and business to enhance the circular economy and eliminate waste.

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QUT Centre for Justice

Our vision is to democratise justice by improving opportunities for health and well-being and enhancing the inclusiveness of work and education while widening access to justice.

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Participate in research

You can help us to discover new knowledge, create innovations and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

How you can participate

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.

How you can study with us

Work with our students

Research student internships bring a fresh perspective, new skills and innovative approaches to your workplace.

How it works

Our facilities

Our research groups and projects

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Structural Engineering

Structural engineering

Airports of the Future

Airports of the Future Group continues improving operations, security, and experience through collaborative research.

Biofuel Engine Research Facility

Australia's largest biofuel production testing facility, specialising in engine performance testing and biofuels emissions testing.

Energy efficiency education resources for engineering

Achieve drastic energy efficiency improvements to benefit the environment, economy and our quality of life.

Impact Test Facility

QUT's new-generation facility for impact testing studies the impact response of civil and mechanical structures, components and materials.

Geoengineering and Construction

Geoengineering and construction

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Research news

15 Apr 2024

Advance Queensland Industry grant to improve shoulder joint surgery

Dr Maxence Lavaill from QUT School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering has been awarded an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship of $160,000 with industry partner Stryker.

26 Mar 2024

Research finds many upsides for local governments that look to employ chatbots

QUT researchers have homed in on AI-powered chatbots in the local government sector to look at their benefits and risks, what they are used for and why, and how users view them.

25 Mar 2024

Deep learning enables faster, more accurate decisions on shoulder abnormalities treatment

QUT scientists have developed a deep learning framework to detect shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with 99 per cent accuracy to enable clinicians to make correct and speedy decisions in emergency situations.

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