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Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy

We bring together expertise in agriculture and bioeconomy research to help feed the world sustainably and develop cleaner, greener bioproducts from agricultural wastes.

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Centre for Data Science

We draw together diverse capabilities in data science to deliver world-class research, unique training opportunities and active external engagement.

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Centre for Materials Science

Our mission is to design, discover and develop advanced functional materials to solve key technological challenges.

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Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices

We drive the development of sustainable, low-emissions, high-efficiency systems for energy generation, distribution and use within Australia and globally.

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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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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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Our research groups and projects

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Net Lenses

Using a phenomenographic approach, doctoral research (2000-2004) has revealed that university students have varying ways of experiencing web-based information searching.

Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Operations research

Research group concerned with operations as the focus of their activities.

Laboratory for Advanced Modelling and Simulation in Engineering and Science (LAMSES)

Laboratory for Advanced Modelling and Simulation in Engineering and Science

QUT/Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Joint Laboratory on Nanocatalysis for Sustainable Chemistry

Virtual Joint Laboratory between QUT and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany.

How to Build a Digital Circular Food Economy

Learn how to build a zero-waste circular food economy for communities, schools and other institutions

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

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Be a part of a more progressive, collaborative approach to research and contribute to your field, progress into academia or grow your career.

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Work with our students

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

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Research news

3 Apr 2024

Professor Kerrie Mengersen honoured by Australian Academy of Science

Distinguished Professor Kerrie Mengersen from QUT’s School of Mathematical Sciences has today been bestowed with one of the highest honours awarded from the Australian Academy of Science.

29 Mar 2024

Blueprint for mandating indoor air quality for public buildings in form of standards

A group of international experts led by QUT Professor Lidia Morawska has presented a blueprint for national indoor air quality standards for public buildings, in an article in the prestigious journal Science.

27 Mar 2024

New rapid method to predict effects of conservation actions on complex ecosystems

A new way to analyse the effects of conservation actions on complex ecosystems has cut the modelling time from 108 days to six hours, QUT statisticians have found.

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