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Our strengths

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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Energy Transition Centre

We're at the forefront of renewable energy research, taking important breakthroughs from the lab to the factory in solar, hydrogen, batteries, biofuels, energy efficiency, and digital energy.

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Centre for Environment and Society

The Centre for Environment and Society harnesses QUT’s research strengths in climate adaptation and mitigation to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Our research groups and projects

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Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Mathematical modelling of physical processes with industrial applications

Mathematics in Medicine

QUT's Mathematics in Medicine (MiM) Research Group focuses on solving mathematical motivated medical problems.

Max Planck Queensland Centre

Research from the Max Planck Queensland Centre for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices.

Medical Physics

QUT Medical Physics research aims to improve and understand the way that radiation therapy beams from linear accelerators interact with the human body

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. We create new synthetic strategies, design new functional molecules and materials, and develop structure-function relationships using in depth chemical characterisation and biological evaluation.

Molecular Recognition & Sensors

Nanosensors and molecular diagnostics, Environmental and nanoanalytics and light and nano plasmonics research from QUT Chemistry Physics and Mechanical Engineering

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Research news

The value and impact of real-world data science showcased in new book
30 Jul 2026

The value and impact of real-world data science showcased in new book

A new open-access book produced by QUT examines the integration of data science and artificial intelligence (AI) into practical applications which aim to address society’s most pressing challenges.

QUT breakthrough unlocks long-sought performance barrier for carbon nanotubes
20 Jul 2026

QUT breakthrough unlocks long-sought performance barrier for carbon nanotubes

QUT researchers have overcome a challenge that has limited next-generation energy-harvesting materials for more than two decades, opening the door to more powerful wearable electronics and new ways of turning wasted heat into electricity.

QUT and Doomadgee community build foundations for ongoing collaboration
10 Jul 2026

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.

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