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Learning complex dynamics from multimodal time-series data
Modelling non-stationary dynamics from high-frequency time-series data remains challenging. These signals often exhibit complex temporal and spectral structure, while observations are typically noisy, incomplete, and affected by changing operating conditions, making reliable prediction and representation learning difficult.This PhD project, offered at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in collaboration with industry partners, focuses on learning representations and dynamics from multimodal time-series data.The research will explore deep approaches including sequence models, transformer-based architectures, anomaly detection, graph neural networks, and self-supervised learning, with …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
SLAM inside the human body: camera tracking and 3D reconstruction for medical procedures
Minimally invasive surgery and endoscopic interventions rely heavily on the clinician’s ability to understand and navigate complex internal anatomy using only a narrow and often restrictive field of view. Having access to an accurate and dynamic 3D reconstruction of the endoscopic scene, together with reliable camera pose estimation can significantly improve spatial awareness and navigation during procedures. The generated map can be used alongside the device’s estimated location to help clinicians better orient themselves within the patient, and it also …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
Physics informed machine learning for energy forecasting
Accurate forecasting is at the heart of many modern industries from energy and transport to retail, supply chains, finance, climate, and health. This research project explores deep learning approaches for time-series forecasting, investigating how modern architectures such as recurrent neural networks, LSTMs, Temporal Convolutional Networks, transformers, and multimodal foundation models can shape the next generation of forecasting systems.The overarching goal is to develop robust, interpretable, and scalable forecasting models that outperform classical methods and work effectively in real-world settings, including …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Data Science
Energy Transition Centre
Smart composite scaffolds for bone repair
Millions of people suffer bone loss each year through cancer excisions, traumatic accidents and congenital birth defectsThis project will develop advanced bioactive composite scaffolds to heal bone defects using a technology terms melt electrowriting. You will use a special kind of 3D printing to create scaffolds that stimulate bone cells (osteoblasts) to create new bone and will optimise the formulation, size, shape and culture conditions for the scaffolds.
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies
Centre for Biomedical Technologies
Exploring a vision for Olympic mobility
This PhD project explores innovative mobility concepts and strategic frameworks to support inclusive, safe, efficient, fun and sustainable transport for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the games as a catalyst, the research investigates how major events can accelerate long-term mobility transformation, focusing on accessibility, active and public transport, integrated infrastructure, and emerging technologies. It will critically evaluate current transport planning in South East Queensland, benchmark international mega-event mobility strategies, and engage with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Design
- Research centre(s)
- QUT Design Lab
3D scene reconstruction for medical application
New computer vision methods using machine learning can reconstruct 3D dynamic environments. We are working on medical application to track clinicians, patients body, lesions and tools. Those techniques can be applied for tracking injuries (e.g. wound), providing analytic of operating theatre, and provide guidance for surgical intervention.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
Exploring climate-related processes of the Southern Ocean atmosphere
Are you curious about how the Earth's most remote oceans shape our climate? Passionate about data science, scientific discovery, and the polar atmosphere?Join a unique research project that takes you straight into the heart of cutting-edge Antarctic atmospheric science.The Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions are among the fastest-changing and least-understood parts of the planet. Climate models consistently struggle to simulate clouds there and one big reason is aerosols which are microscopic particles that act as seeds for cloud formation and …
- Study level
- Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Habitable water infrastructures
This project explores buildings, public/civic spaces, and landscapes as water infrastructure. Water is integral to human survival; hence, understanding buildings and urban spaces as habitable water infrastructure has the potential to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis, navigate too much water (floods), and too little water (drought), and offer new modes of occupation.With increasing rainfall intensities, floods, rising sea levels, and drought, the pervasive dichotomy between habitable spaces and water infrastructures can no longer hold. The two can't be …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
Joint PhD QUT/Münster: Digital innovation in battery energy storage systems
Queensland is a global leader in residential solar photovoltaic adoption, yet battery energy storage uptake is comparatively low, constraining the full potential of decentralised battery energy storage systems (BESS). Similarly, in Germany, battery storage adoption remains limited and regionally concentrated, despite strong national policy support and technological advances in battery manufacturing.This project investigates the behavioural and systemic barriers to BESS adoption and explores how digital solutions can influence energy decisions. It forms part of a broader international collaboration between QUT, …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Information Systems
- Research centre(s)
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Energy Transition Centre
Advanced materials for sodium storage batteries
Developing sustainable and clean energy sources (e.g. solar, wind, and tide energy) is essential to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Due to the discontinuous and inconsistent nature of common clean energy sources, high-performance energy storage technologies are a critical part of achieving this target.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Materials Science
Profiling aerosol liquid water content over Australia
Aerosol liquid water content (ALWC) is a ubiquitous constituent in atmospheric aerosol particles. The degree of ALWC present in aerosol particles is influenced various factors, including relative humidity, temperature, particle mass, size distribution, and aerosol composition. Comprehensive analyses on ALWC have been conducted in the Northern Hemisphere, but similar work has rarely been done in the Southern Hemisphere due to the scarcity of aerosol particle measurements. In the atmosphere, ALWC scatters radiation and reduces visibility, significantly affecting air quality, weather, …
- Study level
- Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Implementation of the Global Minimum Tax by Australia-based MNEs
Global Minimum Tax (GMT) is an emerging framework in the international tax landscape, anticipated to play a vital role in curbing tax base erosion and profit shifting by multinational corporations. Australia's implementation of the GMT aligns with the OECD/G20 Two-Pillar Solution, specifically addressing the tax challenges of digital economy globalization. Starting January 2024, a 15% global minimum tax will apply to large multinational enterprises (MNEs), alongside a domestic minimum tax to safeguard Australia's tax base against profit shifting and erosion. …
- Study level
- Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Accountancy
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