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Developing teacher capability in statistical reasoning and modelling
This project investigates how teachers develop confidence and capability in teaching statistics, probability, and modelling. It focuses on strengthening pedagogical and content knowledge in complex mathematical domains.This project builds on extensive experience in pre-service teacher education and research on strengthening statistical reasoning and conceptual understanding.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Education
Impact assessment of mega events including Olympics
Mega events such as the Olympics or the Expo promise significant social and economic impacts. However, research in this field is limited in terms of methodologies, data as well as empirical case studies.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Economics and Finance
Image-based assessment of atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability: Towards a computational tool for early detection and prediction
Plaque characteristics and local haemodynamic/mechanical forces keep changing during plaque progression and rupture.Quantifying these changes and discovering the progression-stress correlation can improve our understanding of plaque progression/rupture. This will lead to a quantitative assessment tool for early detection of vulnerable plaques and prediction of possible ruptures.Our research project aims to combine medical imaging, computational modelling, phantom experiments and pathological analysis to investigate plaque progression and vulnerability to rupture in both animal models and patients with carotid stenosis.We will identify and …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies
Life cycle assessments in the hospital space for waste reduction
Recovering, recycling, reuse and reducing waste in the health sector becomes more and more important as it will help hospitals to become more sustainable and to reduce their impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle assessments of materials, for examples plastic packaging, is an important tool to establish the best practice for recovery and recycling of these materials.
- Study level
- Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for a Waste-Free World
Blast response and safety assessment of transport tunnels
Transport tunnels are important components of the transport systems in major cities. They can be vulnerable to bomb explosions caused by accidental or deliberate means.This project will evaluate the vulnerability of transport tunnels to credible blast events and the influence of key parameters. We'll then propose measures to mitigate the adverse effects of such explosions to maximise the safety of passengers, infrastructure and transport vehicles.
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Accountancy
Proactive micromobility safety assessment using AI-based video analytics and traffic conflict techniques
A fully funded PhD scholarship is available in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) as part of a newly awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project titled 'Shaping net-zero cities with safe and efficient micromobility solutions'.This PhD project will investigate the behavioural and safety interactions between pedestrians, micromobility users (e.g. e-scooters and e-bikes), and other road users in shared urban environments. The research will combine AI-based video analytics, trajectory analysis, behavioural modelling, and …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bushfire building risk assessment using advanced technologies
Bushfires often have detrimental impacts on both the natural and built environments. Although current building standards are in place to reduce the influence bushfire has on new buildings, existing and older residential properties are more susceptible to bushfire ignition.Identifying and restoring the most vulnerable features in existing properties can assist in reducing the property damage caused by bushfires. Implementing new technology into these risk assessments of existing bushfire-prone properties can reduce the time required and lower costs.As part of this …
- Study level
- Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Research centre(s)
- QUT Resilience Centre
Centre for the Environment
Multiscale technology assessment of emerging CCUS processes
CO2 capture and utilisation is a promising, emerging climate technology. However, there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding its viability and economic impact. This project will be conducted in collaboration with an industry partner.
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
Climate equity in multi-hazard vulnerability assessments
The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as intense heatwaves, floods, and bushfires, is triggering disruptive disasters that have a significant impact on communities, ecosystems, and economies. While our national climate change adaptation strategy places a paramount focus on enhancing community resilience, it is crucial to recognise that not all communities face climate risks in the same manner. Diverse communities exhibit varying capacities to respond and adapt to distinct climate hazards. This reality underscores the imperative for …
- Study level
- Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for the Environment
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