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Understanding equine PPID - a hormonal disease in horses
Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is a disease found in horses that is similar to Parkinson's disease in humans. It occurs where a a gradual failure of the pituitary gland leads to an imbalance of hormones in the body, including cortisol, insulin and dopamine.This project aims to develop a better diagnostic test for the disease and to better understand the way in which this hormone imbalance impacts on the animal's health. In doing so, new treatment opportunities may be …
- Study level
- PhD
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Earth, Environmental and Biological Sciences
A real-time system for monitoring oxidative potential of PM
Particulate matter (PM), a major component of outdoor and indoor air pollution was recently classified by World Health Organization as carcinogenic to humans. The underlying toxicological mechanisms by which particles induce adverse health effects are still not entirely known. Numerous toxicological studies have demonstrated that particles have the ability to generate free radicals and related reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are able to induce oxidative stress at the sites of deposition (i.e. lungs).A fluorescence-based profluorescent nitroxide (PFN) molecular probe synthesized …
- Study level
- Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering
The role of accounting in the Queensland coal seam gas (CSG) political debate
Coal seam gas (CSG) has become one of the most contentious socio-enviro-political issues in Queensland, with proponents on both sides drawing on the same environmental data to produce environmental impact statements and cost/benefit analysis to argue their cases. This study will investigate how accounting practices of measurement are used to quantify the impact of coal seam gas operations, and how these numbers are used for the political arguments on both sides.
- Study level
- Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- QUT Business School
- Lead unit
- School of Accountancy
Precursors of atmospheric aerosols in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica
Aerosols are tiny liquid or solid particles suspended in air. They have a significant role in the radiative balance through their direct interaction with incoming solar radiation (scattering and absorption) , and indirectly through their interactions with cloud (they act as seeds on which water can condense to form clouds). Indirect effect is a much more complex problem, and involves the role of aerosols in the cloud formation and the modification of their properties such as changes to cloud reflectivity, …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Development of low cost desalination technologies
This project encompasses a range of technologies for the low cost desalination of impaired water sources, such as those produced by the oil and gas industry or mining sector.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Geopolymers
Geopolymers are materials which are rapidly finding interest in industry because they are 90% less polluting than conventional portland cement. They are made by reacting aluminosilicate materials with alkaline solutions in the presence of a reaction promoter.We are examining new geopolymers made from Australian based minerals such as zeolites and clays.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Engaging recreational fishers in the management of fisheries habitats
Recreational fishing is Australia’s most popular sport and leisure activity. The number of recreational fishers in Australia is significant and they have considerable political influence. Recreational fishers also have the potential to be instrumental in successful fisheries conservation, habitat restoration and environmental stewardship efforts.We welcome research proposals which will contribute to understanding stakeholder engagement strategies for the collaborative management of fishing areas and the meaningful engagement of recreational fishers in a range of advocacy, conservation, monitoring, enforcement, and habitat restoration …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- QUT Business School
- Lead unit
- School of Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Toward a gamified mobile application to improve eco-driving
The benefits of games have been increasingly recognized in academic research and industrial practice, which is why products and services that are not usually associated with games, are increasingly gamified. In this regard, gamified mobile applications are used in diverse areas such as education, health, crowdsourcing, or sustainability. This research has a focus on the field of environmental sustainability, specifically, the focus is on smartphone-based systems that support eco-driving.Such systems provide visual displays showing the acceleration and braking performance that …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Information Systems
How do information systems contribute to greening the planet?
Due to climate change and global warming, information systems (IS) are increasingly asked to not only support economic goals but also to promote environmentally sustainable behaviours. The advocated role for these “green IS” is that they can enable practices and processes with improved environmental performance. Knowledge about how exactly information systems can carry out this role, however, is still nascent, emergent, and incomplete.Some studies have investigated factors that influence organisational adoption of green IS, other scholars have developed tools for …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Information Systems
International human rights law (environment and climate change)
Bridget is interested in talking to students who wish to undertake research on the following topics:Environmental justice and human rights protections in energy and natural resource policiesClimate change mitigation and adaptionInternational human rights law (environment and climate change) …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Law
- Lead unit
- International Law and Global Governance program
Industrial water treatment
Our research group has a strong focus on solving problems related to water treatment.Research topics in this area included but are not limited to:coal seam gasshale oil and gasmunicipal wastewateracid mine drainagemining waterfood and beverage manufacturingagriculturedesalinationammonia and phosphate nutrient recoverymetal recoveryThe majority of projects involve collaboration with industry. …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering
Image/audio analysis and retrieval for environment monitoring
Sensor networks bring ornithologists and pattern recognition researchers together to make some applications possible.These applications include unobtrusive observations (where the presence of humans changes some animal behaviours) and the studies of spatial and temporal variation in biological processes.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Science and Engineering Faculty
- Lead unit
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science