Key science areas

Robotics, new materials and nanotechnology.

Spans the health and medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial sectors.

An aviation and aerospace research hub of the Asia-Pacific.

Information security, 3D animation and printing and managing big data.

Solving problems from biomedical to chemical, environmental to mechanical.

Big issues: reef and climate, flora and fauna, air and water, land and catchment management.

Food security and quality, crop development and pest management.

From 'bench to bedside': breakthroughs in medical research and care.

Responses to global challenges using robotics, satellite imaging and 3D.

Queensland is at the forefront of using quantum physics and advanced technologies to develop cutting-edge, science-based innovations.

Understanding and influencing human behaviour and our impact.

Managing power generation and demand, renewables and clean energy.

Research innovative, practical to transport planning, management and use.

Leader in tropical research: health, environment, crops, biocommodities.