Research themes
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Materials development
Including nanotechnology, polymer science and ceramics processing to develop new materials. Applications range from drug delivery to high temperature rockets.
Key people
Key centres
- Hallmark Materials Research Initiative
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology
Separations technology
Encompassing solvent extraction, membrane processing, solid-liquid separations, adsorption and filtration. Applications are focussed on sustainable energy, carbon dioxide capture, mining and water resources.
Key people
Key centres
- Hallmark Materials Research Initiative
- Peter Cook Centre for CCS Research
- C02 CRC
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology
Surface chemistry and rheology
Encompassing colloid science, interfaces, atomic force microscopy, suspensions and non-Newtonian rheology. Applications are in minerals processing, consumer products, food processing and wastewater treatment.
Key people
Key centres
Bioengineering
The use of biology within engineering processes. Applications include food, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, bio-inspired polymers and tissue engineering.
Key people
Key centres
- ARC Dairy Innovation Hub
- ARC Unlocking The Food Value Chain: Australian Food Industry Transformation For Asean Markets Hub.