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Developing a simulation platform for onion predictive breeding
In collaboration with Enza Zaden, this project will investigate the usefulness of a simulation platform for onion breeding to enable data-driven, prediction-based decision-making in the Enza Zaden onion breeding program.
- Supervisor
- Dr Owen Powell and Professor Mark Cooper
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Biological sciences
Optimising training populations for enhanced prediction in barley
In collaboration with InterGrain, this project will explore optimum training population designs using a combination of empirical phenotypic and genomic datasets provided by the Intergrain barely breeding program and simulated datasets generated as part of this project.
- Supervisor
- Dr Owen Powell and Professor Mark Cooper
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Biological sciences
Improving healthcare of people with intellectual disability
We welcome interest in a broad range of topic areas related to improved health and wellbeing of people with intellectual disability.
- Supervisor
- Dr Kitty-Rose Foley and Dr Katie Brooker
- Location
- Mater Research Institute - Aubigny Place
- Research areas
- Health sciences
Understanding and Improving Brain Waste Clearance in Ageing and Disorders
This project aims to identify the biological pathways that regulate the glymphatic system and develop non-invasive imaging to detect its function.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Kai-Hsiang Chuang and Professor Elizabeth Coulson
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Biological sciences, Biomedical and clinical sciences, Engineering
Optimising cross platform and skim sequencing imputation in apple.
This project will develop approaches for imputing whole-genome genotypes of individuals from lower density genotype data obtained from SNP array, genotyping-by-sequence information and other sources.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Craig Hardner and Dr Elizabeth Ross
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences
Portable electromagnetic device for dental vitality test
This project aims to develop an electromagnetic (EM) device in the form of a probe supported by advanced processing techniques, for a cost-effective, and reliable assessment of pulp vitality in clinical dentistry.
- Supervisor
- Professor Amin Abbosh and Dr Azin Janani
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Engineering
A Social Identity Approach to High Reliability Organisations
Investigate the role of social identity in high-reliability organisations (HROs) who operate in complex environments. This PhD will explore how a shared identity can enhance safety and performance in HROs.
- Supervisor
- Dr Tarli Young and Associate Professor Professor Alex Haslam
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Psychology
Energy-efficient artificial intelligence using quantum technologies
This project aims to develop artificial intelligence platforms using quantum technologies. The expected outcomes are neuromorphic computers and learning machines that operate with low-energy cost and high speed
- Supervisor
- Professor Andrew White and Dr Markus Rambach
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Physical sciences
Analytical Methods for Quantifying Sustainability in the Grains Industry
Develop standardised analytical approaches and methodologies to integrate BMP data, ensuring data consistency and accuracy in sustainability reporting.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Sudhir Yadav, Dr Mahsa Baktashmotlagh and Dr Bruno Moreira
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Environmental sciences, Information and computing sciences
Fast-tracking genetic gains for E. smithii pulp plantations
Accelerate the domestication of Eucalyptus smithii to address demand for this emerging pulp fibre species.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Craig Hardner
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences, Biological sciences