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Scholarship-funded research projects
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Archaeology and cultural heritage management in risk assessment
Investigate the role of archaeology and cultural heritage management in risk assessment and remedy processes within the mining industry. Undertake in-depth research with one or more of the Training Centre’s partner organisations or other organisations.
- Supervisor
- Dr John Burton and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- History, heritage and archaeology, Human society, Indigenous studies
Cultural heritage's presence in resource sector decision-making
Explore how archaeological and cultural heritage knowledge influences capital investment decisions in the resources sector. Undertake in-depth research with one or more of the Training Centre’s partner organisations or other organisations.
- Supervisor
- Professor Deanna Kemp and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- History, heritage and archaeology, Human society, Indigenous studies
Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural heritage management in the resources sector
Explore how Indigenous people's rights feature in archaeology, social performance, and cultural heritage management policy and practice in the resources sector, and what needs to change. Undertake in-depth research with one or more of the Training Centre’s partner organisations or other organisations.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Sarah Holcombe and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- History, heritage and archaeology, Human society, Indigenous studies
Indigenous rights and cultural heritage in the Australian resources sector.
Explore how Indigenous people's rights feature in archaeology, social performance, and cultural heritage management policy and practice in the resources sector, and what needs to change. Undertake in-depth research with one or more of the Training Centre’s partner organisations or other organisations.
- Supervisor
- Associate Professor Sarah Holcombe and Professor Bronwyn Fredericks
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- History, heritage and archaeology, Human society, Indigenous studies
Advanced flow battery for synergetic carbon capture and energy storage
Develop a novel flow battery that combines renewable energy storage, CO2 capture, and bromide wastewater treatment into one integrated system. Outcomes include an innovative energy storage solution and advancements in carbon capture and wastewater treatment, contributing to clean energy systems.
- Supervisor
- Dr Mu Xiao and Associate Professor Bin Luo
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Engineering
QUBIC x DETSI 2026 Quantum Biotechnology PhD Scholarship
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology with the Queensland Government’s Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation are offering a PhD scholarship to develop and apply quantum biotechnologies to environmental and sustainability challenges.
- Supervisor
- Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Professor Warwick Bowen, Professor Jennifer Stow, Professor Alan Mark, Dr Jorge Campos and Professor Allison Fish
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Biological sciences, Biomedical and clinical sciences, Environmental sciences, Mathematical sciences, Physical sciences
Transport modelling and optimisation of automated and modular mobility systems
Develop transport modelling and optimisation methods to design and operate connected, automated, shared and modular mobility systems in urban networks.
- Supervisor
- Dr Xiaolin Gong and Professor Zuduo Zheng
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Engineering
Unlocking the lanthanome: integrating high-throughput mineral characterisation and protein engineering for sustainable REE recovery
Integrate high-throughput mineral characterisation and protein engineering to create a discovery-to-application pipeline for sustainable rare earth element recovery from ores and waste.
- Supervisor
- Professor Gary Schenk and Dr Paul Evans
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Engineering
Data-driven intelligence for resilient power systems
Develop innovative data-driven solutions and prototypes for resilient power grids to enhance power system measurement data cybersecurity, fault prediction, and seamless renewable energy integration.
- Supervisor
- Dr Yi Cui and Associate Professor Ruifeng Yan
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Engineering
Development of novel composites for next generation wear products
You will develop novel wear-resistant composites with improved durability for high-performance applications. Focus areas include material wear performance, high-temperature resistance and process automation.
- Supervisor
- Dr Luigi Vandi
- Location
- St Lucia
- Research areas
- Engineering