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Chemistry research

Our leading research activity and expertise are focused in six major research areas.

Analytical measurement and computational methods

Researchers in this theme apply computational and analytical techniques to gain insight into chemical and physical systems of interest. This includes examining the fundamental origins of reactivity and electronic behaviour, characterising surfaces and crystalline solids of catalytic, electronic, pharmaceutical, forensic and astrophysical interest, investigating spectroscopic-based diagnosis of disease and the development of new chemical sensors.

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Researchers in this theme contribute to national research collaborations including:

Chemical synthesis

This theme addresses challenges in synthetic chemistry with the aim of understanding mechanistic processes and developing new synthetic methodology applied toward natural products, drug discovery, supramolecular assemblies, carbon-rich materials, polymers, organometallic complexes, catalysts for future fuels and porous materials.

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Chemistry and the environment

Research in this theme focuses on the development of new tools and methods for probing the environment in its natural and perturbed state, including under extreme terrestrial and extra-terrestrial conditions.

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Chemistry at the interface with biology and medicine

Researchers in this theme are working towards developing molecular and analytical approaches for probing complex biological systems, improving understanding of disease mechanisms and designing molecules and materials for use as therapeutic or pharmaceutical agents.

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Functional and future materials

The research activity in this theme is directed towards the fabrication, measurement and prediction of the structure and performance of advanced materials from the nanoscale to the macroscale using state-of-the-art analytical tools and sophisticated models.

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Sustainability and green chemistry

Researchers in this theme design and employ novel green chemistry strategies for molecular and materials assembly, as well as create and explore innovative materials, catalysts and technologies toward a zero-carbon future.

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