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Research

The School of Mathematics and Physics has an impressive research record. Our achievements are recognised nationally and internationally as measures of research excellence. Many of the School's researchers are internationally respected and regarded among the best in the world in their field. Students wishing to undertake a Research Higher Degree are encouraged to explore our areas of research below.


Mathematics

Fundamental advances in Mathematics and Statistics continue to produce an array of sophisticated analytical tools with far reaching applications. These cut across a number of areas including finance, information technology, and the biological and physical sciences.

Mathematics and Statistics staff are recognised as experts in their chosen fields of research, each bringing specific skills to their program, and collectively they provide a focus for intensive Mathematics research which strives for the highest standards of academic achievement. The Research Programs consequently offer stimulating and supportive environments for students engaging in postgraduate research in these areas.

If you are interested in joining our world class research team as a PhD or Masters student visit the full listings of available research projects, or explore the research areas of interest below.



Physics

UQ has one of the strongest groups of researchers in physics in Australia. Our research broadly falls into the categories of quantum science, laser science, condensed matter physics and astrophysics. We have approximately 40 academic and research staff and 60 research postgraduate students, and have an annual research income of several million dollars.

UQ physics forms part of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics, ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computer Technology, the Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics, and the Centre for Hypersonics. We also host the Centre for Biophotonics and Laser Science.

If you are interested in joining our world class research team as a PhD or Masters student visit the listings of available research projects, or explore the research areas of interest below.



Australian Research Centres of Excellence

The School of Mathematics and Physics host nodes of three Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence.

The Centre for Quantum Computer Technology (led by University of New South Wales) is an Australian multi-university collaboration researching the fundatmental physics and technology of building, at the atomic level, a solid state quantum computer in silicon together with other high potential implementations. The centre also conducts semiconductor research, including a sophisticated quantum measurement capability at ultra-low temperatures.
The Centre for Mathematical and Statistical Modelling of Complex Systems (led by the University of Melbourne) combines researchers in different areas of mathematics and statistics with an interest in understanding the behaviour of complex systems.
The Centre for Quantum-Atom Optics (led by Austalian National University) combines Australian theoretical and experimental research groups to create a powerful network to advance the rapidly developing field of quantum atom optics. The Centre aims to build a quantum toolbox to enable applications such as the transfer and storage of information for photonics, and precision quantum control of atoms for enhanced atom interferometry.

Research Centres

The School of Mathematics and Physics are involved with the following Centres