Physics Research

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.

• Astrophysics
• Biophotonics and Laser Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Sciences

Physics staff are associated with the following centres:

• Centre for Quantum Computer Technology
• Centre for Quantum-Atom Optics
• Centre for Biophotonics and Laser Science
• Centre for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE)
• Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF)
• Centre for Hypersonics
• Quantum Technology Lab
• Queensland Quantum Optics Laboratory
• Quantum Sciences Laboratory
• Quantum Simulation Group

• All Available Physics Research Projects
• School Research
• Research Higher Degree Information
• Mathematics Research