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Our Researchers

Connecting business with the University

There are many advantages of working with UNSW. We can help you develop new products or introduce you to experts to help solve complex business problems. With our state-of-the-art laboratories and testing facilities and an impressive track record for collaboration and innovation, we are well-positioned to help business and the community. Research collaboration could also provide you with access to some of the most brilliant minds in the world.

Meet some of our researchers

Veena Sahajwalla

Materials Science

The Australian Laureate Fellow is creating a new industrial revolution, transforming rubbish into commercially viable ‘green’ materials.

Orthopaedics, Biomedical Engineering and Surgery

His new invention, Thru-Fuze™ a spinal fusion device, is set to revolutionise back surgery and reduce chronic back pain!

Michelle Simmons

Quantum Computing

So impressive is her work to build the world’s first quantum computer, the Australian Laureate Fellow has been honoured alongside Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Professor Gary Housley, Director of the Translational Neuroscience Facility is spearheading research into bionics-based gene delivery.

Quantum Computing

Paving the way for the world’s first super-smart, superfast computers

Software for the film industry

Professor Taubman has developed image compression software that is used by more than 300 companies, including Sony, HBO and Disney.

Scientia Professor Stuart Wenham co-invented seven distinct cell technologies. These solar cells hold the world record for efficiency for converting sunlight into electricity.

Childhood cancer

Professor Peter Gunning, head of the Oncology Research Unit at UNSW has developed a revolutionary treatment for childhood cancer.

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