Global leaders driving world-class innovation / The University of Newcastle, Australia

Our researchers are leaders in their fields. Our research is outcome driven.

We are a research-intensive institution with an exceptional record of achievement. Our researchers collaborate with peers internationally, addressing issues that have far-reaching impact. With leaders in fields such as medical research, engineering and energy and the environment, we push the boundaries to develop outcomes that have global significance. Meet our researchers

We collaborate with industry.
We're solutions focused and we listen.

The University of Newcastle understands the importance of collaboration. We pride ourselves on strong industry partnerships that offer real solutions for businesses both locally and internationally. Quite simply, it’s about turning research into commercial value. Meet our researchers collaborating with industry

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi

“I am driven by a desire to develop technologies that address greenhouse gas emissions and support society’s overall quality of life, health and environment. The future of our planet depends on it.”

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi

Professor Behdad Moghtaderi is working with the Government and industry to solve global energy challenges through world-leading research in renewable energy and low emissions coal technologies. This will mean a cleaner environment – and save industry millions.

Professor Mark Jones

“The handling of materials can be a very significant proportion of costs and we've been able to save millions of dollars for many national and international companies through rigorous contract research leading to significant improvements to production.”

Professor Mark Jones

With a global reputation as an authority on pneumatic conveying and bulk solids handling, Engineering Professor Mark Jones and his team have delivered more than 3,500 bulk solids handling projects for over 1,000 companies across 40 countries.

Delivering solutions for the
community - and the world.

Our research is grounded by real-world solutions that can be seen in our own communities. From developing programs that tackle obesity, to effective energy capture keeping council pools warm year-round - the fundamentals not only benefit our local communities, but can be equally applied on a world scale. Meet our researchers achieving real outcomes for the community

Professor Clare Collins

Nutrition and Dietetics Professor Clare Collins is breaking new ground with her innovative approach of translating complex diet quality data predicting the risk of disease and death, into web-based tools and practical healthy lifestyle programs that people of all ages can access.

Professor Paul Dastoor

“The world has billions of people who have no access to energy or electrical power at all. How do we solve this issue? We capture the sun’s energy through solar paint and turn our homes, cars and appliances into solar power stations.”

Professor Paul Dastoor

Designing revolutionary innovations such as solar paint and needle-free glucose tests has put Professor Paul Dastoor at the forefront of the emerging field of organic electronics. His advances are set to improve the environment and lives of communities around the world.

Institutes and centres
of excellence

Success in research that has significant impact on society and produces economic growth comes from collaborative ventures. We recognise that this can be achieved via multi-disciplinary collaboration with our research institutes as well as through commercialisation. Learn more about how our industry partnerships are translating knowledge into value