Technology for good
We are living through the greatest technological revolution in generations. From the proliferation of machine learning to quantum computing and atomic scale 3D printing, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is committed to harnessing this power to make the world healthier, happier, safer and more equitable.
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ adopts a human-centred approach to technology with strong collaboration between engineers, biologists, social scientists, artists and developers to create interactive objects and systems that make the world a better place. While artificial intelligence is driving the rapid advancement of many technologies, we see AI as a tool, not a product. We harness machine learning in medicine to decode genomes and create deep neural networks for computer vision that instantly detect medical images, patterns, and anomalies. We deploy actuarial analytics to help financial services, industry and governments predict and adapt to emerging risks.Â
Our researchers are at the forefront of material science, advancing both hard metals for extreme environments like space and soft biomimetic materials through cellular printing. By integrating condensed matter physics with additive manufacturing, we're creating atomic-scale electronics that have led to the development of the world’s best silicon quantum computers, showcasing the highest fidelity and longest coherence time qubits in the solid state. The next generation of large-scale quantum supercomputers are within reach, and we hope to lead unprecedented advancements in cryptography, database analysis, and the simulation of new materials.
We recognise that the pace of technological development rapidly outstrips our ability to regulate it - raising fundamental questions of safety, fairness and trustworthiness. »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ strives to be at the forefront of both law and cybersecurity, which are crucial to protecting our national security and economic prosperity. Our experts in privacy, cryptography, cyber-physical systems, and human behaviour work to ensure cyber resilience in this interconnected digital world.
Areas of expertise
The below strengths represent a snapshot of our expertise but are by no means an exhaustive list. If you have a specific research area of interest or project that is not represented here, please get in touch so that we can find an expert(s) to best match your needs.
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is focused on the development of AI as a safe, reliable technology used to enhance the human experience. We're active in researching new systems from adaptive e-learning to swarm intelligence, machine learning for business and insurance, and applications in computational creativity like generative music and art. Our researchers endeavour to understand the social and economic impact of AI and robotics, particularly ethical questions of bias, trustworthiness, fairness, and transparency.
Building more resilient cyber security systems is vital for Australian businesses and governments. »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ researches ways to improve the security and reliability of critical information infrastructure, starting with a firm grasp of the ethical and regulatory aspects of cyber security around data sharing, confidentiality and integrity. We deliver solutions from platform architecture to security and configuration of IoT systems, including technical expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ delivers world-leading silicon and hybrid quantum research to develop full-scale quantum systems for ultra-fast computation, secure error-corrected communication, and distributed information processing. Our research centres on the integration of quantum hardware with algorithms, architecture, and software. We're working to develop new atomic-scale topological materials and techniques to control entanglement, enable processors to operate at higher temperatures, and allow electrical current flow with near-zero resistance. Our goal is to bring practical commercial quantum applications to the world via billions of qubits on a single chip.
Our experts proactively navigate digital transformation’s opportunities and risks across health and financial systems, competition, cyber security, data privacy and intellectual property. From international law to commercial applications of AI and blockchain, we work with businesses and policymakers to build strategic information systems and digital platforms that interact securely and intelligently with their environment in real-time. This requires deep expertise in technical and managerial challenges, as well as inclusive design, regulatory theory and the consumer protections.
Our researchers
Discover experts in quantum computing, biotech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data analytics
Physics
Michelle Simmons
Scientia Professor
Michelle Simmons is a pioneer in atomic electronics and a global leader in silicon quantum computing and information technology.
Computer Science and Engineering
Toby Walsh
Scientia Professor
Toby Walsh is a leader in AI ethics. He explores fairness, explainability, auditability, verification, and privacy in optimisation and mechanism design.
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Chun Hui Wang
Scientia Professor
Chun Hui Wang is an expert in advanced composite technologies and repairs, sensors embedded into materials, and energy storage devices.
Biomedical Engineering
Nigel Lovell
Scientia Professor
Nigel Lovell develops web-enabling technologies, telehealth apps, biomedical instrumentation, biological signal processing and health data analytics.
Law, Society & Criminology
Lyria Bennett-Moses
Professor
Lyria Bennett-Moses works at the intersection of law and technology to enhance cybersecurity. She is particularly interested in emerging policy issues of AI.
Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
Andrea Morello
Scientia Professor
Andrea Morello is an expert in quantum engineering and computing. His research aims to build a quantum computer based on single spins in silicon.