We are proud to announce the funding of eight new research projects for 2025! These projects will build on research conducted by each of our research themes throughout 2024, and will continue our support of the Queensland Government’s commitment to a clean economy pathway.

Join us to meet the new research leads who will discuss their projects and answer any questions.

Dr Jeremy De Valck, Central Queensland University: Transitioning to Net Zero: Exploring preferences and regional strategies for decarbonisation in Queensland

Professor John Rolfe, Central Queensland University: Analysing workforce implications of renewable energy projects in regional Queensland

Distinguished Professor Lin Schwarzkopf, James Cook University: An Outstanding Opportunity: Using solar farms for biodiversity preservation

Professor Mohan Jacob, James Cook University: Sustainable vegetable cultivation using agricultural waste-derived biochar

Dr Mehdi Serati, The University of Queensland: Enhancing CO2 Absorption in shotcrete and concrete using mafic-based aggregates

Professor Cathy Yule, University of the Sunshine Coast: Unique fire-resistant Queensland peatlands: a nature-based carbon storage solution

Dr Naoya Takeda, QUT: Optimising on-farm carbon footprint measurements for the verification of low-carbon commodities

Professor Fuwen Yang, Griffith University: Feasibility study of Net Zero microgrids