Research in ITEE
The School of ITEE has a strong, internationally recognised research base. ITEE staff and students are published widely and achieve well in attracting competitive grant funding and industry sponsorship. More than 100 academic staff and 280 research higher degree students are active in the following key research areas:
The School has forged links with a number of national and international centres of research excellence at the forefront of technological innovation, in areas such as sustainable energy, information infrastructure, e-Research, human cognition and genomics.
The University of Queensland's research profile notes that UQ is one of Australia's largest providers of industry-funded research and development expertise and its research commercialisation model represents current best practice. The School of ITEE plays an important role in contributing to that reputation.
Some of the University's successful commercial spin-off ventures that have their roots in ITEE have been:
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ActiveTorque Pty Ltd - developing engine control systems for a cleaner, more fuel-efficient world.
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CiTR Pty Ltd- electronic business solutions for the Internet, telecommunications, enterprise and government markets - now known as ISMC Solutions Pty Ltd.
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Fultec Inc - advancing electrical surge protection for sensitive systems. Winner of the the 2005 AusIndustry Emerging Exporter Award.
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Magnetica Ltd - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applied primarily to medical situations. Winner of the 2006 'Rising Star' category in the Queensland Premier's Smart Awards.
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Groundprobe Pty Ltd - slope stability radar and ground penetration radar systems.
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MITEC Pty Ltd - took enhancements to microwave technology to the world - later acquired by CODAN Pty Ltd.
Types of Research Collaboration
Australian Research Council Linkage Programs
The ARC is an independent body established by the Australian Government to advance Australia’s capacity to undertake quality research. An ARC Linkage Grant is an effective way to leverage your research dollar, giving you access to university expertise to solve the research and development challenges your organisation faces.
Your organisation can partner with ITEE researchers to apply for a grant that, together with a contribution from your organisation, provides the critical mass to get research underway. ITEE staff will coordinate the paperwork. The ARC brokers agreements with industry partners that take care of all the statutory requirements.
Joint ITEE and Industry/Government Research Contracts
Organisations can partner directly with ITEE to establish agreements to undertake research and development. Contact the School's Manager of Innovation & Commerical Development, Mr David Israel, to help put you in touch with the right expertise.
Joint ITEE and Industry Research Scholarships
Organisations can partner with ITEE to co-fund scholarships to research higher degree (Masters and PhD) students working on projects in which the industry partner may have an interest. One innovative scholarship involves ITEE research higher degree students spending some of their time in the industry partner’s offices, participating in the firm’s R&D projects.
Commercialisation Services
Joint R&D sometimes leads to innovations with commercial potential. ITEE has access to University Innovation and Commercial Development specialists who can help develop these commercial opportunities. They operate in conjunction with UQ’s subsidiary company, UniQuest Pty Ltd, one of Australia’s most highly regarded university technology transfer groups.
Make Contact
To quickly find an expert in your area of interest, use the UQ Experts search page.
Find out more about the research expertise at ITEE by accessing the University’s easy-to-use UQ reSEARCHers Database. Use the database to make contact with our researchers, and to discuss options for industry collaboration R&D.
Or, if you are ready to consider a direct partnership with ITEE researchers, contact the ITEE/UniQuest Manager of Innovation & Commercial Development, Mr David Israel. He'll not only help your search, but will manage the commercial arrangements.