Projects

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Exploring novel microalgae as bioplastic factories

Microalgae have the potential to provide efficient, environmentally friendly bioproduction processes. Can they help solve plastic pollution?

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Applying Indigenous Australian biocultural knowledge and values in synthetic biology 

Entering into cross-cultural dialogue with Indigenous Australians about novel biotechnologies.

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Accelerating carbon biomineralisation in seawater to help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide

Co-funded by AEB and CarbonLock FSPs, this project looks at mimicking natural processes to speed-up carbon capture.

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Understanding health choices around novel biotechnologies

Decision-making and trade-offs in the adoption of novel personalised health innovations.

Using neural networks to design biosensors

High-throughput and automated biosensor design using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Predicting bioactive molecules for plant health and agricultural applications

A platform for functional prediction and validation of undiscovered secondary metabolites in Actinobacteria.

Economic opportunities for advanced engineering biology solutions in a net zero emission future

Understanding economic opportunities for advanced engineering biology in the transition towards net zero.

Leveraging yeast as a platform for enhanced protein production

Creating new advanced engineering biology platforms to enhance protein production in yeast.

Institutional dimensions of deploying advanced bioengineering solutions in agriculture

What institutional aspects need to be considered when introducing advanced bioengineering solutions in agriculture?

Helping the bioplastic industry navigate the use of microalgae

Informing decision making for algae-based processes through a technoeconomic framework.