Current Projects

Quantum computer

Understanding quantum readiness across Australian industry sectors

How ready are Australian industry sectors for the arrival of quantum technologies? 

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Building resilience through action: modelling public responses to global health challenges 

How can societies ‘bounce forward’ and build resilience amid global health challenges?

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Mapping the social dynamics of generative AI adoption and use 

Designing, developing, and deploying AI ethically, responsibly, and inclusively, requires us to understand the social dynamics that will shape its […]

Investigating the benefits and impacts of automating science

Investigating how researchers see the benefits and impacts of automating science with artificial intelligence (AI).

Understanding trust in collaborative human-AI teams: its importance, formation, and evolution

There is growing interest in how humans and artificial intelligence (AI) can work together in teams that maximise the strengths of each.

3D Printer Printing Prototypes

Developing a model of social acceptability of emerging disruptive food innovations: 3D printing and precision fermentation test cases

Socially acceptable and socially responsible science and technology, who to engage and when

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Public Perceptions of Responsible Innovation

Understanding public perceptions of science and technology which enables responsible research and innovation

Anticipating public attitudes towards hydrogen energy technologies

Ensuring a responsible hydrogen transition by anticipating public attitudes towards different hydrogen energy technologies