Stories of our research
See how UTS is creating real impact through research excellence.
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UTS researcher Dr Jess Gifkins is leading a body of work to recognise queer persecution in the face of mass atrocity crimes.
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A UTS-led research team is developing vaccines to combat Alzheimer’s disease, based on ground-breaking ‘plug-and-play’ nanotechnology.
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Robots powered by artificial intelligence are revolutionising the construction industry.
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Why do some coral species thrive when others are degrading and dying? Groundbreaking research is revealing their secrets to survival and how these traits can be harnessed to help reefs withstand the effects of climate change.
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The problem of valuable nutrients being flushed away in sewage has long been recognised and now an Australian-developed solution has been unveiled.
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Robots powered by artificial intelligence are revolutionising the construction industry.
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UTS researcher Dr Jess Gifkins is leading a body of work to recognise queer persecution in the face of mass atrocity crimes.
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Why do some coral species thrive when others are degrading and dying? Groundbreaking research is revealing their secrets to survival and how these traits can be harnessed to help reefs withstand the effects of climate change.
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A UTS-led research team is developing vaccines to combat Alzheimer’s disease, based on ground-breaking ‘plug-and-play’ nanotechnology.
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The problem of valuable nutrients being flushed away in sewage has long been recognised and now an Australian-developed solution has been unveiled.
Our research is recognised
We work, unconstrained by tradition, to deliver solutions for our partners, create knowledge with our students and make meaningful changes in our community.
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lab_research Research quality
1st
QS World University Rankings 2026in Australia and 33rd in the world for research excellence
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experiment Research impact
1st
in Australia for research impact, with 80% of research areas rated high impact.
ARC Engagement and Impact for Australia 2018
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crowdsource Sustainability
1st
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025in Australia in partnerships to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Meet our researchers
Our researchers' innovative work is addressing today’s challenges and creating meaningful change.
Fang Chen
Exec Director, Data Sci Institute & Distinguished Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Emma Camp
Associate Professor
Faculty of Science
Jiao Jiao Li
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Peter Ralph
Director
Faculty of Science
Sarath Kodagoda
Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Jie Lu
Associate Dean (Research Excellence) And Dist Prof
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Jay Guo
Distinguished Professor
Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology
Simon Darcy
Professor
Business School
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Explore our research centres
UTS has research centres that work across disciplines such as health, biomedical, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, sustainability and water.
Real-world impact
UTS research delivers real-world impact that makes a difference to the world we live in. Our leading researchers work at the intersection of technology and creativity, pushing the frontiers of disciplines including artificial intelligence, biomedical science and design.
Find out about how UTS researchers work together to achieve impact for our partners and communities.
Research areas
Our research in business and law examines how these disciplines shape society through influencing decision-making in the global economy. Through combining expertise with creative thinking, we develop practical solutions to the challenges facing business, governments and the community.
Our health and science research advances knowledge and improves outcomes in the medical and scientific fields. By combining leading science with practical application, we address critical health challenges and pioneer future solutions.
Our politics and society research examine the issues affecting governance, public policy, and social change. We examine the challengers faced by communities locally and internationally, offering insights and solutions that help build an equitable and just society.
Our research creates lasting impact by addressing the complex challenges presented by sustainability.
Our technology and design research develops innovative solutions to the challenges of the modern world. Through an interdisciplinary approach combining state-of-the-art technology and creative thinking, we produce systems, products and experiences that enhance our community.