Leading Research Centres

Leading Research Centres

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The Leading Research Centre (LRC) initiative is a mechanism designed to identify, support, and grow research areas of strategic priority to the STEM College and to RMIT.

The LRC scheme is intended to grow research excellence and reputation in priority areas for the STEM College. Its purpose is to establish the STEM College as world leading over time in identified key areas of research strength.

As part of the vision for the LRCs, STEM College wanted to identify research areas of strength in STEM at RMIT, using a bottom-up approach that allowed researchers to present a case for their own research areas of excellence.

With globally recognised researchers supported by state-of the-art facilities, the STEM College offers exceptional opportunities for the LRCs to take their research to the next level, using existing and new college research infrastructure to grow themselves.

Meet the Centres

Accelerator for Translational Research & Clinical Trials (ATRACT)

The ATRACT Centre empowers STEM researchers to translate excellence in fundamental basic research into global impact, by streamlining STEM translational core capabilities in clinical trials, clinical imaging, biobanking, biomarkers and bioinformatics (precision medicine), aligned to key external academic and industry partners.

Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI)

CHAI pioneers transdisciplinary research for reliable information systems by combining expertise in information retrieval, artificial intelligence, interaction, evaluation, and human behaviour.

Centre for Atomaterials Nanomanufacturing (CAN)

CAN’s vision is to pioneer and lead international atomaterial research and translation in clean energy revolution, as well as tackle the key atomaterial challenges and deliver real life impact.

Centre for Opto-Electronic Materials and Sensors (COMAS)

COMAS enhances RMIT’s national and global leadership in creating frontier optoelectronic materials and their versatile use in smart devices and surfaces. It specifically directs efforts on materials active in the ultraviolet (UV)-near infrared (NIR) band.

Centre for Additive Manufacturing (RCAM)

RCAM’s objective is to further enhance RMIT’s position as one of the global leaders in additive manufacturing delivering both high impact research and innovative solutions to industry.

RMIT Applied Quantum Technologies (RAQT)

The RMIT Applied Quantum Technologies Centre brings together key researchers in both the School of Science and Engineering working on quantum technologies. It addresses priority areas of SSCI (Quantum Science and Technology), SENG (Advanced Manufacturing) and cross-STEM (Quantum Materials).

Centre for Future Construction (CFC)

CFC is a knowledge hub aimed at modernising the construction industry for the future. The primary goal of this centre is to serve as a catalyst in establishing a platform that harnesses recent research breakthroughs at RMIT in material sciences, structural optimisation, whole of life prediction, numerical modelling and digital technologies.

Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI)

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CHAI pioneers transdisciplinary research for reliable information systems by combining expertise in information retrieval, artificial intelligence, interaction, evaluation, and human behaviour.

CHAI trailblazes advanced human-centred information solutions, pioneers methodologies across the information lifecycle, embeds transdisciplinary collaboration and builds capacity in socially responsible design. Ultimately the centre will transform Society through its engagement and impact.

Co-directors

Professor Lisa Given and Professor Falk Scholer

Contact

lisa.given2@rmit.edu.au or falk.scholer@rmit.edu.au

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Centre for Opto-Electronic Materials and Sensors (COMAS)

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COMAS enhances RMIT’s national and global leadership in creating frontier optoelectronic materials and their versatile use in smart devices and surfaces. It specifically directs efforts on materials active in the ultraviolet (UV)-near infrared (NIR) band.

The Centre is globally recognised for its expertise in fundamental and applied research on opto-electronic materials and sensors to be used in smart devices and other innovations.

Director

Professor Sumeet Walia

Contact

sumeet.walia@rmit.edu.au

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If you would like to know more about our Leading Research Centre initiative please contact us at stem.research@rmit.edu.au for more information.

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