Research themes

 Research at Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD) consists of integrated, complementary themes in the areas of point-of-care diagnostics, non-linear optical nanoprobes, microfluidic devices, microrobots, and nanomedicine. Combined, these themes deliver cutting-edge research in the nanotechnology-driven development of novel biomedical applications.

IBMD currently has 18 cross-faculty group leaders covering the fields of nanophotonics, nanomaterials, bio-/nano-interface chemistry, super-resolution imaging, magneto-fluidics devices, portable and wearable devices, molecular theranostics, nanomedicine and organoid engineering. Click the themes below to contact our research leaders in each themes:

Additionally, our researchers are actively exploring new frontiers including single particle photonics, digital assays, organelles analytics, and wearable devices, etc.

Research Opportunities

IBMD prides itself in nurturing Australia’s future research leaders. PhD positions and postdoctoral fellowships in the broader topics of nanophotonics, biophotonics, materials and devices, nanofabrication are always available.

Motivated candidates should contact the contact the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices or research leaders most relevant to your research interest.
 

 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.