Smarter infrastructure for a changing world

We focus on developing innovative solutions to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of urban systems and infrastructure. This multidisciplinary theme integrates advanced engineering practices, data analytics, and emerging technologies to address contemporary challenges in urban development and infrastructure management. We aim to create future-ready urban environments that are both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible.

Our research centres

Transport Research Centre

We’re a leading innovation hub improving smart transportation systems through advanced research. We enhance the design, performance, and management of transport infrastructure to boost urban, regional, and national mobility via innovative planning, policy, technology, and operations.

Data Science Institute

At the Data Science Institute, we use data and AI to solve real-world challenges—improving healthcare, tackling climate change, and building trustworthy technology. We unite experts and communities to drive ethical, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact.

Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater

We lead in alternative water technologies, creating innovative solutions for recycled, desalinated, and harvested stormwater. Our work supports water security, boosts economic and environmental benefits, improves infrastructure, and reduces the carbon footprint of water-intensive residential, commercial, and industrial uses.

ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy (NiCE Hub)

We’re advancing circular systems that recover and reuse nutrients to reduce waste, protect natural resources and create more resilient infrastructure. Driving long-term environmental and economic sustainability across urban and regional communities.

News and case studies

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AI improves long-term flood forecasting

Through the power of advanced artificial intelligence, UTS research could help communities get warnings weeks ahead of floods.

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Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technologies Forum in Hanoi

HANOI, VIETNAM — Today, senior government representatives, industry leaders, researchers and innovators from Australia and Vietnam convened in Hanoi for the...

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The AI leader building resilient cities

Distinguished Professor Fang Chen made a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

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Professor Jie Lu contributes to United Nations working group

AAII’s capabilities in responsible AI contribute technical solutions to the international discussion on sustainable and trustworthy data governance.