Queensland Micro Nanotechnology Centre

At QMNC, our capacity as technical innovators places us at the precipice of advancing humanity

Our expertise in materials development, silicon carbide microelectronics, micro-electromechanical systems and microfluidics help develop cutting-edge technologies and improve people’s way of life.

Our research spans physics, chemistry, biology, applied mathematics and engineering, culminating in research and property analysis of materials to optimise usability and implementation across diverse industry sectors.

Our purpose-built facilities further enhance our capabilities and are open to researchers and industry throughout the country.

New ARC Laureate Fellow: Professor Nam-Trung Nguyen honoured with grant.

Globally renowned researcher wins ARC Laureate Fellowship.

Research facilities

Explore our world-leading facilities, which include the Queensland Microtechnology Facility, the National Hydrogen Materials Reference Facility and Raman Spectroscopy Laboratory.

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Research projects

Learn about our research highlights, explore our current major research projects and see a list of our researchers’ publications.

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Our strengths and capabilities

Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology

Materials for energy storage and conversion

Silicon carbide on silicon technology

Surfaces, interfaces, porous materials, membranes

SiC-based power switches for efficient systems

GaN devices for power-switching applications

Computational science and engineering

Studies on micro- and nanoscale systems

Research on translations technologies

Forensic applications of nanoscience

Diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Photoactive nanomaterials

Powerful partnerships

Our wide-reaching collaborations produce mutually beneficial outcomes. Find out more about our partnerships, major initiatives and how to collaborate with us.

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