Laboratory for Sustainable Technology

The Laboratory for Sustainable Technology in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney undertakes multidisciplinary research to develop sustainable products and processes which maximise resource and energy efficiency and minimise environmental impact. We have a steady state population of 25 staff and visitors, and have raised more than $5 million in competitive research funding since 2004 to support our work.

We have ongoing projects in nanotechnology, renewable energy, the hydrogen economy and zero-emission process design as well as several industrial consulting projects in related fields. Please refer to our research pages for more information. Prospective research students should note that we always have scholarships available for exceptional applicants in the following areas 2009 new projects.

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News flash

January 2009 - Our recent paper on phytomining in Australia is discussed on ABC Radio National
December 2008 - Catharine Tierney wins the first prize in the category “Innovation in Energy Science & Engineering” at the AIE National Postgraduate Student awards Link
March 2008 – Our phytomining research is highlighted in the Countryman Newspaper in WA
February 2008 – Andrew named as one of the (Sydney) Magazines ‘People to Watch’ in 2008
January 2008 – Our biological factories research is highlighted in the Chemical Engineering Magazine.
New PhD projects and scholarships available for next year 2009 new projects.
October 2007 – Hear Andrew on ABC Radio National’s Counterpoint show talk about sustainable technology http://www.abc.net.au/rn/counterpoint/default.htm.
October 2007 – Andrew Harris named one of Cosmos Magazine's "Bright Sparks" for 2007, awarded to Australia's top ten scientists under the age of 40. link
September 2007 – Prof Stephen Joseph appears on ABC Television Catalyst programme talking about renewable energy and Taiko drumming http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s2037249.htm
September 2007 – Susie Wood completing for Australia in the 2007 World Dragon Boat Championships. Go Susie! http://www.dragonboat07.com.au
August 2007 – Andrew Maddocks wins the Materials and Austceram International Conference Poster Prize for his work on porous silicon carbide materials
July 2007 – The LST’s nanotube group appears on ABC TV’s Catalyst show http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s2000036.htm
June 2007 – The BioRegional MiniMill wins the Observer Newspapers ‘2007 Ethical Invention of the Year’ from over 7000 applicants
January 2007 – Our carbon nanotube research is highlighted in the Chemical Engineering Magazine
October 2006 – Andrew Harris awarded the Shedden Uhde medal and prize from Engineers Australia and IChemE
September 2006 - Susie Wood and Nicholas Florin, both from the Laboratory for Sustainable Technology, win first and second place respectively in the "Achieving More with Less" category of the 2006 Australian Institute of Energy NSW Awards for Postgraduate Research