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Transporters for Catecholamines and Serotonin. Science Education.

The overall theme of Lesley Lluka's research over 3 decades has been the structure and function of the noradrenaline transporter (NET) and the serotonin transporter (SERT). These transporters are important sites of action of drugs such as antidepressants.

More recently, Lesley Lluka's work has increasingly moved to Science Education, with a focus on areas such as student engagement in practical classes, innovative assessment practices to drive deep learning, and internationalization of the curriculum.

Organic functional materials development (design, synthesis & characterisation) for quantum based optoelectronics

Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo (Lawrence)

Lawrence held a prestigious Swire Scholarship while carrying out his PhD study on semiconductor material development for organic solar cells and light emitting diodes (LEDs) at Oxford University, UK (1996-2000). His post-doctoral research at Oxford University focused on the design, synthesis and characterisation of fluorescent and phosphorescent dendrimers for highly efficient LEDs. Dendrimers have been recognised internationally as the third main class of LED materials, alongside small molecules and polymers, in which he played a key role. In December 2007, he joined the University of Queensland as a Lecturer in Chemistry of Materials. His research work has focused on the development of new functional semiconductor materials for quantum based optoelectronic applications (e.g. solar cells, LEDs, photodetectors, sensors, superconductors & organic lasers) as well as clean energy generation.

I lead the extracellular vesicle (EV) Diagnostics and Therapeutics research theme within the Centre for Personalised Nanomedicine at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), University of Queensland. My research aims to transform EVs into precision tools for detecting, monitoring, and treating complex diseases of the brain and body by integrating EV biology, immunology, bioengineering, and nanotechnology.

My group is developing advanced analytical platforms for single-vesicle profiling in blood and other biofluids, enabling tissue-specific EV diagnostics that trace their cellular origin and act as a “molecular GPS” for disease activity throughout the body. In parallel, my program focuses on bioengineering organotropic EVs with targeted delivery capabilities to cross biological barriers and treat neurological disorders and cancer.

Through this work, I aim to advance next-generation EV technologies that provide real-time molecular insights into disease progression and enable new therapeutic strategies for brain cancer, metastatic CNS disease, traumatic brain injury, dementia, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and motor neuron disease.

Dr Elton Lobo is a digital health researcher with specialised expertise in human-computer interaction and neurological disorders. He is currently a Research Fellow and Technology Lead for the Dementia & Neuro Mental Health Research Unit at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, University of Queensland, where he leads co-design initiatives to develop user-centred technology solutions.

Dr Lobo holds a joint PhD in Public Health from the University of Copenhagen and Information Technology from Deakin University. His interdisciplinary work bridges public health, information technology and clinical practice to address complex consumer needs. His work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals including national and international research collaborations. He actively supervises medical, public health and engineering students, and leads technology development in multiple MRFF-funded projects focused on participatory design approaches.

Steve joined UQ Business School in in August 2019. He previously held a Lectureship at Northumbria University (UK) and a Research Associate position at Durham University Business School (UK), in which he investigated topics such as wellbeing in policing, and how leadership, feeling trusted, organisational policies, and processes influence service delivery and attitudes in police officers and staff.

Steve received his PhD in Management Studies from Durham University in June 2017. His thesis quantitively examined the role of emotions in the violation and repair of trust between organisations and customers, focusing particularly on the Volkswagen ‘Dieselgate’ scandal. Steve was jointly awarded the ‘Outstanding Thesis Award’ by Durham University Business School for this work. He is published in Business Ethics Quarterly and the International Journal of Police Science and Management.

Em. Professor Lockington primarily researchs topics in the area of water transport in coastal soils and aquifers, including water exchange with plants and atmosphere. However, he has also conducted research on moisture transport in building materials and the design of sustainable tourism destinations. In addition to substantial contributions as a reviewer for a wide range of journals and funding bodies, Em. Prof Lockington has held editorial roles on two major journals in the area of hydrology and water resources research (Water Resources Research 2007 - 2012; Advances in Water Resources 1997 - 2020). Em. Prof. Lockington has undertaken a number of leadership roles across his career, including Program Leader for the Sustainable Tourism CRC I and II (Engineering and Design) from 2000 - 2008, Head of the Environmental Engineering Division (School of Engineering, UQ) from 2004 - 2010, and Research Program Leader for the ARC SRI funded National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training from 2009 - 2015. From 2010 to 2020 he frequently acted as Head of the School of Civil Engineering. From 2007 till 2025 he was a Fellow of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Dr Krystal Lockwood is a Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti woman, and Research Fellow in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures at The University of Queensland. Krystal is an applied justice researcher with experience in using co-design, realist, and Indigenous methodologies. Broadly, she has focused her work on addressing the impact of the carceral system on Indigenous peoples and communities, and is particularly interested in supporting Indigenous knowledges, perspectives, and programs of justice. Krystal’s research has focused on influencing evidence-informed practice, with projects in sentencing, Indigenous initiatives in the justice sector, and reintegration programs.

Professor Jason M. Lodge is an educator, psychological scientist, and an internationally recognised authority on learning, educational technology, and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on translating evidence into effective and practical strategy for public and private sector organisations, including, but not limited to, educational institutions and departments of education and training.

He serves as an expert advisor on learning and AI to prominent international bodies, including UNESCO and the OECD. In Australia, he advises the National Ministerial Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Education and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). For TEQSA, he led the development of the Assessment Reform for the Age of Artificial Intelligence resource, a framework that has informed assessment policy and practice globally.

Professor Lodge’s research and leadership are supported by over $5.3 million in competitive funding and numerous accolades, including being named in the top 2% of scientists worldwide. His experience includes academic leadership roles at The University of Queensland, board memberships for higher education institutions, and extensive public speaking and media commentary on the future of education and learning.

Pip Logan is a Professor of Occupational Therapy and Co Director of the STARS Education and Research Alliance working across the University of Queensland and Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS). She recently moved from the UK to Brisbane and maintains an honorary post as Professor of Rehabilitation Research at the University of Nottingham, School of Medicine, UK. She has held numerous research grants, fellowships and awards, including the highest award from the UK National Institute for Health Research as a Senior Investigator. Prior to moving Pip worked clinically as an NHS occupational therapist with the community stroke service.

She publishes in a broad range of journals, presents her work internationally, and is a member of several international research groups. Through supervising 25 nurses, Allied Health Professionals, medics to gain PhDs, being a member of funding panels, and contributing to national health policies she has experience of working across partnerships and borders. Pip has increased the capacity and capability of Occupational Therapists in research and knowledge exchange while improving the health of patients and clients.

Dr Logan is a geriatrician working at The Prince Charles Hospital and Mater Hospital Brisbane. He has expertise in dementia, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), frailty, and goal-directed care in chronic disease. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, has a strong publication record, and has contributed to national research programs. Dr Logan is experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving quality improvement initiatives, and is recognised as a skilled communicator and collaborator.

Julia Loginova is a dedicated researcher passionate about sustainability and justice in the minerals and energy sectors in an era of energy transitions, climate change, and geopolitical volatility. Growing up in northern Russia (Komi Zyrian) sparked her interest in socioeconomic, environmental and political transformations in regions affected by resource extraction. She has academic qualifications in economics and law, natural resource management, and human geography, and completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne on Indigenous community responses to climate change and resource extraction in the Arctic. Julia is highly skilled in qualitative research, data science, network analysis, and spatial research, providing unique mixed-method insights on complex challenges.

Since joining the University of Queensland in 2018, she has focused her research on globalization of the resources sector, governance of energy transitions, socioeconomic redistributions, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous community participation in multiple geographies, including Australia, China, Russia, Ecuador, and the Arctic region. Julia's current research projects include Indigenous co-ownership of renewable energy projects, coal transitions in multiple geographies, and assessment of risks in resource extraction regions. She is a Chief Investigator on the ARC Discovery project that aims to improve the sustainability of copper global production networks in Australia, Zambia, and Chile, and is a collaborator on a research project on the geopolitics of critical minerals. At UQ, Julia contributes to teaching courses on global change, sustainable cities and regions, and geopolitics. She is an Associate Editor for The Extractive Industries and Society journal.

Aditi is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland. With a background in Clinical Psychology, Aditi is deeply committed to applying her research knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for families and communities, particularly those experiencing adversity.

At ISSR, Aditi’s work focuses on program evaluation and the use of qualitative methods to understand people’s experiences of health services and systems. Her research interests include perinatal wellbeing, the social determinants of health, and supporting families impacted by the loss of a baby.

Before joining ISSR, Aditi was the Manager of Research at Relationships Australia Queensland, where she led a range of projects in areas such as family dispute resolution, relationship counselling, and problem gambling.

Driven by a strong commitment to translating research into practice, Aditi aims to influence policy and enhance support systems that promote the wellbeing of families and communities.