Research
ANSTO has a key role in undertaking and facilitating Australian research in nuclear science and technology, through world-class researchers and facilities.
About one-third of ANSTO's staff are involved in research. Many others play active roles developing and maintaining the organisation's research facilities, and working with users who have access to those facilities. ANSTO's research program is managed to build strong effective relationships between researchers, end-users and the community, through strategic collaborations.
The nature of ANSTO's research is focused on a targeted range of applications of nuclear science and technology, including:
- capabilities in neutron and X-ray scattering
- climate and water related environmental research
- materials engineering applications
- radiopharmaceuticals and imaging development
The Bragg Institute leads Australia in the use of neutron scattering and X-ray techniques, with a range of new instruments. More...
The Institiute of Materials Engineering uses nuclear-derived materials expertise to support Australian industry. More...
ANSTO's environmental research is helping us understand and measure human impact on the environment. More...
The Institute of Environmental Research undertakes research in issues such as climate change and water resorces. More...
The Radiopharmaceutical Research Institute is expanding investigation of cancer imaging and treatment. More...
ANSTO assists users with their research needs, experiment design, sample preparation, facilities access and analysis. More...
AINSE
The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) facilitates access to the special facilities at Lucas Heights by universities and other tertiary institutions and provides a focus for cooperation in the nuclear scientific and engineering fields.'The Institute' arranges for the training of scientific research workers and the award of scientific research studentships in matters associated with nuclear science and engineering.