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The Integrated Bio-economy Project and the Controlled Biosphere (2019–2022)

Abstract:
This project aims to develop advanced controlled environment production systems (Controlled Biosphere) that exceed the industry standard for profitability, sustainability and climatic resilience. It will generate new knowledge and innovations in technology integration through a highly multi-disciplinary approach. The project outcomes will yield Techno-Economic and Life-Cycle Analyses, designs of the Controlled Biosphere and supporting policy frameworks. The benefits of this project address worsening resource constraints (e.g. available fresh water, arable land, nutrients); BY 2050 we will require 70% more food, and 80% greenhouse gas emissions reductions, to maintain economic, social, political and climate security.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Ben Hankamer

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Professorial Research Fellow
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Affiliate Professor of School of Ch
    School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    Faculty of Science

  • Professor Damien Batstone

    Centre Director, ACWEB
    Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Centre Director, ACWEB
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Affiliate of Australian Centre for
    Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Centre Director of Australian Centr
    Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Susanne Schmidt

    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Horticultur
    Centre for Horticultural Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Emeritus Professor Hal Gurgenci

    Emeritus Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Damian Hine

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Professor Victor Galea

    Professor Deputy Head of School
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Crop Scienc
    Centre for Crop Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
    Affiliate Professor of Centre for H
    Centre for Horticultural Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Dr Fred Fialho Leandro Alves Teixeira

    Senior Lecturer in design
    School of Architecture, Design and Planning
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Senior Lecturer in design (Built En
    School of Architecture, Design and Planning
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Brian Head

    Professor
    School of Political Science and International Studies
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council