The ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science ran from 2017-2024 and made substantial research contributions and technological impact in the fields of excitonic light management & control, emerging solar energy technologies, and excitonic sensors and security systems.
Exciton Science provided students with the invaluable experience of studying and learning in a world-class research organization, significantly enhanced the career opportunity and reputation of many early & mid-career researchers, and fostered a collaborative, inclusive environment through the implementation of best practice in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Centre members have spun out several companies and received numerous grants, awards and prizes, highlighting their outstanding individual and collective performance.
42%
of graduates in jobs relating to renewable energy
>700
Peer-reviewed Publications
>19000
Citations of our research outputs
>880
Mentions in the media
280
Public and school outreach events
10
Patents filed
9
Major industry collaborations
2
Spin-off companies
>$2.3M
Money raised by spin-outs
220
Research students trained
115
Postdoctoral researchers
29
Operations and technical staff
85
Major prizes and awards to Centre members
$42M
Total cash invested in Centre
$212M
Estimated benefit to economy