Suleshi Gedara PhD Researcher | School of Chemistry & Physics | QUT October 2025 – January 2026 | 3 months Company Spotlight Earthodic Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based climate-tech startup pioneering bio-based barrier coatings for paper packaging.

Sita Bantha Magar PhD Researcher | Business School | The University of Queensland July 2026 – January 2026 | 6 months Company Spotlight Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation driving sustainable packaging in Australia.

Dr Katrin Kockler Postdoctoral Research Fellow | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland November – December 2025 | 3 Weeks Company Spotlight City of Gold Coast Council is one of Australia’s largest local governments,

Caitlin Welsh PhD Researcher | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland February – August 2024 | 6 months Company Spotlight Lifecycles is a Melbourne-based consultancy specialising in lifecycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability solutions. For

Sam Lawless PhD Researcher | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland April – August 2023 | 5 months Company Spotlight Plantic Technologies is a Melbourne-based leader in renewable and compostable packaging. Using non-GMO corn

Sewwandi Jaburegoda Pathiranage PhD Researcher | School of Chemistry & Physics | QUT September 2025 – January 2026 | 4 months Company Spotlight Plantic Technologies is a Melbourne-based leader in renewable and compostable packaging. Using non-GMO corn

Md Abir Talukdar PhD Researcher | School of Chemical Engineering | The University of Queensland February – August 2024 | 6 months Company Spotlight Plantic Technologies is a Melbourne-based leader in renewable and compostable packaging. Using non-GMO