Postgraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Molecular investigations and gene editing approaches for sustainable agriculture; understanding and optimising nitrogen transporters in cereals
Published 2026Nitrogen is a critical macronutrient for plant growth, yet its uptake and regulation in cereal crops remain complex and inefficient under variable environments. This thesis investigates the molecular, regulatory and ...EmbargoedThesis -
Multi-modal Understanding and Generation
Published 2026The convergence of computer vision and natural language processing has been accelerated by large-scale pre-training, enabling machines to align visual concepts with semantic meaning. However, a gap remains between the ...Open AccessThesis -
Advancing Microfluidic Technologies for Applications in Chemical Synthesis, Biosensing, & Microphysiological Systems
Published 2026Microfluidic technologies have transformed biomedical research by enabling precise control of small fluid volumes, supporting advances in diagnostics, chemical synthesis, and tissue modelling. This thesis investigates ...USyd AccessThesis -
Integration of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) DNA: Understanding its Molecular Mechanisms and Consequences
Published 2026HBV infection remains a major global health burden, affecting over 360 million people and causing ~1.1 million deaths annually, mainly due to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Its persistence and carcinogenicity ...USyd AccessThesis -
Dislocated Selves: Creative Life Writing and the Politics of White Migration
Published 2025This thesis explores the complexities of immigration through a creative and exegetical project that includes personal memoir and scholarly analysis. Centred on my experience as a white South African woman who emigrated ...USyd AccessThesis