Griffith University (Australia)
Griffith University, located in Queensland, Australia, is a leading public research university known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education and research. With over 50,000 students and 4,000 staff members, it is renowned for its strong emphasis on sustainability, social responsibility, and global engagement. Griffith offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including science, engineering, health, business, and the arts. Its research excellence is demonstrated through its numerous research centres and institutes that address critical global challenges.
In 2024-2025, the Eurofins Foundation is contributing to the project “Rapid Hyperspectral Techniques for On-Site Microplastic Contamination Detection: Water, Soils, Sands, and Foods.”
The project aims to develop a portable hyperspectral sensor for the rapid detection of microplastics and their chemical additives. Microplastics pose significant environmental and health risks, contaminating water, soil, sand, and food sources. Current detection methods are time-consuming and laboratory dependent; this project addresses these challenges by creating a field-deployable solution for immediate detection and remediation.
This project contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
