WELCOME TO BIOPRIA

PROFESSOR GIL GARNIER

At BioPRIA, we are committed to advancing knowledge and driving innovation to understand industry challenges. Our focus lies in supporting research into biomass and bioresource materials, bringing together disciplinary experts and collaborating closely with industry partners to deliver impactful solutions. Our team of researchers comes from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, enriching BioPRIA’s multidisciplinary research capabilities encompassing eight specialist research platforms. Over the years, BioPRIA has built a strong reputation for research excellence, as evidenced by competitive grants and industry-funded projects. BioPRIA has successfully led two major Industry Transformation Research Hubs (ITRHs) namely the Bioresource Advanced Manufacturing Initiative (BAMI) and the Processing Advanced Lignocellulosics (PALS)—both tailored to support innovation in Australia’s pulp and paper industry.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that BioPRIA has secured $7 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to launch the Training Centre in Sustainable Materials and Responsible Technologies for Packaging (SMaRT-Pack), set to commence by early 2026.