ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organizations and is widely recognized as an international player in the field of nuclear science and technology. More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. It partners with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. ANSTO's work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.
ANSTO is the home of Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
To find solutions ANSTO operates much of Australia’s landmark infrastructure including one of the world’s most modern nuclear research reactors, OPAL; a comprehensive suite of neutron beam instruments; the Australian Synchrotron; the National Imaging Facility Research Cyclotron; and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
ANSTO also provides the Australian and international community with products and services to improve human health, support industry and protect the environment.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure. On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organizations each year.