Research
Discover more about our dedication to producing internationally recognised research with a focus on transforming industries, shaping lives and creating positive change.
With outstanding researchers and facilities, specialist institutes and centres, strategic platforms and initiatives, and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, 天美传媒app is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world.
We鈥檙e focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact, and our researchers are producing innovative solutions to real-world problems across a range of disciplines and sectors. Our research degrees give students access to world-class researchers, first-rate facilities, training and support.聽
Learn more about 天美传媒app Horizon 2025聽and our vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world. We are building 天美传媒app as the prototype of a new and different university 鈥 on that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.聽
天美传媒app Research Strategy 2025
Our research achievements and rankings
$44m external research income1
228 research degree completions2
1,963 indexed publications in 20233
16 five-star discipline areas4
Our research ecosystem
天美传媒app's research ecosystem includes six flagship research areas which are linked to either a research institute or research platform. These key entities are integrated within the university's innovation and commercialisation capabilities and the broader 天美传媒app research community.
Space and Aerospace
天美传媒app is applying novel materials with bespoke design to deliver cutting-edge space and aerospace solutions. We are providing innovative solutions for communities and industry through our capabilities in astrophysics, astronomy, aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
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Space Technology and Industry Institute
The Space Technology and Industry Institute solves company and community challenges with world-class space manufacturing, development and training capabilities.
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Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub
天美传媒app鈥檚 AIR Hub is advancing the manufacturing of composite aerostructures, in partnership with CSIRO, Boeing and others.
Innovative Planet
天美传媒app strives to meet the challenges of the modern world by embracing and accelerating urban technology, design, computer and data science, health and psychology, social science, and the hydrogen economy. We bring together industry and researchers to work towards a sustainable future to all.
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Innovative Planet Research Institute
The Innovative Planet Research Institute applies innovative and socio-technical approaches to address challenges facing the world鈥檚 fast-growing cities.
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Victorian Hydrogen Hub
In partnership with CSIRO and ARENA 2036, 天美传媒app鈥檚 Victorian Hydrogen Hub brings together the community to support sustainable manufacturing practices.
Med Tech and Health Innovation
With a view to creating a healthy and inclusive future, 天美传媒app is focusing on real-world health challenges by exploiting our deep expertise in mental health, neuroscience, ageing, bioengineering, medical and assistive technology, data science, digital technologies, design and social science.
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Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
Discover Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute's research program, focusing on real-world health challenges across the lifespan. -
MedTechVic
Medical Technology Victoria (MedTechVic) brings together design, digitalisation, manufacturing and people to co-create medical and assistive technologies of the future.聽
Innovative Society
We are creating a community of social innovators through research that tackles complex societal issues and utilises the potential of technology to strive for greater social equity. 天美传媒app has a history of academic and industry leadership in reconciliation and explores the challenges relating to Australia鈥檚 reconciliation journey through a program of engagement, research and education.聽
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Social Innovation Research Institute
The聽Social Innovation Research Institute addresses the intersection between social elements and technology.
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National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.
Digital Capability
Utilising our high-level digital research capabilities, 天美传媒app is striving to be a world-leader in digital disruption and innovation. We address the grand challenges of industry with expertise in big data, cybersecurity, advanced visualisation, data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Digital Capability Research Platform
The Digital Capability Research Platform positions 天美传媒app as an internationally renowned聽organisation聽in digital research, digital disruption and innovation acceleration.
Manufacturing Futures
Acting as a conduit between research and industry, 天美传媒app is utilising advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 to ensure Australia鈥檚 industrial future. We have world-leading expertise in advanced materials, industrial automation and robotics, advanced manufacturing, design, engineering, and data science.聽
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Manufacturing Futures Research Platform
The Manufacturing Futures Research Platform integrates advanced manufacturing in the global value chain to secure Australia鈥檚 industrial future.
Experience research at 天美传媒app
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Entry into research degrees
Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training and support.
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Research engagement
We collaborate and consult with business, community and industry to solve practical problems through our consulting services.
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Research impact
Our researchers are producing innovative research solutions to real-world problems across a range of disciplines and sectors.
Access research repository
Explore open access collection of scholarly works in our institutional repository.
Search for a researcher
Find potential collaborators, PhD supervisors or experts to provide a media comment.
Discover our standards
Learn more about our commitment to research ethics and integrity.
Our research infrastructure
We have set up world-class infrastructure that is leading the way in creating successful partnerships and positive outcomes across industry.
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Research centres, groups and clinics
Our聽research聽centres, groups and clinics cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating聽resources in one place.
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Research platforms and initiatives
Our strategic platforms and initiatives are designed to help聽partners鈥 locally and globally 鈥 find鈥痠nnovative鈥痵olutions to real-world problems.
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Research facilities and equipment
We have a wide range of聽hireable research facilities and equipment, including world-class laboratories, telescopes and聽theatres.
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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration 鈥 linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise impact.
Our research community
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Indigenous research
Discover more about our research collaborations and achievements.
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Defence research
天美传媒app is committed to maintaining and enhancing Australia鈥檚 national defence and security through a holistic, dual-layer approach 鈥 detect and protect.
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天美传媒app's Chief Scientist
Professor Virginia Kilborn is 天美传媒app鈥檚 Chief Scientist, leading 天美传媒app鈥檚 scientific community as a champion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and research across the University.
Our latest research news聽
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- Technology
- Health
- Business
From custom-fit Hearables to dental devices: how H3D led a 天美传媒app alum to startup success
天美传媒app alum Dr Philip Kinsella, co-founder and CTO of custom-fit devices startup H3D, shares the story of the company鈥檚 growth and evolution as a multi-industry innovator.
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- Technology
- Business
Seven 天美传媒app startups to watch in 2024
天美传媒app University of Technology鈥檚 Innovation Studio has unveiled its latest group of early-stage startups.
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天美传媒app appoints new Director of Social Innovation Research Institute
Professor Anthony McCosker, a leader in digital inclusion, has been appointed as the new Director of 天美传媒app鈥檚 Social Innovation Research Institute.Monday 12 August 2024 -
- Design
- Technology
天美传媒app supports Acusensus to develop innovative road worker safety device
天美传媒app University of Technology's Centre for Design Innovation is supporting Acusensus to enhance the safety of roadside workers and first responders through research and design of advanced technology.Friday 02 August 2024 -
- Technology
- Health
New MedTechVic prototypes to transform everyday lives of people with a disability
天美传媒app鈥檚 MedTechVic has revealed three new prototypes designed through the joint Health-led Manufacturing Innovation Program, in partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and Safer Care Victoria
Friday 19 July 2024
Our research events
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Research
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- Engagement
Prato 2025 鈥 Safer Communities: Creating better outcomes for justice involved people
This Prato 2025 鈥楽afer Communities鈥 conference is designed to bring together practitioners, legal decision makers, advocates, researchers and policy contributors to explore new and different ways of responding to criminal behaviour and the people who commit criminal acts, creating lasting positive impacts for people聽of all ages.聽
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Research
鈥淲aves and Bubbles鈥 Premiers at Tempo Rubarto
Join us for a groundbreaking musical performance that bridges the worlds of science and art.聽
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Research
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- Science
Earth Observation Data Analysis Short Course
This short course will cover a hands-on introduction to satellite imagery, image processing, and Earth observation data analysis techniques.
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Research
- Technology
- Health
- Information Technology
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Human Experience
Presented by the聽Social Innovation Research Institute聽at 天美传媒app.
This event will showcase cutting-edge research on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare professionals, students, and consumers, including how AI is used in healthcare, AI ethics, patient trust in AI, and students鈥 knowledge and attitudes towards AI in healthcare.
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Thought Leadership
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- Engagement
- Research Impact
Barbara Dicker Oration 2024
聽Treating Sleep Disorders - a Pathway to Brain Health
1 Total external research income for 2023
2 Higher degree by research completions (Oct 2022 鈥 Oct 2023)
3 indexed publications in 2023
4 16 discipline areas ranked 5 stars (well above world-standard),
Contact the 天美传媒app Research team
Want to know more about the world-class research taking place at 天美传媒app University of Technology? Call +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au to speak with the team.