Research News Archive

Researchers discover superdense aluminium

An international research team has discovered a new material, superdense aluminium, which has never before been found on Earth.

Industry PhDs to boost solar power

Unlike many students who finish intensive doctoral studies to then face the daunting task of job hunting in academia or industry, Boyuan Cai and Yinan Zhang have their career paths already mapped

Producing biofuel from algae

IT is now pretty much agreed that the age of petroleum is entering its terminal phase. However much fossil fuel remains in this world, supply is not endless. Consequently, the development of viable alternative fuels is gathering pace.

Researchers create novel nanoantennas

An international team of plasmonics researchers has developed a novel type of nanoantenna that could one day lead to advances in security applications for the detection of drugs and explosives.

Dr Michael James Ventura (CMP) wins Vice-Chancellor's Research Award (Early Career)

The 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Awards were presented at a ceremony held on Friday night to recognise the achievements of Swinburne staff members.

Swinburne welcomes Chinese minister of Science and Technology

The Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Wan Gang, will visit Swinburne today to tour the university's world-class research facilities. The visit will highlight Swinburne's new Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC)

Nature holds the key - Biomedical Engineering Innovations

Professor McArthur discusses how natural phenomenons can be replicated in science, and then used for medical and engineering applications

Breakthroughs in Micro-Photonics

Australian Laureate Fellow, Professor Gu talks about the cutting-edge research projects underway at the Centre for Micro-Photonics to develop innovative optical, nano and biophotonic devices for a sustainable future and a safer, healthier life.

IRIS researcher wins DMTC award for research excellence

Mr Tim Barry has received a research excellence award under the category of exceptional contribution of early career engineers and scientists to DMTC projects.

Swinburne receives five star rating for physical science research

In the recently announced Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA) ratings, Swinburne's physical science has been rated to be 5 star.

Researchers to create next gen discs

Futuristic discs with a storage capacity 2,000 times that of current DVDs could be just around the corner, thanks to new research from Swinburne University of Technology.

Quantum Physics - PhD Research at Swinburne

Ph.D student Sven Teichmann discusses his experience as a Swinburne

Microphotonics and Optofluidics - PhD Research at Swinburne

Ph.D student Jing Wu discusses her experience as a Swinburne student and her research into Optofluidics