Department of Physics and Astronomy
Learn about our world-ranked teaching and research.
Advances in physics are at the very heart of technological developments that will influence the way we live in the 21st century. At Swinburne, we run courses and conduct cutting cutting-edge research that’s leading the way.
Did you know?
Swinburne ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide for physics research and above world standard for our research in astronomical and space sciences.
Explore our courses
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Space Technology
Postgraduate projects
Physics Honours students can choose from a range of research projects in 2022, available through the Optical Sciences Centre (OSC), the Centre for Quantum Technology Theory (CQTT), the Centre for Translational Atomaterials (CTAM) and the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (CAS).
Project lists
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Our facilities
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W. M. Keck Observatory
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Swinburne Supercomputing OzSTAR Facility
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Microanalytical and Microfabrication Facility
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Nanofabrication Laboratory
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Ultrafast Laser Labs
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Ultrafast Micro-Spectroscopy Facility
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Advanced Visualisation Facilities
Our people
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Dr Brenton Hall
Department ChairDepartment of Physics and Astronomy
Academic staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
Location |
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| Dr Rebecca Allen |
Schools Engagement Coordinator |
AR302E |
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| Professor Matthew Bailes |
Laureate Fellow |
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| Chris Blake |
Professor |
AR303 |
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| Associate Professor James Chon |
Associate Professor |
AMDC819 |
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| Associate Professor Jeff Cooke |
ARC Future Fellow |
AR315 |
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| Professor Darren Croton |
Professor |
SA114 |
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| Professor Bryan Dalton |
Professor |
AD203c |
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| Lap Dao |
Professorial Fellow |
EN136 |
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| Jeffrey Davis |
Associate Professor, ARC Future Fellow |
EN132 |
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| Distinguished Professor Peter Drummond |
Professor and Science Director, CQOS |
AD201b |
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| Professor Christopher Fluke |
Professor |
AR204 |
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| Professor Duncan Forbes |
Professor |
AR203 |
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| Xiaosong Gan |
Associate Professor |
AMDC820 |
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| Distinguished Professor Karl Glazebrook |
Director, Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing |
AR202b |
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| Dr Anthony Greaves |
Lecturer (Teaching Intensive) |
agreaves@swinburne.edu.au |
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| Dr Brenton Hall |
Department Chair Physics and Astronomy |
EN137 |
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| Distinguished Professor Peter Hannaford |
Professor Emeritus |
EN134 |
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| Professor Damien Hicks |
Group Leader, Complex Systems |
AMDC 821 |
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| Dr Sascha Hoinka |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
EN126c |
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| Associate Professor Hui Hu |
Associate Professor |
AD201d |
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| Professor Jarrod Hurley |
Supercomputing Manager |
SA115 |
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| Dr Smitha Jose |
Lecturer (Teaching Intensive) |
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| Associate Professor Glenn Kacprzak |
ARC Future Fellow |
AR307 |
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| Professor Virginia Kilborn |
Dean of Science |
AS216 |
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| Associate Professor Ivo Labbe |
Senior Research Fellow |
ilabbe@swinburne.edu.au |
AR201 |
| Professor Xiaji Liu |
Professor, ARC Future Fellow |
AD201a |
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| Professor Sarah Maddison |
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation & Change) Professor of Astrophysics |
SPS115 |
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| Professor Russell McLean |
Professorial Fellow, CQOS |
EN135 |
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| Jeremy Mould |
Professor of Astrophysics |
SA117 |
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| Professor Michael Murphy |
Professor, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing |
AR309 |
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| Professor Margaret Reid |
Professor |
AD201c |
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| Wayne Rowlands |
Senior Lecturer |
EN705c |
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| Associate Professor Emma Ryan-Weber |
Astrophysicist |
AR317 |
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| Professor Andrei Sidorov |
Professorial Fellow |
EN143 |
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| Associate Professor Tapio Simula |
ARC Future Fellow |
EN138 |
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| Professor Christopher Vale |
Professor |
EN139 |
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| Dr Jiayang Wu |
Senior Research Fellow |
AMDC Building, Level 8, |
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| Tiantian Yuan |
tiantianyuan@swinburne.edu.au |
Latest news
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- Astronomy
New stars create space pollution, research confirms
Using new space imaging technology, researchers have confirmed that the creation of new stars drives a huge amount of material back into the universe, comprising over half the Periodic Table.
Tuesday 31 August 2021 -
- Science
National Science Week at Swinburne
To mark National Science Week, Swinburne celebrates the contributions of our scientists to the world of knowledge.
Thursday 12 August 2021 -
- Astronomy
Q and A with Professor Jean Brodie
The new Director of the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Professor Jean Brodie talks about why astrophysics is important and shares insights on women and leadership.
Thursday 25 March 2021 -
- Science
Swinburne’s Waterwise team wins global innovation challenge prize
A staff-student team has developed a water use and irrigation management plan to promote smart water use.
Friday 04 December 2020 -
- Astronomy
Swinburne’s Professor Alan Duffy recognised at inaugural Australian Space Awards
Professor Alan Duffy has been named Academic of the Year at the inaugural Australian Space Awards.
Friday 20 November 2020
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Contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.edu.au.