Swinburne researchers contribute to nearly $20 million in ARC-funded projects

Swinburne researchers are contributing to four successful projects in the latest Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program, representing nearly $20 million in combined project funding.

The projects bring together expertise across robotics and artificial intelligence, engineering and infrastructure, architecture and design, sustainability, and responsible technology adoption.

Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Professor Karen Hapgood, said the results demonstrate the breadth of research expertise across the university.

“These projects demonstrate the strength of Swinburne’s collaborative approach to research and our ability to bring diverse expertise together with industry and research partners,” Professor Hapgood said.

“Through these partnerships, our researchers are tackling real-world challenges, accelerating innovation and creating transformative impact for the betterment of society.”

The four projects will bring together researchers from Swinburne and partner universities to address challenges across emerging technologies, sustainable design and strategic infrastructure.

Together, these projects highlight Swinburne researchers’ contributions to collaborative research across multiple disciplines. The funding will support partnerships that bring research expertise together to address challenges facing industry and society.

Research tackling real-world challenges

ARC Research Hub for Safe and Ethical Humanoid Robot Implementation and Adoption

The $5 million Research Hub is led by Professor Jonathan Roberts from Queensland University of Technology.

Swinburne Chief Investigators are Professor Mats Isaksson, Professor John McCormick, Professor Rachael McDonald, Professor Hadi Ghaderi, Professor Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Dr Mitchell Adams, and Dr Michelle Dunn.

ARC Training Centre for AI Governance, Oversight and Assurance

The $4.99 million Training Centre is led by Professor Sunil Gupta from Deakin University.

Swinburne Chief Investigators are Professor Anthony McCosker, Professor Prem Prakash Jayaraman, Dr Abdur Rahim Mohammad Forkan, and Professor Katherine Albury.

ARC Training Centre for Digital Architectural Translation: Accelerating Circularity Adoption

The $4.97 million Training Centre is led by Professor Michael Ostwald from the University of New South Wales.

Swinburne Chief Investigators are Professor Blair Kuys, Dr Pantea Alambeigi, Associate Professor Mehrnoush Latifi Khorasgani, Dr Mohamed Gomaa, and Mr Daniel Prohasky.

ARC Training Centre for Sustainable Ground Stabilisation Technologies towards a Net-Zero Future for Strategic Infrastructure

The $5 million Training Centre is led by Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna, AM, from the University of Technology Sydney.

Swinburne Chief Investigator is Professor Arul Arulrajah.