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, Swinburne is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world. We’re 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.
Learn more about Swinburne Horizon 2025 and our vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world. We are building Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – on that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.
Our research achievements and rankings
$57.1m external research income1
196 research degree completions2
2,200 indexed publications in 20213
16 five-star discipline areas4
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Whether you’re looking for a potential collaborator, PhD supervisor or expert to provide a media comment, our database will help you find who you need.
Research institutes
Our six research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaborations with industry, business and community to maximise research impact. They tackle big challenges across the fields of health, data science, social innovation, smart cities, space technology and the future of manufacturing to produce innovative solutions to real-world problems. Building on the depth and excellence of our discipline-specific research activity, our research institutes are agile and aligned with state, national and global priorities for growth and development.
Using visual equipment to reach out to touch an object in augmented reality at the Factory of the Future.
Platforms and initiatives
Our research platforms and initiatives include flagship entities such as the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) and MedTechVic as well as established parts of our ecosystem including the Innovation Precinct, Design Factory Melbourne and Factory of the Future.
These support and enable innovative, cutting-edge research. They are driven by our academics and in partnership with industry, government and other research organisations and universities directly benefit the local and global community.
Research centres and groups
Our faculty-based research centres drive deep, discipline-based research. They are the engine room of our research performance but are also collaborative environments that support and develop our research talent, from early career researchers through to senior professors and research leaders. They are integral in enabling Swinburne to achieve research excellence and international reputation.
Our research groups are the foundation level of our research ecosystem. They are established when the quality, scale and impact of research grows beyond the capacity of an individual researcher. Ongoing development and peer support is of paramount importance with our research groups.
Facilities and equipment
We have a range of state-of-the-art, specialist facilities and equipment that make discovery and impact possible. Some of our iconic labs include the Nanofabrication Laboratory, Neuroimaging facility and our Supercomputing OzSTAR Facility. Our researchers and students have the opportunity to work with these to find solutions to some of today's most pertinent questions, they are also available to partners to benefit their community, organisation or business.
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Research publications
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Entry into Research Degrees
Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training and support. Learn more about what we offer and how to apply.
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Partnership opportunities
Partner with Swinburne and access a range of services designed to help your business or organisation.
Download your copy of the Research Impact magazine
Discover stories from a wide range of disciplines, including digital health, chemistry, artificial intelligence, materials science, urban sustainability and public policy.
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Our latest research news
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National funding success for Swinburne researchers
Nine Swinburne-led projects have received funding through the ARC Discovery scheme for 2022 and three through the ARC Linkage Program.
Thursday 06 January 2022 -
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Global innovator to chair Innovation Precinct Advisory Board
Leading social innovator and entrepreneur Geoff Gourley will be the next chair of the Swinburne Innovation Precinct Advisory Board.
Tuesday 07 December 2021 -
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Swinburne early career researchers win ARC funding
Four of Swinburne’s early career researchers have won significant research grants from the ARC.
Friday 03 December 2021 -
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Celebrating Swinburne’s 2021 Highly Cited Researchers
Swinburne is proud to celebrate the 13 leading academics recognised in the prestigious 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list.
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Swinburne’s AIR Hub to drive the future of aerospace
The Australian-first Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub (AIR Hub) will bring together the best of Victoria’s aerospace research, design and manufacturing leaders to work with industry on the next generation of air mobility.
Monday 08 November 2021
Our latest research events
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Forum i4.0: People-Technology-Connections - February
This event brings together boundary-pushing innovators who want to help today’s product makers stay ahead of the evolving technologies that are changing modern business models and consumer expectations.
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Thought Leadership Series - Advancing Hydrogen in Mobility
Join us for a discussion from Australian experts immersed in the Hydrogen in mobility space and discover how you can get involved.
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- Sustainability
- Business
- Engineering
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Kenya's Energy: New and Renewable
The purpose of this webinar is to understand Kenya’s energy needs and future plans, understand Australia’s strengths in new and renewable energy, and identify opportunities for capacity building, training, investment and knowledge sharing between Kenya and Australia.
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Student Life
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Venture Week
Welcome to Venture Week, your gateway to the world of startups. Learn how you can build a career in startups and venture capital, and watch the best startup pitches from Swinburne.
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- Technology
- Health
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Constructing and Deconstructing Public Interest Technology: Insights from the Development of ORBIT
In this workshop, we draw on the experience of Professor Greg Murray, who led the development of ORBIT (Online Recovery- focused Bipolar Individual Tool), an online, guided self-help intervention that aims to improve quality of life in people with late- stage bipolar disorder.
Register now (Constructing and Deconstructing Public Interest Technology: Insights from the Development of ORBIT)
1 Total external research income for 2020
2 Higher degree by research completions (Oct 2019 – Oct 2020)
3 Scopus indexed publications in 2020
4 16 discipline areas ranked 5 stars (well above world-standard), 2018 ERA report
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Want to know more about the world-class research taking place at Swinburne University of Technology? Call +61 3 9214 4859 or email research@swinburne.edu.au to speak with the team.