With outstanding researchers, specialist centres and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, Swinburne is ranked among the top 400 research-intensive universities in the world.
World-class research and researchers
With a focus on conducting research with a societal benefit and scientific discovery, make a difference to the world we live in, at Swinburne.
Access our research
Our research and researchers are open to the public. Browse our extensive bank of research publications, contact an expert for media comment, find a potential PhD supervisor or simply keep up to date with latest research developments with the following options:
Find a researcher or supervisor. An open database or Swinburne’s academic staff that includes contact information, areas of expertise, funding history, research publications.
Swinburne Research Bank. A collection of works authored by Swinburne researchers that includes journals, conference papers, books, working papers and more.
With more than A$250 million invested in research over a four-year period, Swinburne provides the best possible facilities and equipment for our research students.
Our students have access to state-of-the-art research facilities in our flagship research buildings, the Advanced Technologies Centre and the Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre.
Swinburne has dedicated and well-established support networks to assist students their research.
Swinburne research students can attend research training sessions on topics such as thesis writing, publishing and presenting. We also run a variety of seminars presented by experts from industry and universities around the world and a research student conference is held biennially.
Swinburne is committed to quality research with real-world applications. Our focus on industry-relevant research helps our research graduates take the next step in their careers.
We have partnered with Boeing to create an Australian-based manufacturing research centre, Pilkington to find innovative manufacturing solutions and Suntech to boost the efficiency of solar energy storage.
At the Innovation Precinct, we have a new Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation which allows students to learn the skills needed to bridge the gap between idea and implementation.
Our research
At Swinburne, we aim to be a leading university in science, technology, and innovation by conducting research that transforms industries, shapes lives and has a positive effect on the community.
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Our vision
With a vision to bring people and technology together to build a better world, Swinburne is committed to creating the prototype of a new and different university for the 21st century.
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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration – linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise impact.
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Research centres, groups and clinics
Our research centres, groups and clinics cultivate strength in specialist areas by concentrating resources in one place.
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Digital Research Innovation Capability Platform
The Digital Research Innovation Capability Platform facility positions Swinburne as an internationally renowned organisation in digital research, digital disruption and accelerating innovation.
Research degrees at Swinburne
Our research degrees give you access to specialist facilities, world-class researchers, training, and support. Learn more about our degrees, programs and hot to apply.
Funding and grants
Discover the ways we fund our research and how this can benefit you.