Deakin has established itself as a leader in several fields of research such as advanced materials, biotechnology, built environment, ageing and chronic illness, citizenship and globalisation, intelligent systems, natural resource management, physical activity and nutrition, education, and social and mental health. This has been reflected in dramatically increased external funding for research.
Deakin is divided into four Faculties, and their areas of research strengths can be found at:
Deakin also has a number of Strategic Research Centres with focused research efforts in the following areas.