Research groups

Filter by research theme, entity, faculty or study area to browse our research groups. Or, use keyword search to find a specialist research area that interests you. View definitions of our research entity types here.

Deakin's research ecosystem includes a range of entities, each with a distinct role and purpose. Here, unpack what each entity is and how they contribute to our research impact.

• Initiatives: Our major initiative, Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative, was established by Council to reflect the University-wide nature of our AI research.
• Institutes: Our flagship institutes bring together researchers from across disciplines to address major global challenges and drive real impact.
• Centres: Our research centres, which drive strategic research in Australia, are a collaboration between universities, industry and government partners.
• Groups: Our research groups bring together researchers with shared interests – from specialised hubs to broad interdisciplinary networks.
• Collaborations: We have a collection of thriving research collaborations with national and international partners in universities, institutes, government and industry.

Deakin is Australia's 6th leading research institution, so you can be confident you’re learning from and collaborating with globally recognised experts in their field. Discover our research community, which extends across our faculties and schools, research institutes and centres, and thriving network of collaborations and partnerships.