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Whether you're ready to collaborate, looking for the latest research or seeking a supervisor for your own PhD, at Deakin you can tap into the unrivalled expertise, established networks and connections of our world-class researchers.
Find out about Deakin's research strengths and explore the staff listings of our groundbreaking research institutes, centres, faculties and schools.
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Research Institutes
Institute for Health Transformation
The Institute for Health Transformation is a network of multi-disciplinary researchers working together to improve value, equity and impact in health and care.
Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2I2)
The Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2I2) collaborates with industry to act as a catalyst for change through the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM)
The Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) makes use of the University's strong research capability in materials science to tackle complex problems in the areas of energy, health, environment and manufacturing.
Institute for Health Transformation
The Institute for Health Transformation is a network of multi-disciplinary researchers working together to improve value, equity and impact in health and care.
Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI)
The Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) contributes to the design of smarter technologies through the investigation and development of state-of-the-art algorithms and methodologies.
Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation
IMPACT aims to improve health and wellbeing by contributing to the understanding of the causes and impact of psychiatric, musculoskeletal, metabolic and other disorders.
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN)
The Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) aims to improve health and quality of life using innovative, quality research, which seeks to significantly enhance health in Australia and reduce the rates of chronic disease.
Strategic Research and Innovation Centres
Centre for Cyber Resilience and Trust (CREST)
CREST undertakes research into the theoretical foundations of cyber security. We develop innovative cyber security technologies by exploring the associated risks, governance and legal issues.
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Centre for Regional and Rural Futures (CeRRF)
The Centre for Rural and Regional Futures (CeRRF) contributes to the design of smarter technologies that provide innovative solutions to regional and rural productivity problems.
Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED)
SEED focuses on addressing mental health issues and neurological disorders such as depression, eating disorders and disability through prevention and intervention strategies.
Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts (CSB)
The Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts (CSB) develops new approaches to convert organic waste (biomass) into sustainable, high-value bioproducts, providing industry partners with the opportunity to test and innovate new processing techniques at a pilot manufacturing scale.
Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre (Deakin Marine)
Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre – Deakin Marine – is Victoria's leading university-based marine centre. Our unrivalled research breadth and expertise drives transformational outcomes for ocean-based economies and the environment.
Research for Educational Impact (REDI)
REDI will seek to be a leading national and international centre in educational research. Underpinned by strong equity principles, REDI has been formed around four distinctive programs that will address the key contemporary education issues.
Research faculties and schools
Faculty of Arts and Education
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Health
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- School of Health and Social Development
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Psychology
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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
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