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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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Advancing society and culture

Building safe and secure communities 

Improving health and wellbeing 

Enabling a sustainable world 

Designing smarter technologies 

Advancing society and culture

Advancing society and culture

Our research helps strengthen society, culture and the economy through creative, contemporary and intercultural approaches to education, the arts and business.

Find out how Deakin researchers are advancing society, culture and the economy 

Building safe and secure communities 

Building safe and secure communities 

From strengthening community resilience to the development of cutting-edge cyber security, our cross-disciplinary research builds ethical and innovative solutions to global security problems.

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Improving health and wellbeing 

Improving health and wellbeing 

Improved health and wellbeing underpins the success of any society, and at Deakin, we’re driving research that impacts lives – globally and locally – in meaningful ways.

Find out how Deakin researchers are improving health and wellbeing

Enabling a sustainable world 

Enabling a sustainable world 

Sustainable outcomes guide our research from idea to solution and application.

We protect and manage our land, air and marine ecosystems; use innovative resource management technologies; and support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

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Designing smarter technologies 

Designing smarter technologies 

We’re developing practical technology with ethical foundations to support a sustainable, progressive society.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Looking for a research supervisor?

Deakin researchers rank in top 1% for global impact, so you can rest assured that you’ll be learning from the best researchers in your field.

Our dedicated specialists are committed to growing your critical skills and broadening your career opportunities, that’s why you’ll get access to our 500+ partner organisations in 65 countries to establish the right networks whatever your research passion.

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Whatever the size of your organisation, we can help you grow your ideas from concept to reality. Tap into the best and brightest minds from our faculties, institutes and research centres. Access industrial scale facilities and co-location opportunities, as well as our world-class, impact-driven research.

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