Do life changing research with the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

Our research delivers impactful solutions to global challenges, advancing a sustainable future. Our researchers work in multimillion-dollar facilities, pursuing bold ideas across key areas including sustainable infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, technological breakthroughs and environmental resilience.

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Our groundbreaking research groups

Our groundbreaking research groups

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment is home to world-class research institutes, centres and groups who unite experts to focus on creating practical solutions for social, environmental and technological challenges.

Institute for Frontier Materials

Home to the world's most advanced carbon fibre and composite research facility, we're pioneering a new generation of green materials with extraordinary functionality.

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Working to solve complex problems around affordable housing, homelessness and social inclusion, to build stronger neighbourhoods across the world.

Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts

Developing new approaches to convert organic waste (biomass) into sustainable, high value bioproducts, allowing industry partners to test and innovate new processing techniques at scale.

Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre

Empowering people, organisations and communities to thrive in a digital society, ensuring safety and security for Australians online.

Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation

Developing advanced systems in areas like robotics, simulation and human-autonomy interaction, addressing real-world challenges across sectors such as aerospace, security and health sectors.

Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre

Cutting-edge research to drive sustainable outcomes for ocean-based economies and the environment at Victoria's leading university-based marine centre.

Begin your PhD with the right supervisor

Browse our list of leading science, engineering and built environment experts to match with the best supervisor in your field. Filter by field of research and click through to individual profiles to learn more about their expertise and find out if they’re available for supervision.

 

#1 in Victoria for interdisciplinary science

 

#4 in Vic for life sciences

 

Top 150 worldwide for engineering

 

Top 150 worldwide for architecture

 

Top 150 worldwide for computer science

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AI-enabled deep brain stimulation

AI-enabled deep brain stimulation

Dr Dean Corva, Associate Research Fellow in neural engineering, won the prestigious Alfred Deakin Medal for his ground-breaking PhD project — developing a miniature deep brain stimulation (DBS) device with built-in artificial intelligence.

Refining nutrition for Australian abalone

Refining nutrition for Australian abalone

Chethana is a PhD candidate in Deakin’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences, based at the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre. Her research aims to create optimum feedstock for Australian hybrid abalone.

Research from our schools

Our researchers are renowned experts in their field who unlock new angles, solutions and ways of thinking. Learn more about the projects and world-class research being led by our schools.

The latest research news

See the latest discoveries, initiatives and innovations from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

  • In 2025, let's make it game on - not game over - for our precious natural world
  • A cyber security expert and a breath of fresh air, Deakin's Superstars of STEM
  • The future existence of these beautiful birds depends on strong climate action

In 2025, let's make it game on - not game over - for our precious natural world

The natural world seems to be on the precipice, but it's not too late to be a catalyst for positive change.

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A cyber security expert and a breath of fresh air, Deakin's Superstars of STEM

Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has today announced not one, but two Deakin early career researchers as members of the latest 'Superstars of STEM', a prestigious national program promoting the achievements of women and non-binary people in science and technology.

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The future existence of these beautiful birds depends on strong climate action

A new report from Deakin University researchers in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) outlines the concerning reality facing Australia’s wildlife as global temperatures continue to rise.

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