Research
Our researchers create sustainable, resilient infrastructure that benefits communities, the economy and the environment. Our research spans Net Zero and Circular Economy; Productivity, Efficiency, AI and Big Data; Space Infrastructure, Mining and Exploration; and Engineering Education. Explore our research disciplines, laboratories and centres.
Civil engineering
This discipline brings together the strategic research themes listed below, encompassing research, engineering, and field application activities that also include commercial and industry-funded activities.
Environmental hydrology and water resources
We work in urban, rural, subsurface, natural, freshwater and coastal environments, applying a broad range of research methods including flexible application of field observations, laboratory experimentation, simulation modelling and advanced statistical methods.
Geomatics
Explore cutting-edge innovations, academic achievements, and upcoming activities within the field.
Laboratories and facilities
We support students, researchers and industry partners to access specialised equipment for structural and concrete labs, geotechnical testing and environmental testing and monitoring.
Research centres
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Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem (AIMES)
A living laboratory established to test highly integrated transport technology with a goal to deliver safer, cleaner and more sustainable urban transport outcomes.
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Centre for Advanced Manufacturing of Prefabricated Housing (CAMPH)
Creating a training pipeline that enables rapid growth of the emerging prefab manufacturing industry to deliver affordable and high-quality housing through innovation and streamlining of the supply chain.
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Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety (CDMPS)
Delivering research and innovation to improve the whole-system response and resilience of infrastructure, institutions and communities against extreme events and critical incidents.
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Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA)
Developing advanced 3D virtual information systems that integrate, model, and visualise data and make it accessible for solving the demands faced by modern society.
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Mallee Regional Innovation Centre (MRIC)
Prioritising research and development projects to address key regional challenges across the areas of horticulture, water, energy and the environment.
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Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry (RNDBI)
Connecting the world towards a sustainable future.
Hear from our PhD students
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Richard Nero
Structural Engineering
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Zhiyuan Yang
Water Engineering
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Marko Radanovic
Geomatics Engineering