Research
Research and Teaching
Our research pioneers and produces quality, innovative, interdisciplinary research that benefits society.
Teaching and research are the cornerstones of Monash University. Since its establishment, providing excellence in teaching, as well as engaging in research of the highest possible quality, has motivated and shaped the Faculty.
As the Faculty grew, teaching gradually evolved year by year from large ‘chalk and talk’ lectures for common first and second year subjects to more specialised department specific subjects. As the years progressed the Faculty placed an increased emphasis on the importance of teacher training for academic staff and introduced student evaluation of teaching and subjects – both contributing to the quality of teaching. Technology has also had a major impact on teaching in the Faculty.
High quality research and research collaboration has also characterised the Faculty of Engineering. Since its earliest days academic staff have been prolific in their research activity and have steadily built the Faculty’s reputation as a leading focus of engineering research. Collaboration – with industry, other universities and government groups – has been critical to the Faculty’s research activity and continues to be so to this day.
Both research and teaching have been supported over the years by departmental and Faculty laboratories as well as technical staff to run them. These research facilities and the dedicated assistance of technical staff have been pivotal to the achievement of excellence in teaching and research.
Dedication to achieving the highest quality teaching and engaging in world-class research has led to the development of a strong and vibrant staff culture in the Faculty of Engineering.
Research institutes & centres
With five departments at the Clayton campus in Melbourne, and the School of Engineering in Malaysia, our students have access to the world’s advanced student facilities for each Engineering specialisation. Added to this is the opportunity to study overseas and to gain valuable experience with our partnered industry organisations.
New Horizons Research Centre
The New Horizons Research Centre is a collaborative research environment to create multidisciplinary research opportunities for industry, engineers, scientists, researchers and government. Officially opened in 2013, the building was co-funded by the Australian Federal Government, through the Education Investment Fund, Monash University and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
Monash Makerspace
Monash Makerspace is a state-of-the-art fabrication facility and prototyping centre with deep-rooted links to local industry. In this dedicated space to dream, design and make; students engage with authentic projects and develop skills for their future careers. The Makerspace is the active and ambitious home of our student teams initiative and a collaborative space that supports the entrepreneurial activities of our start-ups at the co-located Monash Generator.
Monash Innovation Labs
Bring together industry, innovators and students to collaborate on developing smart manufacturing solutions to industry challenges.
ARC Industrial Transformation Hubs and Training Centres
Monash Engineering is proudly the host of six Australian Research Council Industrial Research Transformation Hubs. See how we’re helping to create an enduring legacy for Australian industrial research.