Centres, Institutes and Labs

Centres, Labs and Institutes

Where the innovation happens

The people in our centres, institutes and labs stand at the forefront of technology. Collaborating with organisations and professionals around the globe, they conduct pioneering research to solve the world's most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges.

Our centres

AiLECS

A partnership between Monash and the Australian Federal Police, the Artificial Intelligence for Law Enforcement and Community Safety (AiLECS) investigates how AI can make our communities safer.

Centre for Learning Analytics at Monash (CoLAM)

The Centre for Learning Analytics at Monash (CoLAM) is a world-leader in learning analytics – and a globally-renowned hub for educating students and professionals in this area.

Monash Assistive Technology and Society

Led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, the Inclusive Technologies Lab explores how emerging technologies can be used to improve the lives of people living with a disability – while empowering their families and educators.
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Monash Blockchain Technology Centre

The Monash Blockchain Technology Centre oversees the blockchain research lab, education and training. Our key capabilities span consensus, security, efficiency and privacy – and our work applies to digital health, smart energy and other areas.

Our labs

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Augmented Intelligence and Multimodal analytics (AIM) for Health Lab

The AIM for Health Lab uses the power of AI to answer critical medical research questions. Underpinning our innovations is cross-cutting expertise coupled with connections to first-tier healthcare providers and industry partners.

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Biomedical Imaging Analytics Lab (Linked FIT-MBI Lab)

The Imaging Analytics Lab enhances biomedical imaging through AI, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and innovative methods for medical imaging modalities.

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Collective Behaviour Lab

Encompassing ecology, social science, citizen science, sustainable energy systems and more, the Collective Behaviour Lab is an interdisciplinary research group uniquely underpinned by IT.

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Emerging Technologies Research Lab

The Emerging Technologies Research Lab is an interdisciplinary and internationally embedded research lab that conducts research into the social, cultural and experiential dimensions of the design, use and future of new and emerging technologies.

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HumaniSE Lab

The HumaniSE Lab stems from Professor John Grundy's ARC Laureate Fellowship. The Lab will research new approaches to engineering software systems that fully take into account the 'human' aspects of end users and team members.

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Information Empowered Communities Lab

Partnering closely with Indigenous and marginalised communities in Australia and the Global South, we design strategies and tools to harness information for holistic empowerment.

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Laboratory for the Foundations of Computing

The Foundations of Computing Lab fosters new research that provides an ideal academic environment to do mathematically-grounded work to enhance research and education globally.

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SensiLab

SensiLab is a joint venture between the Faculty of IT and the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture. The lab explores the creative possibilities of technology – including how it can change us and how we can harness its power.

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Urban Computing Lab

Crossing disciplines and departments, the Urban Computing Lab focuses on improving urban spaces and ultimately, quality of life.

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Woodside Futurelab

The Woodside Futurelab focuses on uncovering technology innovation opportunities across the oil and gas industry. Our work has an impact on Australia – and the world.

Our institutes

Monash Data Futures Institute

Our institute believes that Artificial Intelligence and Data Science can change the world for the better. We create transformative, lasting change in governance and policy, health sciences and sustainable development.

Monash Energy Institute

The Monash Energy Institute is a collaboration between the Faculty of IT, Faculty of Engineering and Monash Business School. We undertake research to develop innovative products and services in the energy sector across the globe.