Research strengths

Our research departments

Monash attracts leading researchers in Information Technology and Computer Science. Driving over 200 social good projects, our researchers enjoy a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment in which to solve problems and explore the potential for technology to positively disrupt our world.

‘Above world standard’ across every category in Information and Computing Sciences.

State of Australian University Research 2018-19: ERA National Report

  • World-leading software engineering and cybersecurity pioneers

  • Largest research group of data scientists in the southern hemisphere

  • Home to a global top 10 human-centred computing research group

Our research expertise is strategically structured into three departments that align with our areas of focus.

Data Science and AI

With unrivalled capabilities across the field of data science, our researchers are solving real-world problems through the analysis and management of data.

SensiLab

Human-Centred Computing (HCC)

Exploring a future where improved human-computer interactions and visualisation technologies become the pathway to innovation.

Software Systems and Cybersecurity

In a rapidly changing online data ecosphere, we are constantly looking for ways to keep our valuable information organised and secure.

Research themes

Monash is also at the forefront of cross-disciplinary research that applies information technology to address our world’s most pressing challenges.

Digital Health

Applying a multidisciplinary approach to improving healthcare outcomes for all.

Sustainability Informatics

From food to biodiversity, we're using IT to drive sustainability in a range of ways.

Social Good farm technology

IT for Social Good

With technology shaping the future of our world, we’re seizing every opportunity to use IT as a vehicle for positive social change in a range of domains.

Research partnership

Monash-Data61

Monash has a strong, ongoing partnership with Data61, Australia’s largest organisations dedicated to ICT research. Through this, we offer a world-class PhD experience to candidates working in data-related disciplines.

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News and events

13 Dec
Until 17 Dec
12 am Melbourne
International School in Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in Computer Science (ISAAC)

Enhancing access to cutting-edge topics in AIRated ‘five out of five’ for AI in Australia (ERA National Report), Monash University...
09 Dec
11 am – 1 pm
Are you INFORMED? Improving healthcare and preventing harm through Forensic Informatics

The INFORMED collaboration between the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) and the Faculty of IT at Monash University is...
07 Dec
1 pm – 7 pm
State of Energy Research Conference (SoERC) 2021

Join a national conversation on sustainable energy transitionAustralia is leading the world as the fastest nation to install renewable energy...
06 Dec
10 am – 11 am
Official launch of the Centre for Learning Analytics Monash (CoLAM)

Hosted by the Faculty of Information TechnologyThe Faculty of Information Technology is delighted to invite you to watch the official...

Virtual landscapes to study endangered Australian ecosystems

Researchers have developed immersive virtual landscapes of intact endangered Australian ecosystems to accurately illustrate changes across time, seasons and following disturbances like bushfires.
25 November, 2021

Increasing the representation of girls and women in STEM and IT education

A new report from Monash University has identified best practices and strategies to overcome barriers that prevent young girls and women from pursuing STEM and IT education.
24 November, 2021

‘Playbook’ to engage culturally and linguistically diverse young people in future

Monash University researchers have created an innovative online guide to help better engage and communicate with culturally and linguistically diverse youth.
10 November, 2021
Young Tall Poppy Science Award 2021 - Florian Mueller

Award-winning Monash exertion games expert wins 2021 VIC Young Tall Poppy title

Professor Florian ‘Floyd’ Mueller, Director of the Exertion Games Lab, has been crowned a 2021 Victorian Young Tall Poppy for his work in challenging technological interactions that benefit the wellbeing of users.
5 November, 2021
CRG Kirsten Ellis

Prestigious grant signals full speed ahead for inclusive technology ‘maker’ research

Head of the Inclusive Technologies Lab Dr Kirsten Ellis has been awarded a prestigious 2021 Veski Career Recovery Grant for her research in the democratisation of ‘maker’ technology.
20 October, 2021
ACM SIGACCESS Conference

Monash expert to redefine fair AI at prestigious assistive tech conference

Dr Reuben Kirkham from the Inclusive Technologies Lab in Monash Faculty of Information Technology’s Department of Human-Centred Computing is set to present a novel approach to law and disability rights at the esteemed international assistive
14 October, 2021
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New ‘alert-safe’ rostering system promises safer shift work and fewer workplace accidents

Monash University researchers and optimisation technology company Opturion have developed a cloud-based rostering system to improve alertness, productivity and safety among shift workers.
14 October, 2021

Better than best: Most efficient quantum-safe and privacy-preserving blockchain protocol gets an upgrade

Experts Dr Muhammed Esgin, Dr Ron Steinfeld and Raymond Zhao from the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity at Monash Faculty of Information Technology have designed and implemented MatRiCT+ – a significantly improved version of
15 September, 2021
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New Dean’s Awards celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion champions in the Faculty of IT

The inaugural Dean’s Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognise professional and academic staff who have contributed significantly to a fairer, more accessible world.
13 September, 2021