Research strengths

Our 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.

Facts and figures

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

    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.

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.

IT for Sustainability

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

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

30 Jun
Until 30 Jun
09 am Melbourne
Industry Workshop on Security Operations and Automation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of modern security operations.Within today’s Security Operations Centres (SOCs), AI-driven technologies are increasingly embedded...
29 Jun
Until 29 Jun
08 am Melbourne
Beyond the Hype: Creating Health AI that matters

Health AI is at a turning point and the rose-coloured glasses are coming off. Beyond the hype, it’s time to...
25 Jun
IT Masterclass
12 pm – 05 pm Melbourne
Using AI to improve care and health outcomes

This masterclass is designed to help connect healthcare professionals, researchers and AI experts to collaborate and move health AI from...

Victoria backs new Monash program to support researchers commercialise deep-tech innovation

Monash University, in partnership with Illume Ventures has secured a LaunchVic grant to support a new program designed to help scientists transform AI and deep-tech research into commercially viable ventures.
17 June, 2026 Industry and Community
ACM SIGCHI

ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: Bridging Academia, Industry and Careers in AI

On Tuesday 2 June, Monash University’s ACM-W Student Chapter welcomed more than 80 academic leaders, industry professionals, researchers and students to the ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: From Research to Reality, held at Monash College
17 June, 2026 Women Leading Tech

Monash helps develop a new pregnancy app for First Nations women across the Top End

A new digital pregnancy education app, Dangudbila, is being piloted to transform how maternity care information is delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Australia’s Top End.
16 June, 2026 Industry and Community

Monash maintains global position in US News and World Report 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings

Monash University has maintained its strong global standing in the prestigious US News and World Report (USNWR) 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings, placing 38th in the world.
16 June, 2026 Education

Preparing for Australia’s ‘quantum-ready’ future

A new report, from Monash University’s emerging technologies researchers, has outlined possible futures for critical sectors shaped by quantum technology and recommended pathways to get Australia ‘quantum-ready’ through upskilling and
28 May, 2026 Research
Kai Sun AI-powered devices

Your brain runs on less power than a lightbulb. What if your AI could too?

A data centre that powers AI uses over 1,000 watts. That’s enough to run a heater for an hour. Now imagine the billions of devices using AI around the clock worldwide – how much is that costing the earth?
21 May, 2026 LinkedIn Blog

First national study reveals ‘fractured awareness’ of Australians’ digital privacy

In the first national study of its kind, Monash University researchers found more than half of Australians suspect their data is being misused but cannot identify the mechanisms behind it, with many feeling their digital privacy is being violated
8 May, 2026 Research

Emerging technologies disconnected from our future climate-constrained energy realities, new report finds

Large-scale technology trends and evolving everyday practices, from AI-driven systems and electrified homes to remote care and hybrid work, are likely to place increasing demands on the electricity system. This will likely be compounded by growing
8 May, 2026 Research

Monash students take top three places at UNIHACK 2026

Monash University students have claimed first, second and third place at UNIHACK 2026, Australia’s largest student hackathon, for the second consecutive year.
30 March, 2026 Education