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

24 Nov
Until 25 Nov
06 pm Clayton
SHARE 2026

The Faculty of IT’s annual SHARE conference connects clinicians, technologists and researchers across South-East Asia to exchange ideas and showcase...
11 Nov
Until 11 Nov
09 am Melbourne
AusQRC 2026

The 2026 Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity in Australia (AusQRC) conference explores the next steps needed to safeguard national security, critical infrastructure and...

Trust, safety and control shaping how Australians use energy at home, report finds

Trust, safety and control are becoming critical influences on how Australians use energy at home, as cybersecurity and AI concerns shape perceptions of emerging technologies such as home batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and smart energy systems, a
30 September, 2026 Research
Alon Ilsar

Monash researcher and musician receives $1M ARC Future Fellowship to make music more accessible to people with disabilities

Dr Alon Ilsar from Monash Sensilab – a joint initiative between the Faculty of Information Technology and Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture – has received an esteemed Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship worth over
17 September, 2026 Industry and Community

Monash experts: New laws to protect against social media algorithms

Monash University experts are available to comment on prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement of new legislation to give Australians greater control over social media algorithms, and how this would protect against misogynistic content, the
9 September, 2026 Research

Monash University, Fujitsu and CSIRO unite to advance Australia's quantum research capability

A new international collaboration aims to turn quantum research into jobs, skills and technological breakthroughs.
4 August, 2026 Research

Monash University takes the lead on securing Australia’s digital future with landmark CyberCX partnership

A first-of-its-kind Bachelor of CyberAI is the missing link in building the nation’s critically in-demand AI cybersecurity workforce.
30 July, 2026 Industry and Community

Monash strengthens research leadership with appointment of world-class quantum computing expert

Enhancing its research excellence, Monash University is pleased to welcome Professor Muhammad Usman, a globally-recognised leader in quantum computing, quantum algorithms and quantum software engineering, to its Faculty of Information Technology.
24 July, 2026 Research
Future-proofing money

Future-proofing money: The race to quantum-safe finance

Imagine waking up to a headline that reads: “Global cryptographic systems compromised overnight.” Bank transfers stall. Digital identities are questioned. Cryptocurrency wallets are drained.
9 July, 2026 Research
Professor Yang Xiang

Monash strengthens its world-class research capability with major appointment

Joining the Faculty of Information Technology in August, Monash University is pleased to welcome Professor Yang Xiang, a globally-recognised leader with more than 25 years of research excellence in cybersecurity, distributed systems and reliable
7 July, 2026 Research

Be heard: Help researchers improve support for survivors of online child sexual abuse material

A new survey, led by Monash University researchers and funded by global digital child protection organisation UNICEF’s Safe Online, is inviting Australians to participate in a national research project focused on improving responses to unknowing
2 July, 2026 Research