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

04 Dec
Until 04 Dec
09 am Clayton
Pre-NeurIPS Workshop: Towards Reliable, Efficient and Safe Agentic AI

Join leading AI researchers from around the world at Monash University for the Pre-NeurIPS Workshop on Agentic AI, exploring the...
24 Nov
Until 25 Nov
06 pm Clayton
SHARE 2026

Explore how digital health research and innovation are improving equity in health and wellbeing across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.Returning for...
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...
29 Oct
04 pm – 06 pm Melbourne
Industry Panel: AI in Security Operations – Challenges, Opportunities and What Comes Next

This industry panel brings together cybersecurity practitioners to explore the current state and future of AI in security operations.The discussion...

Monash joins global alliance to advance sovereign and trustworthy AI

Australian researchers have joined Project Tapestry, a global effort to build frontier AI models that harness shared knowledge while strengthening data ownership and AI sovereignty.
7 October, 2026 Research
Professional Staff 2026

Celebrating professional excellence across the Faculty of IT: Dean’s Awards for Exceptional Performance by Professional Staff

The Monash University Faculty of Information Technology’s 2026 Dean’s Awards for Exceptional Performance by Professional Staff recognise outstanding service, leadership and achievement across the Faculty.
7 October, 2026 Research
Education Excellence 2026

Teaching that puts students first: 2026 Dean’s Awards for Education Excellence

The Monash University Faculty of Information Technology’s 2026 Dean’s Awards for Education Excellence recognise outstanding contributions to teaching, educational leadership and the student experience across the Faculty.
7 October, 2026 Education
EDI 2026

Recognising the people and projects advancing inclusion across IT: Dean’s Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The Monash University Faculty of Information Technology’s 2026 Dean’s Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognise the people and teams embedding inclusion into education, research, community engagement and Faculty culture.
7 October, 2026 Education
Research & Graduate Research 2026

Celebrating impact, discovery and research leadership: Dean’s Awards for Research and Graduate Research Excellence

The Monash University Faculty of Information Technology’s 2026 Dean’s Awards for Research and Graduate Research Excellence recognise outstanding research, leadership, impact and graduate research achievement across the Faculty.
7 October, 2026 Research

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