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.

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

14 May
Until 20 May
12 am South Wharf
International Conference on Software Engineering 2023

ICSE, the IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering, is the premier software engineering conference. Since 1975, ICSE provides a forum...
12 Dec
Until 15 Dec
12 am Melbourne
International School in Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in Computer Science (ISAAC)

Enhancing access to cutting-edge topics in AI and Computer ScienceRated ‘five out of five’ for AI in Australia (ERA National...

2022 Dean's Awards EDI

Celebrating the winners of the 2022 Dean’s Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

This week Monash University is celebrating Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with in-person events for the first time in two years. As part of this, the Faculty of IT is spotlighting the winners of this year’s Dean’s Awards for Equity,
12 September, 2022

Empowering the community in smart city conversations

Data-sensing technologies in urban spaces are measuring weather conditions, pedestrian foot traffic, determining when bins need to be emptied and sensing on street parking - how do we ethically capture, analyse, apply and communicate data to empower
8 September, 2022
Kirsten Ellis with Tape Blocks

Monash research towards inclusive technologies wins Eureka Prize

Monash University researcher, Dr Kirsten Ellis from the Faculty of Information Technology’s Inclusive Technologies Lab has won the prestigious Eureka Prize for STEM inclusion.
1 September, 2022
Students taking photo in IT immersive maze

IT at 2022 Open Day: Immersing students in the world of big ideas

On 7 August the Faculty of Information Technology welcomed the public to Clayton Campus for 2023 Open Day – Monash University’s first in-person Open Day since 2019.
12 August, 2022

Monash wins Algorand boost for blockchain technologies in the Pacific

Researchers from Australia and the Pacific region, led by Monash University, are among ten global winners of the Algorand Centres of Excellence (ACE) Program, sharing US$50 million to strengthen blockchain technology, education and innovation.
5 August, 2022
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Enabling Australia’s transition to a fair and just low carbon future

A new report, from Monash University and Royal Holloway University researchers, has outlined how Australia can move equitably towards zero carbon emissions by overcoming socio-economic, location, scale and technology challenges.
27 July, 2022
Superbots

Engaging girls and women in AI futures: Lessons from ‘Superbots’

By Associate Professor Yolande StrengersIn less than a decade, voice assistants and the AI they depend on have become a ubiquitous part of our lives. They help with daily tasks, provide on-route navigation, set reminders, connect us with others,
21 July, 2022
Women in Tech

Heralding a new age for the Faculty of IT’s Women in Technology program

Moving into its next phase, the Women in Technology Mentoring program is now the first program at Monash University to offer women-to-women mentoring.
7 July, 2022
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International students showcase their minor theses from home

For the first time ever, international students in the Faculty of IT were able to complete the Minor Thesis program from their home countries.
29 June, 2022