Professor Shane Murray

Shane Murray is Dean of the Faculty of Art Design & Architecture at Monash University. BArch, MArch, PhD, LFRAIA, Reg. Architect
He is an award-winning architect and academic in the field of architectural design. Shane joined Monash in 2008 as Foundation Professor of Architecture to establish the university’s architecture program. He was previously Professor of Architectural Design and Director of the Architecture Program at RMIT University. He is a recipient of research funding from both industry and government including the Australian Research Council and continues to conduct research into contemporary housing and urban design issues. Shane's buildings and theoretical projects have been extensively published and he has participated in numerous architectural exhibitions and forums and has been invited to lecture about his work nationally and internationally. He was Co-Artistic Director of the Australian Pavilion exhibition, Micro Macro City, for the 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale. Shane is the 2012 recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects Neville Quarry Medal for services to architectural education and was made a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects in 2019.
Graduate research opportunities
We look favourably on applications to study a graduate research degree that align with our research labs, focus areas, and the expertise of our supervisors, and encourage you to explore the list of opportunities below.
Building 4.0 CRC
This is a unique opportunity to apply for PhD scholarships in a leading initiative set to transform the building and construction industry.
- Scholarship available
- Open call
- Supervisors: Professor Shane Murray, Professor Naomi Stead, Dr Rachel Couper, Dr Duncan Maxwell, Dr Victor Bunster, Professor Nigel Bertram, Dr Lee-Anne Khor, Dr Laura Harper, Dr Alysia Bennett, Dr Jason Crow, Associate Professor Maryam Gusheh, Ross Brewin, Timothy Moore, Dr Angela Solarte and Dr Ali Rashidi
- Undertaken within: Future Building Initiative
Current research projects
At Monash Art, Design and Architecture, we focus on the pursuit of research that addresses the social, economic and human issues facing Australia.
Past research projects
Designing Affordable, Sustainable Housing (DASH)
High-quality, innovative architecture and urban design provides great living places.
Infill Opportunities
Improving small-scale residential infill development in Melbourne's middle suburbs.
Intensifying Places: Transit-Oriented Urban Design for Resilient Cities
Investigating how design research approaches can contribute to guiding the intensification of Australian cities.
Processes for Developing Affordable and Sustainable Medium-density Housing Models for Greyfield Precincts
Sustainable regeneration for Melbourne’s middle suburbs.
Revitalising Central Dandenong
Exploring the kinds of mixed-buildings that might work in Central Dandenong.
Towards a New Development Model for Housing Regeneration in Greyfield Regeneration Precincts
Improving the effectiveness of infill development.
Urban Intensification & Green Infrastructure: Towards a Water Sensitive City
Striving for the highest sustainability standards makes sense environmentally and economically.