Our Researchers
Our Researchers
Monash scientists are global research leaders at the forefront of innovation and discovery.
Keys to the heart
Dr Francine Marques is discovering ways that we can treat and prevent the development of high blood pressure through manipulating fibre and the gut microbiota.
Mathematics of symmetry
Mathematician Heiko Dietrich is pushing the boundaries of what we currently know about computational group theory - the mathematics of symmetry.
Changing climate
Climate Scientist Julie Arblaster uses large climate models that run on super computers to understand how the climate around us interacts and changes from day to day and up to century time scales.
Diagnosing diseases
Spectroscopist Bayden Wood is developing portable devices that use light to diagnose diseases such as malaria.
Discovering baby planets
Astrophysicist Daniel Price is mapping the gas flow around stars which has been instrumental in the world first discovery of a baby planet.
Future of fish
Marine evolutionary ecologist Dustin Marshall is trying to understand how the size of fish effects their biological function, particularly in exploited populations where we are losing larger fish.
A matter of physics
Physicist Meera Parish is exploring the world of condensed matter physics and how quantum mechanics come into play in different phases of matter.
Understanding El Nino
Climate Scientist Shayne McGregor is trying to understand why El Nino events are predictable and why this predictable lead time has changed in the recent past.
Chemistry to combat disease
Chemist Victoria Blair is looking at the behaviour of simple nitrogen-based molecules and the creation of metal-based drugs to combat diseases and antibacterial infections.
Exploring 3D spaces
Mathematician Jessica Purcell is exploring the world of three-dimensional geometry – the type of spaces that when you’re standing inside of them everything looks three dimensional.
Neutron stars
Paul Lasky is involved in one of the biggest astronomical discoveries of the 21st century.
Meteorite hunter
Geologist Andy Tomkins is uncovering clues to the origins of our solar system.
Directing light
Physicist Kaye Morgan uses ground-breaking x-ray imaging to investigate cystic fibrosis treatments.
Making the connection
Join Michael Fuhrer, physicist, on a journey to discover the unknown through Experimental Physics.
Designer molecules
Chemistry is an art for Andrea Robinson.
Mathemagician
Discover a world of magic and mathematics with Burkard Polster - Mathematician and 'Mathemagician'.
Seed without sex
Gain an insight to the exciting world of Genetic Biology with John Bowman in 'Seed without sex'.
Feeding the future
Ros Gleadow explores how rising carbon dioxide emissions affect the nutritional value of food crops in developing countries.
Across the Universe
For astrophysicist Yuri Levin, the universe is a rich playground where everything can be explored, from interstellar dust particles to black holes and neutron stars.
Follow The Birds
Biologist Anne Peters has spent her career studying birds to answer questions about evolution and ecology. For example, she studies the complex lives of Fairy Wrens to monitor their behaviour and discover whether certain traits are genetic or environmental.
Inside the stars
Journey 'Inside the stars' with John Lattanzio on a quest for answers to discover the true impact stars have on the universe.
Thanks to all the fish
Bob Wong gives 'Thanks to all the fish' as they help to provide the answers on how animals can adapt their reproductive behaviours to ensure their survival in an ever changing environment.
Going South
Biologist Steven Chown explores life in the world’s most remote areas like Antarctica to understand more deeply how the world works and develop solutions to the problems we are causing.
Whatever lies beneath
See how a passion for rocks led Peter Betts, Earth Scientist, on a journey to discover 'Whatever lies beneath' to help us understand the bigger picture about the earth we live on.
Deciphering the world
'Decipher the world' with Marion Anderson as we catch a glimpse into how the landscape around us can reveal clues into the past and the future.
Harvesting sunshine
Find out how Doug MacFarlane is harvesting sunshine! How using Chemistry to find new ways of obtaining and storing energy from the sun, could help secure a more sustainable energy future.
Capturing the clouds
Capturing the clouds with Christian Jakob - an insight in to the fascinating world of weather prediction and the challenges surrounding climate change.
Life in the Oceans
From studying the impact of climate change on sea turtles to measuring stress levels of sharks caught in fishing nets, Biologist Richard Reina cares deeply about conservation. He is also passionate about inspiring his students to ask the right questions so that they too can make a difference in these real world situations.
Future Imaging
Spectroscopist Bayden Wood is developing portable devices that use light to diagnose diseases such as malaria.
Downstream
From caffeine to anti-histamines, chemist Mike Grace looks at biologically active chemicals present in waterways, asking whether this is something we should be worried about.
Absolutely Cool Atoms
Curiosity driven research is what gets Kris Helmerson up in the morning. He is studying the properties of atoms cooled using lasers; at sub zero temperatures they behave like fluids even though they are gases. One of his research students even hopes to tie atoms in knots!
Frozen in Time
Palaeontologist Jeff Stilwell travels the length and breadth of the earth finding animal and plant fossils that shed light on earth’s history. The data he uncovers tell us more about bigger picture science such as climate change and extinction events.