School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies
Learn about our courses, departments and key personnel.
The School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies offers courses in science, chemistry and biotechnology, physics and astronomy, mathematics, computer science, software engineering and information technology.
All courses combine a strong theoretical foundation with a practical industry focus, which creates graduates highly valued by employers in Australia and overseas. All students are given the opportunity to engage with our world-class researchers and research facilities.
Our departments and centres
Explore our courses
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Environmental Science
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Applied Mathematics
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Computer Science
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Software Engineering
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Information Technology
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Biomedical Engineering
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STEM student groups
School groups are an ideal way for students studying science, engineering and technology to network, make friends and build job-ready skills. There are several groups available, including Engineers Without Borders Swinburne and Women in STEM.
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Computing Technologies Capstone and WIL Project Program
The Computing technologies capstone and WIL project program offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for both our students and industry partners. This program is designed to foster collaboration on solving real-world industry challenges, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.
Our people
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Professor Enzo Palombo
Dean (Interim), School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies -
Dr Rhys Shobbrook
Associate Dean Education, School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies -
Professor Mrinal Bhave
Department ChairDepartment of Chemistry and Biotechnology -
Associate Professor Brenton Hall
Department ChairDepartment of Physics and Astronomy -
Professor Federico Frascoli
Department ChairDepartment of Mathematics -
Associate Professor Caslon Chua
Department ChairDepartment of Computing Technologies -
Professor Andrew Clayton
Associate Dean Research (Interim),The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies
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Associate Professor Irene Moser
Academic Director (Pathways) -
Dr Vito Butardo
Academic Director (Partnerships) -
Dr Nicole Ronald
Academic Director (Work-Integrated Learning) -
Associate Professor Francois Malherbe
Academic Director (Student Experience) -
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Professor Duncan Forbes
Academic Director (Research Training) -
Professor Jun Zhang
Academic Director (Research Training) & Director, Cybersecurity Lab -
Dr Sivachandran Chandrasekaran
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Champion
Professional staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
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| Fransisca Indriarini |
Executive Assistant to the Dean |
findriarini@swinburne.edu.au or Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.ed.au |
| Susan Lloyd-Angol | Senior Manager, School Operations | slloydangol@swinburne.edu.au |
| Jessicah Johnson | Manager, Academic Services | jmholder@swinburne.edu.au |
| Alyana Eau | Manager, Research Services | aeau@swinburne.edu.au |
| Tatiana Tchernova | Research Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Simon Parsons | Research Coordinator (ASTRO 3D & Centre for Dark Matter) | astro3drc@swinburne.edu.au or sparsons@swinburne.edu.au |
| Debbie Lim | Research Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dymphna McQuay | Academic Support Officer (Computing Technologies) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
| Jen Leong | Research Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Stephanie Kleores | Academic Support Officer (Chemistry and Biotechnology) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
| Francis Bloch | Academic Support Officer (Mathematics & Physics and Astronomy) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
Latest news
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- Astronomy
Indigenous students explore the cosmos through Swinburne’s astrophysics program
Indigenous students explored astrophysics at Swinburne, connecting science and culture while building pathways to future careers in STEM.
Friday 19 September 2025 -
- Science
If quantum computing is answering unknowable questions, how do we know they’re right?
A new Swinburne study is tackling the paradox - if quantum computing is answering unknowable questions, how do we know they’re right?
Tuesday 16 September 2025 -
- Technology
- Science
Five surprising ways quantum is changing the world in areas you wouldn’t expect
As the world celebrates the Year of Quantum, here’s five unexpected ways quantum will change the way we operate, explained by Swinburne experts.
Thursday 07 August 2025 -
- Technology
Microsoft, IBM and Google are racing to develop the first useful quantum computer. Ultracold neutral atoms could be the key.
Swinburne University of Technology has been exploring ultracold neutral atoms for two decades.
Monday 30 June 2025 -
- Astronomy
- Science
Swinburne’s space stars on show at Parliament House
Swinburne University of Technology hosted a three-day exhibition at Queens Hall in Victoria’s Parliament House . The showcase highlighted the innovative work being done at Swinburne to support the burgeoning space science sector.
Friday 30 May 2025
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Contact the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at dean-schoolofscet@swinburne.edu.au.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies acknowledges and pays respect to the Woi-Wurrung Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our School at Swinburne University of Technology is located. We recognise their rich cultural heritage and deep connection to lands, skies and waters, flora, fauna, and rich cultural heritage. We also acknowledge and pay respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our sphere of influence.
We celebrate a shared connection to Country in our pursuit of knowledge of the land, skies and waters, and life around us. We aim to work together with Traditional Custodians to nurture and sustain Country so that all may continue to share and celebrate this connection in perpetuity. We honour and respect the Indigenous knowledge systems of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures, including Indigenous sciences, and engineering, that have sustainably cared for Country through deep time and continue to inform our understanding of the world.
We are committed to collaborating with Australian First Nations peoples, creating a culturally appropriate learning and research environment particularly in science, computing, and emerging technologies that values diversity, truth-telling, Indigenous knowledge systems, Indigenous cultural awareness and inclusion, and caring for Country.