Our research ecosystem provides access to world-class facilities and equipment, enabling partners to explore innovative solutions to their real-world problems.
Iconic labs
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Swinburne’s Virtual Universe
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SVU is a wildly ambitious project that has adapted technology developed for virtual production and used it to develop a unique 3D visualisation environment — unparalleled in Australia in its scale and impact.
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Swinburne Supercomputer Facility
Our OzSTAR and Ngarrgu Tindebeek supercomputing facility at Swinburne is an excellent research tool in areas of astronomy ranging from simulations of structure formation in the universe to the processing of data collected from telescopes.
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Nanofabrication Laboratory
Our Nano Lab is the first lab in the world to combine two complementary techniques that enable both 2D and 3D fabrication and modification of nanoparticles.
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Mobile Innovation Lab
The Swinburne Mobile Innovation Lab is a mobile research and engagement facility designed to bring advanced technology, hands-on learning and industry collaboration directly to people.
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Swinburne Neuroimaging
Our Neuroimaging facility supports cutting-edge research into the brain and its disorders. We’re the international field leaders and boast Australia’s fastest human brain imaging system.
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LivingAT Lab
Learn about the LivingAT Lab, Swinburne's assistive technology research facility, where researchers, clinicians, industry and the community collaborate to develop innovative solutions that improve accessibility, health and independent living.
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Solar Facility
The Solar Facility here at Swinburne is a dynamic collaboration between university and industry and is driving improvements in the efficiency and affordability of solar technology.
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Smart Structures Laboratory
The Smart Structures Laboratory here at Swinburne paves the way for the next generation of structures and thoroughly tested construction materials. -
W. M. Keck Observatory
Swinburne has access to the world's largest and most productive telescopes — the Keck telescopes in Hawaii. Explore this facility and discover the work we do here.
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Explore our design and architecture facilities and equipment
Explore our engineering facilities and equipment
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3D Laser Fabrication Laboratories
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ANFF-VIC Biointerface Engineering Hub
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Applied Mechanics Hub
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Aviation Simulation Lab
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Construction Simulation Hub
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Digital Construction Lab
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Energy Transformation Laboratory
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Factory of the Future
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Geotechnical Laboratory
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High Temperature Processing Facility
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Impact Engineering Laboratory and Facilities
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Intelligent Robotics Laboratory
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Microscopy and Advanced Analytical Facility
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Polymer Processing and Testing Lab
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Swinburne’s Aviation Simulators
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Swinburne-CSIRO National Industry 4.0 Testlab
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Trimble Technology Lab
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Ultrafast Laser Labs
Explore our health facilities and equipment
Explore our information technology facilities and equipment
Our $200m commitment to world-class research
Our world-class research facilities and equipment are housed across two of our most architecturally striking centres located at our Hawthorn campus — the Advanced Manufacturing Design Centre (AMDC) and the Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC). Both have a 5-star green star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
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Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre
The Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) is a state-of-the-art facility that gives researchers and students the opportunity to use the latest manufacturing and design techniques and technologies.
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Advanced Technologies Centre
The Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) is our front door of leading-edge research and teaching facilities – showcasing architectural design and sustainability.
Research platforms and initiatives
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Research platforms and initiatives
Our strategic platforms and initiatives are designed to help partners – locally and globally – find innovative solutions to real-world problems.
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Research institutes
Our research institutes drive multidisciplinary collaboration – linking researchers with industry, business and community to maximise impact.
Contact the Swinburne Research team
Whatever your query, please contact the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.
