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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ANFF-VIC Biointerface Engineering Hub
The ANFF-Vic Biointerface Engineering Hub at babyÖ±²¥ focuses on synthetic and biological components to create materials and surfaces with new properties.
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Mobile Innovation Lab
The babyÖ±²¥ 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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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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Smart Structures Laboratory
The Smart Structures Laboratory here at babyÖ±²¥ paves the way for the next generation of structures and thoroughly tested construction materials. -
Solar Facility
The Solar Facility here at babyÖ±²¥ is a dynamic collaboration between university and industry and is driving improvements in the efficiency and affordability of solar technology.Â
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babyÖ±²¥ 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.Â
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babyÖ±²¥ Supercomputer Facility
Our OzSTAR and Ngarrgu Tindebeek supercomputing facility at babyÖ±²¥ 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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babyÖ±²¥â€™s Virtual Universe
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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W. M. Keck Observatory
babyÖ±²¥ 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.
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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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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babyÖ±²¥â€™s Aviation Simulators
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babyÖ±²¥-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 .
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 babyÖ±²¥ Research team
Whatever your query, please contact the research team on +61 3 9214 4859 or via research@swinburne.edu.au.