Health, Engineering and Science research

 

Science research and technology

Science research and technologies

The Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science undertakes fundamental and applied research focused on developing innovative technologies with direct application to industry and the community. Research activities support the academic courses offered by the Faculty and vice versa.

Our 2011 Annual Research Report that showcases our research profile and achievements is now available.

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Faculty research strengths

We focus on research in the following fields:

Health

Our key research areas in health are:

Engineering

Our key research areas in engineering are:

Science

Our key research areas in science are:

Faculty research groups

Our research groups encompass

Our research is also aligned with university research strengths and our researchers have direct links with the University's institutes, including:

 

Faculty research experts

Our Expertise Guide is a searchable database of staff in the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science. This is a quick and easy way of locating our academic staff with particular expertise in an industry or subject of interest.

 

Research scholarship

The Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science offers Postgraduate Research Scholarship to outstanding Australian applicants to undertake a research-based doctorate or Masters by Research.  Graduates with H1/2A Honours degrees, a Masters degree or graduates with demonstrated research potential in fields of health, engineering and science can apply for the scholarship.

For further information please email Elizabeth.Smith@vu.edu.au.

Contact us

For further information, please contact the staff below:

Working in partnership

If you would like to know how we can work in partnership with you, please contact:

Dr Andrew Rudge
Faculty Innovations and Development Manager
Email: Andrew.Rudge@vu.edu.au

Contact a research coordinator

For students who want to enquire about research opportunities or would like to know how to apply for a research degree program, please contact the school research coordinator:

School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
Associate Professor Todor Vasiljevic
Email: Todor.Vasiljevic@vu.edu.au

School of Engineering and Science
Dr Gitesh Raikundalia
Email: Gitesh.Raikundalia@vu.edu.au

School of Nursing and Midwifery
Associate Professor Mary Carolan
Email: Mary.Carolan@vu.edu.au

Support for postgraduate students

For students who want to enquire about enrolment in postgraduate studies and scholarships, please contact:

Ms Elizabeth Smith
Student Advice Officer (Research and Graduate Studies)
Email: Elizabeth.Smith@vu.edu.au

For current students who want to enquire about postgraduate research programs and support offered by the faculty, please contact:

Ms Sue Davies
Student Advice Officer (Research and Graduate Studies)
Email Sue.Davies@vu.edu.au

General research enquiries

Professor Chris Perera
Associate Dean (Research and Research Training)
Email: Chris.Perera@vu.edu.au