Health, Engineering and Science research
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.
In 'Health, Engineering and Science research':
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Advanced Food Systems
Our research contributes to scientific and technological advancements aimed at resolving challenges of sustainability and healthy feeding practice. -
Alternative Energy
We conduct research on alternative energies such as biofuels, wind and solar energy, desalination techniques and environment protection. -
Applied Ecology
We conduct extensive research in the field of ecology, including the management and conservation of plants, animals and the ecosystem. -
Applied Mathematics
We focus on interdisciplinary research and application of mathematics, statistics and operational research for solving problems. -
Biomedical and Lifestyle Diseases
Our research is focused on the role that lifestyle associated diseases play in limiting not only our lifespan but also our quality of life. -
Clinical and Community Health
The Clinical and Community Health Faculty Research Unit conducts research in three key areas: mental health, pregnancy, and acute and chronic illness. -
Engineered Packaging and Distribution
Our research is focused on distribution, in particular food security, food packaging, sustainable packaging, protective packaging, waste reduction. -
Smart Energy
We help modern power engineers work with end-user applications and devices such as smart meters, develop strategies for grid design and operation. -
Structural Mechanics and Materials
This emerging research area focuses on design, environmental impact and cost consideration for sustainable structures and materials. -
Water Resources
We research water resource planning, integrated urban water management, hydrological modelling, water infrastructure and asset management.
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Faculty research strengths
We focus on research in the following fields:
Health
Our key research areas in health are:
- Biomedical science
- Human nutrition and dietetics
- Muscle and exercise physiology
- Acute and chronic illness in clinical and community health, and clinical and biomedical science
- Mental health
- Pregnancy
Engineering
Our key research areas in engineering are:
- Fire safety and risk engineering
- Sustainable buildings
- Structural mechanics and materials
- Water resources
- Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
- Vibrations and dynamics
- Packaging and distribution
- Smart energy
- Alternative energy
- Telecommunications and microelectronics
- Optics and photonics
- Food science and technology
Science
Our key research areas in science are:
- Applied ecology
- Applied mathematics
- Internet technologies and applied informatics
- Biotechnology
- Chemical and analytical science
- Polymer science
Faculty research groups
Our research groups encompass
- Centre for Applied Informatics (CAI)
- Centre for Environmental Safety and Risk Engineering (CESARE)
- Advanced Food Systems
- Alternative Energy
- Applied Ecology
- Applied Mathematics
- Biomedical and Lifestyle Diseases
- Clinical and Community Health
- Engineered Packaging and Distribution
- Smart Energy
- Structural Mechanics and Materials
- Telecommunications, Electronics, Photonics and Sensors
- Water Resources
Our research is also aligned with university research strengths and our researchers have direct links with the University's institutes, including:
- Institute for Supply Chain and Logistics (ISCL)
- Institute for Sustainability and Innovation (ISI)
- Institute of Sports, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL)
- Australian Community Centre for Diabetes (ACCD)
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