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Addressing harms from smoking during pregnancy

A range of higher degree research (HDR) student project opportunities exist for talented and motivated candidates, who are concerned about addressing inequities created by tobacco a more...

Supervisor(s): Passey, Megan (Associate Professor), Longman, Jo (Dr)

Multiscale modelling and simulation of solid-fluid interactions in porous media

The aim of this project is to develop computational tools for modelling the coupled fluid transport-solid deformation behaviour in porous media at micro-, meso- and macro-scales. more...

Supervisor(s): Shen, Luming (Associate Professor)

Using the soundscape at Seal Rocks to develop a noise impact model for Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks

In order to evaluate the impact of increasing human disturbance on the health and viability of the Australian fur seal population at Seal Rocks, Victoria, this project will use an a more...

Supervisor(s): Gray, Rachael Beverly (Dr)

Structural performance of advanced engineered timber-concrete composite connections for lightweight construction

The project will investigate the performance of novel engineered timber-concrete composite connections as a structural member under in- and out-of plane loads more...

Supervisor(s): Hadigheh, Ali (Dr)

“Local Sleep” in the Awake Brain: An Underlying Cause of Neurobehavioural Deficits in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Snorers who are easily distracted and struggle to focus on the job might have a new culprit to blame: Napping neurons. We are investigating why so many of the nation’s snore more...

Supervisor(s): D’Rozario, Angela (Dr)

Structural rehabilitation using natural and synthetic composites

The project aims to investigate the behaviour of FRP-strengthened structures under different extreme loading systems. more...

Supervisor(s): Hadigheh, Ali (Dr)

Multiple PhD positions are available in the field of granular mechanics and materials science.

The projects will focus on the process of “Granular Wear”, which occurs when moving objects through granular materials. Granular wear is a significant issue in mining an more...

Supervisor(s): Rognon, Pierre (Dr)

Clinical and community applications of placebo and nocebo effects

Over the last two decades, a wealth of experimental studies has helped us to uncover the psychological mechanisms of placebo and nocebo effects. But a critical remaining question is more...

Supervisor(s): Colagiuri, Ben (Associate Professor)

Community-led research

Connecting community and research We invite communities to articulat more...

Supervisor(s): Harwood, Valerie (Professor), Riley, Lynette (Dr), McMahon, Samantha (Dr), Hayes, Deb (Professor), Daniels-Mayes, Sheelagh (Dr)

A complex systems approach to colony collapse in honeybees

Honeybee colonies around the world are under threat due to an array of interacting stressors some of which can cause colonies to collapse suddenly and with little warning. This proj more...

Supervisor(s): Latty, Tanya (Dr)