Research
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering has an outstanding record of research achievement and a wide variety of research interests and opportunities. Staff have a proud history of successful partnership programs with business and other research organisations, achieving valuable research and consultancy outcomes.
Recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results confirm La Trobe as the leading university in Australia in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. La Trobe was the only university where the Government rated research in this specific field as well above world standard. Condensed Matter Physics, Human Movement and Sports Science, and Biological Sciences overall, were similarly rated, attaining the maximum possible score of five.
The Faculty is currently experiencing its biggest transformation with with construction of two state-of-the-art research facilities at the Melbourne campus: a $94.1 million facility for the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS); and a $288 million world-class centre for agricultural biosciences research and development - AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience.
Research specialisations
For detailed information about our research in specific fields, please visit our schools' and departments' websites.
Key research strengths
Agribiosciences and the environment
La Trobe is at the forefront of research and innovation in Agribiosciences, in partnership with industry and Government.
See also: Human behaviour and thought, Molecular science.
Research centres
Our dedicated research centres include agribioscience, mathematics and statistics, x-ray science, automotive technology, biomarker translation, surface science, water management and autism.
Facilities and technology
The Faculty supports its research, teaching and learning activities with an extensive range of facilities, technology and equipment within the University. Some high-end facilities are available for use by other researchers, institutions and industry.
Find a research supervisor
Discuss your research interest, view potential PhD topics, find a research supervisor in our Schools or Departments.
Becoming a research student
Apply for admission and scholarships as a research student in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.