Monash University researchers have been named as collaborators on four new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence, announced today as part of ARC's flagship program supporting world-leading, interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Professor Robyn Ward AM, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) and Senior Vice-President said, "This outcome is a testament to the extraordinary breadth of excellent research at Monash and to our researchers' ambitions in support of shaping the future of Australia and our world."
The new Centres span engineering, mathematics, human evolution and social impact.
Experts from across the Faculties of Arts, Information Technology, Science and Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will contribute to:
| ARC Centre of Excellence | Lead university | Project description | Monash researchers | Monash faculty alignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering | University of Sydney | Transforming the engineering of peptides and proteins for human and planetary benefit, leveraging artificial intelligence and automation | Prof Gregory Challis, Prof Max Cryle, Dr Simone Li | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| ARC Centre of Excellence for Transforming Human Origins Research | Griffith University | Mobilising Indigenous, Global South, and Western expertise to revolutionise our understanding of human evolution and adaptation | Prof Bruno David | Faculty of Arts |
| ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematics for Quantum Era Security and Trust | University of Sydney | Building expertise to secure Australia's digital future in the age of quantum computing and artificial intelligence | Prof Ron Steinfeld, Prof Warwick Tucker, Dr Melissa Lee | Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Science |
| ARC Centre of Excellence for Prisoner Reintegration | Flinders University | Developing evidence-based, culturally informed strategies to improve outcomes for people exiting prison and strengthen community wellbeing | A/Prof Anna Eriksson, Dr Matthew Maycock, A/Prof Susan Baidawi | Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
For a full list of announced ARC Centres of Excellence, click here.
