Research
Bringing together world-leading energy research from across disciplines.
Our 300 researchers include experts in architecture, economics, engineering, health, law, planning, science and social science. They work together across four programs: Energy Systems, Power Generation and Transport, Heavy Industry and Resources, and Energy Materials. A part of the University of Melbourne, we are backed by an institution making the largest investment in research of any Australian university and supporting the country’s largest cohort of research students.
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Energy Systems
Exploring how energy technologies interact with one another, society and the environment.
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Power Generation and Transport
Investigating renewable and low emission power plants for stationary and mobile applications.
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Heavy Industry and Resources
Accelerating decarbonisation of the heavy industry and resources sectors.
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Energy Materials
Discovery and optimisation of materials for energy applications.
Power your research with seed funding from the Melbourne Energy Institute
The Collaborative Energy Transition Catalyst supports early to mid-career University of Melbourne researchers to develop bold, interdisciplinary solutions to the challenges of the global energy transition. By connecting expertise across faculties and integrating technical, economic, environmental and social perspectives, the program drives innovation, advances Australia’s energy future, and reinforces the University’s leadership in energy research.