Research areas
Explore our research areas of expertise and how Curtin research makes a difference.
Our researchers
Find a researcher or HDR supervisor, explore eResearch tools, and discover how we support our researchers.
Centres, institutes and facilities
Explore our agile environment where research and discovery abound.
Impact far beyond the lab
As a university with an established reputation for innovation, Curtin excels in a diverse range of research areas that aim to make tomorrow better for people all over the world.
Join a global leader in research
With our renowned research expertise, multidisciplinary networks and specialised facilities, we’re ready to partner with you to explore new ideas, take industry into the future and create positive change.
Commercialisation
The Commercialisation team at Curtin works with researchers, investors and industry partners to take Curtin innovations, assess their commercial potential and find the best ways of bringing them to market.
Invest with us
We’re looking for investment, collaboration and licensing partners in scalable projects across a range of disciplines.
What’s happening
Indigenous Cultural Tourism | Robert Taylor, A. Prof Michael Volgger
Learn how the peak body for Aboriginal tourism in WA is leading the way in sharing the cultures and knowledges of First Nations Peoples.
Neuromarketing | Dr Billy Sung
What exactly is ‘neuromarketing’ and how does it help companies hone their product marketing?
E-waste | Dr Elsayed Oraby
Worried about the ever-increasing amount of e-waste going to landfill? Find out how e-waste is being recycled to remove the rare metals that are worth a fortune.
Visual Effects | Dr Stuart Bender, Brendan Seals
As visual effects technologies advance and audience engagement changes, what could movies look like in the future?
Faculty research
Our faculties are not only home to teaching and learning, but also outstanding research. Discover more.
Business and Law
The Faculty of Business and Law’s research provides solutions for industry, opportunities for research collaborations and support for research students.
Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences researchers conduct cross-disciplinary research between schools, industry groups, cooperative research centres, institutes and units. We have areas of research strength in cancer, ageing, autism, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities research is increasingly important as the world experiences a shift to digital technology and rapid advances in health and science raise social questions and concerns around ethics, culture and rights.
Science and Engineering
Underpinning the Faculty of Science and Engineering Research are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader local, national and global community.
Contact us
Connect with us to explore the many ways you can work with Curtin research to make a difference.