Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Learn about our courses, key research areas and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology promotes the development of fundamental, applied and industrial research in chemistry, biotechnology and environmental science, with a strong emphasis on innovation and industry collaboration, as well as multidisciplinary research.
We have active research in a number of key strategic areas including battery development, artificial photosynthesis, drug delivery, surface and biointerface science, molecular biotechnology, microbiology, cell biology, environmental biotechnology and sustainability. We also offer a range of postgraduate and honours research projects. We are part of the ARC funded Training Centre, the Centre for Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM) and the Centre for Translational Atomaterials.
Explore our courses
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Environmental Science
Did you know?
Our multidisciplinary research is ranked “above or well above world standard” across chemical and biological sciences, engineering and technology as recognised by the . Key areas include physical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, analytical chemistry, macromolecular and materials chemistry, microbiology, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology and materials engineering.
Our facilities
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Chemistry and biotechnology laboratories
Our chemistry and biotechnology laboratories here at Swinburne support a range of teaching activities as well as applied and industrial research in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science and biotechnology.
Our people
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Professor Mrinal Bhave
Department ChairDepartment of Chemistry and Biotechnology
Academic staff
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Position |
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | aeahmed@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Lecturer in Biotechnology |
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| Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology |
+61 3 92148839 |
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| Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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| Lecturer | coreyevans@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Lecturer | mghahri@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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| Professor of Surface Engineering, Department Research Director |
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| Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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| Senior Lecturer in Chemistry |
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| Professor of Microbiology |
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | pgperera@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Academic Tutor |
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| Lecturer in Biotechnology |
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| Associate Professor of Chemistry |
+61 3 9214 8893 |
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| Professor of Chemistry |
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| Associate Professor of Chemistry |
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| Lecturer in Biotechnology |
Latest news
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Swinburne announces Professor Joy Sumner as FACET Co-Director
Swinburne has announced Professor Joy Sumner as the new Co-Director of the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition (FACET)
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Australian-made sustainable powders to drive the future of advanced manufacturing
A high-tech spinout from 91PORNY will deliver Australian-made High Entropy Material (HEM) powders, developed from recycled industrial feedstocks, to advanced manufacturing and 3D printing facilities.
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Swinburne’s Professor Matthew Bailes honoured with 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Swinburne’s Professor Matthew Bailes has been awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for his pioneering work in astrophysics, particularly his discovery of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Wednesday 09 October 2024 -
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Swinburne students demonstrate how science can solve social issues
Over 120 Swinburne University Bachelor of Science students created solutions for issues faced by City of Boroondara Council through a scientific lens, using their knowledge in biotech, chemistry, maths, data analysis, engineering and software engineering.
Thursday 26 September 2024 -
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Space is getting crowded with satellites and space junk. How do we avoid collisions?
Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military satellite. Meanwhile, earlier this month, the US government issued the first ever space junk fine. The Federal Communications Commission handed a US$150,000 penalty to the DISH Network, a publicly traded company providing satellite TV services.
Friday 20 October 2023
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Contact the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.edu.au.