Department of Physics and Astronomy
Learn about our world-ranked teaching and research.
Advances in physics are at the very heart of technological developments that will influence the way we live in the 21st century. At Swinburne, we run courses and conduct cutting cutting-edge research that’s leading the way.
Did you know?
Swinburne ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide for physics research and above world standard for our research in astronomical and space sciences.
Explore our courses
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Space Technology
Our facilities
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W. M. Keck Observatory
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Swinburne supercomputing: OzSTAR and Ngarrgu Tindebeek
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Microanalytical and Microfabrication Facility
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Nanofabrication Laboratory
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Ultrafast Laser Labs
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Ultrafast Micro-Spectroscopy Facility
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Advanced Visualisation Facilities
Our people
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Associate Professor Brenton Hall
Department ChairDepartment of Physics and Astronomy
Academic staff
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Position |
Contact |
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| Senior Lecturer |
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| Laureate Fellow |
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| Professor |
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| Assoiate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy | jmbrown@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Associate Professor |
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| ARC Future Fellow |
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| Professor |
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| Professor Bryan Dalton |
Professor |
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| Lap Dao |
Professorial Fellow |
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| ARC DECRA Fellow | rdavies@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Associate Professor, ARC Future Fellow |
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| Professor and Science Director, CQOS |
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| Professor |
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| Professor |
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| Xiaosong Gan |
Associate Professor |
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| Director, Centre for Astrophysics & Supercomputing |
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| Dr Anthony Greaves |
Lecturer (Teaching Intensive) |
agreaves@swinburne.edu.au |
| Department Chair Physics and Astronomy |
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| Professor Emeritus |
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| Group Leader, Complex Systems |
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| Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
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| Associate Professor |
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| Supercomputing Manager |
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| Dr Smitha Jose |
Lecturer (Teaching Intensive) |
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| ARC Future Fellow |
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| Chief Scientist | ||
| Senior Research Fellow |
ilabbe@swinburne.edu.au |
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| Professor, ARC Future Fellow |
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| Professor Russell McLean |
Professorial Fellow, CQOS |
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| Postdoctoral Research Associate | tjmitchell@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Professor of Astrophysics |
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| Professor, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing |
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| Professor |
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| Senior Lecturer |
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| Astrophysicist |
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| Research Fellow | smshah@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Dr Mohsen Shamohammadi | Postoctoral Research Fellow | mshamohammadi@swinburne.edu.au |
| Professor Andrei Sidorov |
Professorial Fellow |
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| ARC Future Fellow |
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| Research Fellow | yangsun@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Professor |
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| Senior Research Fellow |
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| Associate Professor | nzatsepin@swinburne.edu.au | |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | jielaizhang@swinburne.edu.au |
Latest news
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- Astronomy
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Swinburne’s space stars on show at Parliament House
91PORNY hosted a three-day exhibition at Queens Hall in Victoria’s Parliament House . The showcase highlighted the innovative work being done at Swinburne to support the burgeoning space science sector.
Friday 30 May 2025 -
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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)
Monday 28 April 2025 -
- Aviation
- Sustainability
- Engineering
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.
Thursday 27 March 2025 -
- Astronomy
- Technology
- Science
Swinburne’s Spotlight on STEM: A Night of Space Innovation with Shelli Brunswick
Swinburne University hosted a Spotlight on STEM event with space innovator Shelli Brunswick, exploring space technology, leadership, and career opportunities in the space industry
Friday 21 March 2025 -
- Astronomy
- Education
- Science
- University
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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Contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.edu.au.