Research

Research

The School’s research clusters turn innovation into real-world impact.

The School’s research clusters turn innovation into real-world impact.

School of Science & Technology

The School’s research clusters turn innovation into real-world impact.

Our research clusters apply AI, digital technologies and health science to create real-world solutions – advanced medical analysis and improved community wellbeing to smart learning systems and next-gen semiconductor designs.

Research clusters

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Community, Health and Wellbeing

The Community, Health and Wellbeing research cluster studies wellbeing across individual, community and policy levels, addressing underrepresented groups and key factors such as technology, education, equity and climate.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Informatics

Leveraging AI, machine learning and predictive analytics, the AI Health Informatics research cluster advances diagnostics, healthcare training and public health communication.

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Digital Innovation for Environmental and Societal Impact

This research cluster pioneers digital solutions to enhance resilience to environmental hazards, promote sustainable development and address societal challenges through AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

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Emerging Technologies in Education

The Emerging Technologies in Education research cluster explores how AI, interactive tools and learning analytics transform education. By creating engaging, personalized learning environments and integrating industry-based opportunities, we advance technology-enhanced learning for improved outcomes and career readiness.

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Semiconductor and Industry 4.0

This research cluster specialises in semiconductor research and chip design for AI, automotive, IoT and 5G-6G technologies while advancing smart and sustainable industries. Through collaborations with RMIT Melbourne, local and global partners, it addresses challenges to drive Vietnam's semiconductor growth and industrial transformation in Southeast Asia.

Selected research projects

Empowering Educators with AI: A Nationwide Transformative Initiative for Vietnam
Funded by the RMIT Vietnam Strategic Innovation Challenge Round 2, this project aims to revolutionize education in Vietnam by implementing a comprehensive training program on advanced AI technologies and associated pedagogical approaches for educators.
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RMIT Cyber Arena
Funded by the RMIT Vietnam Strategic Innovation Challenge Round 2, the RMIT Cyber Arena is developing a cloud-based mini cyber range at RMIT Vietnam, offering a hands-on lab for students to simulate cyber threats and defences.
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The research team Nattanan (Becky) Chulikavit (left), Associate Professor Tien Huynh (middle) and Associate Professor Everson Kandare (right) in their lab at RMIT.

Apply for a research degree at RMIT

RMIT offers fully funded scholarships (full tuition and a stipend of 14 million VND per month) for Vietnam based PhD candidates who fulfill the scholarship eligibility requirements, subject to availability of funding.

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