If you’re passionate about tackling
global challenges and collaborating
with some of the brightest minds in
your discipline, then Monash is the
place where your ideas and actions
can gain momentum.
Our researchers are driven by a singular goal: to change
lives. It’s why they’re constantly questioning the answers,
looking beyond traditional boundaries, and discovering ways
of addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Think about the change you want to see in the world and
let’s make that happen.
Monash’s platform for
scholarly engagement with
Southeast Asia
World-leading research
infrastructure, services
and systems
International and
multidisciplinary research
platforms
Guidance from academics
at the forefront of their
disciplines
Global partnerships with
industry, government,
non-profits and other
universities
Research priorities aligned
with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Combating dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that infects millions of
people every year. Researchers at Monash’s Southeast Asia
Community Observatory worked closely with the Ministry of
Health in Malaysia to develop a mobile application that can
be used to geo-locate, tag and photograph potential
breeding sites as well as the location of dengue cases. This
application is helping health officials to better manage their
resources and conduct targeted fogging.
Detecting harmful pollutants
A team led by Associate Professor Narayanan Ramakrishnan
is working on an advanced sensor that can detect harmful
environmental pollutants. The sensor will be able to
function without a power supply and can be manufactured
into wearables like watches, rings and belts. This invention
will make an enormous difference for people living in
polluted cities.
River revitalisation
A 48-month long project is underway to revitalise a river that
runs through Sunway City. Monash researchers, led by
Professor Khu Soon Thiam, are implementing a smart
system to remove and regulate pollutants. The river will be
transformed into a waterfront, enhancing the quality of life
for the township’s residents and increasing the economic
value of its surroundings.
Revising drug dosages
Our genes affect how our bodies respond to medicine, yet
most drug dosages on the market are tailored to the
caucasian body. Professor Gan Siew Hua’s study was the
first to learn that Malaysians have increased difficulty
metabolising certain antidepressants, antihypertensives and
analgesics, leading to more side effects. By adjusting drug
doses based on genetic differences, we can ensure that all
patients are receiving the best treatment possible.
Alleviating traffic congestion
Traffic congestion costs Malaysia RM13 billion yearly in lost
productivity, wasted fuel and environmental damage.
Dr Susilawati’s research is looking into coordinating traffic
signals to reduce up to 100 seconds in travel time for each
driver. She’s part of a multidisciplinary research team at
Monash that is developing an intelligent transportation
ecosystem to ease traffic congestion and reduce carbon
emissions.
Creating enabling environments for
the ageing
RM8.85
MILLION RECEIVED IN
EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING
(2018)
Associate Professor Teh Pei Lee heads the Gerontechnology
Lab, an interdisciplinary research platform focused on
developing assistive technology to help older people live
actively and independently. Her research team has designed
a smart home system that allows the user to place their
smartphone on a photo of their room and interact with the
objects pictured within. This means that they can turn on
their lights with just a single tap.
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