We share our expertise to help Australia face emerging security threats and respond to natural disasters.
University of Melbourne researchers investigate ideological extremism in the interest of national security.
We deliver advice on biosecurity risks and hazards where geology and weather interact, like landslides.
Our sensor and information processing capability has been applied to surveillance and emergency response. And we’re investigating the politics of technology.
The University of Melbourne will continue to engage with the Australian Government, partners and industry on projects and emerging opportunities related to defence and national security.
Ideological extremism
Our researchers are investigating the connection between ideological extremism, radicalisation, and foreign fighters in the interest of national and international security. This capability draws on digital networks and research data.
Biosecurity risk analysis
Our researchers deliver practical, rigorous solutions and strategic advice on biosecurity risk analysis. This capability includes the assessment, management and communication of biosecurity risks. We help identify threats through intelligence gathering and pathway modelling. Our researchers guide intervention levels through risk-based surveillance design to inform preparedness.
Failure detection
We have demonstrated success in predicting where and when failure will occur in millimetre-scale laboratory samples through to kilometre-scale complex composite materials in the field. We specialise in data-driven forecasting and estimation of risks associated with hazards where geology and weather interact. We can extract actionable intelligence on the future course of failure.
Sensor and information processing
Our expertise in signal processing, optimisation and information technology has been applied to surveillance and emergency response. University of Melbourne capabilities in this area include estimation and tracking using radar or sonar, fault or change detection, machine learning and game theory and more. We have developed advanced monitoring systems for the Great Barrier Reef.
Supply chain resiliency
We develop analytical methods for planning, designing and operating more resilient supply chain networks. Our research increases the responsiveness and reliability of supply networks with optimisation procedures that incorporate risks and uncertainty using artificial intelligence. Our integrated solutions that involve cooperation and asset sharing can improve the robustness and adaptiveness of supply systems.
Cryptography and blockchain
The University of Melbourne has capabilities in cryptography and blockchain modelling.
First published on 22 March 2024.
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