At Swinburne’s Innovative Planet Research Institute, we connect people, planet and purpose to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Our mission is to deliver transformative insights, develop cutting-edge solutions and accelerate pathways towards a sustainable, resilient future.
From building resilient communities and designing future cities to advancing sustainable energy, reimagining transport and mobility and addressing health and ageing populations, we work to solve the real-world disruptions impacting lives at home, work and beyond.
We believe collaboration is key to achieving a sustainable future. By partnering with leading global organisations and uniting experts from diverse disciplines, we are creating a focused, coordinated approach to tackle the interconnected challenges of sustainable development.
Our research programs
Our research is transdisciplinary — encompassing urban technology, design and communication, computer and data science, health and psychology, and social science — and always includes at least one external partner.
Our people
Our team brings together expertise in urban environment design and management, transport and mobility solutions, new building infrastructure, and new distributed technologies for energy, water, waste and transport.
Insights and analysis
Discover how we’re driving sustainability through cutting-edge technologies, cross-disciplinary research, and innovative solutions. Explore the impactful work our team is delivering.
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Our highlights
Read about events we’ve been part of, significant partnerships and important outcomes from the Innovative Planet Research Institute.
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Supply chain decarbonisation
This research project reviews and analyses the stages required to decarbonise Australia’s freight transport fleet.
Work with us
We have a talented team of researchers across a variety of disciplines who can work with you to solve complex problems of all sizes. Get your project started by following these steps:
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Discuss
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Let us know what challenges you are experiencing, your ideas or your questions and we’ll align our research expertise. Call us on +61 3 9214 5177 or email scri@swinburne.edu.au.
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Develop
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Relevant experts from our team will work with you to create ideas and identify possible solutions to the challenges we are facing.
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Resource
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If the project needs funding, there are various opportunities we can tap into, including applying for external grant funding.
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Implement
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We will design and implement a research project to address the issues at hand and deliver answers.
Our latest news
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Contact the Innovative Planet Research Institute
If your organisation would like to collaborate with us to solve a complex problem, or you simply want to contact our team, get in touch by calling +61 3 9214 5177 or emailing IPRI@swinburne.edu.au.
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