Since its foundation, Flinders University has been known for excellence in research. It maintains a high level of support for research in all science areas, including Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Nanotechnology and Microscopy.Research publications from the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences consistently enjoy high citation rates and stimulate collaboration with researchers in Australia and overseas.
The research facilities of the School are among Australia's best, and make Flinders University an ideal location for research both in the laboratory and in the field.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has an Early Career Group which supports research associates and post-doctoral students by conducting regular meetings and information sharing sessions.
Relevant areas of strategic research of the University
- Flinders Cancer Control Alliance
- Medical Device Research Institute
- Molecular Technologies Research Cluster
Facilities and Equipment
Major Areas of Research Interest
Chemistry | Forensic Science | Nanotechnology | Physics | Microscopy |
Our Chemistry research page has more information on the following areas of research.
| Our Forensic Science research page has more information on the following areas of research.
| The Flinders Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology researching robust solutions to the challenges facing Australia in the general areas of: | Our Physics research page has more information on the following areas of research.
| Flinders Microscopy has some of the best and latest equipment available for: • Confocal laser scanning microscopy • Fluorescence and Brightfield microscopy • Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy • Atomic Force, Raman and Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (AFM)/(STM) |
