School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies
Learn about our courses, departments and key personnel.
The School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies offers courses in science, chemistry and biotechnology, physics and astronomy, mathematics, computer science, software engineering and information technology.
All courses combine a strong theoretical foundation with a practical industry focus, which creates graduates highly valued by employers in Australia and overseas. All students are given the opportunity to engage with our world-class researchers and research facilities.
Our departments and centres
Explore our courses
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Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Environmental Science
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Applied Mathematics
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Computer Science
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Software Engineering
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Information Technology
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Biomedical Engineering
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STEM student groups
School groups are an ideal way for students studying science, engineering and technology to network, make friends and build job-ready skills. There are several groups available, including Engineers Without Borders sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Women in STEM.
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Computing Technologies Capstone and WIL Project Program
The Computing technologies capstone and WIL project program offers a unique and invaluable opportunity for both our students and industry partners. This program is designed to foster collaboration on solving real-world industry challenges, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.
Our people
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Professor Enzo Palombo
Dean (Interim), School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies -
Dr Rhys Shobbrook
Associate Dean Education, School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies -
Professor Mrinal Bhave
Department ChairDepartment of Chemistry and Biotechnology -
Associate Professor Brenton Hall
Department ChairDepartment of Physics and Astronomy -
Professor Federico Frascoli
Department ChairDepartment of Mathematics -
Associate Professor Caslon Chua
Department ChairDepartment of Computing Technologies -
Professor Andrew Clayton
Associate Dean sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ (Interim),The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies
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Associate Professor Francois Malherbe
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Professor Duncan Forbes
Academic Director (sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Training) -
Professor Jun Zhang
Academic Director (sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Training) & Director, Cybersecurity Lab -
Dr Sivachandran Chandrasekaran
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Champion
Professional staff
| Name |
Position |
Contact |
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| Fransisca Indriarini |
Executive Assistant to the Dean |
findriarini@swinburne.edu.au or Dean-SchoolofSCET@swinburne.ed.au |
| Susan Lloyd-Angol | Senior Manager, School Operations | slloydangol@swinburne.edu.au |
| Jessicah Johnson | Manager, Academic Services | jmholder@swinburne.edu.au |
| Alyana Eau | Manager, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Services | aeau@swinburne.edu.au |
| Tatiana Tchernova | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Simon Parsons | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Coordinator (ASTRO 3D & Centre for Dark Matter) | astro3drc@swinburne.edu.au or sparsons@swinburne.edu.au |
| Debbie Lim | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Dymphna McQuay | Academic Support Officer (Computing Technologies) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
| Jen Leong | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Coordinator (The School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies) | soscet-research@swinburne.edu.au |
| Stephanie Kleores | Academic Support Officer (Chemistry and Biotechnology) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
| Francis Bloch | Academic Support Officer (Mathematics & Physics and Astronomy) | SETsessionals@swinburne.edu.au |
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Contact the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies
For general enquiries, call 1300 794 628 to speak with our friendly team. You can also email us at dean-schoolofscet@swinburne.edu.au.