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The Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials brings together some of the best and brightest minds in materials science research from across the globe.
The Institute’s research talent spans across materials science, engineering, chemistry and molecular modelling, who work with industry and organisations to solve their material challenges with innovative solutions that meet goals – whether it’s greener, cheaper, higher performing or all of the above.
To lead and inspire innovations in materials science and engineering that have a transformational benefit to society.
To create and translate knowledge at the frontier of materials science for globally raised standards of living by:
Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials researchers at Carbon Nexus is part of the Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC which aims to transform Australia’s established composite technologies capability into a world-class, highly automated, digitally enabled network of designers, manufacturers, and service providers.
The Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials has access to Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH), which facilitates the development of greener supply chains and collaborates with industry partners to pioneer a sustainable circular economy. Based at Deakin’s world-leading Geelong Future Economy Precinct, REACH works with industry, government, and education partners to establish a multi-billion-dollar bioeconomy in Victoria.
Deakin Distinguished Professor Matthew Barnett was awarded a prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowship, which provided almost $3 million in funding to explore his idea: Alloy Alchemy: New paradigms in alloy science to promote a circular economy. Prof Barnett is now uncovering ways to tap into the scrap metal market by developing alloys that better serve society across three measures: economic, environmental and social.
Whether you’re a research, industry partner or student, our world-class facilities and expertise can help turn your ideas into impact.
