DSIRT

Thrust Area

DSIRT Research Ecosystem

Research Thrust Areas

Advanced • Interdisciplinary • Future-Ready • Globally Relevant

Our University promotes a dynamic, multidisciplinary research ecosystem focused on advancing scientific knowledge, technological innovation, societal transformation and sustainable development. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, international research networks and translational innovation, the University addresses emerging global challenges and national priorities.

10Flagship Missions
10Ecosystem Pillars
9Roadmap Components
15Research Domains
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Flagship Research Missions

Ten university-level priority research programmes

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AI for Humanity

FOCUS AI, robotics, healthcare and societal applications

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Future Health & BioInnovation

FOCUS Precision medicine, biomedical engineering, biotechnology

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Semiconductor & Quantum Mission

FOCUS Chips, VLSI, quantum devices and electronics

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Sustainable Earth Mission

FOCUS Water, climate, agriculture and circular economy

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Defence & Strategic Innovation

FOCUS UAVs, cyber security, aerospace and dual-use technologies

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Future Mobility Mission

FOCUS EVs, autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport

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Smart Industry 5.0

FOCUS Robotics, automation and intelligent manufacturing

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Advanced Materials Mission

FOCUS Nanotechnology, composites and biomaterials

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Digital Society Mission

FOCUS Legal technology, governance, education and humanities

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Space & Aerospace Mission

FOCUS Satellites, space technologies and aerospace engineering

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Our Research Ecosystem

Ten connected pillars that drive discovery, translation and impact

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Centres of Excellence

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Advanced Research Laboratories

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Interdisciplinary Research Centres

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Industry-Sponsored Research

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International Research Collaborations

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Research Projects and Grants

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Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

08

Startups, Incubation and Entrepreneurship

09

Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research

10

Research Publications and Impact

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Our Strategic Roadmap

From research thrust areas to measurable research impact

Research Thrust Areas

University-wide research domains

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Research Clusters

Groups of collaborating departments

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Centres of Excellence

Dedicated advanced research facilities

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Flagship Missions

University-level priority research programmes

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Research Chairs

Distinguished national and international experts

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Industry Collaboration

Joint research and sponsored projects

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International Collaboration

Joint laboratories and collaborative research

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Technology Transfer

Patents, licensing and commercialisation

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Research Impact

Publications, citations, patents, prototypes and societal outcomes

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Research Domains

Fifteen academic and applied domains spanning the University

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Engineering & Manufacturing

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AI & Digital Technologies

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Medicine & Healthcare

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Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Basic & Advanced Sciences

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Agriculture & Food Sciences

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Defence & Aerospace

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Law & Governance

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Arts & Humanities

10

Biomedical & Biotechnology

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Environment & Sustainability

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Architecture & Design

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Education & Sports Science

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Commerce & Management

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Interdisciplinary Research