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Visualising the dynamics of horizontal gene transfer during bacterial conjugation 3 Minute read A major cause of the accelerating antibiotic resistance crisis is the horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes by the bacterial conjugation process. During conjugation, single-stranded DNA...
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Reducing aerodynamic noise of advanced air mobility by prediction based on machine learning 2 Minute read This PhD project will be based at the University of Melbourne with a 12 month stay at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. High-fidelity simulations of turbulent flows and their application to...
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Development of auxetic structures for optimal orthopaedic implant / bone integration 3 Minute read This PhD project will be based at the University of Melbourne with a 12-month stay at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. View the SJTU-based project . Stress shielding is the main biomechanical factor...
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Efficient Data-Driven Optimization in Cooperative Control Systems with Constraints 2 Minute read This is one of two research projects studying unmanned aerial and surface vehicles (UAVs and USVs). The University of Melbourne is the home institution for this project. View the SJTU-based partner...
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An atomistic study of solute atom segregation on the structure, energy, and mobility of twin boundaries in Mg alloys 2 Minute read This is one of two projects researching magnesium alloys. The University of Melbourne is the home institution for this project. View the SJTU-based partner project...
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International PhD opportunities When you undertake a joint PhD you will access expertise, resources and training from two institutions. As well as the University of Melbourne, you will spend at least 12 months at an international institution. This means your research will benefit from a global...
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Your research options Our graduate research degrees allow you to explore your area of interest in depth through either a: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), which marks your admission to the community of scholars in your discipline and requires the completion of a thesis of 80,000-100,000 words on a...
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Research degrees Quick links Explore our graduate research degrees and the supervisors, infrastructure, supports and services available. Scholarships Explore our scholarship opportunities that recognise talent and support graduate researchers. Find the right scholarship Find a supervisor Find...
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Research at Melbourne Our University is a comprehensive research organisation addressing complex problems in innovative ways with investigator-led, interdisciplinary collaborations. We work with industry partners and specialist research institutes exploring solutions to the major challenges of...