Question 1

What is Curtin University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Curtin University stands highest in Physical Sciences (#444 of 10,670 worldwide), Social Sciences (#417 of 9,585 worldwide) and Engineering (#350 of 5,901 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Geophysics, Geochemistry and Petrology and Paleontology (Geophysics is 6.7× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Curtin University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Curtin University ranks #464 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#298 all time), and #18 of 270 in Australia.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Curtin University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Simon A. Wilde, Sender Dovchin and Sharon K. Parker lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Curtin University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Curtin University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Curtin University is "The worldwide leaf economics spectrum" (Ian J. Wright et al., 2004), with 9,121 citations. Next come "Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks, 1990–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015" (7,829) and "Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 301 acute and chronic diseases and injuries in 188 countries, 1990–2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013" (6,558).

Question 5

Which research topics does Curtin University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Geological and Geochemical Analysis, Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping, Concrete and Cement Materials Research and Innovative concrete reinforcement materials.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Curtin University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Climate Change, Plate Tectonics, Mental Health, Environmental Impact, Machine Learning, Epidemiology, Sustainability and Tectonics.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Curtin University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 45% of research at Curtin University is in Physical Sciences, 28% in Social Sciences. Its largest fields are Engineering (18%), Medicine (14%), Social Sciences (13%).

Question 8

Is Curtin University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 14% lower than in 2018-2021.