Monash University already has an established reputation in the field of atomically thin materials as well as closely related fields such as photovoltaics, water treatment, energy storage and biomedicine. Centre Directors Professor Michael Fuhrer and Professor Dan Li are recognised internationally for their research in this field. The Monash Centre for Atomically Thin Materials (MCATM) fosters collaboration among existing researchers at the university, bringing them together with those with expertise in atomically thin materials, as well as encouraging partnerships with international partners and industry. It also provides a highly multidisciplinary environment to train early career researchers and students.