Research

Research at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering  

The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering within The University of Queensland is one of the leading providers of engineering research in Australia. With an annual research income of more than $22 million, the School is internationally known for its high levels of industry collaboration, research quality and output and commercialisation of discoveries.

World renowned staff

The School's reputation for research excellence attracts academia from around the world. Many staff are clearly recognised as leaders in their fields. The School counts within its ranks Australian Research Council (ARC) Fellowship holders including:

• Dr Han Huang, Australian Research Fellow (Mechanical Engineering)
• Dr Mingxing Zhang, Australian Research Fellow (Materials Engineering)

School staff regularly contribute to international journals and conferences, provide expert consulting services and work extensively with government and industry on a wide variety of projects. Government and industry members draw on staff expertise to inform policy, process and decision making, which in turn support and direct development in Australian and international environments.

International reputation 

The University of Queensland is ranked 43rd in the world according to the Times Higher Education Supplement (UK) and is one of Australia’s top three research universities. Within this environment the School's academic staff, research fellows and research students progress projects of national and international significance.

Outstanding research performance

The School has a strong track record of government and industry collaboration, attracting nationally competitive grants.

Exciting research

The School conducts research in a wide range of fields, addressing some of the major challenges facing the world today. Research success includes pioneering discovery of scramjet technology that will revolutionise high-speed travel and space exploration through the HyShot program, and many other innovative discoveries driven by our research staff and students.

 Examples of current projects include:

•  Nanotechnology to reduce large-scale emissions
• The development of materials to create lighter cars
• The development of scramjet international transport and future access to space technology for use in defence

Leading Research Centres and Institutes

School staff are associated with a large number of research institutes, centres and groups (HYPERLINK). These specialist academic groupings draw together expertise from around the world to drive research innovation and deliver benefits to industry and society.

Strong research culture

The School is committed to fostering intellectual and professional academic growth in its fields and to providing quality facilities and resources. There is strong leadership and support for research staff while students have easy access to supervisors, mentoring programs, high quality resources and professional development sessions.

Commitment to recruiting the best students

The School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering aims to recruit the best domestic and international students from around the world to augment its strong research profile. Information on scholarships is available at the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology website.

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