Research Opportunities

The School of Mechanical Engineering is continually seeking outstanding applicants wishing to pursue post-graduate research. There are a number of ongoing research programs within the school in areas such as fluid mechanics, combustion, aerospace, automotive, acoustics and vibrations, materials, corrosion, fatigue, robotics, thermodynamics, and many more. Please contact the post-graduate research coordinator, Dr. Lei Chen, for more information.

A list of Suggested Research Topics can be downloaded here [last updated September 2010].

Highlighted Opportunities

• PhD Projects employing Laser Diagnostics to support clean energy technology (Centre for Energy Technology) April 2011
• Railway Bearing Acoustic Monitor (Acoustics, Vibration and Control Group) March 2011
• Ultrasound and Cyanobacteria (Acoustics, Vibration and Control Group) February 2011

International Opportunities for Postgraduate Study

• ISAT - Institut Superieur de l'Automobile et des Transports (France)
  Master in Automotive Engineering and Sustainable Mobility