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    The School of Engineering’s three new state-of-the-art laboratories represent a $10 million investment to drive innovation, research and development for Western Australia’s manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and other related engineering industries.

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Industry

ECU's School of Engineering is recognised among the world’s best 175 universities for its excellent quality of education and research, along with our highly supportive and committed academics, and outstanding infrastructure that is second to none.

With a continued commitment to offering world-class facilities, the School of Engineering’s three new state-of-the-art laboratories represent a $10 million investment to drive innovation, research and development for Western Australia’s manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and other related engineering industries.

These laboratories offer cutting-edge technologies, some of which are unique in Australia. Combined with ECU’s world-class research and industry-focused engineering expertise, the laboratories will enable the development of creative solutions to the challenges in the areas of sustainable energy production and intelligent manufacturing.

Our mission and facilities are aligned with both industry and the State Government’s commitment to boosting local manufacturing and securing Western Australia’s energy future.

Working together with industry partners

We offer outstanding opportunities for industry partnerships and collaborations. From small ventures through to multidimensional projects, partnerships can include:

  • Student work integrated learning and industry-based placements
  • Industry-driven student projects
  • Commercial projects and design consultancy
  • Prototype development
  • Test and measurement services
  • Research and development projects and services
  • Research scholarships for industry R&D projects

Research areas

With a future focus and global outlook, ECU has a broad range of engineering excellence and experience across key research areas including:

  • Renewable energy resources
  • Subsurface energy and resources
  • Water resources
  • Waste recycling and management
  • Materials, manufacturing and infrastructure
  • Structural engineering
  • Communications, monitoring and control
  • Chemical and process engineering
  • Robotics, electronics and embedded systems
  • Thermofluids
  • Geotechnical and geoenvironmental

Contact us

For further information or to discuss collaboration opportunities, please contact:

Associate Professor Iftekhar Ahmad
Phone: (08) 6304 5458
Email: i.ahmad@ecu.edu.au

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