QUT Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment

We’re proud to team up with Engineers Australia to deliver the Climate Smart Engineering Conference (CSE24) in Brisbane on 22 August. Bringing together some of engineering's best and brightest thought leaders and stakeholders, #CSE24 will navigate one of the most critical challenges in tackling climate change – the energy transition. Our Associate Dean Karen Whelan will be presenting as a panellist alongside other experts across the engineering industry on the skills engineers need to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving clean energy sector. Want to be part of the conversation? Join us here: https://shorturl.at/aGWY9 #QUTEngineering #CSE24 #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy

QUT has been awarded a US$4 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop technology converting crop residues into higher quality livestock feed. This project, led by Associate Professor Mark Harrison from the QUT Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, aims to revolutionise small-scale farming in Africa and India by enhancing livestock feed quality, boosting farmer productivity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The research team and partners are Professor Mark Harrison, Professor Ian O'Hara, and Dr Jerome Ramirez , Dr Floren Plaza, Neil McKenzie, and Joanne Simpkins, all from the Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical Medical and Process Engineering; Associate Professor Karen Harper from Central University Queensland; and Ashley Dempster from Fodder Alchemy. This initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also empowers women economically, as it reduces their time spent collecting crop residues. With this funding, QUT will further develop and commercialise innovations that improve nutrition and income for small-scale producers, ultimately benefiting entire communities. Read more https://lnkd.in/gRxax3ub Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking project and congratulations to our researchers! Learn more about our research: https://lnkd.in/gRaAVgfr Connect with Clinton Fookes to discuss QUT Faculty of Engineering research. Ana Deletic Yuantong Gu #Research #Innovation #Sustainability #Empowerment #Agriculture #Livestock #QUT #GatesFoundation

🛰️✨ Congrats to our postgraduate engineering student David Corporal for winning Engineer of the Year at the 2024 Australian Space Awards! 🚀✨ This outstanding award recognises David’s work as a Research Engineer at Boeing, leading the planning and execution of an experiment on the International Space Station. For the last year, David has worked to test an antimicrobial surface coating in space. This coating is a persistent surface disinfectant, and has the potential to help prevent astronauts getting sick, reduce the degradation of spacecraft systems from microbes, and help mitigate the effects of interplanetary contamination. This coating also has application to Earth in reducing disease transmission. #QUTEngineering #QUTAlumni #AustralianSpaceAwards

Greetings from Kamuli, Uganda with Duke Maradani, QUT Medical and Mechanical Engineering student who is currently completing a work placement with Engineering World Health. Duke shared with us an update on his experiences and progress halfway through the program. He arrived in Entebbe and grouped up with 23 other biomedical engineering students—about a third are from Uganda, and the rest are from Denmark, the US, Zimbabwe, the UK, and Nigeria. They have been living together on campus at Makerere University. Their days are packed with intensive courses covering technical skills, medical device knowledge, and local language and culture. Each Friday, they form teams of three and travel to hospitals around Kampala to work as biomedical technicians. Currently, they have split into teams and travelled across the country to major health centres, where they will work full-time as biomedical engineers for the remainder of the program. So far, they have repaired various medical equipment, including autoclaves, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, and a dentist chair. Duke also worked on an operation theatre light at Kamuli General Hospital. Kamuli means "little flower" in the local language and sits east of the Nile. It's a charming rural town in Eastern Uganda. Additionally, Duke has joined a Judo club, visited Jinja—the city at the source of the River Nile—and participated in outreach with the Smart Girls Foundation in Kampala. #RealWorld doesn't get better than this. With Duke's energy and determination supported by Yuantong Gu, Ian O'Hara, Keith Alexander (MHFA) (AFHEA) and our WIL team Wendy Hii and Charmaine C, this international engineering work placement is possible. Contact engineering.wil@qut.edu.au to host a QUT Engineering or Built Environment student placement or project. #QUTEngineering

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Built Environment is pleased to add four additional micro-credentials as tasters for our recently launched masters. Discover and deepen your understanding of Industry 4.0 with our complementary short courses, led by David Holmes CPEng RPEQ who instils his expertise and his learning from his 3-month stay at the BMW factory, Germany. QUT - Industry 4.0, Industrial Automation, Data & IIoT Microcredential: https://lnkd.in/ghQ4T69j QUT - Industry 4.0, Analytics & Computer Intelligence Microcredential: https://lnkd.in/gWw9Hbkg Cement your knowledge in Power by diving in solar energy systems or immersing yourself in Power Systems. QUT - Control of Renewable Electrical Energy Systems with Photovoltaic Microcredential: https://lnkd.in/gYJY8ch2 QUT - Power System Stability & Control with Renewables Microcredential: https://lnkd.in/gUdtAQvN Still wondering? Just try 😊 Courses are also available for businesses via in-house deliveries. Reach out for conversation to explore where your interest lies: postgraduate.engineering@qut.edu.au https://lnkd.in/g-QzK94A Yateendra Mishra Dezso Sera Charlotte JOHNSON Sarah Campbell #ProfessionalEducation #CPDEngineering #QUTEngineering

In addition to the QUT-led research success announced last week, our staff are also core members of other externally led bids which also result in substantial new streams supporting research here at QUT. These include: • Prof Firuz Zare, Professor Robin Drogemuller and Dr Maryam Haghighat where part of the ARC Training Centre in “Electrifying Australia for a Net-zero Future” which was led by RMIT. • Dr Carol Hon was part of the ARC Research Hub in “Human-Robot Teaming for Sustainable and Resilient Construction” led by UTS. • Prof Bo XIA a was part of the ARC Training Centre in “Digital platforms for Net-Zero Building Ecosystem Lifecycle (NOBEL)” led by Western Sydney Uni. • QUT was also involved in a second Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program led by Revolution Aerospace Australia titled “Improving Regional and Remote Community Services through Integrated Drone Logistics” $1.7M. Please join us in congratulating our academics for these outstanding research outcomes. Learn more about our research: https://lnkd.in/gRaAVgfr Connect with Clinton Fookes to discuss QUT Faculty of Engineering research.

A first in Queensland for Engineering and Indigenous Australians: Building Business with Culture WSU Civil. This mid-semester break, the inaugural 5-Day Cultural Expedition was embarked upon, part of the new Indigenous Australian Pilot Engineering and Culture Program at QUT Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with the QUT Oodgeroo Unit and the Indigenous-owned company WSU Civil. The program was proudly sponsored by an Engaging Science grant from the Queensland Government, Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. Sincere thanks are extended to Waanyi elder and civil engineering champion Brad Foster from WSU Civil, Chantelle Anink, Frank Aragu and Nasser Zamara for their exceptional work in designing this transformative 5-day program. Their dedication and vision have been instrumental in bringing this initiative to life. The journey to Bindal, Wulgurukaba and Gudjala lands included 9 enthusiastic civil, chemical, structural, mechatronics, electric, IT and robotics engineering QUT and local James Cook University students, along with Les Dawes, Craig Cowled and Keith Alexander (MHFA) (AFHEA) The aim was to immerse participants in authentic cultural experiences, exploring engineering within the context of Indigenous Australian culture and identity. Over the five days, students visited WSU/Shamrock civil AIM site, Kirwan Replacement Police Facility in #Townsville with FKG Group, civil IQ with Mark Hausfeld and toured NRL Cowboy House with Rochelle Jones, and learned from archaeologists and Traditional Owners about how their work intersects with engineering projects. This unique experience was certainly about fostering meaningful connections. Those who enjoyed this expedition can look forward to a more immersive 30-day experience in the future. The group stayed on the beautiful Yunbenun (Maggie Island), enjoyed food throughout the week prepared by Auntie at Bina’s Kitchen, and learned from Uncle Eddie, Gudjada Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers about Indigenous artifacts. At The Oasis with Uncle Dave students learned storytelling of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander defence heroes. Reflecting on the journey, it is absolute joy to see months of hard work unfold and enjoyed by all. The highlight for students was engineering their own didgeridoo and painting artifacts with Peter Santo - Santo Didgeridoo, BBQs on-country, dancing with Auntie Gloria and family, and attending the State of Origin game at Cowboy's stadium! This initiative marks a significant step in embedding Indigenous Australian perspectives into engineering programs. The insights and shared experiences brought back by faculty members are eagerly anticipated. Here's to a program of learning, growth, and cultural immersion! #QUTEngineering #QUT

The recent QUT Dean’s Scholar Gala was an absolute highlight for Engineering, Architecture, and Built Environment students! This event provided the perfect opportunity to unwind after Semester 1 exams and get those elevator pitches ready for top industry representatives. The Dean’s Scholars program, now in its 22nd year, has evolved from a scholarship in 2002 to a strong cohort program in 2012, thanks to the incredible ongoing support of valued industry partners. A big shoutout to Energy Queensland, the co-host for the evening, and Boeing with Matthew Buckle FIEAust EngExec, for their ongoing sponsorship. Industry's' support is the backbone of the program’s success, which is founded on integrity, inclusion, inspiration, and initiative. The night kicked off with a special Welcome to Country with Jody Currie. Special thanks to Energy Queensland's new Exec. General Manager Todd Reynolds MBA GAICD for leading the event and to the stellar panel of speakers: Emma Dyson, Jackson L. Loone, Sharyn Tauro. The event was brilliantly hosted by Fiona Wyer, QUT Alumni and former Dean’s Scholar (aka champion!). Executive Dean, Professor Ana Deletic, gave a personal acknowledgment of the achievements of the Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Scholars, highlighting their potential to tackle critical issues and inspire future generations. Here’s to an evening that sparks the dreams and helps the Dean’s Scholars carve their paths to work in their chosen fields, with the companies they admire, or to follow groundbreaking research. Looking to partner with us, connect with Catherine Howieson, or looking to access the event Patrick Hamilton photos? Email engage.engineering@qut.edu.au. #QUTDeansScholars #FutureLeaders #InspirationInAction #IndustryConnections #QUTEngineering Dimity Dornan, Adelina Nelson, Elisabeth Borg, Brianna Doyle, Sarah McSwiney, Genevieve Hughes, Ajay Pandey, Bryan Truong, Long Le, Daniel Boyd.

For the first time ever, QUT Faculty of Engineering has won an ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub bid, totalling $11.8 including $5 million from ARC Australian Research Council and $5.3 million from industry. Professor Yang Liu, Hub Director will lead the research in “The Internet of Things for Water” which will be based at QUT! The Research Hub brings together six universities and 42 partner organisations, positioning Australia as a global leader in digital technologies for the water sector. Real-time monitoring and control technologies through IoT opens up new possibilities for the water sector, empowering consumers to become part of the solution to the challenge of water management. Congratulations to our Faculty of Engineering researchers involved in this game-changing collaboration: Professor Ana Deletic, Professor David McCarthy, Associate Professor Prasanna Egodawatta, Associate Professor Ajay Pandey, and Dr Maryam Haghighat as well as Professor Raja Jurdak, Professor Yanming Feng, and Associate Professor Sara Khalifa from Faculty of Science. Read more: qut.edu.au/news?id=195257 Learn more about our research: https://lnkd.in/gRaAVgfr Connect with Clinton Fookes to discuss QUT Faculty of Engineering research. #QUTEngineering #WaterResearch #QUTResearch #QUTScience

We are absolutely delighted to announce some terrific research funding wins the Faculty of Engineering received last week from the Australian Research Council and other large-scale schemes. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of our Chief Investigators listed below, along with our professional staff who assisted in the submission, review, industry engagement, and quality enhancement of our submissions. The grants reflect the remarkable innovation and ambition of our research areas — culminating in the awarding of ~$15M in new funding to QUT. Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program with Prof Aaron McFadyen (PhD) and Dr Guilherme Fróes Silva received one of only 12 grants awarded under the scheme for the project “Australian Digital Airspace Characterisation”. Total Value $3M+ including $1.4M cash to QUT. Success rates for this scheme where under 10%. Prof Sara Couperthwaite and Dr Veronica Gray received an ARC Linkage, “Precursors for perovskite solar from an Australian minerals supply chain” with Industry Partner Lava Blue Limited. $588,750. Prof Zhanying Zhang received an ARC Linkage, “Biorefining of Brewer's Spent Grain into Novel Dietary Fibres” with Industry Partners Grainstone Pty Ltd and Allozymes. $382,963. Prof Mahen Mahendran and Dr Anthony A. received an ARC Linkage, “Superior Cold-formed Steel Floor Truss Systems to Modernize Construction” with Industry Partner Scottsdale Construction Systems. $379,503. Please join us in congratulating our researchers for these outstanding outcomes! Stay tuned for our major Research Hub announcement tomorrow and other collaborative partnerships later this week. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvYAiEdA Interested in learning more about our research: https://lnkd.in/gRaAVgfr Clinton Fookes