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Infrastructure and transport

Shaping the future of physical and organisational connectivity

Our research explores the frameworks of interdependent networks and systems that serve society – from the way structures and transport are designed and built, to the materials, social networks and technology involved.

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John Grill Institute for Project Leadership

We advance breakthrough research into project leadership, deliver world-leading executive education and work with industry, government and communities to shape future projects and their outcomes.

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Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis

We are blending together high-end equipment with technical expertise to explore physical and biological structures at the micro, nano and atomic scales

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Centre for Advanced Materials Technology

We possess outstanding expertise in the fields of materials characterisation and processing, computer simulation, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, solid mechanics and biotechnology.

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Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering

We are promoting the advancement of structural engineering within Australia through research and development, cooperation with industry and education in contemporary structural technology.

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Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials

We are at the forefront of research in geomechanics and granular physics, and aim to broaden our world-leading position in fields such as mining geomechanics and bulk material handling.

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Aerospace engineering

We tackle fundamental challenges in aerospace engineering, from advanced composite structures, hybrid propulsion systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and new control algorithms to complete satellite systems.

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Geoenvironmental engineering

Experimental, theoretical and computational research at the interface between environmental engineering, geomechanics and soil science.

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Materials and structures

We lead the design and development of next-generation nanomaterials, high-performance building structures and advanced manufacturing technologies. We explore the frontiers of materials synthesis and structural design.

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