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Research

Designing the next generation of robotics, machinery and materials

Our research spans aerospace engineering, fuels and combustion, robotics and intelligent systems, materials engineering and thermodynamics.

Centres and institutions

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Australian Centre for Robotics

We focus on the research, development and application of autonomous and intelligent robots, working closely with industry to maximise the benefit of robotics and intelligent systems.

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Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis

We're 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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Rio Tinto Centre for Mine Automation

We conduct applied research in autonomous systems, orebody modelling and systems optimisation in partnership with Rio Tinto’s operations towards realisation of fully-autonomous integrated mining operations.

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Sydney Manufacturing Hub

We're delivering cutting-edge expertise in additive manufacturing and materials processing to serve both fundamental and applied research.

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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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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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