Research in the Faculty of Engineering involves disciplined methods of enquiry resulting in both theoretical and practical innovation. It develops advanced skills, which equip students to deal with the most complex situations and environments in their professional lives. Long regarded as the realm of academia, today a postgraduate research degree is also beneficial for those at, or aspiring to, senior levels of a wide range of industry.

We conduct basic engineering research to foster excellence across a broad range of technical disciplines. This forms the platforms supporting our applied technology research in key application areas including:

• Energy
• Water
• Health
• Infrastructure
• Manufacturing
• Digital services
• Natural resources

Our comprehensive and well-equipped research facilities, combined with the cutting-edge UNSW Analytical Centre, provide our researchers with state-of-the-art tools. Faculty of Engineering research students have the opportunity to enhance their career skills in areas such as innovation and commercialisation; learning and teaching principles in engineering; management and communication; and project management.

Faculty of Engineering research students are supervised by leading researchers and work at the cutting edge of research, interacting with experts in their field, both fellow researchers and industry in Australia and overseas.