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Our Energy Future
Visions Video Podcast, September 2010
Hear Dr Greg Martin, from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, discuss his research into biofuels; Professor Iven Mareels, Dean of Engineering, discuss his research into electric cars and developing a smart grid; and Professor Ian Johnston from Civil and Environmental Engineering, discuss his work on geothermal energy.
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How do we talk about our town?
Melbourne Newsroom, 16 August 2010
Associate Professor Stephan Winter is leading a research team of linguists, computer scientists, and spatial information scientists to try and bridge the gap in the way we explain locations to our friends and how we type descriptions into mapping services such as google maps or in-car navigation services.
SAE-A Young Engineer of the Year – Dr Rahul Sharma
August 2010
Dr Rahul Sharma from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has received the Society of Automotive Engineers-Australasia (SAE-A) Young Engineer of the Year Award for his work on gaseous engine modelling and control systems development.
Peter Stuckey receives Eureka Prize for Innovation in Computer Science
17 August 2010
Congratulations to Professor Peter Stuckey, who has been awarded the Australian Museum’s Google Australia Eureka Prize for Innovation in Computer Science.
Andrew_Turpin Supercomputer technology aids glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
August 2010
Associate Professor Andrew Turpin, from the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, discussed the impact of the IBM Blue Gene supercomputer on his research into glaucoma at the unveiling of phase one of the supercomputer.
Could Algae change the world?
The Voice, July 2010
Dr Greg Martin from the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is leading a team of researchers investigating efficient methods for producing liquid fuels from various biomass feedstocks, including algae.
Going with the flow
The Voice, July 2010
Dr Guillermo Narsilio, Professor Ian Johnston and PhD student Stuart Colls, from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, are investigating geothermal energy, a totally renewable and sustainable energy 24/7 energy source.
aircraft_drag Not a drag: breakthrough will create cleaner, faster planes
Science, July 2010
A world first model for predicting fluid flows close to surfaces will enable engineers to reduce drag in vehicles, and in turn, lead to more efficient and greener planes, cars and boats, according to Federation Fellow Professor Ivan Marusic from the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Engineering at Unimelb New Master of Engineering Scholarships
In 2011 we will offer up to 56, $10,000 scholarships to suitably qualified local and international applicants to the Master of Engineering. Scholarships will be awarded in two categories: Merit and Access.
See the Master of Engineering scholarships page for details

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Jayne Richardson Civil Engineering Alumnus working on Melbourne's new sports stadium
Youtube, January 2010
Jayne Richardson describes her role at Grocon, working on the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium project.
CO2CRC aims to improve the atmosphere via improving CO2 capture technologies The zero emissions city of the future
Chemical Engineers working in The Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) aim to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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The Melbourne School of Engineering is admired internationally for its strong reputation in research and academic excellence. We offer distinctive undergraduate courses plus graduate Masters and Doctorate degrees, and attract high-achieving students. Our research activities focus on areas of global importance for the benefit of society.