PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - Mechanical and Mechatronics

Research projects undertaken in both mechanical and mechatronic engineering at ECU focus on a number of themes which involve experimental andor simulation based studiesThese include automotive engineering energy systems manufacturing and automation mechanical behaviour of engineering materials renewable and sustainable energy sources robotics and thermofluids The School of Engineering has an array of resources to support research activities within the above themes with major oncampus resources including Modern laboratories eg robotics materials characterisation mechanical testing energy motorsports workshop A wellequipped manufacturing workshop CNC machine tools 3D printing Flow dynamics instrumentation multichannel constant temperature anemometry flow visualisation laserdiagnostics infrared imaging Engine testing dynamometers Modelling software CFD design simulation image processing intelligent optimisation and prediction and Project specific experimental setups biomass combustor impinging jet nozzle custom designed engines hexapod and wheeled robots Higher degree by research projects undertaken in the above may also seek access to Perth based supercomputing facilities as well as establish collaborations with external partners international industry Students considering starting a research degree in mechanical and mechatronic engineering at ECU should have a good level of research training as demonstrated by a publication record in peerreviewed outlets employment in research roles within academic and industry or equivalent avenues of practiced research excellence

All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Masters Degree (Research); orBachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); orDemonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.English competency requirements: