Science and the community
Our researchers are dedicated to finding practical and real-world solutions for the challenges of today, through extensive collaboration with industry and in partnership with other expert institutions.
This has resulted in our ability to produce excellent research through our science-based research centre's, in areas such as electron science, communications engineering, microscopy and microphotonic systems. The engagement of our researchers enables students to work on innovative and leading-edge projects of value.
Current partnerships
- Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) collaborations
- BHP Billiton maintenance engineering training partnership
- Boat-based recreational fishing project
- Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research
- Design of a video surveillance system for Perth Transport Authority
- Development of a photonic weed sensor for weed identification and spraying
- Development of multi-laser DVD pickup
- ECU-Emirates Education and Research Centre in Dubai
- Electron Science Research Institute partnership with Nortel Networks
- Extra curricular initiatives to engage school children in science
- Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics
- Partnerships with YTEL Photonics Inc. Korea
- Prawns and scallops in Shark Bay
- Research collaboration agreement with Dampier Salt Ltd
- Selective Sunshade Glazing project
- Siemens Instrumentation Control Laboratory