Research in the school explores the role and significance of, and the interrelationship between, materials, water, ground and structures, the environmental impact of engineering development and the innovative use of resources.

Our research profile and successes

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The school is a leader in the discipline of civil and environmental engineering in Australia. The school has an outstanding track record in its ability to attract competitive research funding, has ongoing collaboration with industry partners on innovative research, has an impressive publication record and over 200 higher degree research candidates. With a combination of existing senior academics and the appointment of several new researchers, the school’s research profile has gone from strength to strength in recent years across a wide range of areas. Recent successes include:

Peter Irga gives the thumbs up in front of a hempcrete wall

2022 Young Tall Poppy Award recipient, Dr Peter Irga, gives his hempcrete wall the thumbs up

Research identities

Research identities

Download School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research identities (PDF, 45Kb)

Research Centres

The school is home to 7 research centres which are closely aligned to the research identities in the school:

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The School collaborates on research with industry partners, government and non-government organisations in a number of ways. These include:

  • Contract research projects
  • Joint research projects funded by NSW and/or Federal Government
  • Scholarships
  • PhD Internships

The school is always looking to form new partnerships so if you would like to work with us and find out more, please contact us and we will come back to you within 2 working days.