Our hubs are built around large concepts that provide an interdisciplinary perspective with multiple levels of analysis.
They are designed to bring together industry, academia and students to foster collaboration and progress in the specialist areas of energy and humanitarian engineering.
Energy Hub members are leaders within the energy sector from industry, academia, and government who volunteer time and expertise to participate in activities.
Membership is by invitation and open to those who are passionate about future opportunities in energy technology, policy, planning, and investment.
Please contact Mike Dureau for further details: michael.dureau@sydney.edu.au
Humanitarian Engineering Hub members will be able to access a number of activities, including:
There is to be no charge to Humanitarian Engineering Hub members, other than for major events, when these are organised.
Research in Humanitarian Engineering - Inspirations for the Future
Quality innovative research is fundamental to knowledge enhancement and advancement in every branch of engineering and applied science. This principle has been recognised in recent years in respect to humanitarian engineering and international development. New ideas and expanded knowledge make the delivery of humanitarian engineering and international aid generally more effective, sustainable and relevant to recipient communities. Presented by USYD PhD graduates:
Effective Engagement of Local Capacity in Development Projects
Effective engagement of local capacity and resources in developing countries – engineers and other professionals, contractors and tradespeople – is widely recognised as being essential for the success of internationally funded development projects.
Engagement in this way makes use of local knowledge and skills, provides for local employment and the opportunity for capacity building into the future, and optimises expenditure of loan funds within the country.
The challenge is for the recipient countries to be self-sustaining, and implement projects using in-country resources.
Emergency Warning Systems in the Pacific
It is an unfortunate fact that Pacific Island countries have too often, throughout history, been subjected to natural disasters arising from weather events – cyclonic rain, winds, storm surges, even droughts; and from seismic events – volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Tragically, these disasters have resulted in loss of life and major land & property damage in Pacific Island communities. The impact of climate change will predictably increase the severity, at the least for any weather-related events.
Innovations in Drone Technology to Benefit Humanity
We shone a spotlight on the innovative use of drones in humanitarian engineering projects within developing countries, including practical applications of drone tech for topographic surveys, technical and condition inspections, as well as provision of services and more resilient secure ways of providing mobile connectivity during emergency disasters.
Our Professor Ron Johnston Humanitarian Innovation Awards are a highlight in the engineering student calendar, attracting fierce competition amongst university undergraduates throughout Australia
In this webinar, students presented their innovative solutions in response to a broad range of diverse engineering challenges in community development and post disaster reconstruction.
