Infrastructure and transport

Shaping the future of physical and organisational connectivity

Our research explores the frameworks of interdependent networks and systems that serve society – from the way structures and transport are designed and built, to the materials, social networks and technology involved.

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John Grill Institute for Project Leadership

We advance breakthrough research into project leadership, deliver world-leading executive education and work with industry, government and communities to shape future projects and their outcomes.

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Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis

We are blending together high-end equipment with technical expertise to explore physical and biological structures at the micro, nano and atomic scales

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Centre for Advanced Materials Technology

We possess outstanding expertise in the fields of materials characterisation and processing, computer simulation, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, solid mechanics and biotechnology.

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Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering

We are promoting the advancement of structural engineering within Australia through research and development, cooperation with industry and education in contemporary structural technology.

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Sydney Centre in Geomechanics and Mining Materials

We are at the forefront of research in geomechanics and granular physics, and aim to broaden our world-leading position in fields such as mining geomechanics and bulk material handling.

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Aerospace engineering

We tackle fundamental challenges in aerospace engineering, from advanced composite structures, hybrid propulsion systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and new control algorithms to complete satellite systems.

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Geoenvironmental engineering

Experimental, theoretical and computational research at the interface between environmental engineering, geomechanics and soil science.

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Materials and structures

We lead the design and development of next-generation nanomaterials, high-performance building structures and advanced manufacturing technologies. We explore the frontiers of materials synthesis and structural design.

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Transport engineering

We’re at the forefront of multidisciplinary research, advancing fundamental knowledge and engineering practice through transport science, engineering, and policy approaches to create efficient and equitable transport systems.

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Project management and leadership

Drawing on soft systems thinking, social network analysis and complexity theory, our researchers provide new insights and approaches to support the people, teams, networks and organisations that deliver projects.