As the largest engineering department at RMIT, we lead a diverse portfolio of internationally acclaimed research across mechanical, materials, automation, sustainable energy, automotive and manufacturing engineering. Our vibrant research environment, student communities, and industry partners are collocated and supported by state-of-the-art facilities to foster innovation, strengthen partnerships, and deliver real-world impact through cutting-edge technological advancements.
We are the national leader in advanced manufacturing research and a world-recognized institute in mechanical research and intelligent automation. Our vibrant research team has over 110 research-active staff, including 4 Distinguished Professors and 18 of the world’s top 2% most cited scientists. Our department is driving impactful discoveries, fundamental advancement and industrial partnerships.
We work closely with industry to co-create innovative solutions and drive impact, collaborating to develop new technologies and strengthen global innovation networks.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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