The Centre for Innovative Structures and Materials (CISM) is led by Mike Xie who is a Distinguished Professor of RMIT University and an internationally renowned expert in computational mechanics.
Members of the CISM have conducted pioneering work on the theoretical development and practical application of various structural optimisation techniques. These techniques have been used by thousands of engineers and architects around the world to design innovative buildings and bridges, and to create novel microstructures of materials and composites.
CISM researchers have been awarded a large number of major grants by the Australian Research Council, including the prestigious Laureate Fellowship, the Future Fellowship and several Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA). Financial support to the research team has also been provided by various companies such as Arup, Boeing and Aurecon.
Research at the CISM focuses on several core areas, including:
This project aims to develop a simple but versatile technique for finding structurally efficient designs. ESO is based on the simple concept of slowly removing inefficient material from a structure so that the residual shape evolves towards the optimum.
RMIT researchers have taken out awards for Victoria’s most impactful and industry-relevant research.
Key Contact: Distinguished Professor Mike Xie – Director
Address: Centre for Innovative Structures and Materials
RMIT University, PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia
Location: Bundoora East Campus, Building 251, Level 2.
Email: mike.xie@rmit.edu.au
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