Choosing a project

The selection of a project area, finding something that is it pitched at the correct academic level, can seem a daunting task. However, in reality it is usually sorted out very easily. If you or your company does not have a specific project in mind, UQ staff can talk to you about isolating some of your courrent work commitments to form a project. The project topic may be a stand-alone piece of work, or a smaller part of a large project. Generally speaking, the student would be expected to work at a level just below that expected of a newly-graduated engineer.

Some examples of recent projects are:

Designing and implementing a brake testing system for coal trucks
Assessment of air conditioner loads
On-load Tap Changer acoustics monitoring
Pressure fluctuations through duct fittings
Optimisation of screw press for oil palm nuts
Brisbane CBD noise map development
Site water upgrade investigation
Underground cable thermal ratings
Optimising fuel costs and quality
Extending an electronic tagging system for cattle