About our research
Engineering enterprises are central to national productivity and the transition to a sustainable future, yet they operate in an environment of growing complexity, where resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value must be achieved simultaneously.
Our research focuses on ensuring that engineering investments and operations deliver enduring value that withstands disruption and supports long-term sustainability goals. By integrating principles of systems thinking, digital transformation, and risk-informed decision-making, we develop methods to strengthen how enterprises plan, manage, and evaluate performance across their lifecycles.
Our current research themes include:
- Sustainable, resilient, and value-driven investment analysis – guiding decisions that balance performance, cost, and sustainability
- Enhanced enterprise productivity via digital transformation – leveraging data and intelligent systems to improve efficiency and agility
- Safe and quality-assured lifecycle management – embedding reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement into enterprise operations
Our mission is to enable engineering enterprises to deliver lasting value that is resilient to shocks, adaptable to change and aligned with a sustainable future.
Staff
Graduate researchers
Selected research grants
- Smart building faade harvesting vibration energy from everyday weather conditions, Early Career Researcher Grant, 2026
- A virtual training environment to improve workforce safety in the construction industry, Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite Grants Round 1, 2025-2026
- AI-driven multi-warehouse model for optimised enterprise resource planning, Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants Round 16, 2024-2027
Selected research projects
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AI-driven multi-warehouse model for optimised enterprise resource planning
This project develops an affordable AI-powered ERP system with multi-warehouse capabilities to help small and medium-sized enterprises adapt to market and supply chain fluctuations.
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Virtual training environment for improved workforce safety
This project develops an innovative virtual training platform for the construction industry.