26 March 2018
EVENT: From A startup to the stock market – The SenSen Story
SenSen Networks was founded in 2005 within UTS and spun off as a commercial entity in 2007 with seed funds from a Tasmania based venture fund in Australia.
About the Department
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering was established in 1947 as part of the Melbourne School of Engineering, which has been offering degrees at The University of Melbourne since 1889.
Find out more about our history
Our courses
The Department offers both PhD and Masters level research higher degrees. Our flagship programs are the Master of Engineering (Electrical) and the Master of Engineering (Electrical with Business) — with a Bachelor degree pathway via an Electrical Systems Major via the Bachelor of Science.
Both the Master of Engineering (Electrical) and Master of Engineering (Electrical with Business) are professionally recognised under two major accreditation frameworks — EUR-ACE® and the Washington Accord (through Engineers Australia).
Find out more about our study options
Our research
The Department is host to a vibrant internationally recognised research program, which receives exceptional support from industry and government. The Department has strengths in these main discipline areas:
- Communication systems and networks
- Control and signal processing
- Photonic and electronic systems
- Power and energy systems
These disciplines reflect the core ingredients of our research and research training programs, across a number of centres, institutes and laboratories, including:
Professor Chris Manzie
Head of Department
Research
We are a vibrant community of internationally recognised researchers focused on addressing major challenges in power systems, computation networks, electronic devices and materials, and systems engineering.
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Communication and networks
We analyse, design and optimise communications systems and networks for a variety of emerging applications. We use tools and approaches from communication theory, coding, information theory, detection and estimation, systems theory, stochastic processes, game theory, signal processing, network optimisation and much more.
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Control and signal processing
We undertake research, education, and industry engagement activities that relate to the modelling, optimisation, monitoring and automation of dynamical systems. Our research expertise ranges from the mathematical foundations of systems engineering, to applications in water and power system management, defence, and biomedical technology.
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Photonic and electronic systems
Advancing the frontiers in photonics and electronics towards the development of novel devices and systems for emerging applications. Our research spans electronics, nano-electronics, photonics, nano-photonics, antenna engineering, microwave and millimetre-wave engineering, and systems engineering.
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Power and energy systems
Our work supports the decision-making of stakeholders across the energy supply and value chains of low-carbon power and energy systems. We perform techno-economic modelling, develop industry-friendly tools, and carry out research and consultancy studies.
Centres and institutes
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Centre for Neural Engineering
An interdisciplinary centre, established to undertake research in neuroscience and neural diseases. The Centre draws together leading neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, cell biologists, geneticists, electrophysicists, chemists, physicists and engineers from the University of Melbourne and partner institutions.
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Networked Society Institute
The networked society is rapidly emerging from the increasing connectivity between people, places and things. This transformation is being powered by digital, networking and automated technologies. The Institute fosters interdisciplinary research to understand and create the connected future and to address the impact of connectivity on society.
Industry engagement in teaching
We recognise the value of a curriculum guided by industry. We invite industry members to contribute to the ongoing refinement of our curriculum.
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Host a student intern
Host a Masters student within your organisation through our internship programs.
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Student industry projects
Engage our students to work on a technical project of relevance to your organisation. These projects are undertaken by Masters students on campus.
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Industry Advisory Group
Our advisory group provides valuable insights on our strategic planning, teaching, and research programs, to ensure they are relevant to industry needs.
Study
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Undergraduate
The Electrical Systems major is offered in the Bachelor of Science and leads to masters-level study in Electrical Engineering.
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Graduate coursework
At the coursework masters level, we offer two accredited courses: the Master of Engineering (Electrical) and the Master of Engineering (Electrical with Business).
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Graduate research
Our graduate research programs — the MPhil and the PhD — are built on world-leading projects and are led by staff with international recognition for their multi-disciplinary research contributions.
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Internships and industry projects
A unique opportunity to practise technical skills in a real-life work environment, supported by a dedicated workplace and an academic supervisor. Gain practical experience to enhance your employment prospects and networking opportunities.
Career outcomes
Electrical engineering and mechatronics graduates are known for their strong analytical and problem solving skills. They find employment in a variety of capacities, ranging from research and technical engineering work to management and finance, across a broad array of areas, including the energy, telecommunications, computer, electronics, defence, manufacturing, automation, transport and biotechnology industries.
Leadership
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Prof Chris Manzie
Head of Department
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Prof Girish Nair
Deputy Head (Research & Research Training)
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Prof Christina Lim
Deputy Head (Academic Programs)
- Lyn Buchanan
Department Administrator
News
8 March 2018
Melbourne School of Engineering advertises academic roles for women
Melbourne School of Engineering is seeking women of exceptional calibre to fill five lecturer positions across all engineering and computer science disciplines.
7 February 2018
University of Melbourne students engineer Rainbow Box for children with autism
Engineering and IT students from the University of Melbourne have joined forces to develop the “Rainbow Box”, a low-cost multi-sensory toy for children with autism.
21 December 2017
New engineering campus at Fishermans Bend
The University of Melbourne will build a new, seven-hectare campus at Fishermans Bend as part of its almost $1 billion commitment to create a world-class engineering school for the 21st century.
14 December 2017
Tansu Alpcan awarded seed funding for interdisciplinary research
Associate Professor Tansu Alpcan from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been awarded a seed funding grant of $75,000 from Northrop Grumman Corporation to work on an interdisciplinary research collaboration.
Events
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