We are happy to share that Jin Zhang has been awarded the Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia "Woman Mobility Engineer of the Year." This recognition highlights Jin’s exceptional academic leadership with UNSW Redback Racing and her commitment to empowering the next generation of engineers. Congratulations, Jin, on this outstanding achievement! To learn more about the award and its impact, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g6VPtbMg
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UNSW Engineers have developed a fire-resistant spray that could slow the rate at which cotton materials catch fire – and reduce the risk of burning. 🔥 Led by Professor Guan Yeoh, who previously developed the first BAL-40 fire retardant paint, the water-based spray coats fabric with a virtually invisible layer of protection without altering the fabric’s softness or breathability. The new spray could offer vital protection to those living in bushfire-prone areas, or in emergency situations. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gzK7zBvM
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We are proud of the UNSW Redback Racing Team and Dr Darson Li for their inspiring outreach in the Albury-Wodonga region. By connecting directly with high school students and showcasing the RB-24 Formula SAE race car, the team is sparking curiosity in Engineering and highlighting the diverse pathways available to study with UNSW Engineering. This initiative is a wonderful example of how our Progress for All strategy comes to life—removing barriers, creating opportunities, and ensuring access to world-class education for students from all communities. Congratulations to the team for the warm reception from schools, students, and the media.
Our outreach efforts have attracted media attention! The UNSW Redback Racing Team and I have just wrapped up an exciting outreach trip to the Albury-Wodonga region – and we were thrilled to see it attract attention from 7NEWS Australia, WIN News, and The Border Mail. Together with our RB-24 Formula SAE race car, the team and I visited: - The Scots School Albury - Wodonga Senior Secondary College and WODONGA MIDDLE YEARS COLLEGE Careers in Industry Expo - ALBURY HIGH SCHOOL - Trinity Anglican College, Albury Our goal was to showcase the possibilities of engineering through Redback Racing and promote pathways into UNSW Engineering, including the Gateway Program, Gateway Admission Pathway, and the UNSW Engineering Portfolio Entry Scheme. By engaging directly with high school students, we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers and demonstrate that a future in STEM is within reach—no matter where you live. This work reflects UNSW’s Progress for All strategy, breaking down barriers and expanding access to education for all. A huge thank you to the schools, students, and local community for the warm welcome, and to the UNSW Redback Racing team for your dedication in making this trip a success. Media Coverage: - 7 News: https://lnkd.in/gT_9FqmP - WIN News: https://lnkd.in/gwcAUTpB - The Border Mail: https://lnkd.in/gPcFWpAw #EngineeringEducation #EngineeringInspiration #InclusionInSTEM #ProgressForAll #AccessToEducation #FutureEngineers #RegionalEducation NSW Department of Education Thank you to our wonderful student ambassadors Daniel Tang, Harmony Boonaerts, Kalindu Dahanayake, Chelsea Tran, Lily Lam, Tejas Margapuram, and Cullan Ariyawanse
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"I’m a proud South Coast Yuin woman and grew up not far from UNSW. My Aunty used to point to the campus every time we passed and say, ‘you’ll go there one day’, and I ended up exactly where she said I would. I was raised by many strong Koori women who taught me to move with purpose, to speak up, and to keep showing up. Their resilience paved the way for me to be here, thriving in spaces they weren’t always welcome in. Opportunities like the Faculty’s Indigenous scholarship have been genuinely transformative for me. It's allowed me to show up fully, making me feel like I really belong here; not just to participate, but to contribute, lead, and to create change. The mentorship I’ve received at UNSW has given me the confidence to do the same for others, especially younger students who, like me, might be stepping into unfamiliar spaces. I’ve been lucky to participate, speak and mentor through initiatives with my high school, CareerTrackers, the Young Indigenous Women in STEM Academy, and Tiddas in Tech, where we continue to build community and remind young girls they belong in this field, built on our ancestors’ roots as the first engineers of Australia. Outside the classroom, UNSW has given me the chance to work on meaningful, realworld projects. It has shaped how I think about engineering: not just as a career, but as a responsibility.” – Keira Moran, Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering student and 2025 winner of the UNSW Engineering Inspiring Student Award.
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👋 Meet Chad Buckman. He's a proud Gomeroi man and third‑year UNSW mechanical engineering student who’s making waves both on the court and in the classroom. Chad’s engineering journey began with childhood 'scrap‑yard challenges' and racing BMX in Townsville. His father’s creative prompts sparked a passion that grew through mining internships and eventually led to his degree. Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gYty-CQF
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🚀 UNSW MechSoc recently hosted the annual Student Meet Industry Night, bringing together 20 leading companies and over 300 students from the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to connect directly with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and explore pathways into the engineering sector. A huge thank you to all the companies who joined us, our industry partners, and to UNSW MechSoc for organising this fantastic night!
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👏 We're thrilled to share that PhD student Chen Qian's work has won the Best Student Paper Award at AIM2025 (IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics)! This research introduces a novel snake-like robot design capable of follow-the-leader (FTL) motion, essential for navigating fragile and confined environments. By integrating fiber jamming modules (FJMs), the robot can dynamically adjust stiffness, minimizing contact forces and enabling safer operation - ideal for applications such as minimally invasive surgery or in-situ industrial inspection. The paper has been published in IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, one of the top journals in the field: https://lnkd.in/dEh3PgYS Congratulations to both Chen Qian and co-author Tangyou Liu!
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📢 We're hiring! Applications are now open for Casual Academic/Demonstrator positions for Term 3. As a demonstrator, you'll provide teaching support to course convenors, demonstrating engineering tutorials and laboratory sessions. This is a great opportunity to improve your communication and presentation skills and broaden your subject knowledge and expertise. The position is open to both UNSW and external applicants. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1 August 2025. Find more information and the application form here 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7xiMMkA
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🏢 UNSW researchers, in collaboration with LOCIE, University of Savoie Mont Blanc (France), have published a new study in Energy exploring a powerful passive technique for improving natural ventilation in sustainable buildings. Using advanced Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and thermal measurements, the research demonstrates how increasing the emissivity of solar chimney walls enhances radiative heat transfer, reshapes flow physics, reduces recirculation zones, and significantly improves ventilation performance—boosting the air change rate (ACH) by up to 26%. The findings are also applicable to the thermal management of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems, where passive cooling remains a key challenge. The experimental data also provide a valuable benchmark for validating future numerical and analytical models of solar chimney performance. 🔗 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/ghzMnH3H Hadi Ahmadi Guan Yeoh Dr. Victoria Timchenko
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🔥 Prof. Guan Yeoh, inventor of the fire-retardant paint ‘FSA FIRECOAT’ will lead a new ARC Research Hub focused on making a tangible difference to the millions of Australians who live in fire-prone areas. The Research Hub for Fire Resilience Infrastructure, Assets and Safety Advancements will help develop solutions to Australia’s fire risk through research, education, industry collaboration, technology transfer and commercialisation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7fQGR5y
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