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December

Professors Leone Spiccia, Udo Bach and Yi-Bing Cheng Super-powered solar powered research
Key Australian and US photovoltaic research centres are combining forces to develop the next generation of higher performing, more economical, solar technologies.
Grade 6 team from Knox Park Primary School was mentored by Monash ECSE students. They built the Olympic Chariot which will compete in the International Canstruction© Competition. Schools Technology Project instrumental in winning
School teams mentored by Monash Engineering students win various awards in 2012.
Monash University researchers are calling for people in regional and rural areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes this summer. Image source: iStock Quad-bike safety this Christmas
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, it's time for people in country areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes.
Four-peat: Monash Motorsport Australasia champions once again
Monash Motorsport continued their reign as Formula SAE Australasia Champions, taking first place again this year to cap four consecutive years at the top.
Dr. Xiaobo Chen A breakthrough in creating corrosion-resistant magnesium alloys
Dr Xiaobo Chen, a research fellow in the Department of Materials Engineering, has successfully invented magnesium alloys with superior corrosion resistance.
L to R: Professor Tam Sridhar, Greg Robinson, The Honourable Michael OBrien MP, Professor Ed Byrne and Andrew Michelmore Monash signs partnership with leading Australian mining companies
Monash University has formalised its partnerships with MMG Limited (MMG) and Newcrest Mining Limited today with the signing of philanthropic gifts to support the establishment of the Division of Mining and Resources Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering.
Scanning electron microscope image of cork-like cellular graphene monolith. Credit: Ling Qiu Nature's design boosts the potential of graphene
Scientists have taken inspiration from one of the oldest natural materials to exploit the extraordinary qualities of graphene, a material set to revolutionise fields from computers and batteries to composite materials.

November

IChemE CEO, Dr David Brown (right), Associate Professor Wei Shen and host, Colin Murray, BBC television and radio presenter. Photo credited to IChemE. Continuing success for the Wizards of Monash
The Faculty of Engineering would like to congratulate Associate Professor Wei Shen and the Monash University Surface Engineering Group for their success at the 2012 IChemE Awards held Manchester, UK on the 1st of November 2012.
Silicon particles on the surface of an aluminium alloy. Metals for a new era
Cars that change colour at the push of a button; metals that strengthen with use; buildings that harness energy from the wind. Research into designing structural materials that are both responsive and functional is shifting such ideas from the realm of fantasy to reality.
A pioneering use of mini-trampolines is allowing engineers to better understand effects of vibrations caused by human movement on floors and small bridges. Image source: iStock Jumping to reduce vibrations
A pioneering use of mini-trampolines is allowing engineers to better understand effects of vibrations caused by human movement on floors and small bridges.
Tim Wallis of the Australian Trade Commission with 2012 scholarship winner Dilshan De Silva Austrade renews scholarship funding
Three more high-achieving undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering will benefit from the Leadership in a Technological Environment program, thanks to the Austrade Craig Senger Scholarship.
Professor Frieder Seible New Faculty of Engineering Dean appointed
International structural engineering expert Professor Frieder Seible has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Monash University.
Professor Julio Soria Engineering bags awards in latest ARC round
The Faculty of Engineering would like to congratulate Professor Julio Soria for his success in the Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award (DORA) and Dr Xiaobo Chen from the Department of Materials Engineering and Dr Samintha Perera from the Department of Civil Engineering on receiving the Discovery Early Career Research Awards.
Dr Qizhi Chen A harvest of NHMRC Project Grants for Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering would like to congratulate Dr Jing Fu and Dr Andreas Fouras from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Dr Qizhi Chen from the Department of Materials Engineering, who were successful in receiving National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants.
2013 Rhodes Scholarship recipient Geoffrey Pascoe is congratulated by The Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC, Governor of Victoria Curiosity paves the way for Monash Rhodes Scholar
Monash University graduate, Geoffrey Pascoe has won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for study at Oxford University where he plans to help drive a revolution in transportation.

October

Professor Emanuele Viterbo Monash Professor awarded AISRF research grant
Professor Emanuele Viterbo, Associate Dean Research Training and a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, has been awarded a research grant under the Australia-India Senior Visiting Fellowships 2012-2013.
Researchers found the use of the bottom-up method gave them a new degree of freedom to control the placement of the nanoparticles. Nanostructures worth more than their weight in gold
More effective monitoring of pollution levels in the workplace is on the horizon following the development of a new construction method for microscopic structures made of gold.
The Monash Motorsport team on the track at the FSUK. Monash Motorsport takes over Europe
The Monash Motorsport team recently returned from a successful bout of overseas student motorsport competitions, coming third on the UK circuit and fourth on the German.
Giant Gold Nanowire Superlattice Nanomembrane Gold goes green at Monash
Associate Professor Wenlong Cheng and his team have created the thinnest possible membrane for use in energy, environment and healthcare applications using ultrathin hydrophobic gold nanowires.
Dr Tay pictured with his wife Lui Inn Pin A real beneficiary of the last century
Dr Chang Mong Tay (BE 1974) graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Monash University with a First Class Honours. Studying under the prestigious Colombo Plan Scholarship, his studies were subsidised by the Department of Education in Melbourne.
Engineering students from Osaka University Monash Engineering welcomes students from Osaka University
A group of 31 engineering students from Osaka University in Japan were hosted by Monash College for a four week customized program which focused on general English and English for engineering and science.
Professor Tam Sridhar, Dean of Engineering Strengthening scientific research with India
Professor Tam Sridhar, Dean of Engineering and Vice-President (India and China Research Initiatives), has been elected to the prestigious Indian National Science Academy (INSA) as a foreign fellow.
Engineering student takes on inspirational challenge
Monash Engineering student Siobhan Kelly is embarking on a challenge to make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children in Cambodia one story book at a time.
Professor Xinhua Wu Light metals shape the future of flight
Very light, very strong new metals and emerging manufacturing processes are set to usher in a new era of aerospace technology.
Associate Professor Udo Bach, Professor Yi-Bing Cheng and Professor Leone Spiccia Home-grown electricity
Buildings may soon be able to generate their own electricity from roofs, walls, windows - even benchtops - that come with in-built solar power capabilities.

September

Toronto trams have few platform stops and long queues as passengers must deal with tram drivers about tickets. Image source: Professor Graham Currie. How does the Melbourne tram network fare?
New research contrasting design approaches between light rail in Melbourne and Canada has demonstrated significant benefits in new level-access platform stops, ticketing systems and low floor trams in Melbourne.
Professor Dan Shechtman Honorary doctorate conferred on Nobel Prize winner
Internationally renowned scientist and Nobel Laureate Professor Dan Shechtman will be conferred with an honorary doctorate this Thursday.

August

The first major study of the levy by Monash University researchers found the tax had failed Photo: Peter Firus Carpark tax fails to solve Melbourne's traffic gridlock
Melbourne's traffic congestion levy has had minimal affect on motorist behaviour despite providing considerable income to the state Government, according to a new report.
Blood flow in blood vessels is a perfect small-scale example of fluid-structure interaction. Science to flow in Prato
Prato is to host a school and workshop on fluid-structure interactions.
Professor Emeritus Paul Grundy Monash Professor presented with engineering honour
Professor Emeritus Paul Grundy, AM, from the Department of Civil Engineering has been awarded the 2012 Anton Tedesko Medal from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).
Engineering a new mining degree
Innovation, sustainability and community engagement will be the focus of Monash University's first mining engineering degree to be offered in 2013.
Research success: (l-r) Mohammad Monir Morshed, Professor Arthur Lowery and Liang Du. Award-winning ideas for faster data
Research that will help improve the speed of long-distance data transmission has been lauded by leading researchers at an international telecommunications conference.
New Horizons Joint PhD Scholarship Program
Monash University and CSIRO are pleased to advise that seven joint scholarships for PhD students will be offered in 2013 at the New Horizons Centre (NHC).
A Rio Tinto train Rio Tinto on track for smoother rail system
Mining company Rio Tinto's railway systems will receive the best of care following the signing of a five-year deal with the University's Institute of Railway Technology (IRT).

July

L to R: Glenn O Shea, Rohan Dennis, Michael Hepburn and Jack Bobridge training in the Monash Wind Tunnel Monash plays a role in Olympic dreams
The Monash Wind Tunnel research facility has helped our Olympic cycling and archery teams go for gold.
Tim Wallis of the Australian Trade Commission with scholarship winner Dilshan De Silva Scholarship pays tribute to Trade Commissioner
A Monash University scholarship, to honour Jakarta bombing victim Trade Commissioner Craig Senger was announced this week, on the third anniversary of the attack.
Russell Scott at the 2012 Engineering Awards Dinner Advancing Chemical Engineering Worldwide
Monash Chemical Engineering Alumnus now IChemE President
Monash Motorsport alumni, now working with Formula One, pictured with Mark Webber's car Monash Motorsport jets off to Europe
The Monash Motorsport team has landed in Europe to compete at the prestigious Formula Students UK and Formula Students Germany competitions.
Dr James Park testing the wind drift of arrows in an outdoor setting On target for London
Australian archers will be better equipped to hit the target at the London Olympics having had their arrow choice analysed by a Monash University researcher.
Faculty of Engineering Awards Presentation Dinner An evening of celebration
The Faculty of Engineering has recognised the outstanding achievements of both students and staff during 2011 at the Annual Engineering Awards Presentation Dinner on 6th June at the Clayton Campus.
Mr Andrew Michelmore CEO of MMG receives Engineering's Distinguished Service Medal Award
CEO of MMG, Mr Andrew Michelmore was presented with the 2012 Distinguished Service Medal award at the Annual Monash Engineering Awards Presentation Dinner on 6th June at the Clayton Campus.
Austin Davey(Visy), Ron Fairchild, Anthony Pratt (Visy), Professor John Sheridan, Philip Irvine (Visy) Inspiring engineers for environmental change
CEO of Visy, Anthony Pratt spoke to a group of aspiring engineers as part of a seminar series in semester 1, designed to promote leadership for Monash engineering students.

June

Ze Xian Low at an exhibition in Hong Kong Chemical engineering student aims to improve desalination technology
Chemical engineering HDR student Ze Xian Low has been awarded a 2012 NCEDA Supplementary PhD Scholarship for his research in desalination technology.
Dominic Agyei Chemical engineering HDR student wins AINSE award
Chemical engineering HDR student Dominic Agyei has received an AINSE Postgraduate Research Award.
Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad awardees Monash students win Chinese scholarships
Six PhD students from Monash University have been awarded scholarships for academic excellence from the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC)

May

Director of IRT Ravi Ravitharan Celebrating 40 years of railway innovation
Australia's premier applied research centre in railway technology has celebrated four decades of innovative solutions in mining and commuter rail systems.
The easy to read blood test Harry Potter inspires easy to read blood test
Inspired by the ideas of author J.K. Rowling, Australian scientists have created a rapid new blood test that spells out a patient's blood type on bioactive paper.
Back row (L-R):- Dr David Lyster, Professor Jim Patrick, Professor Arthur Lowery, Middle row: Professor Erol Harvey, Professor David de Kretser, Gerard Menses, Front row: Professor Lyn Beazley Bright new eyes for Monash Vision Group
Professor David de Kretser AC, one of Australia's leading scientists in male fertility, has been appointed Chair of the Monash Vision Group (MVG).
The best of the best in PhD theses
Monash University's most outstanding PhD graduates have been honoured with prestigious Mollie Holman Medals.
Viewing the lungs in 4D
Researchers from Monash University have developed a 4D dynamic functional lung imaging method, which allows them to study breathing lungs in unprecedented detail.
Mid-year Entry
Mid-year applications are now open for some Engineering degrees.
Associate Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage Future thinker
The progressive ideas of a leading engineer who wants to bury excess carbon dioxide deep underground have earned him a seat at one of Australia's most influential discussions.
Professor Yuri Estrin Nanotechnology researcher honoured
A Monash University researcher who is designing the next generation of medical implants using nanotechnology has been awarded a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Award for the second time.

April

Mr Ron Fairchild (Vice President, Advancement), Mr David Jenkins, Professor Tam Sridhar (Dean, Faculty of Engineering) A legacy of learning
David's parent's legacy of learning has not only influenced his family, but, through his generous donation will continue to help many students to achieve their potential.
John Monash Science School JMSS's Engineering Big Day Out
The Faculty of Engineering hosted a day of interactive activities for over 200 Year 11 students from the John Monash Science School on February 24th 2012.
Microchip for the bionic eye Microchip success for bionic eye
Research to restore sight to the clinically blind has reached a critical stage, with testing underway of the prototype microchips that will power the bionic eye.
Engineering Scholarship Celebration
The Faculty of Engineering acknowledged the success of 85 high achieving commencing undergraduate scholarship recipients on Thursday 8th March 2012, at the annual engineering scholarship celebration event.

March

New thinking needed on quad-bike deaths
The current logic surrounding the effectiveness of crush protection devices in preventing deaths and injuries caused by quad-bikes on farms, is flawed, according to new research.
Monash Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel, one of the speakers on the panel Collaboration the key to solving grand challenges
Prominent Australian and Indian researchers have emphasised the importance of collaboration across disciplines, national borders and with industry, to meet global challenges.
Students undertaking an experiment as part of the National Youth Science Forum 2011 Showing students the wonders of science
Some of tomorrow's leading scientists will see what bionic vision might look like, experiment with nanoparticles and inspect one of Australia's most innovative race cars at Monash University this week.
Chris Heath driving at the F-SAE Championships in December Monash presence at the Grand Prix
The Monash Motorsport team will be on the track at the 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix to showcase their Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (F-SAE) Championship winning race car.

February

Dr Christian Dwyer and Dr Philip Nakashima Small particles answer big questions
Two Monash University researchers have been recognised for pushing the frontiers in electron microscopy to solve mysteries at the atomic level.
Horace Josh Bionic vision simulator research wins award
Research that could contribute to the development of a bionic eye has taken out the Best Student Paper Prize at the BioDevices 2012 International Conference.
Marcus Wong Monash ice hockey star wins MVP honour
Monash student Marcus Wong was awarded the Most Valuable Player title for Australia at the recent International Ice Hockey Federation games in Estonia.
Professor John Sheridan, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, delivering his opening speech 7th Tri-University Workshop strengthens Monash Engineering international partnerships
The 7th Tri-University Advanced Research Workshop was hosted by Wuhan University of Technology in China, held on the 5th and 6th of December 2011.The research workshop is held every year and alternates between Monash University and their partner universities, Central South University and Wuhan University of Technology.
Michelle Ng is presented with her award by Mr Ian Christensen, General Manager at AutoCRC and Mr Steve Curtis, Manager of Vehicle Structure and Safety Integration at GM Holden Engineering Student works with GM Holden to create a winning project
Monash Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering student Michelle Ng has won the AutoCRC Undergraduate Prize for her final year project.
 
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