Our Research
Overview
Our sustainable engineering research crosses a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines, including systems thinking, life cycle engineering, engineering design, renewable energy, resource recovery, remanufacturing, and sustainable materials science and systems engineering.
SEG research involves applying an engineering perspective to improve engineering efficiency and the development and implementation of innovations to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production. Potential applications among many, include industrial symbiosis, green design, remanufacturing, life cycle assessment, material flow analysis, systems modelling, waste management and process efficiency innovation.
Recent Research Focus
3D Processes in Sustainable Manufacturing:
Exploring the use of 3D processes to enhance sustainability outcomes in manufacturing.
Blockchain in Agricultural Sustainability:
Utilizing blockchain technology to improve sustainability performance in agriculture and its supply chain.
Renewable Energy Integration and Public Policy:
Modelling complex systems to integrate renewable energy into the grid, considering public policy implications.
Urban Heat Island Mitigation:
Addressing urban heat island effects through pavement design and building construction strategies.
Waste Incineration in Construction:
Investigating the use of incineration waste products in construction materials for sustainable building practices
Comparative Waste Management Technologies:
Comparing modern waste management technologies for eco-efficiency and sustainability.
Core Sustainability Concepts in Education:
Reviewing fundamental sustainability concepts for inclusion in sustainability education.
Mechanical Engineering Challenges in Ecological Restoration:
Examining mechanical engineering challenges associated with ecological restoration efforts.
Environmental Impact of Battery Recycling:
Assessing the environmental impact of battery recycling technologies for sustainable resource management.
Sustainability Assessment of Hydrogen Production:
Comparing the sustainability of blue and green hydrogen production methods.
Container Deposit Schemes:
Conducting a global review of container deposit schemes for waste management and recycling.
Sustainability Assessment Frameworks in Construction:
Analyzing sustainability assessment frameworks in the Australian construction sector.
Recycled Crushed Glass in Concrete:
Investigating the use of recycled crushed glass in concrete formulations by the Western Australian Waste Authority.
Environmental Product Declaration for Cement and Steel Production:
Developing environmental product declarations index for cement and steel production in Qatar.
Solar Pond Technologies:
Conducting an international review of solar pond technologies for sustainable energy generation.
Lifecycle Assessment of Waste Treatment Technologies:
Assessing the lifecycle environmental impacts of current waste treatment technologies.