JCU PhD research showcase and laboratory tour

Join Engineers Australia and James Cook University for an engaging evening showcasing three cutting-edge PhD research projects currently being undertaken at JCU. This event has been designed to help bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing engineers, researchers, students, and professionals with a firsthand look at emerging research and the real-world challenges these projects seek to address. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the breadth of engineering and applied science research occurring in North Queensland, while exploring how these innovations may influence future industry practice.   

The session will feature presentations from three PhD candidates working across diverse technical disciplines, followed by opportunities for discussion and questions. Rather than focusing solely on academic outcomes, speakers will explore the practical implications of their research, the engineering challenges being investigated, and opportunities for collaboration with industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the laboratories and research facilities where the work is being undertaken, providing a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the equipment, testing environments, and methodologies that support these projects. 

The tone will be professional, engaging, and outcome-focused, encouraging meaningful conversations between practitioners and researchers. Whether you are interested in innovation, emerging technologies, or fostering stronger links between industry and academia, this event offers an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and contribute to the future direction of engineering research in the region.

See our exciting PhD presentations below: 

Hamid Nami - "Filler-modified polypropylene macro synthetic fibres and their effect on post-crack performance of shotcrete"

Umaya Akalahandi - “Green synthesis of heteroatom-doped carbon dots from human hair as a label-free fluorescent sensor for the dual detection of Cr(VI) and Fe(III) in drinking water.”

Jacob Bilsborough - "Standardised temperature-dependent mechanical properties of dense alumina additively manufactured via stereolithography"

Program timeline

6.00pm - Registration and networking opens

6.30pm - PhD presentations and Q&A

7.20pm - Break for refreshments

7.30pm - Tour and networking 

8.30pm - Event concludes