The School conducts undergraduate teaching in the disciplines of chemical, biological, environmental and metallurgical engineering and teaches into postgraduate programs in growing fields including integrated water management and engineering science.
The School’s approach to project-centred, team-based and problem-based learning has been recognised as world's best practice, and has resulted in staff being presented with numerous awards, including the 2003 Prime Minister’s Australian Award for Individual University Teacher of the Year.
Chemical Engineering is a recognised research strength of the University and staff are associated with six leading research centres.The School’s academic and research engineers are engaged in pioneering research transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries, in diverse areas such as bioengineering, nanomaterials and nanoscale science and technology, high performance polymers, energy and environment as well as waste and water resource management. The school is also a major research provider to the minerals industry through its metallurgy program.
The School has strong links with industry and has secured a number of strategic partnerships. These collaborations provide for teaching and research programs which are responsive to ongoing industry development.
