Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Materials Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in materials engineering in australia
8 professors found
Associate Professor
University of Wollongong
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Metamorphic Testing
Test Engineering
Metamodeling
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Gender Studies
Virology
Sexuality Studies
Diversity And Inclusion
Gender Equality
Melbourne Dental School University of Melbourne Melbourne Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Cosmetic Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Dentistry
Implantology
Composite Material
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Contemporary Art
Textile Arts
Art
Visual Culture
Japanese Studies
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Hardware Engineering
Integration Engineering
Neuroengineering
Technical Engineering
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Psycholinguistics
Perception Psychology
Digital Innovation
Neuromarketing
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Australia
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Ferroelectricity
Semiconductor Physics
Heterostructure Engineering
Professor, Senior Group Leader
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials
Zeolite Science
Metal-organic Framework
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
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Monash University Malaysia.
Australia
Research Interests
Physics
Technical Engineering
Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
University of Western Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Materials Chemistry
Micromechanics
Materials Science
Computational Mechanics
the university of sydney 5
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Materials Science
Phase Diagram
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of New South Wales
Top university
Australia
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4 days ago
Top university
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, based at the Kensington campus in Sydney, Australia. The successful researcher will develop novel processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries, working with a project team to innovate and optimise recycling processes using advanced techniques and technologies. The project involves battery materials engineering, computational fluid dynamics mo...
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+3 more
4 days ago
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
🚀 PhD opportunity in Advanced Manufacturing of Titanium Alloys for Space Applications through the HiPR-LS Training Centre . The project focuses on developing a faster hybrid manufacturing route for Ti-6Al-4V that combines additive manufacturing with hot isostatic pressing (HIP) . This is a strong fit for students interested in materials science , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , advanced manufacturing, modelling, and characterisation. The opportunity involves working across two w...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
+3 more
1 month ago
Bin Luo
The University of Queensland
Australia
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4 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in sustainable manufacturing of composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries . This project sits within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the School of Chemical Engineering at UQ. The research focuses on developing composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries , with an emphasis on sustainable, cost-effective materials such as biomass carbon and recycled plastics, alongside new manufacturing methods to impr...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
+7 more
4 months ago
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Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
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