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Structural Engineering Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in structural engineering in australia
747 professors found
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Structural Engineering
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Composites Engineering
Constitutive Modeling
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Geomechanics
Building Science
Masonry
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Vibration Analysis
Damage Detection
Computational Mechanics
Research Associate Professor
University of Western Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Building Physics
Applied Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
Senior Lecturer
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Building Physics
Damage Mechanics
Challis Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Building Physics
Building Science
Associate Professor
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Building Science
University of South Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Composite Material
Civil Engineering
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Seismology
Solid Mechanics
Damage Detection
Waveguide Engineering
Wave Propagation
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Aminu Ma'aruf Nass
Top university
University of Sydney
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
Multiple fully funded PhD positions are available in the group of Prof. Aminu Ma'aruf Nass at the University of Sydney , starting in 2027 . The research theme is AI for Civil Engineering , making this a strong fit for students interested in Civil Engineering , Computer Science , and related engineering applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven methods. The post indicates that the positions are in the professor’s group and are intended for prospective PhD students. No detailed eligi...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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1 month ago
La Trobe University
Australia
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2 weeks ago
La Trobe University is offering a joint PhD scholarship with Sheffield Hallam University for candidates interested in research across biomechanics, neuromechanics, sports science, industrial engineering, operations research, economics/finance, supply chain modelling, and quantitative decision support . The post includes multiple project options, including: - Neuromechanical Adaptations to Load Carriage Exposure (movement analysis, injury prevention, military training, load carriage biomechanics)...
Sports Science
Injury Prevention
Agriculture
+9 more
2 weeks ago
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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2 weeks ago
Top university
Fully funded Research Training Program (RTP) International Scholarship at the University of Sydney in Australia . This opportunity is open to Higher Degree by Research candidates across all faculties , and the post specifically mentions PhD and research Master's study. The scholarship includes a stipend of $44,293 and full tuition coverage , making it a strong option for international applicants seeking doctoral or research-master's funding. Eligibility highlights: admission to a PhD or research...
2 weeks ago
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
Senior Lecturer
University of Western Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Damage Detection
Vibration Analysis
Civil Engineering
Senior Lecturer in Applied and Computational Mathematics
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Micromechanics
Electromechanics
Oscillator Design
Associate professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Material Engineering
Pavement Engineering
Opportunities these professors hire for
Enrique García Macías
Closing soon
Just Landed
University of Granada
Spain
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New Today
Closing soon
Just Landed
The University of Granada is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join IMIS-Lab in Spain. The project focuses on intelligent structural health monitoring and the assessment of infrastructure through advanced digital technologies. The research combines artificial intelligence , digital twins , and structural monitoring to support improved understanding and evaluation of infrastructure. The work is suited to candidates interested in applying computational and data-driven approaches to struc...
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Civil Engineering
+3 more
New Today
Howard University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
Howard University’s University Transportation Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support projects in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure . The role centers on developing and deploying sensing and data-driven approaches to assess the condition of transportation assets and improve transportation safety. The associate will work on federally funded research that combines field deployments , large-scale time-series data processing , and advanced analysis me...
Signal Processing
Transportation Engineering
Transport
+7 more
New Today
Paolo Bocchini
Just Landed
Lehigh University
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience (CAT) at Lehigh University is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join its expanding research activities and contribute to a new multi-university consortium. The position sits within Dr. Paolo Bocchini’s research group and centers on collaborative work in catastrophe modeling and resilience assessment. The successful candidate will work on fundamental or applied research tied to the center’s core themes, with main topics including ha...
Data Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
+6 more
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