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ARC Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment (ARC ITRP administered by the University of Wollongong) (2023-2028)

Abstract

The Centre aims to train industry-focused researchers in advanced manufacturing of new-generation mining equipment and sustainable mining technology, through close collaborations among key universities and mining and manufacturing companies. The Centre will cultivate a team of world-class academic researchers and industry leaders to deliver an innovative program of research of innovative composites coupled with work integrated learning, to not only produce a workforce that meets future skills demand but also develop sustainable and costeffective mining equipment and high efficiency mining technologies, benefiting the nation's manufacturing and mining sectors and significantly enhancing the competitiveness of the Australian mining industry.

Experts

Professor Peter Knights

Affiliate of Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies
Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Professor
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Peter Knights
Peter Knights

Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil

Affiliate of Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies
Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Associate Professor
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Mehmet Kizil
Mehmet Kizil

Dr Mingyuan Lu

Affiliate of Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM)
Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Senior Lecturer
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Mingyuan Lu
Mingyuan Lu