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Gary Cai takes out AIAA Foundation International Student Conference in the Undergraduate Division
Honours student Gary Cai, supervised by Dr Zhao Feng Tian & Associate Professor Bassam Dally, has won first prize for his paper titled “Modelling and Optimisation of Air Distribution Systems in Commercial Aircraft Cabins using CFD Techniques” presented at the 2012 AIAA International Student Competition at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting in Nashville (9 – [...]
TechFest 2012 – EDWARD and the Micycle depart Oz
The School of Mechanical Engineering sent four representatives to attend TechFest 2012 at IIT Bombay, India. On display were honours projects such as EDWARD and the Micycle. It is estimated that between 10,000 and 20,000 people saw the School’s exhibit, with significant media coverage.
Local student wins first prize at the AIAA 2011 Region – VII Australia Regional Student Conference
Honours students Gary Cai and Jason Ting, supervised by Dr Zhao Feng Tian & Associate Professor Bassam Dally, have won first prize for their paper titled “Modelling and Optimisation of Air Distribution Systems in Commercial Aircraft Cabins using CFD Techniques” presented at the 2011 AIAA Student Conference Region VII-AU.
The first prize winner receives $500 [...]
Budding engineers put Andy in a spin
After launching MechExpo 2011, alumnus Dr Andy Thomas was quoted in an article in AdelaideNow as saying “it blew his mind” when he saw the quality of work the students had produced that was on display at MechExpo. “The hands-on aspect really does pay a dividend … it’s how I learnt so many of [...]
Innovation showcased at Mech Expo 2011
Andy Thomas, NASA Astronaut and distinguished alumnus of the School of Mechanical Engineering delivered an address and the Expo was formally opened by the Honourable Tom Kenyon, Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills.
In excess of 65 innovative projects were showcased, with great enthusiasm from the large crowds attending over the day [...]
Research on archery hits the target
Marianne Rieckmann was awarded the Australian Acoustical Society President’s Prize 2011 for her paper titled “Modelling the vibrational behaviour of composite archery arrows“. The prize is awarded to the best technical paper presented at the annual Australian Acoustical Society Conference.
Inspired project takes out top prize for MechExpo 2011
Kerry Halupka was awarded Best Project at MechExpo 2011 for her project titled “Biologically inspired image processing and gaze control strategies for target pursuit”. She was also awarded best Mechatronics Project. More information can be found in the InDaily article.
Andy Thomas to launch MechExpo 2011
One of the University of Adelaide’s most famous graduates, NASA astronaut and aerospace engineer Dr Andy Thomas, will help launch this year’s MechExpo, the School of Mechanical Engineering’s annual project exhibition for final-year students. For more information, please see the October edition of the Adelaidean.
An article in AdelaideNow 26/10/11 has Andy Thomas promoting MechExpo [...]
Students bowl over the competition
Sports Engineering students in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide have developed a unique machine to “bowl” cricket balls up to 120km/hr. For more information see the article in AdelaideNow.
University of Adelaide Undergraduates Design, Build, and Control an Electric Diwheel Using Model-Based Design