Head of Department - Infrastructure Engineering. Professor in Civil Engineering
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined May 2017
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A great student experience is not only about classes, it is also about getting together, chatting and exploring where your degree can take you.
A nice gathering for students interested in #CivilEngineering and #GeotechnicalEngineering.
#StudentExperience #UniMelb
Current @unimelb students: Want a fast-tracked graduate application outcome?
Masters in Civil Eng, Environmental Engineering., Digital Infrastructure Engineering. (Geospatial), or Engineering Management!
TODAY (Wed 16 Sept) until 1:00 pm! 700 Swanston St, Carlton.
High school leavers & parents, come discover Civil, Environmental, Engineering Management & Digital Infrastructure Engineering (Geomatics/Geospatial) at @UniMelb Open Day!
📍 Parkville
🕙 Today, 10am–4pm
#OpenDay #Engineering
An enlightening week with the #STEMonBarwon program. Grateful for the opportunity to learn on Country with Elders, work alongside colleagues, and engage with students from Bourke and Brewarrina High Schools. More soon.
eng.unimelb.edu.au/engage-wi…
#STEM #Engineering #FEIT #Unimelb
Can retaining walls do more than retain soil/rock?
Our latest open-access paper explores the potential of energy soldier pile walls to provide ground support while harvesting shallow geothermal energy for heating and cooling buildings.
doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-4…
Congratulations to all recipients of the 2026 FEIT Excellence Awards!
Particularly proud to see colleagues from our Department of Infrastructure Engineering recognised for engagement, supervision and commercialisation of our innovations for the betterment of the world.
New research on MICP-treated geothermal pavements shows exciting potential for sustainable and low-carbon infrastructure.
#MICP can significantly enhance #geothermal #pavement thermal performance, especially in dry soils and warmer climates.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Our Infrastructure Engineering Department is taking on The Push-Up Challenge to push for better mental health in Australia. You can push for better mental health too by donating to Lifeline:
thepushupchallenge.com.au/fu…
Any donation, big or small, is really appreciated!
Our Infrastructure Engineering Masters students at the Sem 1 Endeavour Exhibition show cutting-edge designs and new ideas in civil, environmental and geomatics engineering 🏗️🌱
🔗 study.unimelb.edu.au/find/co…
#UnimelbEndeavour #CivilEngineering #environmental #geomatics #Innovation
On #AnzacDay, we remember and honour those who served and sacrificed for our countries.
Lest we forget.
Image by kjpargeter.
What if the future of construction is being decided… on the Moon?
Artemis II is unveiling a stress test for our IE Dept.
No GPS.
No supply chain.
Every kg costs millions.
So we’re forced to rethink everything:
→ prefab over on-site
→ productivity over tradition
→ autonomy
Celebrating the 20+ year legacy of our Infrastructure Engineering Graduate Research Conference at @unimelb! From humble informal trainings to a powerhouse event with 200+ delegates, it’s all about our brilliant grad students building more with less.
#IEGRC2025 #GradResearch
Congrats Luis on nailing your PhD completion seminar this week! and topping it off with a publication in #Geotechnique, a top journal in geotechnical eng. Check out his work on thermo-volumetric deformations of sand-clay: emerald.com/jgeot/article/do… #PhD #Geotechnique #UniMelb #RWTH
Celebrating brilliance at @unimelb’s Endeavour Exhibition! Master’s students in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering are showcasing innovative projects, competing for Discipline Awards up to $1k & Industry Awards. Vote for the People’s Choice Award! #Endeavour2025
The #FEIT Graduate Research Showcase was a celebration of innovation + community!
- PhD project highlights
- 3MT finals (incl. 2 from Infrastructure Eng!)
- Industry pathways (eg. projects with Nissan)
…and yes, gelato + cannoli 🍦🥮
#Unimelb #GraduateResearch #3MT
Hybrid solar–geothermal systems can sustainably power hydrogen production, even at ~120 °C in Aussie hot sedimentary aquifers.
But beware: ignoring wellbore heat loss can overestimate H₂ output by up to 19%.
Full 3D modelling is a must.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
#Hydrogen