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About Monash University Monash University is one of the eight leading "Group of Eight" universities in Australia that are recognized for overall excellence in teaching, learning, research and graduate outcomes, and that conduct over half of all basic research that is undertaken in Australia. Monash is an internationalized university, and offers a full discipline teaching program to more than 49,500 students located across eight campuses around the world. Its primary Clayton campus is located in Melbourne, Australia, where the faculties of Art and Design, Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Science offer both undergraduate degree programs and postgraduate research opportunities. Since it was established in 1961, Monash has built a strong international reputation in research and scholarship and has made extraordinary contributions to fields including stem cell science, nanotechnology, environmental science, drug development and discovery, historical and cultural studies and road safety. The university has a long-standing commitment to excellence in innovative research and quality education at all levels. The Faculty of Engineering at Monash offers high-quality education and a vibrant, inclusive learning environment to more 3,600 students across 4 campuses. It provides a wide choice of degree programs which combine fundamental understanding of relevant science with an in-depth knowledge of a chosen branch of engineering. Students enter through a common first year teaching program, and then specialize into one of five departments in the areas of Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer Systems, Mechanical, and Materials Engineering, for the remainder of their degree program (4 or 5 years for single or double degree programs respectively). The faculty has an extremely strong research focus, with research activities ranging from fundamental studies, to applications oriented investigations that often include technology transfers to industry. All undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs are accredited by the Institution of Engineers Australia. The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University is part of the Faculty of Engineering, and offers a number of undergraduate degree programs, together with an active and diverse research program in the areas of biomedical engineering, computer architecture, control, power electronics, power engineering, robotics and telecommunications. Power electronics research is conducted within the Power Electronics Group, which was established by Professor Holmes several years ago to train students in both the broad theoretical background and the practical experience that is required to be effective in power electronics at a research level and at a practical engineering level. The group comprises two academics, postgraduate students and semi-permanent staff who provide continuity and a skills base to operate at the leading edge of technology. Its focus is to undertake research and development into power electronic conversion systems, to advance knowledge in the area, to train new engineers to an adequate standard for industry, and to support industry in the development of new products using recent research advances. These objectives are pursued through a combination of academic research projects and commercial product developments, so that staff and students are continually developing and are exposed to new ideas, but also have to relate these ideas to the limitations and constraints of practical engineered products. PEG is currently involved in activities ranging from investigations into equipment failure and independent testing, through to working with companies on the design and development of completely new products using the latest state-of-the-art knowledge. Its innovative approach to research and development has been both academically and commercially successful, and it has grown to a stable critical mass of 10 or more staff and students. Furthermore, many commercial development contracts have led to professional publications and further academic research directions, illustrating the strength and advantages of the unique university/industry relationships that have been built up by the group. 
Click on a thumbnail for a larger photo. For more information Monash University http://monash.edu.au Monash University Engineering Faculty http://www.eng.monash.edu.au Monash University Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Department http://www.ecse.monash.edu.au |
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