Major energy research sources
Renewable energy
- Renewable and Hybrid power systems
- Hydrogen integration into power systems
- Monitoring and predictive maintenance of solar PV systems
- Photovoltaics
Sustainable solutions
At CDU, we have a dedicated group of researchers working on developing sustainable processes and products that will reduce carbon emissions and the environment footprint of industries and communities.
- Waste to energy and recycling
- Biomass/plastic wastes to energy and value-added products
- Pyrolysis
- Anaerobic digestion
Advanced manufacturing and materials engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Alliance
CDU has partnered with SPEE3D to form the Advanced Manufacturing Alliance, a joint initiative that utilises a world-first 3D metal printing technology.
Through collaboration, the Alliance will aim to engage with industry partners, trades and academics to:
- develop real-world applications
- create industry procedures and standards
- drive material development.
Corrosion engineering
- Microbially induced corrosion
- Corrosion of hard facing alloys
Measurements, modelling and analytics
- IoT systems and cybersecurity
- Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, (HVAC) systems
- Digitisation of energy and resources sectors – data analytics and artificial intelligence
Process safety
- Safety evaluations and procedures for chemical processes
- Fire and explosion safety
Postgraduate research opportunities
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Strategic Plan 2021-2026
CDU’s Strategic Plan 2021-2026 will set out our roadmap for the next five years
Research Web Portal
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Research & Innovation events
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