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You'll become part of a vibrant research community, collaborating with accomplished academics, fellow students, and partner organizations that have achieved research excellence across diverse specialties. These include: advanced materials, aerodynamics, aircraft design, air traffic control systems, airframe technology, aviation safety standards, human factors in aviation, aviation supply chain management, aerospace technologies, avionics systems, ergonomic design, aircraft maintenance procedures, multi-transport engineering, propulsion systems, flight stability, structural engineering, eco-friendly aviation solutions, systems engineering, and drone technology.
RMIT's research teams produce significant, influential results. Their achievements are reflected in prestigious university rankings, including an 'well above world standard' rating in the Australian Research Council's Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015 assessment.
The university ranks among the top 100 globally for aerospace and mechanical engineering according to the 2014 QS World University rankings. RMIT researchers play key roles in the institution's premier aerospace facility, the Sir Lawrence Wackett Aerospace Centre.
RMIT University focuses on integrating academic study with practical vocational experience. Our research initiatives directly address industry requirements, with current partnerships involving major players like Boeing, Airbus, Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Graduates can pursue academic positions or secure high-level leadership roles in government agencies, scientific institutions, and industrial research facilities.