Undergraduates: Profiles
Uzoma Udey
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Mexico
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"I worked on a cooperative project with DANA Automotive Systems Group Australia in my final year." |
This was my most valuable experience at university, giving me the chance to apply new skills in solving a real engineering problem with a real industry-based client. It helped put my career in perspective and network myself in preparation for graduation.
Studying at Melbourne exposed me to a variety of cultures, ideas and ways of living - all of which have enriched me as a person and enhanced my learning process. While Engineering at Melbourne is no stroll in the park, the hard work is worth every bit of it at the end.
Dimitrios Papaioannou
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
I enjoy: "The creative aspects. I get gratification from coming up with a simple solution to a problem that initially seemed very difficult to solve."
After spending some time in America, Dimitri returned to Australia and started work for Artimech, an engineering design company. In this role he was involved in the research, design and development of products. Dimitri worked on projects as varied as the research and development of a medical device to a system of automatic measurement for competition rowing boats. He is now working for Bosch in their automotive division on the development of new products and the refinement of designs already in production. This work is primarily in the area of fuel delivery, working on the elements that take fuel from the tank of a car and prepare it for delivery into the cylinder head.
Anthony White
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)/
Bachelor of Computer Science
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I enjoy: "Working on challenging and complex projects with bright people for an Australian company." |
When choosing to study Mechatronics, Anthony was excited to learn about the ways in which science and technology could be used to develop commercial products. The position that Anthony secured upon graduation demonstrates that this excitement was warranted. Anthony is employed by Invetech, a development and consultancy firm, where he specialises in the design and development of biomedical instrumentation. Anthony has worked on projects, for local and international clients, utilising his knowledge of electronic, mechanical and software sub systems to develop instruments that perform invaluable tasks, such as aiding the discovery of drugs and increasing the accuracy of medical diagnosis.
Waratt Rattasiri
PhD (Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering)
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"Coming to study at Melbourne was the best decision I have made in my entire life." |
"At Melbourne, I have the opportunity to work with world-class academics and researchers, students from Australia and around the world. Working with these people has not only benefited my studies and research work, but has also undeniably broadened my perceptions.
Before I came to Melbourne I obtained my B. Eng. in Electronics (Telecommunications) from Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) from Wichita State, Kansas, USA. My inspiration arose from my interest in the new trend of technology, called Artificial Intelligence, to which I believed I could extend my knowledge. I started my search for universities offering Ph.D. program relating to the field in the US, Canada, and Australia. I also had some other requirements in my mind; for example, the university should have a solid background and appreciation of research, as I preferred to further my studies on a research-based course rather than a coursework-based. I wanted a good opportunity to work with world-class researchers, reasonable tuition fees and living expenses, friendly and safe surroundings, and if possible, not too far from Thailand I already had enough 30-hour trips to the US. So, after I finished an extensive search through a good number of universities, only The University of Melbourne met my requirements, and I ended up sending my application to them. I was offered a place in the Mechatronics Research Group, where my Ph.D. research topic is 'Hierarchical Intelligent Systems'.
Having been studying at Melbourne since 1999, I have found that it not only meets, but also exceeds all of my expectations. I hold a Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS), which was generously granted to me since 2000. Melbourne is one of the best academic-based research institutes in the globe, ensuring our Research Group always has visiting prominent research scholars from around the world, allowing me to discuss and exchange ideas to broaden my perceptions in my research field. I have a great opportunity to work with extraordinary local and international postgraduate students, who are so friendly and helpful whenever I am in need of them, as well as excellent supervision and guidance from world-class researchers and academics. Their help is a major motivation and contribution to my research papers being accepted for presentation at international conferences, and accepted for publication in well-known international engineering journals. With these achievements, I have been honourably granted a grade of Member of Institute of Engineers, Australia (MIEAust), the most prestigious engineering institution in Australia.
Coming to Melbourne was the best decision I ever made, I can only suggest you to do the same."