About the school
The
School of Electrical and Information Engineering is one of five schools
within the Division of Information
Technology, Engineering and the Environment. The School is located at
the Mawson Lakes
Campus of the University of South Australia in the Sir
Charles Todd Building (Building SCT) and Building F (Applied Physics and
Systems Engineering and Evaluation Centre). The School is also home to the
UniSA Aviation Academy which
is based at Parafield Airport adjacent to the campus.
Specialist teaching concentrations include:
Applied Physics
Civil Aviation
Computational Physics
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical and Mechatronic Engineering
Electrical Power
Electronics and Microengineering
Microsystems Technology
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications
Test and Evaluation
The School focuses on the generation, processing, transfer, conversion and
control of energy and information. High standards have been set for the
academic, research and general staff within the School.
Particular emphasis is given to the development and presentation of the
School's programs which include innovative techniques such as
problem-based learning, computer-based learning and multimedia applications.
The aim of the School is to contribute to the
progress of science and engineering by pursuing high-quality research and
teaching activities.
The School has many active connections with Australian and overseas
institutions and industry through
research and
collaborative endeavours. Its proximity to Adelaide's
internationally-renowned
Technology Park and links with the Defence Science and Technology
Organisation further enhances its interaction with leading industry
partners. The
Schools Advisory Committee plays an active role in shaping the
development of teaching and learning, and research activities within the
School. Innovative research projects are funded by Australian and
international industry and government bodies, and contribute to the progress
of science and technology.
The majority of
final year
undergraduate engineering projects are sponsored by industry, thus
increasing relevance and improving the quality of the graduates. Many design
projects are conducted within the School's research concentrations,
familiarising students with modern research practices. Over fifty
scholarships and prizes are available every year to students who distinguish
themselves academically and also in their personal development.
Professor Andrew Downing
Head of School