Department of Engineering news and events, Department of Engineering, La Trobe University

Shyalan's passion for problem-solving

Shyalan Ramesh has always been passionate about technology and problem-solving.

2025 Engineering and IT Showcase

The 2025 Engineering and IT Showcase featured our most outstanding student projects, delivered in partnership with industry and government agencies.

Developing more sustainable materials

Ing Kong, Professor of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, is developing sustainable materials and manufacturing technologies that reduce harm to the environment.

Using escape rooms for robotics education

Dr Robert Ross has developed two immersive escape rooms designed to teach robotics principles.

Making bricks from waste

La Trobe researchers have found that making bricks from waste, without firing them, is a promising, greener alternative for building materials.

Building a future: Lara’s journey in engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) student, Lara Dee Pavlovska, has turned a childhood passion for problem-solving into a promising career in construction.

New research centre to address air bubble issue

Government gives $3m to probe widespread health, industrial problem.

Postgraduate study opens doors in construction

Master of Construction and Engineering Management student, Tshering Pem, chose postgraduate study to learn about the practical aspects of construction management in Australia.