Available projects in a sub-area
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Applications are now open for the scholarships listed in the tables below.
| Bringing SPICE Circuit Simulation into Mathematica | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3933 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
Dr Uthpala Ekanayake, Prof. Malin Premaratne Email: uthpala.ekanayake1@monsh.edu Research profile: Dr Uthpala Ekanayake, Prof. Malin Premaratne |
| Prerequisites Basic programming experience (such as Python, C, MATLAB, or Mathematica), introductory circuit theory, and an interest in numerical methods and scientific computing are recommended. Experience with Mathematica is beneficial but not required. The project requires persistence and a willingness to code throughout. Some use of AI coding assistants is permitted to support development. |
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| Additional details Applicants may be invited to a short interview. This project is well suited to students interested in scientific computing, electronic circuit simulation, or computational electronics, and provides an opportunity to develop an open-source software package with potential for publication |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Probabilistic Dynamic Operating Envelope (DOE) Optimisation for Consumer Energy Resources | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3936 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
Associate Professor Reza Razzaghi Email: reza.razzaghi@monash.edu Research profile: Associate Professor Reza Razzaghi |
| Prerequisites N/A |
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| Additional details Potential applicants are required to attend an interview. The successful applicant will be working within a group supported by PhD students and Research Fellows. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Computational Digital Twin for Fetal Monitoring System Development | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3938 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
A/Prof Faezeh Marzbanrad Email: faezeh.marzbanrad@monash.edu Research profile: A/Prof Faezeh Marzbanrad |
| Prerequisites Essential: ENG1005, ENG1014, Preferred: ECE2111, ECE2191, Interests: Biomedical Engineering, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Signal Processing, and Physics. |
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| Additional details N/A |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| NightWatch: Event-Based Vision for Night-Time Aircraft Collision Avoidance | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3940 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
Dr Tim Molloy Email: timothy.molloy@monash.edu Research profile: Dr Tim Molloy |
| Prerequisites Programming experience, preferably in Python, plus a foundation in probability, signal processing, machine learning, computer vision, or robotics. Neural networks and Kalman filtering are helpful but not essential. |
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| Additional details N/A |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Development of next generation neurobionics | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3942 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
Prof Yan Tat Wong Email: yan.wong@monash.edu Research profile: Prof Yan Tat Wong |
| Prerequisites My projects typically require programming experience and some analytical skills or interest in learning these skills. |
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| Additional details N/A |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Marching to the beat: Using combs to synchronize optical communications | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3943 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
A/P Bill Corcoran Email: bill.corcoran@monash.edu Research profile: A/P Bill Corcoran |
| Prerequisites This project is aimed at 2 nd year (and beyond) students studying engineering, particularly those who would like to get a feel for how some of the skills you learn in engineering fit into research. Ideal for those who know have programmed FPGAs before, and want to get some idea of what working in a university research lab is like. |
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| Additional details Applicants will need to forward a short CV and attend an interview (in person or virtual) |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Designing Design Thinking for Electrical Engineers | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3944 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
James Salamy Email: james.salamy@monash.edu Research profile: James Salamy |
| Prerequisites Previous experience in data science/processing, qualitative research, and/or engineering design experiences (units, teams or industry) would be preferred |
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| Additional details N/A |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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| Predictable Base-Arm Coordination for Human-Guided Mobile Manipulation | |||
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| Code | Start date | Value | Contact |
| 3945 | 23 November 2026 | $6000 ($600 x 10 weeks) |
Samith Ashan, Dana Kulic Email: samith.ashan@monash.edu Research profile: Samith Ashan, Dana Kulic |
| Prerequisites Suitable for a third- or final-year student with Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or a related degree. • Required: Python or C++, basic linear algebra, and familiarity with feedback control or robotics. • Desirable: ROS/ROS 2, Linux, Git, robot kinematics, optimisation, or robot hardware experience. |
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| Additional details Applicants may be invited to a short interview. The project includes supervised work with a physical robot and a user evaluation. |
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| Applications The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm) |
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