Research
About The Department
The research program of the Department is centered on applied research in the core areas of Biomedical, Communication, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Optical and Photonics, Semiconductor Materials and Device Research.
La Trobe University offers an extensive scholarship and candidature program for postgraduate students who are undertaking higher degrees by research.
The Department of Electronic Engineering at La Trobe University provides training, accredited with the Institution of Engineers, Australia, to approximately 600 undergraduates students. The Department is well equipped with state of the art computing and instrumentation facilities and operates from a modern Engineering complex. The University has an expanding Research and Development Park adjacent to the campus and the Department maintains active links with industry. Much of the research programme within the Department is funded by outside bodies.
- Entry Requirements for Research Programs
- Research Facilities in Electronic Engineering
- Profiles of some recent Graduates
- Scholarships and part-time teaching
Research Programs
The Department offers two research degrees: the Master of Engineering by Research - (SMER) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) . In both cases the students undertake research under the guidance of a member of staff. The Master of Engineering takes nominally two years full-time (or part-time equivalent). The normal period of candidature for a PhD is three to four years full-time.
The Department offers a wide range of research opportunities in the areas of:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Communications
- Control Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electronic Design Automation
- Optical and Photonics
- Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available to well-qualified applicants. For more information on scholarships available at La Trobe University click here. For further information on research degrees at La Trobe University click here .
Further Information
Detailed information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses is available from the La Trobe University handbook. Further information regarding the Department of Electronic Engineering may be obtained by writing to:
The Postgraduate Research Coordinator
Department of Electronic Engineering
Latrobe University
Victoria 3086 Australia
- T: +61 (0)3 9479 2036
- F: +61 (0)3 9471 0524
- E: pgrad_cord_ee@latrobe.edu.au