Below is a list of our graduate profiles:

 

Deborah's interest in materials science was stimulated by her study of Engineering Science in Years 11 and 12. Now she is working on one of the biggest and most innovative projects in Australia's minerals industry. >> More...

 

 

Stuart graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Metals Engineering (Physical Metallurgy). He is a process/development metallurgist at Alcoa Kaal Australia. >> More...

 

 

Marek graduated in 2001 with his Bachelor of Materials Science, in Materials Engineering. He immediately headed into general consulting, where he uses his scientific analysis skills to define the problem - then kill it. >> More...

 

 

 

 

Andrew is now a Materials Consultant with Melbourne-based ETRS (Engineering Testing and Research Services) Pty Ltd. And he's not looking backwards. >> More...

 

 

 

 

When Jo Hugman went to Hawkesbury High School she found she had natural talent in fine art and mathematics. So she wanted a university course that would open up career opportunities but still allow her to be creative. >> More...

 

 

 

 

While a large number of our graduates are still employed in traditional areas such as quality control and management, some graduates are also filling less conventional jobs. Below we hear from recent students of our graduates, Saul Griffith, Jonathan Likely, Svetlana Gilyou, Lynda Cameron and Anthony Orchard.

Materials Graduate Saul Griffith won the US$30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for innovation 2004.
Read about Saul's experience and how his background in Materials Engineering is helping him to innovate .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jon undertook his degree in Materials Engineering under the Co-Op Program, meaning he received a scholarship each year valued at around $10,000 and undertook 64 weeks of industrial training along with his degree over five years. Over the course of this time he worked for CSR Building Materials, BHP Wollongong and BHP Newcastle. After graduating, Jon worked as part-time public relations officer with the School and was instrumental in organising the reunion dinner.

During his final year, Jon was offered a job with Accenture (formerly Anderson Consulting), in information technology. He started in this job described as a "New Technology Analyst". While his job is not materials related, Jon believes he learned important skills in the course, such as management, design, teamwork and problem solving, which will benefit him greatly in his new career path. We wish him the best of luck.

 

 

 

Sveltlana graduated from her degree in Metallurgical Engineering (Physical Metallurgy) and is now working as a metallurgical engineer for Engineering Test and Research Services (ETRS). She started the job in 1997 and worked part-time whilst completing her final year subjects over two years. She now works in fractography using techniques such as atomic spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. She analyses the microstructures of metals in industrial machinery, searching for initiation points, metal fatigue and other causes of breakdown. The outcome of industrial litigation often depends upon her findings.

Svetlana maintains her job "was pretty much a direct follow on from skills and knowledge obtained while studying at UNSW, especially the third and fourth year lecturers. They were totally in line with what is going on in industry".

 

 

Graduated: 1994
Degree: BMetE (Physical)

Current Position: Steelmaking Metallugist, OneSteel, Rooty Hill
Site: Rooty Hill, Sydney, NSW
Job Description: Involves steel recipes, scheduling of work, in charge of chemical testing, monitoring, spec testing, quality. NATA signatory.

What is good about your job? Plenty of variety, not confined to desk. Position allows for independence, flexibility. Based in a city.

Graduated: 1994
Degree: BMetE (Process)

Current Position: Senior Area Engineer, Baker Oil Tools (division of Baker Hughes Inc.).
Site: Bangkok, Thailand
Job Description: Sales engineering for an Oilfield Service Company, sales and technical support for equipment used in oil and gas wells.

What is good about your job? Exposure to international business environment and cultures.

For more information, please check out our Student Profiles