Welcome

from Professor Simon Kaplan

Welcome to the inaugural QR CSEE Innovation Expo. This event is an opportunity for the School of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering (CSEE) to showcase its research and teaching through the project work of our final-year undergraduate students. Over one hundred projects are being exhibited, covering research topics from software engineering to semiconductor device physics.

CSEE prides itself on being the primary research and teaching School in Computer Science, Information Technology & Electrical Engineering in Australia. Over 6000 students studied in our School in 2000, and this year we will produce over 240 graduates. Our commitment to undergraduate teaching is stronger than ever. In 2000 we have embarked on an aggressive programme of redevelopment and refurbishment of our teaching infrastructure, which will provide our future generations of students with the best possible teaching environment. We also continue to lead Australia in teaching innovation across all our degrees. The new BE in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Information Environments, and (starting from 2001) BE in Mechatronics (joint with the School of Engineering) all attest to our committment in this area. In research, the School has continued its strong record. Over the past 5 years over $30M of funds have been attracted to the School and its affiliated research centres, a trend which I am delighted to report shows every sign of continuing, and which continue to provide our over 145 research students and 100 academic and research staff with the facilities and opportunities required for excellence.

Strong links with industry and the general public are highly valued by the School, its staff and its students. Therefore, on behalf of the School, I hope you will find our Expo accessible, informative, engaging and entertaining.