Edith Cowan University

Overview

An accredited Defence Industry Security Program Member, ECU is supporting Defence and defence industry through programs on cyber security, engineering and science, and health sciences.

Capabilities

Cyber Security & Information Warfare

Recognised as one of Australia’s first Academic Centres of Cyber Security Excellence by the Australian Government, ECU delivers onsite bespoke cyber security training to Defence personnel, and is conducting Defence research in:

Defence personnel cyber training
Digital twins for automation
Maritime anomaly detection (AI/ML)
Electronic systems vulnerability testing

Maritime

Our maritime capability is centre on advancing technologies through cutting-edge research and innovation to develop reliable systems and ensuring robust and intelligent solutions for the evolving challenges of the marine domain.

Human-machine communications
Reliable underwater messaging systems
Maritime anomaly detection
Autonomous systems research
Marine biosecurity

Engineering

ECUs engineering expertise focuses on delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, performance and durability. By leveraging cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and advanced structural design, we create resilient and high-performing systems tailored to meet the demands of modern applications.

Advanced materials manufacturing
High-performance and lightweight structures
Material performance and durability

Health Sciences

ECUs researchers have strong cross-disciplianary alliances and collaborate extensively with relevant domestic and international organisations to ensure that our research addresses real-world problems and has direct impact at an individual, community and global level.

Virtual-reality-enhanced tactical parachute training.
Physical injury prevention
Digital twinning development
Virtual Reality Mass Casualty Triage Simulator

Discriminators

Availability & Support

Bespoke research and education offerings can be tailored to meet Defence and Defence Industry requirements, with a range of ECU facilities also available for Defence and Defence Industry to conduct research.

Accreditation & Awards

ECU has been rewarded with five-star ratings for undergraduate teaching quality over the past 17 years, along with consistently high ratings for overall education, including many courses that are nationally and internationally accredited.