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IPWEAQ Futures Challenge
Each year, IPWEAQ invites final-year university students studying engineering and related disciplines to participate in the IPWEAQ Futures Challenge. The Futures Challenge is part of IPWEAQ's commitment to the development and promotion of our future leaders of public works engineering.
Students are invited to present their thesis or research project to 500+ industry professionals on stage at the IPWEAQ Annual Conference. Students will also be able to receive feedback on their thesis with a poster board displayed in the exhibition area.
The Futures Challenge winner is chosen by conference delegates and presented with a trophy at the conference closing ceremony. The program is an invaluable opportunity to meet and network with industry leaders, experts and future colleagues.
2022 Futures Challenge Participants
2022 - Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 12 October 2022
Thomas Murphy - Winner
Rail Track Structure Review and Analysis
Lauren Lord
The Impact of Historic Combined Sewer House Connections on Wastewater Authorities
Previous Futures Challenge Participants
2021 - Cairns Convention Centre, 13 October 2021
Hadi Nourizadeh
Hadi Nourizadeh
Axial performance of fully grouted rock bolts
Clare Ferguson
Management of repeated damage to regional unsealed roads due to flooding
Ryan Ball
Shear strength properties of sand with fines for various moisture contents
Lucinda Sterling - Winner
Alkali-silica reaction crack evaluation using artificial intelligence
2020 - Brisbane Convention Centre, 11 November 2020
Craig van Neuren
Craig van Neuren
How Building Information Modelling software (BIM) is being used in the Architectural and Engineering (AE) industry and how the use of this software is impacted by the AE industries own understanding of BIM. A South East Queensland (SEQ) Perspective
Sally Williams
Influence of Water to Grout Ratio and Curing Time on Pulling out Load of Rock Bolt Systems
Martin Luna Juncal - Winner
Application of Remote Optical Sensors for Real-Time Nitrate Monitoring and Decision-Making Systems.
2019 - Brisbane International Convention Centre, 23 October 2019
Lucy Bomardieri
Mix Design of Paste Backfill for Underground Mining
Benjamin Chappell
Quantitative Analysis of Coal Fouling in the Stanwell Power Station Balloon Loop
Brooke Young
Design Proposal for Sustainable Futures Building at The University of Queensland
Mark Tomarchio - Winner
Mark Tomarchio - Winner
Improved theory for the design of high-speed roundabouts to suit heavy vehicles
2018 - Marriott Surfers Paradise, 11 October 2018
Lindsay Stafford
Controlling and Mentoring Algae Blooms in Effluent Storage Ponds
Matthew Soldatenko
Reinforced Concrete Wall Performance Under Earthquake Loading
Maddy Stahlhut - Winner
Potential for energy generation using pumped storage hydro power in the Toowoomba Water Supply
2017 - Townsville Convention Centre, 25 October 2017
Denver Pollock
Residual chlorine improvement in Woodhill water supply zone
Daniel Marais
Influence of compressibility on soil susceptibility to contact erosion
Michael Sarrun
Optimal design of multi-purpose reservoir system to meet water demands in Townsville
Matthew Tiller - Winner
Optimization of coil pump technology for use in developing countries of the South Pacific