2-3 September 2025 | UNSW Canberra at ADFA

2025 SET HDR/ECR Conference

Overview

The SET HDR/ECR conference is an annual event held to showcase the latest ​research from post-doctoral fellows and HDR students. This year, the conference will take ​place on 2-3 September, 2025 at UNSW Canberra at ADFA. It will feature parallel sessions ​organised thematically by research areas. Students and academics are welcome to attend, and ​registration and attendance are free.

Supervisors, please encourage your HDR students and postdoctoral fellows/associates to take ​advantage of this opportunity and participate in the conference. Presentation skills are crucial ​in both the research and industrial engineering worlds, making this the perfect chance for ​your HDR students and early-career researchers to gain invaluable experience.

Awards

The following awards will also be presented at the conference:

  • Best Oral Presentation Award.

  • Best Oral Presentation Award in each Discipline.
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The program will feature presentations from the following School of Engineering and Technology themes:
Aeronautical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Program

Keynote speakers
Gillian Geraghty
Gillian Geraghty
Director-General and ACT Chief Engineer
Infrastructure Canberra
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Gillian Geraghty
Gillian Geraghty

Gillian Geraghty

Director-General and ACT Chief Engineer
Infrastructure Canberra

Speaking: Tuesday morning, 2nd September

Gillian Geraghty is the Director-General and ACT Chief Engineer of Infrastructure Canberra, overseeing the Territory’s infrastructure program and property portfolio. With a strong track record of leadership across sectors and geographies, Gillian is passionate about enabling great teams and fostering a culture of respect and kindness across partnerships for the benefit of the ACT community.

Angela Harrison
Angela Harrison
General Manager
Engineers Australia ACT
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Angela Harrison
Angela Harrison

Angela Harrison

General Manager
Engineers Australia ACT

Speaking: Wednesday morning, 3rd September

Angela Harrison leads Engineers Australia in the ACT, driving policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. With over 15 years of executive leadership experience across public and not-for-profit sectors, she is known for her ability to connect diverse perspectives and influence decision-makers. Angela holds an EMBA, MIB, and BBus (Intl Bus), and serves in several leadership roles including Chair of Fundraising Institute Australia (ACT) and Vice President of the United Nations Association of Australia (ACT).

Dr Binod Aryal
Binod Aryal
PhD MIEAust CPEng NER GAICD
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Dr Binod Aryal
Dr Binod Aryal

Binod Aryal

PhD MIEAust CPEng NER GAICD

Speaking: Tuesday afternoon, 2nd September

Binod Aryal is a Chartered Professional Engineer and experienced executive with a career spanning research, innovation, and leadership across Defence, academia, and public service. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from UNSW and has contributed to Engineers Australia through advisory roles. Binod is also a Non-Executive Director for a not-for-profit organisation in the ACT.

Maximise your research potential

Benefits of attending the 2025 SET HDR/ECR conference:

  • Present your research and learn about the research of other HDRs in the School.

  • Build your academic profile.

  • Network with colleagues and identify potential collaborative opportunities over morning ​tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

  • Participate in interactive guest speaker sessions.

  • Win prizes and have fun!

Showcase your research, build your academic profile, and connect with peers at the 2025 SET HDR/ECR Conference. 

Organisers
Senior Lecturer Juan Pablo Escobedo-Diaz
Juan Pablo Escobedo-Diaz
Senior Lecturer
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Dr Hongxu Wang
Hongxu Wang
Lecturer
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Dr CHIANG, Yan Kei
Yan Kei Chiang
Lecturer
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FAQs

  • All post-doctoral fellows and HDR students who have passed their confirmation review are ​encouraged to attend this conference. HDR students, including those pursuing a Master's by ​Research or PhD degree.

  • Abstract submission / registration has now closed. 

  • Each presenter will have 12 minutes to present and 3 minutes for Q&A. An abstract of less than ​300 words and the title of the presentation are required for registration. Abstract submission will open soon.

  • For all enquiries, please get in touch with Juan Pablo Escobedo-Diaz.

Location

The 2025 SET HDR/ECR Conference will be held at:
LT 6 & 7, Building 32, Lecture Theatre North, UNSW Canberra at ADFA campus.