Dr. Sarah Grundy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Grundy is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. Her research focuses on engineering education, addressing current trends in the industry. She has a passion for sustainable manufacturing and the design of raw materials for process improvement and development. Dr. Grundy completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering at UNSW in 2004 and subsequently joined a global building manufacturing company, where she served as Senior Technical Leader in the Research and Development division for 15 years. As an education-focused academic, she predominantly teaches engineering design capstone courses. Her current research interests include process optimization and improvement in industry-linked projects, specifically advanced material development concerning nanoparticles and surface treatment. She advocates for authentic learning practices in engineering education, employing methods such as Project-Based Learning and Work-Integrated Learning, and exploring the incorporation of Generative Artificial Intelligence in her teaching.

Research Interests

Courses

FOOD1130 Sustainable Food Product Manufacturing CEIC1000 Sustainable Product Engineering Design CEIC3001 Advanced Thermodynamics Separation CEIC3004 Process Equipment Design CEIC3005 Process Plant Design CEIC3007 Chemical Engineering Laboratory B CEIC4001 Design Project

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.