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Engineering School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering
Ramanan Mathisuthanan

Ramanan Mathisuthanan

Q&A with Mining Engineering Student

‘ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø has provided me with a good grasp of the concepts required for entry into the mining industry, ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø’s fantastic reputation with industry has also allowed me to find an internship in a competitive job market.â€

Meet Ramanan Mathisuthanan, an undergraduate third year student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø.

What attracted you to study Mining Engineering? 

I was first exposed to the mining industry through a project that I completed in my first year of university, where I had to design a mine from scratch according to sustainable practices. I was intrigued by the opportunities available and switched to a mining major.Ìý

What would you say to current high school students looking to study Engineering at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø? 

ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø is a world class institution with advanced facilities and experienced lecturers. Studying Engineering at this university would provide you with an opportunity to learn the concepts from both a theoretical and practical perspective. ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø also has several clubs and societies that would allow you to work on real-world projects, as well as build valuable connections with industry.Ìý

How do you think your studies at ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø will help in your career aspirations? 

ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø has provided me with a good grasp of the concepts required for entry into the mining industry. ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø’s fantastic reputation with industry has also allowed me to find an internship in a competitive job market.Ìý

I also have an interest in space mining and space engineering. I am considering pursuing Postgraduate studies through ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø in this area, since ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø is home to the .Ìý

Can you share something about the mining industry that might interest someone considering studies and a career in this industry? 

The mining industry is currently one of the biggest contributors to the Australian economy. In our path towards , the demand for crucial base metals will be high. Currently, the industry is facing a skills shortage, so mining engineers are in high demand and will be for a long time.Ìý

What was your pathway into ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø?

I transferred to ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø from the University of Wollongong (UOW). I applied through the and used my UOW first year marks. Most of my degree credits from UOW transferred to ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø.Ìý

Is there anything else that you would like to share about the benefits of your ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø experience?

ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø students could complete a as part of their degree. VIP programs allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world projects. The project I was involved in allowed me to compete in the , an international design competition where I designed a system to transport Lunar Regolith. I had the opportunity to attend the finals of this competition at the Colorado School of Mines, USA, where the ÁñÁ«¹ÙÍø team achieved 3rd Place!