Adrian Keating

Adrian Keating is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), porous silicon, and infrared sensors. He holds roles such as Mechatronics Course Advisor and Laser Safety Officer. His career spans over 20 years, including industrial experience at Calient Networks as Fiber Optics Technology Manager, where he developed high-yield MEMS-based products. Dr. Keating earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) from The University of Melbourne and a Ph.D. from Telecom Research Laboratories, focusing on photonic communication networks. His research emphasizes optical sensors, MEMS, and IoT technologies. Notable contributions include patents for fiber-collimator designs and work on MEMS-based infrared sensors. He actively supervises students and leads projects in areas like soil and grain parameter assessment via microspectrometers.

Key research interests include porous silicon materials, thermal sensing, and MEMS fabrication. He has secured grants totaling millions, such as the 2004 ARC Discovery Project on MEMS/NEMS technologies. Teaching responsibilities include units like Mechatronic Systems and Engineering Dynamics. Current projects explore infrared thermal imagers, microfluidics, and IoT-enabled beehive monitoring systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Dr. Keating collaborates internationally, with recent projects in Japan (NTT) and the U.S. (UC Santa Barbara). His lab focuses on developing low-cost, high-performance sensors and imaging systems. Patents and peer-reviewed publications reflect his expertise in optical systems, micromachining, and material science. Future research aims to advance infrared imaging and MEMS-based sensor technologies for industrial and environmental applications.