Peter Schubel

Professor Peter Schubel is the Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences (IAESS) and Director of the Centre for Future Materials (CFM) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). He leads research in advanced composites, hypersonic propulsion systems, and space technologies. His roles include overseeing world-class facilities like the Mt Kent Observatory and hypersonic wind tunnels.

Education:

• BEng (Mechanical Engineering), University of Southern Queensland, 1999
• PhD in Polymer Composites Engineering, University of Nottingham (UK), 2004, sponsored by Aston Martin Lagonda

Research Interests:

Prof Schubel specializes in composite materials design, automated manufacturing, advanced infusion processing, and surface metrology. His work spans automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors, with collaborations at Boeing, Airbus, Rolls Royce, and NASA.

Grants & Impact:

He has secured over $113M in competitive grants and $363M in total research funding. His contributions include leadership roles at UK institutions like the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Composites and the Industrial Doctorate Centre in Composites Manufacture.

Labs & Affiliations:

He oversees IAESS and CFM, which host cutting-edge facilities for composite materials testing, rocket manufacturing, and space research. He also serves on defense and space industry committees, including Queensland Space Industry Reference Group and the ARM Hub Advisory Committee.