Kirtan Bhatt

Industry PhD project title: Privacy-preserving IoT data communication gateway integration from multiple platforms (NSW DIEF project)

RACE University and Industry partners: University of New South Wales (UNSW) and CSIRO

Previous education and work background:

Bachelor in Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Right after graduation, I secured a placement and worked in the Automation and Control industry for 1.5 years as a Technical Engineer.

What attracted you to the RACE Industry PhD?

I was drawn to the RACE Industry PhD program for its unique opportunity to integrate cutting-edge research with practical industry applications, focusing on solving real-world challenges in sustainable energy and industrial processes.

When you were young, what did you want to be when you were older?

Originally dreaming of a career in cricket, I discovered my passion for Engineering.

What do you hope to achieve?

To create practical solutions that drive innovation and sustainability, making a meaningful impact

What are you most looking forward to?

Learning what I don’t know, deepening my skills and expertise, achieving strong research outcomes, and developing valuable connections with research and industry partners.

Fun fact about you:

I once exploded a sodium cube in my science lab!

Favourite quote:

“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.”  (Richard Feynman)