Dr. Mladenko Kajtaz
Senior Lecturer
Details
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College: School of Engineering
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Department: School of Engineering
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Campus: Bundoora East Australia
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mladenko.kajtaz@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0000-0002-1199-0957
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Dr Mladenko Kajtaz is an academic in School of Engineering with aspirational industry relevant research outputs and outstanding teaching outcomes locally and internationally.
One of the primary focuses of Mladenko's current work is on the design of optimised lightweight load-bearing structures utilising additive (3D) printing and hybrid materials.
Mladenko is a member of sports technology and lightweight structures research groups at School of Engineering, and a research member of RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Affiliations
Research affiliations have included: The Royal Children's Hospital, Albion Sports; Australian Sports Commission; DST; Manufacturing Excellence Taskforce of Australia; Technical University Munich; Technical University Ingolstadt
Scholarships and awards
- 2018 - Malcolm Moore Industry Research Award
- 2015 – RMIT Early Career Development Fellowship
- 2010 – RMIT Pro Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate Research Student International Conference Fund
- 2007 – AutoCRC Postgraduate Scholarship
- 2006 – Australian Postgraduate Award
Accomplishments:
- Manager of a high performance equestrian helmet project - $375,000 research collaboration between Albion Sports, META, Australian Racing Board, Australian Sports Technology Network
One of the primary focuses of Mladenko's current work is on the design of optimised lightweight load-bearing structures utilising additive (3D) printing and hybrid materials.
Mladenko is a member of sports technology and lightweight structures research groups at School of Engineering, and a research member of RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
Affiliations
Research affiliations have included: The Royal Children's Hospital, Albion Sports; Australian Sports Commission; DST; Manufacturing Excellence Taskforce of Australia; Technical University Munich; Technical University Ingolstadt
Scholarships and awards
- 2018 - Malcolm Moore Industry Research Award
- 2015 – RMIT Early Career Development Fellowship
- 2010 – RMIT Pro Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate Research Student International Conference Fund
- 2007 – AutoCRC Postgraduate Scholarship
- 2006 – Australian Postgraduate Award
Accomplishments:
- Manager of a high performance equestrian helmet project - $375,000 research collaboration between Albion Sports, META, Australian Racing Board, Australian Sports Technology Network
Academic positions
- Project Engineer
- Institute für Technik und Design GmbH
- Ingolstadt, Germany
- 2017 – 2019
- Doctoral Researcher
- RMIT University
- School of Engineering
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2008 – 2013
Non-academic positions
- Product Development Manager
- Albion Sports Pty Ltd
- , Australia
- 2013 – 2015
- Test Engineer
- Audi AG
- Neckarsulm, Germany
- 2004 – 2005
Supervisor projects
- Bioinspired Suture Structures: Design and Optimization
- 1 Sep 2022
- Thermosyphon Heat Engine - Desalination (THE-D)
- 12 Nov 2021
- The space between: project-based attribute optimization of a practical solar car
- 4 Jan 2021
- A novel design methodology for design of ankle-foot orthoses
- 17 Mar 2020
Teaching interests
Modelling, Simulation, Design, Optimisation, Finite element analysis, Computer aided engineering, Structural materials, Structures
Undergraduate Teaching:
- Mechanical Design 2 (MIET1068)
Postgraduate Teaching:
- Computational Engineering for Automobile Applications
International Teaching:
- Finite Element Analysis (Hong Kong, Singapore)
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques (Germany)
- Production Systems (Germany)
Undergraduate Teaching:
- Mechanical Design 2 (MIET1068)
Postgraduate Teaching:
- Computational Engineering for Automobile Applications
International Teaching:
- Finite Element Analysis (Hong Kong, Singapore)
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques (Germany)
- Production Systems (Germany)
Research interests
Research overview:
Dr Mladenko Kajtaz's research interests and areas of expertise include the design and analysis of engineering systems, product development and innovation, mechanical design, finite element analysis and multidisciplinary design optimisation. In addition to computer-aided simulation and optimisation, Dr Kajtaz is involved in developing lab models and performing a variety of mechanical tests. Areas of application include load-bearing and energy absorbing structures for assistive technologies, human body protection, sports technology and lightweight micro-vehicles.
Dr Mladenko Kajtaz's research interests and areas of expertise include the design and analysis of engineering systems, product development and innovation, mechanical design, finite element analysis and multidisciplinary design optimisation. In addition to computer-aided simulation and optimisation, Dr Kajtaz is involved in developing lab models and performing a variety of mechanical tests. Areas of application include load-bearing and energy absorbing structures for assistive technologies, human body protection, sports technology and lightweight micro-vehicles.
