UQ Materials Performance (UQMP)
Who we are
Founded in 1998, UQ Materials Performance provides professional consultancy, expert opinion and contract research services in materials engineering, with a focus on component failure investigations. We are a dedicated team of engineers and industrial chemists who bring a wide range of specialist expertise and experience to clearly understand and address our client’s problems.
The UQMP advantage
Our diverse and cross-disciplinary problem-solving approach can assist our clients with any engineering questions about complex materials. The UQMP team also has a comprehensive investigative facility, including the resources of a full scientific laboratory complemented by access to UQ's world-class facilities.
Leading expert
We are Australia's leading consultancy in materials science and engineering.
Independent advice
In high-profile, high stakes situations, we deliver independent, unbiased findings.
Trusted advisor
We are committed to advancing industrial research through trusted partnerships.
Who we help
UQMP is serving industry through consultancy and research.
Researchers
When interdisciplinary expertise is required, UQMP is well-positioned to connect clients with appropriate staff and research groups throughout UQ. Over the last 20 years of operation, our consultancy has connected numerous companies with various researchers at UQ. Some of these relationships have since developed into mutually beneficial long-term research programs.
Industry
Our materials engineering consultancy services a diverse range of repeat clients including law firms, loss adjustors, government regulators, utilities, mine operators, transportation sector and manufacturers. UQMP's research capabilities have led to significant outcomes for companies in Australia and around the world.
What we offer
A flexible range of options can be tailored to suit your needs.
Expert witness service
UQMP has been involved in investigating high-profile engineering failures. We have a proven track record of delivering independent advice in high stakes scenarios. We apply our engineering knowledge and experience to serve our clients and answer critical questions.
Mechanical and materials failure investigations
The core of UQMP's business lies in failure analysis - the systematic investigation of the mechanisms and causes of equipment failure and damage. The team provides independent scientific and engineering investigations and expert opinion to identify the causes of failure of materials, components and structures.
Wear research and product development
UQMP is committed to conducting industrially relevant research. The UQMP wear research group seeks to understand and exploit the structure-property relationships in materials to optimise wear performance.
Facilities, equipment and services
Working with us
Get in touch with us for more information.
UQ Materials Performance
Email: uqmp@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 6123