Providing techniques and tools to improve the quality of service oriented architecture applications for the Internet: this research will ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of web services for large numbers of users with rapidly changing requirements.

Developing new guidelines and techniques for building waste-disposal sites that provide long-term environmental protection: this research will lead to the development of better methods for protecting the environment from contamination by waste.

Investigating the behaviour and design of buried pipe systems for city, transportation and resource industry applications: this research optimizes the cost and safety of renewing deteriorated pipes and building new ones.