Mechano-acoustically enhanced resin injection hybrid repair of composite structures

Monash University received a $223,560 Project Grant from the U.S. Air Force under the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800) with an award date of September 30, 2025, and completion deadline of September 29, 2028. The research project, titled "Mechano-Acoustically Enhanced Resin Injection Hybrid Repair of Composite Structures," focuses on developing advanced repair methodologies for composite materials using a hybrid approach that combines mechanical and acoustic enhancement techniques with resin injection processes. This research aligns with the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program's objectives to maintain technological superiority and foster innovation in defense-related scientific domains, particularly in materials science and aerospace systems.

The three-year research initiative is being conducted at Monash University's facility in Victoria, Australia. The project is expected to deliver scientific findings and technological solutions applicable to Air Force and Space Force composite structure maintenance and repair capabilities, contributing to the broader research infrastructure supporting Department of the Air Force mission requirements. As a peer-reviewed competitive award under the Defense Research Sciences Program, this grant supports Monash University's continued role as a strategic research partner for U.S. defense agencies in advanced materials and aerospace engineering domains.