At the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE), our strength lies in our people. The dedicated staff and students who shape the future through innovation, care, and collaboration. I am inspired by the faculty and energised by the opportunity to lead us into a new chapter of growth and transformation. 

We are committed to promoting an environment where staff and students feel valued, supported, and empowered to lead in teaching, research and innovation, and administration. Equally, we are focused on creating a faculty culture where students are encouraged to succeed academically, socially, and personally, with access to safe spaces, mentorship, life coaching, and holistic support systems.

As we embrace an exciting period of change, our focus will be on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. We aim to strengthen research and teaching through interdisciplinary collaboration, digital innovation, and deeper partnerships with industry and communities, both locally and across the continent to maintain the excellence delivery we are known for. 

We will continue to integrate discovery-based learning, emerging technologies, and smart learning environments into our academic programmes, ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills, values, and mindset to address real-world challenges.

EBE is a space to imagine, create, and sustain. I look forward to working with our faculty community to strengthen that vision, uphold our values, and drive transformation that benefits not only the university, but society at large.

Professor Aubrey Mainza
Dean: Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment