Rate My Professor Philip Wharrie

Philip Wharrie is a Lecturer in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University, Perth. He holds the position under the Office of the Provost and is based in Building 204, Engineering General Facilities on the Curtin Perth campus. Listed on the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's 'Our People' page as Lecturer | Professional Engineering Practice, Wharrie plays a key role in delivering education focused on professional development for engineering students. He serves as unit coordinator for MCEN4010 Professional Engineering Practice, MCEN3007 Exposure to Professional Engineering Practice (Semester 2, 2025, Bentley Perth Campus), and PRJM6001 Project Cost Management (Semester 2, 2024). These units emphasize practical skills, project cost management, and exposure to real-world engineering practices, with consultations available via email and support from Curtin Connect at 1300 222 888.

In academic publications, Philip Wharrie co-authored 'Enhance Learning of Presentation Skills Through Interactive Peer Observation, Feedback and Reflection' with Chye Ing Lim, Bridgid Lai Fui Chin, and Wei Kitt Wong of Curtin University Malaysia. Published in 2024 and featured in the Proceedings of the 7th International Academic Conference on Teaching, Learning and Education, the paper addresses improving graduate attributes in oral presentations through peer observation, feedback, and reflection within a Professional Engineering Practice unit. Wharrie enhances student engagement by inviting Curtin alumni, such as Maya Polanski and Nigel Dennis, to present in his Mechanical Engineering lectures, sharing post-graduation career insights. His professional experience encompasses over 30 years in multi-discipline project and engineering management, complemented by education through the APESMA/Deakin MBA Program (now Chifley Business School). Wharrie contributes to mentoring young engineers and fostering resilient learners in engineering education.