Angus Tavner

Angus Tavner serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia. His academic profile demonstrates dual expertise in thermal engineering systems and computational biomechanics, with significant contributions to cryogenic research and medical simulation technologies.

His research spans cryogenics, heat and mass transfer, and low-temperature engineering alongside pioneering work in computational biomechanics. Tavner's thermal engineering research focuses on low-energy air conditioning systems, while his biomechanics work centers on patient-specific modeling of abdominal aortic aneurysms and brain tissue deformation. He employs advanced finite element analysis and meshless numerical methods to solve complex fluid-structure interaction problems in vascular and neurological systems, bridging engineering principles with clinical applications.

Analysis of his 2018-2020 publications reveals a strategic shift toward medical applications of computational mechanics, particularly in vascular biomechanics where he investigates stress-thickness relationships in aneurysms and develops image-based simulation frameworks. His work consistently integrates high-fidelity numerical methods with clinical data to address surgical planning challenges, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and medical researchers.

Grants:

• B223 Low Energy Air Conditioning System (2001), funded by the Alternative Energy Development Board, where he served as Chief Investigator alongside D. Blair.

Supervision: Tavner has supervised at least one research project according to institutional records, though specific student details remain undisclosed in available documentation.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided institutional profile.