About
Wayne Read is a researcher at James Cook University, specializing in interdisciplinary fields spanning Geotechnical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and Computer Science. His work focuses on sensor networks, environmental monitoring systems, and computational methods for geomechanics and fluid dynamics. He has contributed to advancements in wireless sensor network management, fraud detection in online auctions, and numerical solutions for complex engineering problems.
His research includes developing low-cost aquatic monitoring systems (e.g., SEMAT) and IoT-based sensors for environmental data collection. He has also explored mathematical models for soil consolidation, groundwater flow, and advection-diffusion processes. In computer science, he investigates auction protocols, collusion detection, and secure data storage solutions.
Key collaborations include projects with the School of Information Technology and Environmental Science groups at JCU. His work bridges theoretical analysis (e.g., series methods for PDEs) with practical applications in environmental monitoring and cybersecurity.