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Professor Richard Manasseh is a mechanical engineer at Swinburne University of Technology, School of Engineering, specializing in fluid dynamics and acoustics. He is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering, where he previously served as Discipline Leader and Head of Department. He became a full-time academic in 2010 after a career in industrial R&D.
Education:
- PhD, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), University of Melbourne, Australia
His research focuses on wave modes, oscillators in fluids, and bubble acoustics, with applications in ocean wave energy, coastal protection, medical diagnostics, and environmental monitoring. He is the author of the textbook Fluid Waves and is ranked in the top 2% of global researchers in mechanical engineering acoustics (Stanford, 2022).
His recent publications span fluid dynamics, acoustics, and renewable energy, with a strong emphasis on wave energy converters, bubble dynamics, gravity currents, and biomedical applications of ultrasound. Trends include dual-purpose offshore structures for energy and protection, passive acoustic sensing, and high-fidelity numerical modeling.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Top 2% researcher worldwide in mechanical engineering acoustics (Stanford, 2022)
- Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAust)
- IEAust Chartered Professional Engineer
- Fellow, Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society
- President (2012–2014) and Vice President (2015) of the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society
He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students in areas including wave energy, fluid-structure interaction, and biomedical engineering. He has secured extensive research funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Defence, and industry partners for projects on wave energy, bubble dynamics, and ultrasound applications. He leads research on extracting climate data from ocean wave sounds and developing medical and food-processing technologies using ultrasound.
He is actively involved in science communication through public lectures, radio, and television, and leads a multidisciplinary research team working on sustainable energy and environmental fluid mechanics.
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