Professor Jiyuan Tu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at RMIT University's School of Engineering. He specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flows, and their applications in renewable/nuclear energy, biomedical engineering, and built environment systems. His research has led to over 500 peer-reviewed articles, 9 books, and $10M+ in ARC grants. He has supervised over 50 postgraduate students and received prestigious awards such as the RMIT Research Excellence Award (2012) and Fulbright Senior Scholar Award (2008). Research interests include CFD modelling of bioaerosol transport, drug delivery systems, and thermal energy storage. He pioneered numerical models for multiphase flows, contributing to software implementations in industries. Notable works include books on CFD and multiphase flow analysis, and leadership in international conferences like COBEE 2018. He holds honorary professorships at Tsinghua University and is Editor-in-Chief of the Experimental and Computational of Multiphase Flow journal. Industry experience includes roles at ANSTO (1996-2001). Awards span fellowships from JSPS, KOSEF, and Fulbright programs. Grants include ARC Discovery, Linkage, and LIEF projects. His work ranks him among the world’s top researchers in pebble bed reactors and airborne infection studies (SciVal 2016-2025).
Professor Tongming Zhou is a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) . He serves as Director of the UWA Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and Program Chair for Civil Engineering , contributing to both academic leadership and industrial applications. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical engineering challenges. Education : PhD in Fluid Mechanics from The University of Newcastle (1999) Teaching : Coordinates core units like CIVL2551, CIVL5551, and CIVL4402/CIVL3402 Hydraulics, emphasizing real-world application and industry collaboration Research Interests focus on: Suppression of vortex shedding and vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) in cylindrical structures Enhancement of VIV and galloping for renewable energy harvesting Wave resonance in floating LNG facilities Sloshing dynamics in tanks with Newtonian/non-Newtonian fluids Wind tunnel testing for industrial wind load analysis Recent Research Trends show interdisciplinary work combining experimental and numerical fluid dynamics, with applications to offshore engineering, maritime safety, and energy systems. His projects explore VIV in flexible risers, gas leakage effects on pipelines, and triboelectric nanogenerators for wind energy. Grants : ARC Grant (2019-2021): Development of novel inerter-based dampers ARC Grant (2013-2015): Local Scour below Offshore Pipelines ARC Grant (2011-2015): Vortex & Force Characteristics of Inclined Cylinders UWA Grant (2008): Control of Vortex Shedding with Helical Strakes Facilities Leadership : Upgraded UWA’s Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel , Hydraulic Laboratory Water Flume , and 6DOF Hexapod motion platform , acquiring advanced equipment like PIV systems and high-precision load cells.
Dr. Yi Shen is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, and Chair of RACI Women in Chemistry. She is also affiliated with multiple research institutes including Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation, and The University of Sydney Nano Institute. PhD in Soft Materials from ETH Zurich Postdoctoral research at University of Cambridge and Harvard University Her research focuses on protein phase behavior and functional biomaterials development, utilizing soft matter approaches and microfluidic techniques to address challenges in neurodegenerative diseases, sustainable materials, and biomedical engineering. She has published extensively in top journals like Nature Nanotechnology and PNAS, with a particular emphasis on: Protein liquid-liquid phase separation mechanisms Biomaterials from protein nanofibrils Microfluidic manipulation of biological systems Biodegradable bioplastics development Shear force effects on biomolecular systems Pathological protein aggregation dynamics Key scientific achievements include: 2022 ARC DECRA Fellowship 2022 Sydney Nano Frontier award 2018 ETH Zurich Spark Award (for Fe delivery system invention) 2012 Princeton Grand Challenges Program 2 patents pending 2 Nature Nanotechnology cover articles As an educator, she coordinates CHNG2802 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis, co-teaches CHNG3804 Biochemical Engineering and CHNG5605 Bio-products: Laboratory to Marketplace, and guest lectures across biomedical and nanotechnology programs. Her lab actively collaborates with institutions in Switzerland (ETH Zurich), UK (Cambridge), and US (Harvard, Princeton), focusing on transforming biomolecular understanding into real-world applications in health, industry, and environmental sustainability.
Associate Professor Mohammad Saadatfar is affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on meso-scale materials, combining experiments with simulations to address challenges in environmental science, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials design. Key areas include the study of cellular solids, granular materials, and meta-materials. His work integrates physics, engineering, and biology, with applications to CO₂ geo-sequestration, bone implants, and mechanical meta-materials. He uses X-ray tomography, FE simulations, and topological analysis to explore material behavior. Recent publications span topics like additive manufactured foams, CO₂ flow dynamics in sandstone, and biomimetic wood structures. His contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to material science and engineering challenges. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Professor Vishnu Pareek is the John Curtin Distinguished Professor at Curtin University, leading the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He has held academic roles including Dean of Engineering, Head of School, and various professorships since 2002. His research focuses on multiphase flow modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and reactor engineering, with applications in energy and chemical processes. He holds a BE (Hons) from MNIT, MTech from IIT Delhi, and a PhD from UNSW. Key research interests include LNG process modeling, erosion modeling, and granular flow dynamics. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work emphasizing structured packing design, biomass gasification, and additive manufacturing for process intensification. Notable projects include CFD-ANN hybrid models for fluidized beds and experimental studies on 3D-printed structured packings. His expertise spans industrial collaborations in LNG safety, fluid catalytic cracking, and biofuel production. Teaching areas include chemical engineering fundamentals and process systems engineering. He advises on energy policy and leads research teams in multiphase flow and reactor design.
Professor Khac Duc Do is a faculty member at Curtin University, holding a position in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He serves in the Office of the Provost and is based at Curtin Perth campus. His research focuses on advanced control systems, nonlinear dynamics, and robotics applications in marine, aerospace, and mechanical systems. He earned a PhD with distinction in 2003 and has held prestigious fellowships including ARC Postdoctoral Fellow (2004) and ARC Australian Research Fellow (2009). His teaching includes courses like Advanced Control and Mechatronics, Navigation and Marine Control Systems, and Advanced Control Engineering. Key research interests encompass control of nonlinear systems, stochastic systems, formation control of mobile agents, fluid-structure interaction, and boundary control of PDE-governed systems. His funded projects include wave-energy converter development (2023-2026), inerter-based damper research (2019-2021), and ocean vehicle control systems. Scientific awards include ARC grants totaling over AUD 2 million. Current opportunities include scholarships in control systems/fluid-structure interaction and a postdoc position in wave-energy conversion.
Professor Itai Einav is a renowned academic in civil engineering and geomechanics at The University of Sydney. He serves as Director of SciGEM (Science of Granular and Multiphase Energy Materials) and holds an honorary professorship at University College London. His research focuses on granular materials, particulate systems, and geomechanics, with particular emphasis on breakage mechanics and applications in mining, heat transfer, and fault dynamics. He advises PhD students on topics like robotic navigation inspired by earthworms and soil mechanics. Einav's work bridges fundamental physics and engineering applications, leveraging advanced imaging techniques (e.g., X-ray tomography) and computational models. He is affiliated with The Net Zero Institute and collaborates globally on projects like granular flow dynamics and porous media behavior. Notable contributions include the 2007 development of breakage mechanics theory and innovations in granular rheology and fault modeling.
Dr. Xuzhen He is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a BSc from Tsinghua University and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he received the John Winbolt Prize (2015). His research focuses on geotechnics, geomechanics, and numerical methods, with an emphasis on AI integration. Notable contributions include studies on soil erosion, particle segregation, and tunnel engineering. He leads projects funded by ARC, including DECRA (2021) and a Discovery grant (2023). His work bridges experimental and computational approaches, addressing challenges in geotechnical infrastructure and environmental stability. Education: Bachelor of Science, Tsinghua University, China PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK Research Interests: AI-driven geotechnical analysis (slope stability, tunnelling) Multiscale geomechanical modelling (hypoplasticity, multiphase systems) Numerical methods (DEM, SPH, material point method) Awards: ARC DECRA (2021) John Winbolt Prize (2015) Grants: "Modernise geotechnical investigation and analysis with machine learning" (ARC DP230100678) "Multiscale modelling of fluid–particle transport in porous media" (ARC DE220100763) Labs/Teams: Member of UTS Transport Research Centre (TRC) Associate member of Centre for Advanced Modelling and Geospatial lnformation Systems (CAMGIS)
Dr. Hung Yew Mun is an Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Mechanical Engineering program at Monash University Malaysia’s Malaysia School of Engineering. His expertise spans heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, with a focus on micro-scale phenomena, phase-change heat transfer, and graphene-based materials. He teaches courses including MEC3454/MEC4408 (Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer) and MEC4416 (Momentum, Energy & Mass Transport). Dr. Hung’s research addresses advanced cooling solutions for electronics, energy storage, and sustainable materials. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Multimedia, Malaysia (2010). Research Interests: Micro-scale heat transfer, phase-change mechanisms, graphene nanostructures, and applications in thermal management. His work contributes to UN SDG goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent Projects: Includes studies on MXene-biochar composites for energy storage, graphene-enhanced devices for electronics cooling, and multiscale modeling of postharvest fruit water transport. He has led/co-investigated 12 projects since 2013, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on graphene-mediated heat transfer enhancement, plasma-activated cooling, and nanofluid applications. His work addresses both fundamental mechanisms and industrial applications. Labs/Teams: Active in thermal engineering and nanomaterials research groups, collaborating with institutions globally on sustainable energy and advanced materials.
Kwanghee Jeong is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia , affiliated with the Fluid Science and Resources research group within the School of Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department . His work focuses on energy transport, decarbonisation technologies, and flow assurance. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (UWA, 2020), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Dongguk University, 2014) Research Themes include: Flow Assurance for hydrogen, CO2, and natural gas pipelines Carbon Capture & Emissions Management (MOFs, Raman spectroscopy) Cryogenic Hydrogen Process Engineering (liquefaction, boil-off gas) Cold Energy Utilisation and Waste Heat Recovery Hydrate Formation Kinetics via Acoustic Levitation Article Trends reflect expertise in: Using Raman spectroscopy for real-time adsorption and phase transition analysis Developing Joule-Thomson loops to simulate pipeline conditions Optimizing Metal-Organic Frameworks for GHG separation Advancing hydrogen liquefaction efficiency through catalysis Addressing microplastics and hydrate nucleation via spectroscopic methods Scientific Awards : Best Poster Award (2023) - Natural Gas UWA Travel Award (2017) ARC PhD Scholarship (2016) He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via decarbonisation research and has collaborated with Chevron, Woodside Energy, and Curtin University. His technical skills include Aspen HYSYS, OLGA simulations, HAZOP studies, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
Dr Xinchen Zhang is a Grant-Funded Researcher (A) at the University of Adelaide's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on integrating machine learning with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to enhance predictive capabilities for multiphase flow solutions, particularly in sustainable energy applications like decarbonization technologies. He holds a PhD (2022) with a Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence, emphasizing fluid and particle dynamics in particle-laden flows. His work addresses challenges in net-zero industrial processes such as limestone calcination and hydrogen production via methane pyrolysis, leveraging advanced CFD and ML-augmented methodologies. Key research areas include turbulence modeling, particle dispersion in jets, and flow regime analysis in horizontal particle-laden pipe systems. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students as a co-supervisor. Dr Zhang's publications span 2018–2024, with recent trends focusing on physics-informed machine learning for turbulence modeling and multiphase flow optimization. His contributions advance computational efficiency and accuracy in predicting complex fluid-particle interactions.
Associate Professor Fangbao Tian is a distinguished researcher and academic at UNSW Canberra's School of Engineering and Technology, where he also serves as Deputy Head of School for Research since July 2023. Previously, he held positions as Senior Lecturer (2017-2021) and Lecturer (2014-2017) at the same institution after completing postdoctoral research at Vanderbilt University. His academic journey began with a BSc (2006) and PhD (2011) in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Engineering Mechanics from the University of Science and Technology of China. Dr. Tian's research focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for complex flows and fluid-structure interaction, with particular emphasis on bio-inspired applications. His work spans modeling laryngeal aerodynamics and vocal-fold vibration, fluid-structure interaction of plates in viscous fluid, fish swimming and insect flight, blood flow dynamics, and non-Newtonian flow phenomena. Recent work has expanded into Martian atmosphere aerodynamics, showing his research's growing interdisciplinary nature. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across fluid dynamics, with recent trends showing increasing focus on compressible flows, bio-inspired flight systems, heat transfer applications, and computational methods like Lattice Boltzmann approaches. The research shows strong connections between fundamental fluid mechanics and practical applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental systems. UNSW Canberra Goldstar Award 2022 IEEE Outstanding SMCS Chapter Award 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Award 2021 UNSW Canberra Silverstar Award 2018 UNSW Canberra Silverstar Award 2017 Journal of Fluids and Structures Highly Cited Research 2017 ARC DECRA 2016 Dr. Tian actively supervises PhD students across diverse topics including bushfire-enhanced wind loads, bio-inspired flight on Mars, flow control optimization, and fluid-structure interactions in compressible flows. He has secured over $5 million in external funding as Chief Investigator, including significant Australian Research Council projects examining Martian atmosphere aerodynamics, bio-inspired flapping wings, and cardiovascular flow modeling. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for Journal of Fluids and Structures and Scientific Reports, reflecting his standing in the fluid dynamics research community.
Zachary Aman is a Professor in the School of Engineering , Chemical Engineering department at the University of Western Australia . His research focuses on gas hydrates , flow assurance , and subsea pipeline management , with applications in petroleum engineering and hydrocarbon processing . Research Output: 127 publications Grants: 53 funded projects H-index: 39 Research interests include: Hydrate formation kinetics and rheology Subsea flowline stability and inhibition Hydrocarbon separation under high-pressure Novel composite materials and ionic liquids for hydrate management Article Trends highlight his work on hydrate probability models , flowloop experiments , and environmental applications like oil spill modeling and CO 2 capture. His recent work explores nanostructured additives and transient simulation tools for energy and environmental systems. Grants and Supervision reflect 53 funded projects and 19 supervised works, indicating active mentorship and industry collaboration.
Dr. Seher Ata is an Associate Professor in the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Prior to joining UNSW, she was a Research Academic at the Centre for Multiphase Processes, Newcastle University. Her research focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of froth flotation, bubble-particle interactions, and water chemistry effects in mineral processing. PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Newcastle, Australia MSc and BSc in Mining Engineering, Hacettepe University, Turkey Her work spans froth flotation dynamics, bubble coalescence, and recovery of fine/coarse particles, with recent projects addressing lithium recovery from brines and tailings reprocessing. She has led ARC Centre of Excellence, ARC Linkage, and ACARP-funded research initiatives. Dr. Ata has published over 100 articles in high-impact journals and holds editorial roles at Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Journal and International Journal of Mining Science and Technology . She was elected to the University of Newcastle’s Emerging Research Leadership Program (2011) and recognized in the world’s top 2% of scientists in Mining and Metallurgy (2021). Supervised PhD/Masters students: Yesenia Saavedra Moreno, Yueyi Pan, Feng Zheng, Manivannan Selvaraju Grants: BHP Tailings Challenge, ARC Centre of Excellence, ACARP projects on flotation standards and water chemistry
Professor Christopher Berndt is a Distinguished Professor in Surface Science and Engineering at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, where he joined in 2008 as the founding professor of this discipline. He previously held founding professorships at James Cook University and was a tenured professor at Stony Brook University, USA, where he remains an Adjunct Professor. He also served as a Fellow at NASA-Lewis Research Center, working on thermal barrier coatings. His leadership in professional societies includes serving as President of the Thermal Spray Society (ASM) and being inducted into the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame in 2007. His research interests center on materials engineering , particularly surface science , thermal spray technologies , high-entropy alloys , and coatings for extreme environments . He also contributes significantly to biomedical engineering through bioactive coatings and clean energy via advanced materials for batteries and hydrogen technologies. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on advanced thermal spray techniques such as HVOF and HVAF, development of high-entropy and medium-entropy alloys, and innovative coating applications in energy storage, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature protection. His research consistently emphasizes microstructural control, phase stability, and mechanical performance under extreme conditions. Inducted into the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame (2007) Fellow of the Australian Institution of Engineers Fellow of ASM International Fellow of The Institution of Metallurgists (UK) Fellow of ASME, ACS, and ACerS Chartered Engineer (UK) Professional Engineer (Australia) Member of the College of Bioengineers (Australia) Professor Berndt actively supervises numerous PhD students, with current projects on high-entropy alloys, internal pipe coatings, and biomedical surface engineering. He has secured extensive research funding from organizations including the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Defence, Office of Naval Research (US), and industry partners such as Entromat and Amaero Engineering. He leads major initiatives such as the ARC Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM) and has contributed to commercialization projects in space vehicle manufacturing. He is the Founding Editor and now Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology and has edited over 10 conference proceedings. His research network spans across Australia, the USA, and Thailand, reflecting a strong international collaborative footprint in advanced materials research.
