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Milin Shahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Multi-scale modelling
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Multi-phase flows
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Milin Shah is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Curtin University, within the School of Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM:MECE). He holds a B.Eng. from Gujarat University and a PhD from Curtin University. His research focuses on multi-scale modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and multi-phase flow systems, with applications in chemical, energy, and mineral processing. Dr. Shah has held academic positions at Curtin University since 2011, progressing from Research Associate to Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer. His work emphasizes process design optimization, granular flow modeling, and energy-efficient technologies. Key areas of research include CO 2 capture via rotating packed beds, methanol synthesis optimization, and low-carbon energy systems. He has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering , Chemical Engineering and Processing , and International Journal of Refrigeration . His recent projects explore solar thermal energy integration for methanol production and fractal flow mixers for enhanced process intensification. Dr. Shah’s expertise spans computational modeling of multiphase systems, with a focus on hydrodynamics and mass transfer in complex reactors. He collaborates widely on industrial applications, including fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) risers and produced water treatment systems. His research bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical engineering solutions for sustainable chemical processes.

Wu Ta Yeongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable solid waste management
• Biorefinery
• Biofuel production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wu Ta Yeong is a Full Professor and Associate Head of School (Graduate Research) at Monash University Malaysia's School of Engineering. He holds Chartered Chemical Engineer status and IChemE membership. His research focuses on sustainable solid waste management, biorefinery, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. He has led multiple projects including 'Agriculture 4.0 - Investigation on Fusing Digital Twins and Deep Learning for Improving Agricultural Yield and Autonomy' and 'Elucidating Water Transport Mechanisms Inside Fruits and Vegetables for Better Postharvest Management Through Multiscale Modeling'. Prof. Wu has authored 132+ publications, earned 2 major awards, and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering and Chemical Papers . He actively organizes conferences like the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management. Education: BEng (Hons), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2001) MEng, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2003) PhD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2009) Research Interests: Prof. Wu's work addresses global sustainability challenges through: - Innovations in lignocellulosic biomass conversion - Waste-to-value technologies for agro-industrial residues - Development of green solvents (e.g., deep eutectic solvents) - Photocatalytic pollution remediation systems Recent Article Trends: Focus on enzymatic biocatalysis optimization, lignin valorization pathways, and synergistic pretreatment strategies for biomass. Recent studies highlight alcohol-assisted extraction, ionic liquid effects on cellulases, and piezophotocatalytic systems for drug degradation. Grants & Collaborations: Led 11 projects with total funding (details unavailable) involving institutions like Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Universiti Teknologi MARA. Active collaborations span Malaysia, China, and Australia. Labs & Teams: Leads biorefinery and environmental engineering research groups at Monash Malaysia. Collaborates with industry partners in palm oil and pulp sectors for waste valorization projects.

• Clean Energy Technologies
• High-Temperature Processes
• Combustion Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Graham Nathan is a leading academic at The University of Adelaide's School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He holds prestigious fellowships from the Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering and the Combustion Institute, and is an ARC Discovery Outstanding Researcher Awardee. His research focuses on clean energy technologies, particularly high-temperature processes involving combustion, solar thermal systems, and hydrogen-enabled industrial decarbonization. Professor Nathan leads major initiatives such as the $215M Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative. He has pioneered innovations like the Gyrotherm low-NOx burner and contributed to reducing CO₂ emissions in alumina production through solar thermal hybridization. His work spans over 300 peer-reviewed publications, 17 patents, and collaborations with industry giants like Alcoa and Calix. Key research areas include solar-driven industrial processes, carbon capture via mineral carbonation, and hydrogen production systems. He actively advises on clean energy transitions and has led landmark projects for low-carbon technologies in heavy industries. Major Roles: Director of the Centre for Energy Technology, Research Director of the Heavy Industry CRC, Node Leader in Solar Fuels Program Notable Achievements: Sydney Olympic Torch Combustion System Design, ISF Workshop Co-founder, HiTeMP Forum Chair Industry Partnerships: Alcoa, Hatch, Calix, Rio Tinto, BHP

• Combustion Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Conversion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dongke Zhang is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) , where he serves as Director of the UWA Centre for Energy. He holds concurrent research professorships at the Institute of Coal Chemistry (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan) , Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Processing Technology , and Beijing University . With a career spanning academia, industry, and international collaborations, his work focuses on combustion science, energy systems, and environmental technologies. Research Interests include: Combustion science (coal, biomass, municipal waste) Reaction engineering (catalysis, homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions) Energy conversion (hydrogen economy, syngas processes) Environmental technologies (NOx/SOx control, photocatalysis) Process design (fluidised beds, short contact time reactors) Scientific Awards : Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (FTSE) Fellow of Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) Chartered Engineer (CEng, CPEng) John Curtin Distinguished Professor (2007-present) Grants & Projects (2015-2025): Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (combustion under microgravity, lignite upgrading) BHP Billiton collaborations (spontaneous combustion control, shale classification) National Natural Science Foundation grants (coal gasification, syngas conversion) International collaborations with Chinese Academy of Sciences (syngas to diesel, bioenergy) Labs & Teams : Leads the Centre for Energy at UWA and collaborates with industry partners in coal, hydrogen, and environmental technologies.

Yiran Liuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mineral Processing
• Solid Waste Reutilisation and Recovery
• Numerical Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Yiran Liu serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering within the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA), a position held since 2023 following her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) from 2021-2023. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), University of Science and Technology Beijing (2014) Master of Engineering (MEng), University of Science and Technology Beijing (2017) PhD, University of New South Wales (2021) Research centers on two interconnected pillars: Low-Carbon Mineral Processing utilizing numerical simulation and machine learning to optimize iron/nickel/lithium extraction with renewable fuels (hydrogen/biomass), and Sustainable E-Waste Management focusing on pyrometallurgical recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste. This work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible resource consumption and climate action. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent innovation in decarbonizing metallurgical processes, particularly through co-injection of hydrogen and biochar (CoHB) in blast furnaces, data-driven coal combustion optimization, and advanced CFD modeling. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge chemical engineering, computational science, and environmental sustainability with rapidly growing citation impact. She currently leads two major funded projects: Blast Furnace Innovations: Sustainable, Low-Carbon Ironmaking (Australian Renewable Energy Agency, 2025-2029) Numerical Investigation of Valuable Metal Recovery from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries (UWA, 2025-2026) Actively recruiting PhD students for research in mineral processing optimization and waste management, she also serves on the Youth Editorial Board of the Journal of Iron and Steel Research International and reviews for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B.

• Nanoparticle
• Copolymer
• Transfection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marck Norret is a Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Molecular Sciences, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, pharmacology, and biomedical sciences. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health innovation and scientific advancement. Dr. Norret holds a Doctorate, Master of Science from Manchester (MSc Manc.), and PhD from Sydney (PhD Syd.). His educational background has prepared him for advanced research in molecular sciences and drug development, with an h-index of 16 and 745 citations according to Scopus metrics. His research spans multiple cutting-edge areas in molecular science, with particular expertise in nanoparticle technology, copolymer systems, transfection methods, macrocyclic chemistry, DNA interactions, methacrylate applications, cancer therapeutics, and fullerene chemistry. Dr. Norret's fingerprint analysis reveals strong contributions to pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and chemistry. Dr. Norret's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward biomedical applications of molecular systems, particularly in cancer therapy, drug delivery mechanisms, and molecular imaging. His work increasingly focuses on translating fundamental chemical discoveries into clinically relevant solutions, with several publications exploring tumor immunity, oligonucleotide delivery, and hydrogel-based therapeutic systems. Optimisation of Kinetic Inhibition of Methane Hydrate Re-Formation (2025) WA Facility for Drug and Biomaterials Discovery and Development (2020) Reprogramming anti-tumour therapy responses by locus selective manipulation of the epigenome in breast cancer (2020-2024) Integrated Process Intensification Facility (2008) His collaborative network extends across multiple institutions and research groups, with particular connections to researchers working on cancer immunotherapy, drug delivery systems, and molecular imaging techniques. Dr. Norret's work appears to be centered in well-equipped research facilities that support both fundamental chemical research and translational biomedical studies.

• Food Engineering
• Crystallization Processes
• Dairy Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahnaz Mansouri serves as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's School of Chemistry, where she actively leads research in food engineering and sustainable nanotechnology. Her institutional role includes accepting PhD students and directing projects that bridge chemical engineering with practical dairy industry applications, leveraging Monash's research-intensive environment for interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research centers on Food Engineering with specialized expertise in Crystallization Processes for dairy products, particularly lactose recovery from whey streams. She investigates impurity effects in crystallization systems and develops sustainable Nanotechnology solutions for self-cleaning materials, often utilizing plant-based polymers. This dual focus addresses critical challenges in Dairy Processing efficiency and Sustainable Materials innovation, with methodologies spanning process intensification to biomimetic surface design. Analysis of her 34 research outputs (2012-2023) reveals consistent contributions to crystallization science, evolving from fundamental dairy processing studies (2012-2019) toward sustainable nanotechnology applications (2021-2023). Her work demonstrates strong industry relevance, particularly in lactose purification techniques that optimize resource recovery from acid whey, while recent publications indicate strategic expansion into eco-friendly material science. Dr. Mansouri secured competitive research funding as Primary Chief Investigator for the 2017 project ' Ricotta shelf life extension and development of a dessert-style Nutella flavoured ricotta ', demonstrating her ability to translate academic research into novel food product development. She actively mentors graduate researchers as evidenced by her current acceptance of PhD students, with supervision spanning crystallization engineering and sustainable materials characterization.

Les Bowtellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy
• Power Electronics
• Ultrasound Applications
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Les Bowtell is an Associate Professor in Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), where he also earned his BEng, MEng, and PhD. He has been a key academic in the School of Engineering, serving as the Electrical Discipline Lead from 2006 to 2023, and maintains interdisciplinary affiliations with the School of Surveying and Built Environment, School of Nursing and Midwifery, and the Centre for Agricultural Engineering. His research spans renewable energy, power electronics, ultrasound-based water treatment, biochar applications, and precision livestock farming. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students on topics such as biomass gasification, methane mitigation in cattle, and environmental remediation using biochar. His work integrates engineering with agricultural and environmental sustainability, often focusing on practical, scalable solutions. Les Bowtell’s recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in sustainable energy and environmental technologies, particularly in biomass valorization (e.g., wheat straw pellets), ultrasound-enhanced water treatment, and carbon-based adsorbents. His work frequently employs experimental and modeling approaches, including thermogravimetric analysis, CFD simulations, and pilot-scale reactor studies. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Raed A. Al-Juboori, Guangnan Chen, and Talal Yusaf. His scientific contributions are disseminated through high-impact journals in energy, environmental engineering, and water treatment. Les Bowtell is actively involved in research supervision and education innovation, having developed remote access laboratories and interactive emulators to enhance nursing education. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his prolific output and leadership roles indicate significant academic impact. He leads or contributes to research teams working on renewable energy systems, agricultural waste conversion, and sustainable water purification. His labs and projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, agriculture, and environmental science, aiming to develop scalable technologies for real-world implementation.

Paul Hesseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geomorphology
• Quaternary Science
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul Hesse is an Associate Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University specializing in geomorphology and Quaternary science. His research focuses on understanding how past climate changes have shaped earth surface processes, with significant emphasis on arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. As Convenor of the Bachelor of Environment course, he teaches ENVS2266 Earth Surface Processes, ENVS3240 Environmental Change, and ENVS2341 Active Environments (a field unit in New Zealand). Dr. Hesse's research interests span geomorphology, Quaternary science, climate change impacts, and desert studies. His work examines how climate change influences desert sand dunes, dust storms, rivers, wetlands, and vegetation cover, and how these elements feed back into climate systems. His fingerprint analysis shows strong expertise in dune dynamics (100%), floodplain systems (55%), dust processes (50%), wetland ecology (48%), loess deposits (44%), river systems (40%), desert environments (40%), and Last Glacial Maximum studies (39%). His recent publications demonstrate a focus on paleoclimate reconstruction, dune paleoenvironments, and the impact of climate change on earth surface processes. His work spans from detailed field studies in Australian deserts to broader global analyses of dune systems and dust transport. His most recent papers examine the extended Last Glacial Maximum in the Southern Hemisphere, dune paleoenvironments, and the quantification of vegetation effects on aeolian sediment transport using drone technology. Scientific awards: Farouk El-Baz Award For Desert Research (2018) River Basin Management Society Award for Best Paper (2012) Dr. Hesse leads or participates in numerous research projects including 'Will rivers be smaller when the climate is hotter?' (2022-2025), 'Global climate change, coastal landscape evolution and the intensification of aridity in southern Australia during the Early-Middle Pleistocene Transition' (2020-2023), and 'Evaluating and reducing the risk of floodplain wetland disconnection' (2019-2022). His work is funded by various research councils and organizations focused on understanding climate change impacts on earth surface processes. His laboratory and field work spans diverse environments from Australian deserts to river systems in the Murray-Darling Basin and dunefields in central Argentina. He collaborates with researchers across multiple disciplines to understand the complex interactions between climate, earth surface processes, and ecological systems.