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Journal articles

Oberst SM; Bann G; Lai JCS; Evans TA, 2017, 'Cryptic termites avoid predatory ants by listening to vibrational cues from their footsteps', Ecology Letters, 20, pp. 212 - 221, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ele.12727

Liu Z; Lai JCS; John Y; Tian FB, 2017, 'Discrete vortex method with flow separation corrections for flapping-foil power generators', AIAA Journal, 55, pp. 410 - 418, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J055267

Tobing S; Young J; Lai JCS, 2017, 'Effects of wing flexibility on bumblebee propulsion', Journal of Fluids and Structures, 68, pp. 141 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2016.10.005

Shahzad A; Tian FB; Young J; Lai JCS, 2016, 'Effects of wing shape, aspect ratio and deviation angle on aerodynamic performance of flapping wings in hover', Physics of Fluids, 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4964928

Oberst SM; Zhang Z; Lai JCS, 2016, 'The role of nonlinearity and uncertainty in assessing disc brake squeal propensity', SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars: Mechanical Systems, 9, pp. 2016-01-1777 - 2016-01-1777

Zhang Z; Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2016, 'On the potential of uncertainty analysis in disc brake squeal', Journal of Sound and Vibration, pp. 1 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2016.05.023

Oberst SM; Lai JCS; Evans TA, 2016, 'Termites utilise clay to build structural supports and so increase foraging resources', Scientific Reports, 6, pp. 20990 - 20994, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep20990

Tian FB; Wang Y; Young J; Lai JCS, 2015, 'An FSI solution technique based on the DSD/SST method and its applications', Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences, 25, pp. 2257 - 2285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/S0218202515400084

Zhang Z; Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2015, 'Instability analysis of friction oscillators with uncertainty in friction law distribution', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406215616421

Hoke CM; Young J; Lai JCS, 2015, 'Effects of time-varying camber deformation on flapping foil propulsion and power extraction', Journal of Fluids and Structures, 56, pp. 152 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2015.05.001

Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2015, 'Squeal noise in simple numerical brake models', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 352, pp. 129 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2015.05.005

Oberst S; Lai JCS, 2015, 'Nonlinear transient and chaotic interactions in disc brake squeal', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 342, pp. 272 - 289, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2015.01.005

Oberst SM; Nava-Baro E; Lai JCS; Evans TA, 2015, 'An innovative signal processing technique for the extraction of ants' walking signals', Acoustics Australia, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40857-015-0003-x

Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2015, 'Pad-mode-induced instantaneous mode instability for simple models of brake systems', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, pp. 1 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.03.023

Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2015, 'A statistical approach to estimate the Lyapunov spectrum in disc brake squeal', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 334, pp. 120 - 135, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2014.06.025

Fenercioglu I; Zaloglu B; Young J; Ashraf MA; Lai JCS; Platzer MF, 2015, 'Flow structures around an oscillating-wing power generator', AIAA Journal, 52, pp. 3316 - 3326, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J053950

Tian FB; Young J; Lai JCS, 2014, 'Improving power-extraction efficiency of a flapping plate: From passive deformation to active control', Journal of Fluids and Structures, 51, pp. 384 - 392, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2014.07.013

Oberst SM; Baro EN; Lai JCS; Evans TA, 2014, 'Quantifying ant activity using vibration measurements', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. e90902 - 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0090902

Oberst SM; Evans, TA ; Lai JCS, 2014, 'Novel method for pairing wood samples in choice tests', PLoS ONE, 9, pp. 1 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088835

Young J; Lai JCS; Platzer MF, 2014, 'A review of progress and challenges in flapping foil power generation', Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 67, pp. 2 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paerosci.2013.11.001

Young J; Lai JCS; Platzer MF, 2014, 'Addendum to "a review of progress and challenges in flapping foil power generation" [Prog. Aerosp. Sci., in press]', Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 67, pp. 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paerosci.2014.03.001

Young J; Ashraf MA; Lai JCS; Platzer MF, 2013, 'Numerical simulation of fully passive flapping foil power generation', AIAA Journal, 51, pp. 2727 - 2739, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J052542

Oberst SM; Lai JCS, 2013, 'The role of pad-modes and nonlinearity in instantaneous mode squeal', The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 133, pp. 3462 - 3462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4806162

Oberst SM; Lai JC; Marburg S, 2013, 'Guidelines for numerical vibration and acoustic analysis of disc brake squeal using simple models of brake systems', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 332, pp. 2284 - 2299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/%20j.jsv.2012.11.034i

Ashraf MA; Young J; Lai JC, 2012, 'Oscillation Frequency and Amplitude Effects on Plunging Airfoil Propulsion and Flow Periodicity', AIAA Journal, 50, pp. 2308 - 2324, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J051374

Nasr A; Lai JC, 2011, 'Applicability of reichardt's hypothesis to the prediction of the velocity field of multiple parallel plane jets', Journal of Mechanics, 26, pp. N17 - N22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1727719100003117

Oberst SM; Lai JC, 2011, 'Chaos in Brake Squeal Noise', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 330, pp. 955 - 975, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2010.09.009

Evans TA; Inta RA; Lai JC, 2011, 'Foraging choice and replacement reproductives facilitate invasiveness in drywood termites', Biological Invasions, 13, pp. 1579 - 1587, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-010-9915-4

Ashraf MA; Young J; Lai JC; Platzer MF, 2011, 'Numerical analysis of an oscillating-wing wind and hydropower generator', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 49, pp. 1374 - 1386, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.J050577

Platzer MF; Sarigul-klijn N; Young J; Ashraf MA; Lai JCS, 2011, 'Renewable hydrogen production using sailing ships', Proceedings of the ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition IMECE2011, pp. 1 - 7, http://www.asmeconferences.org/Congress2011/index.cfm

Ashraf MA; Young J; Lai JC, 2011, 'Reynolds number, thickness and camber effects on flapping airfoil propulsion', Journal of Fluids and Structures, 27, pp. 145 - 160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2010.11.010

Oberst SM; Lai JC, 2011, 'Statistical analysis of brake squeal noise', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 330, pp. 2978 - 2994, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2010.12.021

Hang H; Shankar K; Lai JC, 2010, 'Effects of distributed structural dynamic modification with additional degrees of freedom on 3D structure', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 24, pp. 1349 - 1368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2010.01.002

Inta RA; Evans TA; Lai JC, 2009, 'Effect of vibratory soldier alarm signals on the foraging behavior of subterranean termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)', Journal of Economic Entomology, 102, pp. 121 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/029.102.0117

Hang H; Shankar K; Lai JC, 2009, 'Effects of distributed structural dynamic modification with reduced degrees of freedom', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 23, pp. 2154 - 2177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2009.03.014

Evans TA; Inta RA; Lai JC; Prueger S; Foo N; Fu EW; Lenz M, 2009, 'Termites eavesdrop to avoid competitors', Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B - Biological Sciences, 276, pp. 4035 - 4041, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2009.1147

Hamdan E; Milthorpe JF; Lai JC, 2008, 'An extended macroscopic model for solute dispersion in confined porous media', Chemical engineering journal, 137, pp. 614 - 635, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2007.05.031

Platzer MF; Jones K; Young J; Lai JC, 2008, 'Flapping-Wing Aerodynamics: Progress and challenges', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 46, pp. 2136 - 2149, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.29263

Young J; Lai JC; Germain CM, 2008, 'Numerical simulation and parameter variation of insect wing motion based on dragonfly hovering', AIAA Journal, 46, pp. 918 - 924

Hang H; Shankar K; Lai JC, 2008, 'Prediction of the effects on dynamic response due to distributed structural modification with additional degrees of freedom', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 22, pp. 1809 - 1825, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2008.02.006

Young J; Lai JC; Germain CM, 2008, 'Simulation and Parameter Variation of Flapping-Wing Motion Based on Dragonfly Hovering', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 46, pp. 918 - 924, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.31610

Inta R; Lai JCS; Fu EW; Evans TA, 2007, 'Termites live in a material world: Exploration of their ability to differentiate between food sources', Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 4, pp. 735 - 744, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2007.0223

Hamdan E; Milthorpe JF; Lai JC, 2007, 'An extended macroscopic model for solute dispersion in confined porous media', Chemical engineering journal, 137, pp. 614 - 635, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2007.05.031

Moore SM; Lai JC; Shankar K, 2007, 'ARMAX modal parameter identification in the presence of unmeasured excitation - I: Theoretical background', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 21, pp. 1601 - 1615, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2006.07.003

Moore SM; Lai JC; Shankar K, 2007, 'ARMAX modal parameter identification in the presence of unmeasured excitation-II: Numerical and experimental verification', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 21, pp. 1616 - 1641, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2006.07.004

Evans TA; Inta RA; Lai JC; Lenz M, 2007, 'Foraging vibration signals attract foragers and identify food size in the drywood termite, Cryptotermes secundus', Insectes Sociaux, 54, pp. 374 - 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00040-007-0958-1

Young J; Lai JC, 2007, 'Mechanisms influencing the efficiency of oscillating airfoil propulsion', AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Journal, 45, pp. 1695 - 1702, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.27628

Young J; Lai JC, 2007, 'On the aerodynamic forces of a plunging airfoil', Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 21, pp. 1388 - 1397, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF03177425

Inta RA; Lai JC; Fu EW; Evans TA, 2007, 'Termites live in a material world: exploration of their ability to differentiate between food sources', JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE, 4, pp. 735 - 744, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/?rsif.2007.0223

Gostelow JP; Platzer MF; Carscallen WE; Lai JC, 2007, 'Visualising vortex formation in the wakes of turbine blades and oscillating aerofoils', Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing, 14, pp. 53 - 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1615/JFlowVisImageProc.v14.i1.40


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