Researcher

Fields of Research (FoR)

Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation, Dynamics, Vibration and Vibration Control, Time-Series Analysis, Applied Statistics, Evolutionary Biology

Biography

Expertise

  • Vibration & acoustics (numerically, experimentally)
  • Mechanical characterisation & vibration/noise control
  • Microvibrations esp. that of insects communicating
  • Nonlinear time series analysis & chaotic dynamics
  • Statistical & uncertainty analysis 

Current Research 

  1. Stability behaviour of deployable, flexible structures of nano-satellites
  2. Friction-induced vibrations & sound (e.g. automotive disc brake squeal)
  3. Vibrational communication...view more

Expertise

  • Vibration & acoustics (numerically, experimentally)
  • Mechanical characterisation & vibration/noise control
  • Microvibrations esp. that of insects communicating
  • Nonlinear time series analysis & chaotic dynamics
  • Statistical & uncertainty analysis 

Current Research 

  1. Stability behaviour of deployable, flexible structures of nano-satellites
  2. Friction-induced vibrations & sound (e.g. automotive disc brake squeal)
  3. Vibrational communication in insects (e.g ants,  termites)

Teaching Interest

Statics, Dynamics, Thermofluids, Introduction to vibration, Acoustics, Instrumentation, Statistics


My Grants

 

Category 1

  1. Discovering how termites use vibrations to thrive in a predators' world, Australian Research Council, Discovery Project DP200100358, 5 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022, (Lead CI)
  2. Metamaterials for control of acoustic radiation forces, Australian Research Council, Discovery Project DP200101708, 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (CI)
  3. National Laser-Based Non-Destructive Evaluation System, Australian Research Council, LIEF LE180100041, 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (CI)

Category 2

  1. Enhanced detection, localisation and identification of sand-covered naval mines using novel hybrid signal processing methods, NSW Department of Industry 3 Jan 2021 (CI)
  2. Development of statistical test metrics to analyse the dynamics of omnidirectional wheel vibrations, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, 5 Apr 2020 (Lead CI)
  3. Bio-inspired vibration-reduction for sensing and detection, NSW Department of Industry, 12 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)

  4. DSTG Project support "Bio-inspired vibration-reduction for sensing and detection", PRO19-9033, Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence, 8 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)

  5. Rapidscan - Enhanced Time Domain Signal Processing Methods for LiDar as Payload on Autonomous Systems (Part A), Robotic Systems Pty Ltd, 8 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)

  6. Analysis of termite vibrations and acoustic signatures to innovate stealthy hexapod gait pattern, NSW Department of Industry, (Sole CI)

Category 3

  1. Contributing to the understanding of insect communication by combining dynamics preserving machine learning with neurophysiology, DAAD Germany 1 Jan 2021 (Lead CI)
  2. Vibro-Acoustic Behaviour of Panels, Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence 3 Sep 2020 - 3 Sep 2023, (Lead CI)
  3. Audio focused experiments using new technology, Google Australia Pty Ltd, 2 Apr 2020 (Lead CI)
  4. Bio-acoustic termite control device – laboratory experiments, US Department of Agriculture, 6 Jan 2020, (Sole CI)
  5. Studying bio-inspired materials to innovate stealthy robot gaits, Robotic Systems Pty Ltd, 12 Feb 2019, (Lead CI)

  6. Student top-up scholarship, Analysis of termite vibration signatures to innovate stealthy hexapod gait pattern, (Robotic Systems), project PRO19-7275, Robotic Systems Pty Ltd (Lead CI)

  7. Evidenced-based modelling of thin-film lubrication in total hip arthroplasty, National Computational Infrastructure, 1 Jan 2018, (Sole CI)

  8. PHD Programme with Southern University of Science and Technology - Optimal Dynamic Pricing in Revenue Management with Uncertainty Demand, Southern University of Science and Technology, 7 Jan 2017, (Sole CI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Location

Building 16 Room 208 School of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy, PO Box 7916, Canberra BC ACT 2610, AUSTRALIA

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