Chief Investigators - SEAM - ARC Training Centre https://arcseam.com.au/people-by-role/chief-investigators/ Wed, 07 May 2025 07:36:54 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://arcseam.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SEAM_favicon-150x150.jpg Chief Investigators - SEAM - ARC Training Centre https://arcseam.com.au/people-by-role/chief-investigators/ 32 32 190988748 Distinguished Professor Christopher Berndt https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-christopher-berndt/ Mon, 06 May 2019 20:40:53 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=329 Distinguished Professor Chris Berndt is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2007. [...]

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]]> Distinguished Professor Chris Berndt is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2007.

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  • DEng (Monash University) 2014, PhD (Monash University) 1981, BAppSc (Hons, South Australian Institute of Technology) 1976.
  • Research interests:
    • Thermal spray coatings (wear, biomaterials, corrosion, thermal barrier etc.)
    • Mechanical testing of materials (hardness, engineering property measurements, etc.)
    • Microstructural quantification (crack networks, porosity, phase distribution etc.)
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM)
    • Field trial of prototype hydraulic actuator incorporating HVOF coating technology
    • Benchmarking of Kinetic Fusion technology 3D printed parts
    • Development of metal deposition processes for refurbishment of hydraulic components
    • Aerospace Materials for Extreme Environment
  • Recent awards:
    • 2018 Honorary Life Member of the Australian Ceramic Society
    • 2018 Engineering Executive (IEAust)
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships:
    • Alpha Sigma Mu (ΑΣΜ, The Materials Engineering Honor Society), Fellow
    • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fellow
    • American Welding Society (USA)
    • ASM International, Fellow
    • Australian Ceramic Society, Fellow
    • Australian Institution of Engineers, Fellow
    • Indian Institute of Metals (India)
    • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK), Fellow
    • Materials Research Society (USA)
    • Society of Materials and Mechanical Engineers (India)
  • Professional qualifications:
    • Chartered Engineer (UK)
    • Chartered Professional Engineer (Australia)
    • National Engineering Register (Australia)
    • Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation Engineer
    • International Professional Engineer (Australia

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]]> 701 Professor Peter Kingshott https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-peter-kingshott/ Mon, 06 May 2019 20:41:44 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=304 Professor Peter Kingshott is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2010. [...]

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]]> Professor Peter Kingshott is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2010.

  • PhD (UNSW) 1999, BSc with Honours in Chemistry (Murdoch University), 1992
  • Research interests:
    • Antimicrobial surfaces
    • Biomaterials
    • Tissue engineering
    • Micro-and nanofabrication technologies
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Development of and micro- and nanostructured biomaterial surfaces
    • Development of electrospun nanofibre based wound dressings
    • New antimicrobial based polymer coatings
    • Smart multifunctional surfaces for controlling stem cell differentiation
  • Recent awards/Current Roles:
    • ARC College of Experts member
    • Deputy Director, SEAM
    • Department Research Director, Chemistry and Biotechnology, Swinburne
    • Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication Technology Fellowship 2019
    • Vice-Chancellor’s Industry Engagement Award 2014
    • ‘Visiting Professorship’ to De La Salle University, The Philippines 2013
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships/Other Activities:
    • Editor of Applied Surface Science
    • Member of the Australian Nanotechnology Network (ANN)
    • Member of the Australian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE)
    • Member of the American Vacuum Society (AVS)

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]]> 700 Associate Professor Andrew Ang https://arcseam.com.au/people/associate-professor-andrew-ang/ Tue, 07 May 2019 02:12:38 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=358 Dr Andrew Ang is a senior research engineer within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2009. [...]

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]]> Associate Professor Andrew Ang is a senior research engineer within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2009. Andrew has a strong commitment to pathways for the efficient manufacture of industrial products demonstrated through his research activities and his numerous industrial collaborations, in particular the defence maintenance, repair and operations sector.

  • PhD (Swinburne University of Technology) 2014, BEng (National University of Singapore), 2006
  • Research interests:
    • Thermal Spray and Laser coatings
    • Surface engineering
    • Nanostructured Materials
    • Materials Characterisation
    • Additive and Near Net Shape Manufacturing
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Field trial and performance evaluation of protective coatings against biofouling and corrosion used in marine hydraulic application
    • Investigating kinetic spray technology for 3D printed parts
    • Development of thermal protective coatings for CFRPs
    • Manufacturing of new generation antimicrobial coatings for hard implants.
    • Fabrication of functional and novel coating via thermal spray such as high entropy alloy coatings and boride-based coatings
  • Recent awards:
    • 2018, National, Fresh Science Award Victoria, National competition
    • 2018, Faculty, ECR Award (commendation), Swinburne University of Technology
    • 2017, National, DMTC Early Career Researcher Award, Defence Material Technology Centre
    • 2016, National, DMTC Industry Partnership Award, Defence Material Technology Centre2
    • 2009, International, International Thermal Spray Association Scholarship Award, ITSA
    • 2006, National, NUS Students Achievement Award, National University of Singapore
    • 2005, National, Faculty of Engineering Colours Award (Silver), National University of Singapore

Link to Publications

  • Memberships:
    • Australian Ceramic Society, Federal Council member
    • ASM International-Thermal Spray Society (ASM TSS) committee member for Accepted Practices
    • Associate-Editor of Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. ‘Best Paper Judging Panel’ since 2016
    • Materials Australia, Certified Materials Professional.
    • Engineers Australia, Member of Mechanical College.
    • Organising committee of the Combined Australian Material Society (2016 and 2018. Appointed as co-chair for 2020)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asmcoatings/

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]]> 358 Distinguished Professor Milan Brandt https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-milan-brandt/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:31:30 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=360 Distinguished Professor Milan Brandt is a Professor in Advanced Manufacturing in the School of Engineering, Technical Director Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and Director Centre for Additive Manufacturing, RMIT University. [...]

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]]> Distinguished Professor Milan Brandt is a Professor in Advanced Manufacturing in the School of Engineering, Technical Director Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and Director Centre for Additive Manufacturing, RMIT University.

  • Research interests:
    • leading Australian researcher in the area of macro machining and additive manufacturing with lasers and has conducted work over the last 35 years in laser cladding, cutting, drilling, welding and more recently additive manufacturing. This has resulted in technological achievements, awards, patents, research papers and commercial products, which have been recognized internationally and nationally in both scientific and industrial circles.
  • Memberships:
    • Fellow, Executive Member and past President of the Laser Institute of America
    • Honorary fellow of WTIA
    • Professorial Fellow department of Medicine, Melbourne University
  • Editor, Journal of Laser Applications.

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]]> 360 Professor Ivan Cole https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-ivan-cole/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:36:46 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=367 Professor Ivan Cole is Enabling Capability Director for Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication at RMIT and an academic in the School of Engineering where he has worked since December 2016. [...]

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Professor Ivan Cole is Enabling Capability Director for Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication at RMIT and an academic in the School of Engineering where he has worked since December 2016. Prior to this he work at CSIRO for 25 years in a range of positions including Acting or Deputy Chief of Division and Chief Research Scientist.

  • PhD (Monash University- Materials Eng ) 1986, Bsc Hons (Physics and Physical Metallurgy) 1981 Melbourne University
  • Research Interests
    • Additive manufacturing and other advanced metal fabrication processes
    • Surface Finish, passivation and corrosion and corrosion inhibitors
    • Nano structures and nano-sensing
    • Modelling of materials and life prediction of materials
  • Recent Research Projects
    • Prediction of microclimate in aircraft
    • Rapid discovery of new corrosion inhibitors for steel and galvanised steel
    • New nano-sensors for water quality
  • Recent Awards
    • CSIRO Lifetime Achievement Award 2016
    • Best Paper in NACE Corrosion – 2013
    • CMSE Chief Award For Science 2012
    • Kruger Visiting Chair , University of Virginia –School of Material Science, 2011
  • Recent Plenary Addresses
    • Cole I.,  International,  Corrosion Conference,  2016, Prague
    • Cole, I., New Paradigm in design of corrosion resistant metals- APCCC Taiwan, 2012-
    • Cole, I., Combining Geographical Information Systems and Multi-Scale Modelling to predict service life,13Th  International Conference on Durability  of Building Materials , Brazil September 2014,
    • Cole , I.,Nineteenth National Conference on Corrosion Control (19th NCCC)  5-7th December 2018,  Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
    • Chinese Academy of Engineering 2018’International Forum on Materials and Testing, Beijing, 16-18 Oct
  • List of Publications
  • Memberships
    • Australasian Corrosion Association member
    • Materials Australia[Victorian Branch Vice-President ]
    • CIB W80
    • ANFF Victoria Division Steering Committee
    • European Corrosion Society
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-cole-486bb95/

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]]> 367 Professor Russell Crawford https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-russell-crawford/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:38:32 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=369 Professor Russell Crawford is the Executive Dean of RMIT's School of Science, RMIT University. [...]

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]]> Professor Russell Crawford is the Executive Dean of RMIT’s School of Science, RMIT University. His previous roles include Dean of Science, Dean of the Faculty of Life & Social Sciences and Head, School of Biophysical Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. He has also held the position of President, Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS), and is currently a member of the ACDS Executive.

His research is in the broad area of surface science, with his early work focussing on the surface chemistry of mineral flotation and the removal of heavy metals from aqueous environments. His more recent research investigates the ways in which biological organisms interact with solid substrate surfaces, particularly those used in the construction of medical implants, with a view to developing implant surfaces that resist or prevent bacterial attachment.

  • PhD (University of Melbourne), MAppSc, BAppSc
  • Research interests:
    • surface science, surface chemistry, removal of heavy metals from aqueous environments
    • investigation of the ways in which biological organisms interact with solid substrate surfaces, particularly those used in the construction of medical implants, with a view to developing implant surfaces that resist or prevent bacterial attachment
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Nano-structured Antimicrobial Surfaces: From Nature to Synthetic Analogues
    • Bactericidal Activity of Self-assembled Palmitic and Stearic Fatty Acid Crystals on Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite
    • The Nature of Inherent Bactericidal Activity: Insights from the Nanotopology of Three Species of Dragonfly
    • Antibacterial Titanium Nano-patterned Arrays Inspired by Dragonfly Wings
    • Bactericidal Activity of Black Silicon
  • Recent awards:
    • 2000 Swinburne University of Technology Research Excellence Award
    • 2013 Molecules Best Review Paper Award for the paper entitled Bacterial Extracellular Polysaccharides Involved in Biofilm Formation, Molecules 2009, 14(7), 2535-2554
    • 2013 Vice Chancellor’s Award for Inclusion and Cultural Diversity, Swinburne University of Technology
    • 2013 Witec Paper Award for the paper entitled Air-Directed Attachment of Coccoid Bacteria to the Surface of Superhydrophobic Lotus-like Titanium, Biofouling, 28(6), 2012, 539 – 550
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships:
    • 2015 – Board Member, International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists
    • 2016 – Member of Executive, Australian Council of Deans of Science
    • 2018 – Member, Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors
    • 2019 – Research Director, Space Environment Research Centre
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-crawford-914b1214/

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]]> 369 Industry Professor Colin Hall https://arcseam.com.au/people/associate-professor-colin-hall/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:39:49 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=370 Industry Associate Professor Colin Hall is a researcher at the Future Industries Institute at the University of South Australia. [...]

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]]> Industry Professor Colin Hall is a researcher at the Future Industries Institute at the University of South Australia. With nine years in industry and 15 years in academia in the area of surface engineering via vacuum processes.

  • PhD Material Science (2014), BSc Applied Physics (1994)
  • Research interests:
    • Decorative and protective coatings from 2 nm to 2 cm in thickness
    • Tribology
    • Scale up, tech transfer and commercialisation of research
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Wear resistant coatings for ground engaging mining tools with LaserBond
    • Electromagnetic transparent coatings for radar applications
    • Decorative coatings for the automotive industry
  • Recent awards:
    • 2016 Prime Ministers Prize for New Innovators
  • Leaders Institute of South Australia – Dennis Mutton Medal 2016
  • UniSA – ITEE Division’s Early Career Researcher Award 2016
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships:
    • Materials Australia (SA branch President)
    • Society of Vacuum Coatings
    • American Vacuum Society
    • Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhallunisa/

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]]> 370 Dr Nishar Hameed https://arcseam.com.au/people/dr-nishar-hameed/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:43:05 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=371 Dr Nishar Hameed is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and Group Leader within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology. [...]

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]]> Dr Nishar Hameed is an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow and Group Leader within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology. Prior to joining Swinburne, Nishar was a Research Fellow at Carbon Nexus, Deakin University, where he completed his PhD.

  • Research interests:
    • Smart materials
    • Polymers and Adhesives
    • Hybrid Composites
    • Graphene enabled materials
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Rapid Processable Thermoset and Coating
    • Conducting Polymers
    • Smart and Multi-functional Composite Materials
    • Defence Composite Structures
  • Recent awards:
    • Phillip Law Award 2018 – The Royal Society of Victoria
    • Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2017- by Australian Research Council
    • Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research: Early Career Researcher 2016 – by Swinburne University of Technology
    • Endeavour Research Fellowship 2016 – by Australian Federal Government
    • FameLab Australia 2014 (Vic State Heat Finalist) – by British Council and Cheltenham Festivals
    • FASIC (France–Australia Science Innovation Collaboration) Fellowship 2014 – by Australian Academy of Science
    • Endeavour Research Fellowship 2014 – by Australian Federal Government
    • Victoria Fellowship 2013 – by Government of Victoria
    • CASS Foundation Travel Award 2013 – by Contributing to Australian Scholarship and Science Foundation
    • Fresh Science 2013 (Vic State Finalist) – by Science In Public
    • Australia-India Fellowship 2012 – by Australian Academy of Science
    • Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research: Early Career Researcher 2012 – by Deakin University
    • The Alfred Deakin Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement 2011 – by Deakin University
    • The Best Doctoral Thesis 2011 – by Deakin University
    • Alfred Deakin Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2011 – by Deakin University
    • AINSE Travel Award 2011 – by Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
    • Smart Geelong Researcher of the Year – Early Researcher Award 2010 – by Smart Geelong Network
    • AINSE Post Graduate Research Award 2009 – by Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships:
    • Chair, Carbon Division – The Royal Australian Chemical Institute
    • Chartered Chemist – The Royal Australian Chemical Institute
    • Industrial coordinator (VIC Polymer Division) – The Royal Australian Chemical Institute
    • Board member – Australian Carbon Society
    • Member of the Australian X-ray Analytical Association (AXAA)
    • Member of the Australian Research Network for Advanced Materials (ARNAM)
    • Member of the Society of Plastics and Engineers

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]]> 371 Associate Professor Rosalie Hocking https://arcseam.com.au/people/dr-rosalie-hocking/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:44:43 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=373 Dr Rosalie Hocking leads a program that focuses on materials design using advanced analytical techniques. She is a senior lecturer and research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology where she has worked since 2017. [...]

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]]> Associate Professor Rosalie Hocking leads a program that focuses on materials design using advanced analytical techniques. She is a senior lecturer and research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology where she has worked since 2017.

  • PhD (The University of Sydney) 2004, BSc (1st class Hons, The University of Sydney), 2000
  • Research interests:
    • Analytical Technique Development
    • Synchrotron Spectroscopies
    • Solar Fuels
    • Energy Technology Development
    • Artificial Intelligence for Chemical Identification
  • Recent research project examples:
    • Engineering disorder to understand Hydrogen Evolutions
    • Metal Sulfides as Catalysts for Nitrogen Transformations
    • Materials identification by image recognition- a new type of digital microscope
  • Link to Publications
  • Memberships/Committees:
    • Member, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (MRACI)
    • Program Advisory Committee MEX Beamline, Australian Synchrotron
    • Australian Synchrotron User Advisory Committee (UAC) 2014-2016, Chair 2015
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-hocking-82613b1a/

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]]> 373 Professor Xiaodong Huang https://arcseam.com.au/people/professor-xiaodong-huang/ Tue, 07 May 2019 01:51:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/arcseam/?post_type=team_showcase_post&p=375 Professor Xiaodong Huang is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2017. [...]

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]]> Professor Xiaodong Huang is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2017.

  • Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching & Learning, RMIT University, 2011.
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, 2000-2004.
  • MEng in Solid Mechanics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 1996-1999.
  • Awards and Honours:
    • ARC Future Fellow, Australian Research Council, 2013-2017.
    • RMIT Foundation – International Research Exchange Fellowship 2011.
    • RMIT Teaching Award, Teaching Excellence Higher Education, RMIT University, 2010.
    • Early Career Researcher Award Winner, Australian Academy of Science, 2006.
    • ARC APD Fellow, Australian Research Council, 2006-2008.
    • RMIT Research Awards, RMIT University, 2005.
    • Swinburne Overseas Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Swinburne University of Technology, Australian, 2000-2003.
  • Research Interest:
    • Topology optimization theory
    • Topological design of advanced structures
    • Design of advanced structural materials
    • Design of phononic and photonic crystals, and metamaterials
    • Computational mechanics
  • Link to publications:

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