Outreach Commitee - SEAM - ARC Training Centre

Associate Professor Rosalie Hocking

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:44:43 +0000

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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Dr Christiane Schulz

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:03:31 +0000

Dr. Christiane Schulz is a researcher at the Future Industries Institute of University of South Australia.

Dr.-Ing. (RWTH Aachen University, Germany) 2017, Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany)
Research interests:
- Wear and Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Heavy Industries
- Thermal Spraying, Laser Cladding, Additive Manufacturing
- From powder to part life-cycle
Recent research project examples:
- Wear Life Extension via Surface Engineered Laser Cladding for Mining
- Reducing basecutter cane loss and extending the wear life of basecutter blades through innovative hardfacing techniques
- Development of corrosion resistant coatings for offshore wind turbines
Recent awards:
- 2019 Sugar Research Australia
Link to Publications
Memberships:
- Australasian Corrosion Association [SA branch committee member]
- Materials Australia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christiane-schulz-3609b939/

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Distinguished Professor Christopher Berndt

liamb — Mon, 06 May 2019 20:40:53 +0000

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.

Professor Ivan Cole

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:36:46 +0000

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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Associate Professor Scott Wade

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:06:48 +0000

Associate Professor Scott Wade is an academic within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology at Swinburne University of Technology, where he has worked since 2009.

PhD (Victoria University) 2001, BSc (1st class Hons, Victoria University), 1994
Research interests:
- Corrosion (microbial, atmospheric, immersed, marine, sensor development)
- Biofouling
Recent research project examples:
- Field trial of prototype hydraulic actuator incorporating HVOF coating technology
- Corrosion prognostics health monitoring
- Understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion on naval platforms
- Performance evaluation of protective coatings for biofouling and corrosion
Recent awards:
- 2019 DMTC Capability Improvement Award
- 2017 National Defence Industry Innovation Award, Highly Commended
- 2016 DMTC Research Collaboration Award
- 2016 ACA David Whitby Best Review Paper Award
- 2015 DMTC Project Leadership Award
Link to Publications
Memberships:
- Australasian Corrosion Association member [Victorian Branch Vice-President elect]
- NACE member
- International Biodegradation and Biodeterioration Society member
- In2Science advisory board member
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wade-82929674/

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Dr Nishar Hameed

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:43:05 +0000

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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Ms Vesna Stefanovski

liamb — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:55:51 +0000

Vesna Stefanovski was SEAM’s original Business and Operations Manager, overseeing the Training Centre’s portfolio of projects and training experiences provided to PhD candidates and early career research fellows. Vesna has extensive experience working across leading tertiary institutions and major Government projects. She has held roles within research management in The University of Melbourne, managing research institutes and centres, including working as a Program Manager for ARC Laureate Fellowships. Currently she is Manager, Major Research Awards at Swinburne University of Technology where she is a key point of contact with the Australian Research Council.

Vesna continues to play a key part in SEAM’s operations, sitting on a number of its committees and being a liaison between SEAM and the ARC.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vesna-stefanovski-8a864026/

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