School of Engineering


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Faculty/DepartmentAcademic Affairs
HeadA/Pr Weena Lokuge
Prof Prasad Yarlagadda
Director of ResearchA/Pr Weena Lokuge

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Stability of rectangular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soil under surcharge loading using isogeometric analysis and Bayesian neural networks
Nguyen, Minh-Toan, Bui, Tram-Ngoc, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Nguyen, Thoi-Trung. 2025. "Stability of rectangular tunnels in cohesive-frictional soil under surcharge loading using isogeometric analysis and Bayesian neural networks ." Advances in Engineering Software. 201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103861

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Geospatial Modelling Predicts Agricultural Microplastic Hotspots from Biosolid Application Risks
McNulty, Kieran and Nahar, Kamrun. 2025. "Geospatial Modelling Predicts Agricultural Microplastic Hotspots from Biosolid Application Risks." Agronomy. 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15010047

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Facilitated ammonia decomposition and enhanced hydrogen diffusion in 10Ni-Ce0. 8Zr0. 2O2 as anode catalytic functional layer for low-temperature direct ammonia fuel cells
Jia, Weihua, Liu, Qinglin, Huang, Jianbing, Wang, Yuqi, Li, Haoyang, Xiang, Benlin, Wu, Le, Zheng, Lan, Ge, Lei and Chan, Siew Hwa. 2025. "Facilitated ammonia decomposition and enhanced hydrogen diffusion in 10Ni-Ce0. 8Zr0. 2O2 as anode catalytic functional layer for low-temperature direct ammonia fuel cells." Chemical Engineering Journal. 504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158976

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Vertical kinematic response of monopiles subjected to vertically propagating seismic P-waves
Zheng, Changjie, Yang, Jingquan, Shiau, Jim and Huang, Ming. 2025. "Vertical kinematic response of monopiles subjected to vertically propagating seismic P-waves ." Ocean Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.120158

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Analytical solution for vertical dynamic response of single floating pipe piles
Zheng, Changjie, Mao, Shanghua, Shiau, Jim, Wang, Gang and Ding, Xuanming. 2025. "Analytical solution for vertical dynamic response of single floating pipe piles ." Computers and Geotechnics. 179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106979

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Optimization of ANN using metaheuristic algorithms for predicting failure envelope of ring foundations on anisotropic clay
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Kumar, Divesh Ranjan, Lai, Van Qui and Keawsawasvong, Suraparb. 2025. "Optimization of ANN using metaheuristic algorithms for predicting failure envelope of ring foundations on anisotropic clay." Applied Ocean Research. 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2024.104375

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Closed-Loop Recyclable, Self-Catalytic Transesterification Vitrimer Coatings with Superior Adhesive Strength, Fire Retardancy, and Environmental Stability
Wang, Cheng, Ye, Guofeng, Zhang, Qi, Wang, Hao, Huo, Siqi and Liu, Zhitian. 2025. "Closed-Loop Recyclable, Self-Catalytic Transesterification Vitrimer Coatings with Superior Adhesive Strength, Fire Retardancy, and Environmental Stability." ACS Materials Letters. 7, pp. 210-219. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.4c02235

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Synthesis of multifunctional Sb2MoO6 nanoflakes for boosting the fire safety and mechanical strength of ABS resin
Li, Weimei, Huo, Siqi, Huang, Guobo, Chen, Wei, Wang, Tianle and Song, Pingan. 2025. "Synthesis of multifunctional Sb2MoO6 nanoflakes for boosting the fire safety and mechanical strength of ABS resin." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111135

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A Supervised Machine Learning Approach for Structural Overload Classification in Railway Bridges using Weigh-in-Motion Data
Le, N.T., Keenan, M., Nguyen, A., Ghazvineh, S., Yu, Y., Li, J. and Manalo, A.. 2025. "A Supervised Machine Learning Approach for Structural Overload Classification in Railway Bridges using Weigh-in-Motion Data." Structures. 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2024.108005

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A high-performance flame retardant liquid synthesized on the basis of DOPO hydrolysis products avoids the defects of DOPO
Liu, Peifeng, Wang, Xiang, Jiang, Xingwu, Huang, Jinzheng, Dong, Zhenzhen, Miao, Shicheng and Huo, Siqi. 2025. "A high-performance flame retardant liquid synthesized on the basis of DOPO hydrolysis products avoids the defects of DOPO." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.111116

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Stability of conical foundations on anisotropic clay: A comprehensive three-dimensional study on V-H-M failure envelopes
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Lai, Van Qui and Keawsawasvong, Suraparb. 2025. "Stability of conical foundations on anisotropic clay: A comprehensive three-dimensional study on V-H-M failure envelopes ." Computers and Geotechnics. 177 (Part B). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106906

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Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes
Ge, Lei, Chen, Guoliang, Ma, Beibei, Kuang, Yizhu, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Dorosti, Fatereh, Nanjundan, Ashok Kumar, Zhu, Zhonghua and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Pore accessibility matters in CO2 electrolysis: preventing H2 formation and boosting triple-phase boundary on microtubular gas-diffusion electrodes." Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. 363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2024.124803

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Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing
Nourizadeh, Hadi, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin and Aziz, Naj. 2025. "Exploring the axial performance of protective sheathed rock bolts through large-scale testing." Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 155 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106157

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Vertically aligned cellulose nanofiber/carbon nanotube aerogel-infused epoxy nanocomposites for highly efficient solar-thermal-electric conversion
Yan, Jiali, Sun, Yu, Jia, Tao, Tao, Bin, Hong, Min, Song, Pingan and Xu, Miaojun. 2025. "Vertically aligned cellulose nanofiber/carbon nanotube aerogel-infused epoxy nanocomposites for highly efficient solar-thermal-electric conversion." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 214, pp. 313-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2024.07.018

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Dopamine-assisted surface functionalization of saccharide-responsive fibers for the controlled harvesting and continuous fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Sha, Yu, Zhuang, Wei, Zhang, Jihang, Chen, Yong, Ge, Lei, Yang, Pengpeng, Zhu, Chenjie and Ying, Hanjie. 2025. "Dopamine-assisted surface functionalization of saccharide-responsive fibers for the controlled harvesting and continuous fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae." Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114248

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Revelling pore microstructure impacts on the compressive strength of porous proppant based on finite and discrete element method
Liao, Zijia, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ge, Lei, Li, Xiaogang, Yang, Zhaozhong, Xue, Qi, Shen, Chao and Wang, Hao. 2025. "Revelling pore microstructure impacts on the compressive strength of porous proppant based on finite and discrete element method." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 211, pp. 72-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2024.05.054

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Mental Health Diagnosis From Voice Data Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Vision Transformers
Islam, Rafiul, Ahad, Md. Taimur, Ahmed, Faruk, Song, Bo and Li, Yan. 2024. "Mental Health Diagnosis From Voice Data Using Convolutional Neural Networks and Vision Transformers." Journal of Voice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.10.010

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Strong self-healing close-loop recyclable vitrimers via complementary dynamic covalent/non-covalent bonding
Wang, Cheng, Huo, Siqi, Ye, Guofeng, Zhang, Qi, Cao, Cheng-Fei, Lynch, Mark, Wang, Hao, Song, Pingan and Liu, Zhitian. 2024. "Strong self-healing close-loop recyclable vitrimers via complementary dynamic covalent/non-covalent bonding." Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.157418

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Green synthesis of a P/N/B-containing aggregate for boosting fire-retardancy of PA6/aluminum diethylphosphinate composites
Lu, Yixia, Chu, Tao, Huo, Siqi, Huang, Guobo, Xu, Zhiguang, Feng, Jiabing, Xie, Hongyan, Jafari, Pooya, Wang, Hao and Song, Pingan. 2024. "Green synthesis of a P/N/B-containing aggregate for boosting fire-retardancy of PA6/aluminum diethylphosphinate composites." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 229. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110949

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Temporal Dynamics and Predictive Modelling of Streamflow and Water Quality Using Advanced Statistical and Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques
Farzana, Syeda Zehan, Paudyal, Dev Raj, Chadalavada, Sreeni and Alam, Md Jahangir. 2024. "Temporal Dynamics and Predictive Modelling of Streamflow and Water Quality Using Advanced Statistical and Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques." Water. 16 (15). https://doi.org/10.3390/w16152107

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The application of ammonium polyphosphate in unsaturated polyester resins: A mini review
Chu, Tao, Lu, Yixia, Hou, Boyou, Jafari, Pooya, Zhou, Zhezhe, Peng, Hong, Huo, Siqi and Song, Pingan. 2024. "The application of ammonium polyphosphate in unsaturated polyester resins: A mini review." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2024.110796

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In-flight electro-neutralisation electrospray for pulmonary drug delivery
Vu, Hoai-Duc, Vu, Trung-Hieu, Mai, Luan Ngoc, Dao, Dzung Viet, Rehm, Bernd H.A., Tran, Canh-Dung, Nguyen, Canh-Dung, Zhu, Yong and Dau, Van Thanh. 2024. "In-flight electro-neutralisation electrospray for pulmonary drug delivery." Nano Today: an international rapid reviews journal. 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nantod.2024.102217

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Use of Terzaghi’s Superposition Approach for Estimating Critical Supporting Pressures in Circular Tunnels
Shiau, Jim, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Al-Asadi, Fadhil. 2024. "Use of Terzaghi’s Superposition Approach for Estimating Critical Supporting Pressures in Circular Tunnels." Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology. 11, pp. 283-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40515-023-00282-6

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Optimizing flexural strength of RC beams with recycled aggregates and CFRP using machine learning models
Nguyen, Thanh-Hung, Vuong, Hoang-Thach, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen-Thoi, Trung, Nguyen, Dinh-Hung and Nguyen, Tan. 2024. "Optimizing flexural strength of RC beams with recycled aggregates and CFRP using machine learning models ." Scientific Reports. 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79287-1

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Examining the Impact of Fly Ash in Glass Fine Aggregate Mortar
Fernando, W. C. V, Lokuge, W., Wang, H. and Gunasekara, C.. 2024. "Examining the Impact of Fly Ash in Glass Fine Aggregate Mortar." 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs 2024). Sydney, Australia 15 - 17 Mar 2024 Australia.

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Enhancing Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Performance through Machine Learning: A Predictive Model for Compressive Strength and Workability Optimization.
Rathnayaka, Madushan, Wijesundara, Kushan, Gunasekara, Chamila, Law, David W, Karunasinghe, Dulakshi and Lokuge, Weena. 2024. "Enhancing Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Performance through Machine Learning: A Predictive Model for Compressive Strength and Workability Optimization." 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs 2024). Sydney, Australia 15 - 17 Mar 2024 Australia.

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Biochar in cementitious composites: A comprehensive review of properties, compatibility, and prospect of use in sustainable geopolymer concrete
Tayyab, Seemab, Ferdous, Wahid, Lokuge, Weena, Siddique, Rafat and Manalo, Allan. 2024. "Biochar in cementitious composites: A comprehensive review of properties, compatibility, and prospect of use in sustainable geopolymer concrete." Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2024.200242

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Failure envelopes of embedded foundations under V-H-M loadings in anisotropic clays using optimised ANFIS algorithms
Tran, Duy Tan, Shiau, Jim, Keawsawasvong, Suraparb and Jamsawang, Pitthaya. 2024. "Failure envelopes of embedded foundations under V-H-M loadings in anisotropic clays using optimised ANFIS algorithms." Marine Georesources and Geotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2024.2440553

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Transparent, intrinsically fire-safe yet impact-resistant poly(carbonates-b-siloxanes) containing Schiff-base and naphthalene-sulfonate
Sai, Ting, Ye, Xiaodi, Wang, Bingtao, Guo, Zhenghong, Li, Juan, Fang, Zhengping and Huo, Siqi. 2024. "Transparent, intrinsically fire-safe yet impact-resistant poly(carbonates-b-siloxanes) containing Schiff-base and naphthalene-sulfonate." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2024.11.023

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Advances and Challenges of Carbon-Free Gas-Diffusion Electrodes (GDEs) for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Ma, Beibei, Yang, Yu, Li, Fengwang, Yan, Penghui, Wu, Yuming, Zhang, Xueqin, Hu, Shihu, Wang, Hao, Ge, Lei and Zhu, Zhonghua. 2024. "Advances and Challenges of Carbon-Free Gas-Diffusion Electrodes (GDEs) for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction." Advanced Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202411195

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Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface
Anurangi, Jayani, Jeewantha, Janitha, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Galhena, Dona T.L. and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108617

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Understanding the hydraulic impact of hydrologic uncertainty in the urban Gowrie Creek catchment
Brown, Iain. 2024. Understanding the hydraulic impact of hydrologic uncertainty in the urban Gowrie Creek catchment. PhD by Publication Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/zqv3x

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Recognising and Reducing Gender-based Violence in the Professional Engineering Workplace
Hills, Catherine, Stanbridge, Quinta, McAlister, Chris and Kist, Alexander A. 2024. "Recognising and Reducing Gender-based Violence in the Professional Engineering Workplace." 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2024). Christchurch, New Zealand 08 - 11 Dec 2024

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Development of Novel Elastomeric Composites Using Agricultural and Industrial Wastes
Islam, Md Mainul. 2024. "Development of Novel Elastomeric Composites Using Agricultural and Industrial Wastes." 8th Global Conference & Expo on Materials Science and Engineering. Dubai, UAE 18 - 19 Nov 2024 Dubai, UAE.

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Aerodynamic Measurements of Hypersonic Free-Flight via Optical Tracking and Bayesian State Estimation
Lock, Andrew, Hack, Flynn, Jahn, Ingo, Armstrong, Gerard, Birch, Byrenn and Buttsworth, David. 2024. "Aerodynamic Measurements of Hypersonic Free-Flight via Optical Tracking and Bayesian State Estimation." AIAA Journal: devoted to aerospace research and development. https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J064061

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Damage Identification in Large-scale Bridge Girders Using Output-only Modal Flexibility-based Deflections and Span-similar Virtual Beam Models
Le, N. T., Nguyen, A., Chan, T. H. T. and Thambiratnam, D. P.. 2024. "Damage Identification in Large-scale Bridge Girders Using Output-only Modal Flexibility-based Deflections and Span-similar Virtual Beam Models." Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4087831

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Fire‐Safe Aerogels and Foams for Thermal Insulation: From Materials to Properties
Song, Pingan, Feng, Jiabing, Ma, Zhewen, Wu, Jianpeng, Zhou, Zhezhe, Liu, Zheng, Hou, Boyou, Zheng, Wei, Huo, Siqi, Pan, Ye-Tang, Hong, Min, Gao, Qiang, Sun, Ziqi and Wang, Hao. 2024. "Fire‐Safe Aerogels and Foams for Thermal Insulation: From Materials to Properties." Advanced Materials. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202411856

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Accurate depth of anesthesia monitoring based on EEG signal complexity and frequency features
Li, Tianning, Huang, Yi, Wen, Paul and Li, Yan. 2024. "Accurate depth of anesthesia monitoring based on EEG signal complexity and frequency features." Brain Informatics. 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40708-024-00241-y

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Hybrid deep learning and isogeometric analysis for bearing capacity assessment of sand over clay
Nguyen-Minh, Toan, Bui-Ngoc, Tram, Shiau, Jim, Nguyen, Tan and Nguyen-Thoi, Trung. 2024. "Hybrid deep learning and isogeometric analysis for bearing capacity assessment of sand over clay." Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.10.012

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Non‐selective Defect Minimization towards Highly Efficient Metal‐Organic Framework Membranes for Gas Separation
Dorosti, Fatereh, Ge, Lei, Wang, Hao, Bell, John, Lin, Rijia, Hou, Jingwei and Zhu, Zhonghua. 2024. "Non‐selective Defect Minimization towards Highly Efficient Metal‐Organic Framework Membranes for Gas Separation." Angewandte Chemie. https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202417513

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