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Numerical modelling of moisture motion in heterogeneous soils using 1D-MIRBF method
Ngo-Cong, Duc, An-Vo, Duc-Anh and Nguyen-Ky, Tai. 2014. "Numerical modelling of moisture motion in heterogeneous soils using 1D-MIRBF method." 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014

Poster

Forecasting water market prices in the Murray-Darling basin using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network (ANN) - Bayesian Modelling Approach
Nguyen-Ky, Tai, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, An-Vo, Duc-Anh and Ngo-Cong, Duc. 2014. "Forecasting water market prices in the Murray-Darling basin using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network (ANN) - Bayesian Modelling Approach." 2nd Digital Rural Futures Conference 2014. Toowoomba, Australia 25 - 27 Jun 2014

Presentation

Effects of diameter on the durability of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) bars conditioned in alkaline solution
Benmokrane, Brahim, Manalo, Allan, Bouhet, Jean-Charles, Mohamed, Khaled and Robert, Mathieu. 2017. "Effects of diameter on the durability of glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) bars conditioned in alkaline solution." Journal of Composites for Construction. 21 (5), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CC.1943-5614.0000814

Article

Comparison between ASTM D7205 and CSA S806 tensile-testing methods for glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer bars
Benmokrane, Brahim, Nazair, Claude, Seynave, Xavier and Manalo, Allan. 2017. "Comparison between ASTM D7205 and CSA S806 tensile-testing methods for glass-fiber-reinforced-polymer bars." Journal of Composites for Construction. 21 (5), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000819

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Laboratory assessment and durability performance of vinyl-ester, polyester, and epoxy glass-FRP bars for concrete structures
Benmokrane, Brahim, Ali, Ahmed H., Mohamed, Hamdy M., El-Safty, Adel and Manalo, Allan. 2017. "Laboratory assessment and durability performance of vinyl-ester, polyester, and epoxy glass-FRP bars for concrete structures." Composites Part B: Engineering. 114, pp. 163-174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.02.002

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Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response
Khan, Belas Ahmed, Na, Haining, Chevali, Venkata, Warner, Philip, Zhu, Jin and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized poly(lactic acid)/hemp hurd biocomposites: processing, crystallization, and thermo-mechanical response." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 34 (2), pp. 387-397. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2017.03.004

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A generalised finite difference scheme based on compact integrated radial basis function for flow in heterogeneous soils
Ngo-Cong, D., Tien, C.M.T., Nguyen-Ky, T., An-Vo, D.-A., Mai-Duy, N., Strunin, D. V. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2017. "A generalised finite difference scheme based on compact integrated radial basis function for flow in heterogeneous soils." International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids. 85 (7), pp. 404-429. https://doi.org/10.1002/fld.4386

Article

A numerical study of compact approximations based on flat integrated radial basis functions for second-order differential equations
Tien, C. M. T., Mai-Duy, N., Tran, C.-D. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2016. "A numerical study of compact approximations based on flat integrated radial basis functions for second-order differential equations." Computers and Mathematics with Applications. 72 (9), pp. 2364-2387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.camwa.2016.09.001

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Comparison of the shear behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with GFRP and steel transverse reinforcements
Maranan, Ginghis B., Manalo, Allan C., Karunasena, Warna M., Benmokrane, Brahim and Mendis, Priyan A.. 2015. "Comparison of the shear behaviour of geopolymer concrete beams with GFRP and steel transverse reinforcements." Wu, Zhishen, Wu, Gang and Wang, Xin (ed.) Joint Conference of the 12th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Reinforced Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-12) & the 5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Structures (APFIS-2015). Nanjing, China 14 - 16 Dec 2015 China.

Paper

Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A.C., Martin, Darren J. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2018. "Hybrid polyether-palm oil polyester polyol based rigid polyurethane foam reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal." Industrial Crops and Products. 112, pp. 378-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.12.032

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A. C., Hosseini, Alireza, Martin, Darren J., Simonsen, John, Conley Jr., John F. and Annamalai, Pratheep K.. 2018. "Atomic Layer Deposition of Metal Oxide on Nanocellulose for Enabling Microscopic Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites." Small. 14 (46). https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201803439

Article

Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application
Kumari, Sangeeta, Singh, Raj Pal, Chavan, Nayaku N and Annamalai, Pratheep K. 2018. "Chitosan-based bionanocomposites for biomedical application." Bioinspired, Biomimetic and Nanobiomaterials. 7 (4), pp. 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1680/jbibn.15.00015

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Facile Tuning of the Surface Energy of Cellulose Nanofibers for Nanocomposite Reinforcement
Hosseinmardi, Alireza, Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar, Martine, Benoit, Pennells, Jordan, Martin, Darren J. and Amiralian, Nasim. 2018. "Facile Tuning of the Surface Energy of Cellulose Nanofibers for Nanocomposite Reinforcement." ACS Omega. 3 (11), pp. 15933-15942. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.8b02104

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A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin
Hayati, Amir Nemati, Evans, David Alwyn Charles, Laycock, Bronwyn, Martin, Darren James and Annamalai, Pratheep Kumar. 2018. "A simple methodology for improving the performance and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam by incorporating industrial lignin." Industrial Crops and Products. 117, pp. 149-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.03.006

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Improving the performance of natural rubber using graphene and its derivatives
He, Dongning. 2018. Improving the performance of natural rubber using graphene and its derivatives. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/5c0da4c6f69ce

PhD Thesis

Preparation of natural rubber/silica nanocomposites using one- and two-dimensional dispersants by latex blending process
Luo, Yongyue, Qian, Jiangzuo, He, Dongning, Tao, Jinlong, Zhao, Pengfei, Gong, Wei, Zhang, Zuhua, Peng, Zheng, Chen, Xianfei, Wang, Hao and Dan, Yi. 2018. "Preparation of natural rubber/silica nanocomposites using one- and two-dimensional dispersants by latex blending process." Polymer Composites. 39 (5), pp. 1413-1419. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24081

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High-order fluid solver based on a combined compact integrated RBF approximation and its fluid structure interaction applications
Tien, C. M. T, Ngo-Cong, D., Mai-Duy, N., Tran, C.-D. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2016. "High-order fluid solver based on a combined compact integrated RBF approximation and its fluid structure interaction applications." Computers and Fluids. 131, pp. 151-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compfluid.2016.03.021

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Compatibilization of polypropylene/corn starch plasticized with diethanol amine
Qiu, Jiahao, Song, Pingan, Fu, Shenyuan, Ge, Xianxun, Huang, Bing and Feng, Jiabing. 2013. "Compatibilization of polypropylene/corn starch plasticized with diethanol amine." Advanced Materials Research. 610-613, pp. 475-479. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.610-613.475

Article

Sustaining the momentum: a cross-institutional community of practice for research supervisors
Cater-Steel, Aileen, McDonald, Jacquie, Albion, Peter and Redmond, Petrea. 2017. "Sustaining the momentum: a cross-institutional community of practice for research supervisors." McDonald, Jacquie and Cater-Steel, Aileen (ed.) Implementing communities of practice in higher education: dreamers and schemers. Singapore. Springer. pp. 3-17

Edited book (chapter)

Shear behavior of geopolymer concrete beams reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars
Maranan, G. B., Manalo, A. C., Benmokrane, B., Karunasena, W. and Mendis, P.. 2017. "Shear behavior of geopolymer concrete beams reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars." ACI Structural Journal. 114 (2), pp. 337-348. https://doi.org/10.14359/51689150

Article

Compact approximation stencils based on integrated flat radial basis functions
Mai-Duy, N., Le, T. T. V., Tien, C. M. T., Ngo-Cong, D. and Tran-Cong, T.. 2017. "Compact approximation stencils based on integrated flat radial basis functions." Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements. 74, pp. 79-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enganabound.2016.11.002

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Action learning-based MOOC to enhance laboratory learning outcomes: Introducing the MELLO Project
Kist, Alexander, Maxwell, Andrew, Remon, Hannah Campos, Maiti, Ananda, Orwin, Lindy, Albion Peter and Terry, Victoria. 2017. "Action learning-based MOOC to enhance laboratory learning outcomes: Introducing the MELLO Project." 4th Experiment@International Conference (exp.at'17). Faro, Portugal 06 - 08 Jun 2017 United States. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). pp. 117-118 https://doi.org/10.1109/EXPAT.2017.7984395

Paper

Compatibility-tuned distribution of nanoparticles in co-continuous rubber structures toward microwave absorption enhancement
Li, Lefan, Zhao, Pengfei, Luo, Yongyue, Yu, Heping, Tao, Jinlong, He, Dongning, Gong, Wei, Li, Dejun, Peng, Zheng and Wang, Zhifen. 2017. "Compatibility-tuned distribution of nanoparticles in co-continuous rubber structures toward microwave absorption enhancement." RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences. 7 (2), pp. 1093-1100. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ra26155h

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Is self-assessment effective in enhancing student learning?
Basnet, Badri, Basson, Marita, Devine, Jo, Hobohm, Carola and Cochrane, Sandra. 2011. "Is self-assessment effective in enhancing student learning?" Al-Abdeli, Yasir M. and Lindsay, Euan (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2011). Fremantle, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Canberra, Australia.

Paper

Bond-slip behaviour of GFRP bars into geopolymer concrete
Maranan, Ginghis B., Manalo, Allan C., Karunasena, Karu and Benmokrane, Brahim. 2014. "Bond-slip behaviour of GFRP bars into geopolymer concrete." El-Hacha, Raafat (ed.) 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2014). Vancouver, Canada 20 - 22 Aug 2014 Calgary, AL. Canada.

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Remote access laboratories enhancing STEM education
Ting, Wu and Albion, Peter R.. 2014. "Remote access laboratories enhancing STEM education." Hegarty, Bronwyn, McDonald, Jenny and Loke, Swee-Kin (ed.) 31st Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE 2014). Dunedin, New Zealand 23 - 26 Nov 2014 Sydney, Australia.

Paper

The game and activity environment of RALfie: remote access laboratories for fun, innovation and education
Kist, Alexander A., Maiti, Ananda, Maxwell, Andrew D., Orwin, Lindy, Albion, Peter and Wu, Ting. 2016. "The game and activity environment of RALfie: remote access laboratories for fun, innovation and education." 13th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV 2016). Madrid, Spain 24 - 26 Feb 2016 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2016.7444492

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Effect of a nano-fibrous structure on the nanofiber mat's hydrophobicity
Javazmi, L., Khodami, A., Mazrouei-Sebdani, Z. and Epaarachchi, J.. 2016. "Effect of a nano-fibrous structure on the nanofiber mat's hydrophobicity." 2016 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2016) . Canberra, Australia 07 - 11 Feb 2016

Poster

Remote access laboratories for preparing STEM teachers: preliminary exploration
Wu, Ting, Albion, Peter R., Maxwell, Andrew, Kist, Alexander A., Orwin, Lindy and Maiti, Ananda. 2015. "Remote access laboratories for preparing STEM teachers: preliminary exploration." Slykhuis, David and Marks, Gary (ed.) 26th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE 2015). Las Vegas, United States 02 - 06 Mar 2015 Chesapeake, VA, United States.

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Blended learning in the United Arab Emirates: development of an adaptability model
Alkaabi, Sultan Ali R., Albion, Peter and Redmond, Petrea. 2016. "Blended learning in the United Arab Emirates: development of an adaptability model." Asia Pacific Journal of Contemporary Education and Communication Technology. 2 (1), pp. 64-86.

Article

Advancing VARIwise towards autonomous irrigation and a grower's guide
McCarthy, Alison, Antille, Diogenes, Skowronski, Victor, Zhao, Bo, Kodur, Shreevatsa, Nguyen-Ky, Tai and Raine, Steven. 2016. Advancing VARIwise towards autonomous irrigation and a grower's guide. Narrabri, Australia. Cotton Research and Development Corporation.

Project report

Novel self-supporting zeolitic block with tunable porosity and crystallinity for water treatment
Zhang, Zuhua, Li, Liangfeng, He, Dongning, Ma, Xue, Yan, Chunjie and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Novel self-supporting zeolitic block with tunable porosity and crystallinity for water treatment." Materials Letters. 178, pp. 151-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2016.04.214

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The behavior of natural rubber–epoxidized natural rubber–silica composites based on wet masterbatch technique
Wang, Yueqiong, Liao, Lusheng, Zhong, Jieping, He, Dongning, Xu, Kui, Yang, Changjin, Luo, Yongyue and Peng, Zheng. 2016. "The behavior of natural rubber–epoxidized natural rubber–silica composites based on wet masterbatch technique." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 133 (26), pp. 43571-43579. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.43571

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An amperometric glucose biosensor based on a MnO2/graphene composite modified electrode
Liu, Yuge, Zhang, Xiumei, He, Dongning, Ma, Feiyue, Fu, Qiong and Hu, Yun. 2016. "An amperometric glucose biosensor based on a MnO2/graphene composite modified electrode." RSC Advances: an international journal to further the chemical sciences. 6 (22), pp. 18654-18661 . https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ra02680j

Article

Flexural response of GFRP-reinforced geopolymer concrete beams
Maranan, Ginghis B., Manalo, Allan C., Karunasena, Warna, Benmokrane, Brahim and Mendis, Priyan. 2015. "Flexural response of GFRP-reinforced geopolymer concrete beams." Sanjayan, Jay (ed.) 27th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia (Concrete 2015) in conjunction with the 69th RILEM Week: Construction Innovations, Research into Practice. Melbourne, Australia 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2015 Australia.

Paper

Hosting and sharing your own remote experiments with RALfie – an open ended experiment design experience
Kist, Alexander A., Maiti, Ananda, Maxwell, Andrew, Orwin, Lindy, Wu, Ting, Albion, Peter and Burtenshaw, Ryan. 2016. "Hosting and sharing your own remote experiments with RALfie – an open ended experiment design experience." International Journal of Online Engineering. 12 (4), pp. 40-42. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v12i04.5101

Article

Flexural behaviour of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars subjected to elevated temperature
Maranan, G. B., Manalo, A. C., Karunasena, W., Benmokrane, B. and Lutze, D.. 2014. "Flexural behaviour of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars subjected to elevated temperature." Smith, Scott T. (ed.) 23rd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM23). Byron Bay, Australia 09 - 12 Dec 2014 Lismore, Australia.

Paper

The iPad schizophrenia: UAE male students’ reflection on the paradoxes of using iPads in college EFL classrooms
Alkaabi, Sultan Ali R., Albion, Peter and Redmond, Petrea. 2015. "The iPad schizophrenia: UAE male students’ reflection on the paradoxes of using iPads in college EFL classrooms." 9th International Conference on Education and Social Science. Singapore 18 Oct 2015

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The impact of social networks on male student motivation in UAE tertiary education
Alkaabi, Sultan Ali R., Albion, Peter and Redmond, Petrea. 2016. "The impact of social networks on male student motivation in UAE tertiary education." 2016 International Education Conference. Orlando, United States 03 - 07 Jan 2016 Littleton, CO. United States.

Paper

The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam
Septevani, Athanasia A., Evans, David A.C., Annamalai, Pratheep K. and Martin, Darren J.. 2017. "The use of cellulose nanocrystals to enhance the thermal insulation properties and sustainability of rigid polyurethane foam." Industrial Crops and Products. 107, pp. 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.039

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