A/Prof. Andrew Abbo
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5582 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6991 |
| Andrew.Abbo@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Associate Professor
School of Engineering
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| Office | EA221, Engineering A |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 1997
- Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle, 1993
- Bachelor of Engineering, University of Newcastle, 1992
Research
Research keywords
- Computational Plasticity
- Engineering
- Finite Element Methods
- Nonlinear analysis
- Numerical Analysis
Research expertise
The development of computational algorithms for nonlinear finite element analysis and the application of these techniques to problems in geotechnical engineering.
Nonlinear finite element analysis, Geotechnical analysis, Numerical Methods & Limit analysis
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 099900 | Other Engineering | 80 |
| 091599 | Interdisciplinary Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | 20 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Geotechnical Science and Engineering
- PRC - Priority Research Centre for Geotechnical and Materials Modelling
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - Austalian Geomechanics Society
- Member - Austalian Geomechanics Society
- Member - Institute of Engineers
Appointments
|
Fellowship
Australian Research Council (Australia) |
01/12/2009 |
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Assistant Dean for Research Training in the Faculty of Engineering and Build Environment (2009 onwards).
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Computational Methods
- Computer Programming
- Finite Element Methods
- Geomechanics
- Numerical Analysis
- Soil Mechanics
Teaching expertise
My teaching is focused around techniques used for computation modelling in engineering. This not only includes numerical analysis techniuques, finite element methods but also computer programming and the implementation of such methods.