Emeritus Prof. Alan Roberts
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6067 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6021 |
| Alan.Roberts@newcastle.edu.au |
Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 33 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $8,944,686 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
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2012 (1 grants)
A Systematic Evaluation of Transportable Moisture Limit Measurement Methods for Iron Ore Bulk Cargoes$386,000
Funding Body: AMIRA International Limited
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Kenneth Williams, Mr Tobias Krull, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Tristan Perez, Professor Mark Jones, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Project | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $386,000 | 2012 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1200568 | ||
2011 (1 grants)
An investigation of granular stress fields and permeability interactions in gas-solid flow$180,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Kenneth Williams | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,000 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000218 | ||
2010 (2 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$450,000
Funding Body: Technological Resources Pty Ltd.
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $450,000 | 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000601 | ||
Analytical, Numerical and Testing Procedures for Improved Design and Performance of Bulk Solids Systems$300,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Bill McBride, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0190069 | ||
2009 (1 grants)
Development of a High Capacity Steep Angle Belt Conveying System$700,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Dr Andre Katterfeld | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $700,000 | 2009 | 2012 |
| GNo:G0189754 | ||
2008 (5 grants)
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$533,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $533,000 | 2008 | 2011 |
| GNo:G0188446 | ||
Passive Control of Dust Emissions from Belt Conveyor Systems$280,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Associate Professor Bill McBride | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $280,000 | 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0187541 | ||
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
Funding Body: Conveyor Dynamics, Inc
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189238 | ||
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
Funding Body: Laing ORourke Australia Construction Pty Limited
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189240 | ||
Development of a new generation low rolling resistance conveyor belt$100,000
Funding Body: Veyance Belting Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Mark Jones, Mr Lawrence Nordell, Dr Robin Steven | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0189239 | ||
2007 (1 grants)
Modelling and Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$300,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2007 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0186345 | ||
2006 (2 grants)
PRC - Priority Research Centre for Advanced Particle Processing$549,282
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Kevin Galvin, Professor Geoffrey Evans, Professor Mark Jones, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Associate Professor Erica Wanless | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Priority Research Centre | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $549,282 | 2006 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0186920 | ||
Optimisation of Belt Conveyor Systems$20,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich, Associate Professor Craig Wheeler | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Near Miss Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186089 | ||
2005 (1 grants)
Modelling the Transient Effects in Dense Phase Gas-Solids Flow in Pipelines.$350,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $350,000 | 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0184413 | ||
2003 (1 grants)
Modelling and Characterisation of Stringy/Compressible Bulk Materials.$335,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Doctor Chris Wensrich | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $335,000 | 2003 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0182080 | ||
2002 (5 grants)
Advancements in Belt Conveying$276,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $276,000 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0181159 | ||
Optimisation of Mass Flow Bin Design Using 3D Parametric Modelling$163,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Dr Renhu Pan, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Mr C Benjamin, Mr A Burleigh, Mr J Nemeth, Ms L Plambeck | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $163,000 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0181150 | ||
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
Funding Body: Bechtel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,500 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182556 | ||
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
Funding Body: Control Systems Technology Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,500 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182555 | ||
Advancements in Belt Conveying.$20,500
Funding Body: Engineering Services and Supplies Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor Mark Jones, Mr S Wiche, Mr R Law, Mr L Burrell, Mr G James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Projects Partner funding | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,500 | 2002 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0182554 | ||
2001 (2 grants)
Granular Mechanics of Slugs in Low-Velocity Slug-Flow Pneumatic Conveying$157,610
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Assoc. Prof P Wypych, Dr Renhu Pan | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $157,610 | 2001 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0179263 | ||
Particulate Mechanics and Mechantronic Control in Dense-Phase Pneumatic Conveying$12,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr Renhu Pan, Professor Mark Jones, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $12,000 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0180101 | ||
2000 (1 grants)
Pneumatic Blending and Mixing of Bulk Solids$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr Renhu Pan, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178803 | ||
1999 (1 grants)
Basic Processes Affecting Wall Friction Measurements$12,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Bruce King, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $12,500 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0178062 | ||
1997 (1 grants)
Effect of Coal Constituents on Storage and Transport of Coal.$217,800
Funding Body: Australian Coal Association
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Program | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $217,800 | 1997 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177044 | ||
1995 (4 grants)
Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies$2,489,500
Funding Body: Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Key Centres of Teaching & Research | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,489,500 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175942 | ||
Centre for Bulk Solids & Particulate Technology$312,002
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Special Research Initiatives | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $312,002 | 1995 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0176406 | ||
95APP. Blending and mixing of bulk solids.$137,412
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor John Chambers | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $137,412 | 1995 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0174534 | ||
Mechanical Engineering - Cylindrical Grinding Facility$40,000
Funding Body: Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Neil Page, Professor John Chambers, Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $40,000 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0175580 | ||
1993 (1 grants)
Influence of Large Particles on the Cohesive Strength of Granular Materials$5,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Small Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 1993 | 1993 |
| GNo:G0172760 | ||
1992 (2 grants)
Engineering Workstation Support & Other$166,480
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $166,480 | 1992 | 1992 |
| GNo:G0174052 | ||
92,93,94 COLLAB. Feeding Of Bulk Solids$147,600
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts, Professor John Chambers | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research & Training Scheme (SPIRT) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $147,600 | 1992 | 1994 |
| GNo:G0174271 | ||
1991 (1 grants)
Handling And Transportation Of Bulk Materials$53,000
Funding Body: Australian Research Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Large Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $53,000 | 1991 | 1991 |
| GNo:G0173852 | ||