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Emeritus Prof. Alan Roberts

Work Phone(02) 4921 6067
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Research Supervision

Number of current supervisions4
Total current UoN PhD EFTSL1.55

For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.

Current Supervision

CommencedProposed
Completion
ProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
20112014PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorDevelopment of a High Capacity, Steel Angle Belt Conveying System
20102014PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Principal SupervisorA New Approach to Stress Field Analysis in Mass Flow Structures
20102014PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Principal SupervisorInvestigation and Development of Radial Stress Theory for Granular Flow in Silos and Stockpiles
20072012PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorBulk Solid Interactions in Belt Conveying Systems

Past Supervision

YearProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
2009PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorDynamic Analysis of Non-Steady Flow in Granular Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying
2006PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Principal SupervisorInvestigation of Boundary Friction and Abrasive Wear in Bulk Solids Handling Operations
2005PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Co-SupervisorSlug Flow Pneumatic Conveying: Stress Field Analysis and Pressure Drop Prediction
2004PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Principal SupervisorAnalysis of the Main Resistances of Belt Conveyors
2002PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Principal SupervisorAnalytical and Numerical Modelling of Quaking in Tall Silos
2002PhD (Mechanical Engineering)Sole SupervisorMechanics of Bulk Solid Stockpiles