Prof. Robert Melchers
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6044 |
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| Fax | (02) 4921 6991 |
| Rob.Melchers@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Professor School of Engineering |
| Office | EA117/119, Engineering A |
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Qualifications
- PhD, University of Cambridge - UK, 1972
- Diploma in Education, Monash University, 1978
- Master of Engineering Science, Monash University, 1970
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Monash University, 1968
Research
Research keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Corrosion
- Probabilistic modelling
- Structural Engineering
Research expertise
Structural engineering risk and reliability analyses, Probabilistic modelling of engineering systems, Corrosion and deterioration modeling & Investigation of structural failures.
Fields of Research
| Description (Code) | % |
|---|---|
| Structural Engineering(090506) | 75 |
| Metals And Alloy Materials(091207) | 15 |
| Resources Engineering And Extractive Metallurgy Not Elsewhere Classified(091499) | 10 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - Department of Defence, Independent Technical Review Committee dealing with technical problems with the Collins Class submarines [Classified - Secret]
- Past-President (2003-) and President (1999-2003) - International Civil Engineering Risk and Reliability Association
- Member, Executive Committee, since 1985 - Intl. Assn. for Structural Safety and Reliability
Editorial Board.
- Editor - Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (1998-)
- Member - Civil and Environmental Engineering Systems (Gordon & Breach, UK) [1987-]
- Member - Korean Journal of Civil Engineering (Korean Society of Civil Engineers) [2006-]
- Member - Reliability Engineering and System Safety (Elsevier, USA) [1998-]
- Regional Editor - Ships and Offshore Structures (2005-)
- Editor - Structural Safety (Elsevier, USA) [1990-]
- Member - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (Springer, Germany) [1988-]
Learned Academy.
- Fellow - Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering)
Appointments
| Fellowship APF Australian Research Council (Australia) 01/01/2009 |
| Fellowship APF Australian Research Council (Australia) 01/01/2004 - 01/12/2008 |
| Member (Ministerial appointment - renewed twice) Nuclear Safety Committee, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority (Federal Government regulator) (Australia) 01/01/2000 |
Awards
Research Award.
| 2007 | Visiting Research Fellow UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) (United Kingdom) Selection by competitive process based on research performance and likely contribution to UK research effort, both in 2003 and in 2007. |
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