Staff Profile
Career Summary
Biography
Although only a junior academic, I have made significant contributions to the fields of polymeric surface coatings and atomic force microscope (AFM) colloid probe force measurements, as evidenced by my solid record of publishing in international journals of high impact factor. I pioneered the use of AFM to image in-situ the development of films of polymer micelles adsorbed from aqueous solution onto solid substrates. I was the lead author of the first report to observe in-situ morphological changes in an adsorbed film of copolymer micelles in response to a change in aqueous solution pH. A subsequent article, again as lead author, was the first-ever report of reversible stimulus-responsive behaviour of micellar thin-films where the behaviour was in reaction to a simple aqueous solution based trigger. The novelty of this work in the context of coatings for controlled surface interactions cannot be underestimated. My research methodolgy for understanding the properties of polymer adsorption is the combined application of a number of specialised scientific methods, such as atomic force microscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, electrophoretic mobility, contact angle and surface tension, and dynamic and static light scattering. This holistic approach has extracted significant new knowledge on the fundamental processes of polymer adsorption, and has enabled rigourous investigation of the link between microscopic changes in the morphology of polymer films and macroscopic properties such as wettability.
I have recently started investigating ionic liquids. Ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions, and yet are liquid at room temperature, offering intriguing properties such as a wide solubility window and a high degree of molecular ordering when confined at a solid interface. Along with Dr Rob Atkin, for the Chemistry department at the University of Newcastle, we are investigating the properties of colloidal dispersions is ionic liquids, and probing important frictional and hydrodynamic forces.
Previous work at the University of Melbourne focused on the use of atomic force microscopy to measure the interactions between deformable interfaces. Here I overcame the extreme technical difficulties of using an oil drop as a colloid probe, demonstrating my skills as an experimentalist. I am skilled in atomic force microscopy, both imaging and colloidal probe force measurements, quartz crystal microbalance, dynamic light scattering, and electrophoretic mobility and rheological measurements.
My current H-Index is 8, I have over 230 citations, and I have three articles with 40 or more citations (ISI Web of Science, February 2010). Below is a shortlist of some of my most important publications:
1. Webber, Grant B., Wanless, Erica J., Armes, Steven P., Baines, Fiona L., Biggs, Simon, Adsorption of Amphiphilic Diblock Copolymer Micelles at the Mica/Solution Interface. Langmuir, 17, 5551-5561 (2001)
2. Webber, Grant B., Wanless, Erica J., Bütün, Vural, Armes, Steven P., Biggs, Simon, Self-Organized Monolayer Films of Stimulus-Responsive Micelles. Nano Letters, 2, 1307-1313 (2002)
3. Webber, Grant B., Wanless, Erica J., Armes, Steven P., Tang, Yiqing, Li, Yuting, Biggs, Simon, Nano-anemones: Stimulus-responsive copolymer-micelle surfaces. Advanced Materials, 16, 1794-1798 (2004)
4. Webber, Grant B., Manica, Rogerio, Edwards, Scott A., Carnie, Steven L., Stevens, Geoffrey W., Grieser, Franz, Dagastine, Raymond R., Chan, Derek Y. C., Dynamic Forces between a Moving Particle and a Deformable Drop. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 112, 567-574 (2008)
5. Smith, Jacob A., Werzer, Oliver, Webber, Grant B., Warr, Gregory G. and Atkin, Rob, Surprising particle stability and rapid sedimentation rates in an ionic liquid. Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 1, 64-68 (2010)
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 03/09/2004
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle, 09/12/1998
- Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle, 01/05/1998
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle, 01/05/1998
Research
Research keywords
- Atomic Force Microscope
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Colloid
- Functional
- Interface
- Particle
- Surface
Research expertise
My research uses engineered surfaces and interfaces to control material properties. By combining the disciplines of chemical engineering and physical chemistry my research aims to solve real-world problems through the application of fundamental science. I have an extensive track record in the production and characterisation of stimulus-responsive polymer thin-film coatings. These coatings change their structure at a molecular level in response to external stimuli such as solution pH, temperature or salt concentration. The nanoscale switches in morphology impact macroscale behaviour, such as contact angle and wettability. Recent research has investigated the production of stimulus-responsive polymer coatings via a process known as surface initiated polymerisation. This process is water-based, has low energy requirements, and offers enhanced control of the three-dimensional structure of the coating. In this way we are able to better engineer a surface or interface to meet a specific end-use application, such as a temperature dependent rheology modifier. Another are of research is examining the effect of mixed stabilisers on the stability and rheology of emulsions, in particular highly-concentrated emulsions. Here, a combination of surfactant and particles are used to stabilise the oil-water interface. We are using dynamic and equilibrium surface tension measurements to characterise structure of the interface and relating this to emulsion stability during shear. I have recently started working in an exciting emerging field; ionic liquids. Ionic liquids have quite unusual physical and chemical properties, and are seen by many as ideal designer solvents for a range of industrial applications. My research is investigating the properties of dispersions of microscale solid particles in ionic liquids; a proposed application of ionic liquids is as solvents for catalytic reactions. We have discovered some unusual behaviour, such as high stability in conjunction with rapid settling, and are using a combination of friction, hydrodynamic and rheological measurements to further understand these remarkable class of materials.
My research spans a wide range of length scales, from the nano- to micro- and up to the macroscale. As such I use an array of instruments and techniques in the course of my research:
- atomic force microscopy for imaging, including soft-contact imaging in fluids, and force work
- quartz crystal microbalance and optical reflectometry techniques to quantify adsorption of material at solid interfaces
- dynamic and static light scattering for measuring particle sizes
- electrophoretic techniques to measure particle surface charge (zeta potential)
- surface and interfacial tension
- contact angle
- rheology
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 030603 | Colloid And Surface Chemistry | 50 |
| 091400 | Resources Engineering And Extractive Metallurgy | 40 |
| 090406 | Powder And Particle Technology | 10 |
Collaboration
My research uses engineered surfaces and interfaces to control material properties. By combining the disciplines of chemical engineering and physical chemistry my research aims to solve real-world problems through the application of fundamental science. I have an extensive track record in the production and characterisation of stimulus-responsive polymer thin-film coatings. These coatings change their structure at a molecular level in response to external stimuli such as solution pH, temperature or salt concentration. The nanoscale switches in morphology impact macroscale behaviour, such as contact angle and wettability. Recent research has investigated the production of stimulus-responsive polymer coatings via a process known as surface initiated polymerisation. This process is water-based, has low energy requirements, and offers enhanced control of the three-dimensional structure of the coating. In this way we are able to better engineer a surface or interface to meet a specific end-use application, such as a temperature dependent rheology modifier. Another are of research is examining the effect of mixed stabilisers on the stability and rheology of emulsions, in particular highly-concentrated emulsions. Here, a combination of surfactant and particles are used to stabilise the oil-water interface. We are using dynamic and equilibrium surface tension measurements to characterise structure of the interface and relating this to emulsion stability during shear. I have recently started working in an exciting emerging field; ionic liquids. Ionic liquids have quite unusual physical and chemical properties, and are seen by many as ideal designer solvents for a range of industrial applications. My research is investigating the properties of dispersions of microscale solid particles in ionic liquids; a proposed application of ionic liquids is as solvents for catalytic reactions. We have discovered some unusual behaviour, such as high stability in conjunction with rapid settling, and are using a combination of friction, hydrodynamic and rheological measurements to further understand these remarkable class of materials.
My research spans a wide range of length scales, from the nano- to micro- and up to the macroscale. As such I use an array of instruments and techniques in the course of my research:
- atomic force microscopy for imaging, including soft-contact imaging in fluids, and force work
- quartz crystal microbalance and optical reflectometry techniques to quantify adsorption of material at solid interfaces
- dynamic and static light scattering for measuring particle sizes
- electrophoretic techniques to measure particle surface charge (zeta potential)
- surface and interfacial tension
- contact angle
- rheology
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Since starting at the University of Newcastle in late 2007 I have been a member of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE) Marketing Committee. I see this role as an important component of my job as a Chemical Engineering academic, as I believe there is great scope for increasing the profile of chemical engineering in the wider community. I am particularly dedicated to educating secondary students of the role of chemical engineers in todays society. To this I organise regular visits of my academic colleagues to high schools, as well as attending larger events, such as Careers Days, where I am able to reach a broader range of potential students.
I have recently become a member of the FEBE Research Committee, which meets regularly to discuss issues that impact on research-active members of the Faculty.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Chemical Engineering
- Laboratory
- Particle Processing
Teaching expertise
I am course coordinator and sole lecturer for the 2nd year chemical engineering course Particle Processing. This course covers are range of topic related to particle and mineral processing, from small scale inter-particle interactions to industrial scale unit operations. I introduce students to the fundamental processes that control the interactions between two particles, such as the Deryagin-Landau and Verwey-Overbeek (DLVO) theory that quantifies the effect of surface charge and van der Waals forces. We also examine the effect of surfactant and polymer adsorption at surfaces and interfaces, and discuss the stability and application of emulsions. The course also details unit operations important to particle processing, such as crushing and grinding, pneumatic conveying, storage hopper design, and fluidised beds.
I am also strongly committed to ensuring that our chemical engineering students have adequate laboratory and practical skills, coupled with the ability to prepare coherent technical reports. To this I am course coordinator of the 2nd year laboratory course. This course uses bench-scale equipment to give the student practical demonstrations of theories they have learnt in lecture courses. These experiments include a forced air cooling tower, fluidised bed, and concentric tube heat exchanger. In this course the students are also expected to prepare technical reports, from which extensive feedback is provided so that the students are able to improve their skills in this often underrated component of engineering.
Highlighted Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Armes SP, Baines FL, Biggs S, 'Adsorption of amphiphilic diblock copolymer micelles at the mica/solution interface', Langmuir, 17 5551-5561 (2001) [C1] This paper was the first report in the literature monitoring the electrostatic adsorption of copolymer micelles from aqueous solution onto a solid substrate using in-situ atomic force microscopy. Citations at January 2010 = 40 Journal Impact Factor = 4.097 Journal ERA Ranking = A* Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2002 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Butun V, Armes S, Biggs SR, 'Self-organized monolayer films of stimulus-responsive micelles', Nano Letters, 2 1307-1313 (2002) [C1] First report of the use of a simple aqueous solution based stimulus to change the morphology of a thin film of adsorbed copolymer micelles. Citations at Jan 2010 = 41 Journal Impact Factor = 10.371 Journal ERA Ranking = A* Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2004 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Armes SP, Tang Y, Li Y, Biggs S, 'Nano-Anemones: Stimulus-Responsive Copolymer-Micelle Surfaces', Advanced Materials, 16 1794-1798 (2004) [C1] Demonstrated the reversible stimulus-responsive behaviour of a layer of electrostatically adsorbed copolymer micelles in reaction to changes in aqueous solution pH. Citations at Jan 2010 = 42 Journal Impact Factor = 8.191 Journal ERA Ranking = A* Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Click on a category title below to expand the list of citations for that specific category.
Journal article (40 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | McLean B, Li H, Stefanovic R, Wood RJ, Webber GB, Ueno K, et al., 'Nanostructure of [Li(G4)] TFSI and [Li(G4)] NO3 solvate ionic liquids at HOPG and Au(111) electrode interfaces as a function of potential.', Phys Chem Chem Phys, 17 325-333 (2015) DOI: 10.1039/c4cp04522j | Author URL Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2015 | Willott JD, Humphreys BA, Murdoch TJ, Edmondson S, Webber GB, Wanless EJ, 'Hydrophobic effects within the dynamic pH-response of polybasic tertiary amine methacrylate brushes.', Phys Chem Chem Phys, 17 3880-3890 (2015) DOI: 10.1039/c4cp05292g | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2014 | Morse AJ, Tan SY, Giakoumatos EC, Webber GB, Armes SP, Ata S, Wanless EJ, 'Arrested coalescence behaviour of giant Pickering droplets and colloidosomes stabilised by poly(tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate) latexes.', Soft Matter, 10 5669-5681 (2014) [C1] DOI: 10.1039/c4sm00801d | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS, SEHER ATA | ||
| 2014 | Addicoat MA, Stefanovic R, Webber GB, Atkin R, Page AJ, 'Assessment of the density functional tight binding method for protic ionic liquids', Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation, 10 4633-4643 (2014) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/ct500394t Co-authors: ALISTER PAGE, ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2014 | Willott JD, Murdoch TJ, Humphreys BA, Edmondson S, Webber GB, Wanless EJ, 'Critical salt effects in the swelling behavior of a weak polybasic brush.', Langmuir, 30 1827-1836 (2014) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/la4047275 | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2014 | Sweeney J, Webber GB, Rutland MW, Atkin R, 'Effect of ion structure on nanoscale friction in protic ionic liquids.', Phys Chem Chem Phys, 16 16651-16658 (2014) [C1] DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02320j | Author URL Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2014 | Liyanaarachchi KR, Webber GB, van Netten K, Moreno-Atanasio R, Galvin KP, 'Selective collection of fine particles by water drops', Advanced Powder Technology, (2014) DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2014.03.009 Co-authors: KEVIN GALVIN, ROBERTO MORENO-ATANASIO | ||
| 2014 | Smith JA, Webber GB, Warr GG, Zimmer A, Atkin R, Werzer O, 'Shear dependent viscosity of poly(ethylene oxide) in two protic ionic liquids', Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 430 56-60 (2014) DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2014.05.006 Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2014 | Smith J, Webber GB, Warr GG, Atkin R, 'Silica particle stability and settling in protic ionic liquids.', Langmuir, 30 1506-1513 (2014) DOI: 10.1021/la403978b | Author URL Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2014 | Murphy T, Varela LM, Webber GB, Warr GG, Atkin R, 'Nanostructure-thermal conductivity relationships in protic ionic liquids.', J Phys Chem B, 118 12017-12024 (2014) DOI: 10.1021/jp507408r | Author URL Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2013 | Elbourne A, Sweeney J, Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Warr GG, Rutland MW, Atkin R, 'Adsorbed and near-surface structure of ionic liquids determines nanoscale friction', CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 49 6797-6799 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1039/c3cc42844c | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS, ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2013 | Liyanaarachchi KR, Ireland PM, Webber GB, Galvin KP, 'Electrostatic formation of liquid marbles and agglomerates', APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 103 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1063/1.4817586 | Author URL Co-authors: KEVIN GALVIN, PETER IRELAND | ||
| 2013 | Cheesman BT, Neilson AJG, Willott JD, Webber GB, Edmondson S, Wanless EJ, 'Effect of Colloidal Substrate Curvature on pH-Responsive Polyelectrolyte Brush Growth', LANGMUIR, 29 6131-6140 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/la4004092 | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2013 | Cheesman BT, Smith EG, Murdoch TJ, Guibert C, Webber GB, Edmondson S, Wanless EJ, 'Polyelectrolyte brush pH-response at the silica-aqueous solution interface: a kinetic and equilibrium investigation', PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 15 14502-14510 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1039/c3cp52281d | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2013 | Smith JA, Webber GB, Warr GG, Atkin R, 'Rheology of Protic Ionic Liquids and Their Mixtures', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B, 117 13930-13935 (2013) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/jp407715e | Author URL Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2012 | Carstens T, Hayes RL, Abedin SZE, Corr BJ, Webber GB, Borisenko N, et al., 'In situ STM, AFM and DTS study of the interface 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate/Au(1 1 1)', Electrochimica Acta, 82 48-59 (2012) [C1] DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.01.111 Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2012 | Hayes RL, Borisenko N, Corr BJ, Webber GB, Endres F, Atkin R, 'Effect of dissolved LiCl on the ionic liquid-Au(111) electrical double layer structure', Chemical Communications, 48 10246-10248 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2012 | Cheesman BT, Willott JD, Webber GB, Edmondson S, Wanless EJ, 'pH-responsive brush-modified silica hybrids synthesized by surface-initiated ARGET ATRP', ACS Macro Letters, 1 1161-1165 (2012) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/mz3003566 Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2012 | MacPherson SA, Webber GB, Moreno-Atanasio R, 'Aggregation of nanoparticles in high ionic strength suspensions: Effect of Hamaker constant and particle concentration', Advanced Powder Technology, 23 478-484 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: ROBERTO MORENO-ATANASIO | ||
| 2012 | Sweeney JT, Hausen F, Hayes RL, Webber GB, Endres F, Rutland MW, et al., 'Control of nanoscale friction on gold in an ionic liquid by a potential-dependent ionic lubricant layer', Physical Review Letters, 109 155502 (2012) [C1] DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.109.155502 Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2012 | Thompson KL, Giakoumatos EC, Ata S, Webber GB, Armes SP, Wanless EJ, 'Direct observation of giant pickering emulsion and colloidosome droplet interaction and stability', Langmuir, 28 16501-16511 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS, SEHER ATA | ||
| 2012 | Wakeham D, Eschebach DS, Webber GB, Atkin R, Warr GG, 'Surface composition of mixtures of ethylammonium nitrate, ethanolammonium nitrate, and water', Australian Journal of Chemistry, 65 1554-1556 (2012) [C1] Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2010 | Smith JA, Werzer O, Webber GB, Warr GG, Atkin R, 'Surprising particle stability and rapid sedimentation rates in an ionic liquid', Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 1 64-68 (2010) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/jz9000642 Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2007 | Biggs S, Labarre M, Hodges C, Walker LM, Webber GB, 'Polymerized rodlike micelle adsorption at the solid-liquid interface', LANGMUIR, 23 8094-8102 (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1021/1a700708g | Author URL | ||
| 2007 | Biggs S, Sakai K, Addison T, Schmid A, Armes SP, Vamvakaki M, et al., 'Layer-by-layer formation of smart particle coatings using oppositely charged block copolymer micelles', ADVANCED MATERIALS, 19 247-+ (2007) [C1] DOI: 10.1002/adma.200601553 | Author URL | ||
| 2005 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Armes SP, Biggs S, 'Tunable diblock copolymer micelles-adapting behaviour via subtle chemical modifications', FARADAY DISCUSSIONS, 128 193-209 (2005) [C1] DOI: 10.1039/b403180f | Author URL Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2002 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Butun V, Armes S, Biggs SR, 'Self-organized monolayer films of stimulus-responsive micelles', Nano Letters, 2 1307-1313 (2002) [C1] First report of the use of a simple aqueous solution based stimulus to change the morphology of a thin film of adsorbed copolymer micelles. Citations at Jan 2010 = 41 Journal Impact Factor = 10.371 Journal ERA Ranking = A* Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
| 2001 | Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Armes SP, Baines FL, Biggs S, 'Adsorption of amphiphilic diblock copolymer micelles at the mica/solution interface', Langmuir, 17 5551-5561 (2001) [C1] This paper was the first report in the literature monitoring the electrostatic adsorption of copolymer micelles from aqueous solution onto a solid substrate using in-situ atomic force microscopy. Citations at January 2010 = 40 Journal Impact Factor = 4.097 Journal ERA Ranking = A* Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS | ||
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Conference (9 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Asencio RA, Cranston ED, Wakeham D, Niga P, Werzer O, Sweeney J, et al., 'Nanotribology: Tribotronics, ionic liquids and control of surface interactions', 5th World Tribology Congress, WTC 2013 (2013) Co-authors: ROB ATKIN | ||
| 2012 | Liyanaarachchi KR, Webber GB, Galvin KP, 'Selective collection of fine particles by water drops', 2012 AIChE Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2012) [E3] Co-authors: KEVIN GALVIN, ROBERTO MORENO-ATANASIO | ||
| 2011 | MacPherson SA, Webber GB, Moreno-Atanasio R, 'The kinetics of colloidal aggregation: Influence of the van der Waals forces', Chemeca 2011: Engineering a Better World, Sydney (2011) [E1] Co-authors: ROBERTO MORENO-ATANASIO | ||
| 2011 | Neville FC, Murphy TI, Webber GB, Wanless EJ, Jameson GJ, 'Fabrication and characterisation of biomimetic silicate nanoparticles', Chemeca 2011: Engineering a Better World, Sydney (2011) [E1] Co-authors: ERICA WANLESS, FRANCES NEVILLE, GRAEME JAMESON | ||
| 2011 | Webber GB, MacPherson SA, Moreno-Atanasio R, 'The kinetics of colloidal aggregation - Effect of bimodal Hamaker constant distribution and Brownian forces', Abstract Booklet. UK Colloids 2011: An international Colloid & Surface Science Symposium, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom (2011) [E3] Co-authors: ROBERTO MORENO-ATANASIO | ||
| 2010 | Galvin KP, Webber GB, Mason M, Liyanaarachchi KR, 'Inverse flotation - A new method of fine particle beneficiation', Chemeca 2010: Proceedings of the 40th Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Australia (2010) [E1] Co-authors: KEVIN GALVIN | ||
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $1,396,862 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2014 (4 grants)
Surface and Colloid Characterisation Facility$60,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Vincent Craig, Dr Shannon Notley, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Peter Kingshott, Professor Erica Wanless, Professor Sally McArthur, Professor Rob Atkin, Associate Professor Paul Stoddart, Associate Professor Andrew Clayton | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $60,000 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1300566 | ||
Surface and Colloid Characterisation Facility$41,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Vincent Craig, Dr Shannon Notley, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Peter Kingshott, Professor Erica Wanless, Professor Sally McArthur, Professor Rob Atkin, Associate Professor Paul Stoddart, Associate Professor Andrew Clayton | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $41,000 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1400581 | ||
Controlled Interactions in Multiphase Fluids$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Erica Wanless | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Near Miss Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1301393 | ||
Critical salt effects in polymer brushes$8,001
Funding Body: AINSE (Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| AINSE Award | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,001 | 2014 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1401383 | ||
2013 (2 grants)
Functional mesostructured materials in ionic liquids$180,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Gregory Warr, Professor Rob Atkin, Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,000 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1300041 | ||
Nano-Optical Microscopy, Characterization and Fabrication Facility$155,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Andrew Fleming, Doctor John Holdsworth, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Erich Kisi, Professor Dirk Van Helden | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $155,000 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200167 | ||
2012 (1 grants)
International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists (IACIS) Conference, Sendai, Japan, 13 - 18 May 2012$1,200
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,200 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200614 | ||
2011 (6 grants)
Next-generation polymer films for control of material interactions$300,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber, Dr Steve Edmondson | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Discovery Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000042 | ||
Interfacial Mapping Facility$180,000
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paul Dastoor, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Rob Atkin, Professor Ewa Goldys, Professor Deborah Kane, Dr James Downes, Dr Gregory Wilson, Doctor Chris Fell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $180,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000635 | ||
Interfacial Mapping Facility$90,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paul Dastoor, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $90,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000466 | ||
Interfacial Mapping Facility$40,000
Funding Body: CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paul Dastoor, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Rob Atkin, Professor Ewa Goldys, Professor Deborah Kane, Dr James Downes, Dr Gregory Wilson, Doctor Chris Fell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $40,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1100411 | ||
Interfacial Mapping Facility$30,000
Funding Body: Macquarie University
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Paul Dastoor, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Professor Erica Wanless, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Rob Atkin, Professor Ewa Goldys, Professor Deborah Kane, Dr James Downes, Dr Gregory Wilson, Doctor Chris Fell | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) Partner funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $30,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1100872 | ||
UK Colloids, Canary Wharf, London UK, 4 - 6 July 2011$800
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $800 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1100777 | ||
2010 (3 grants)
A Step Change in Fine Particle Beneficiation - Inverse Flotation$136,400
Funding Body: Australian Coal Research Limited
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Kevin Galvin, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor John Ralston, Dr Catherine Whitby | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $136,400 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000115 | ||
Soft matter and responsive materials characterisation facility$135,535
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr Raymond Dagastine, Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson, Doctor Grant Webber, Professor Rob Atkin, Professor Erica Wanless | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $135,535 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G1000397 | ||
A new combined Atomic Force Microscopy and computer-simulation approach for improved modelling of particulate solids behaviour
$28,926
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Roberto Moreno-Atanasio, Doctor Grant Webber | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Pilot Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $28,926 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0900065 | ||
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 0.6 |
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 2.75 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2019 | PhD (Chemical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | Polymeric Materials as Additives to Low Melting Point Salt Lubricants |
| 2015 | 2019 | PhD (Chemical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | Bulk and Interfacial Structure in Solvate Ionic Liquids |
| 2014 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Chemical Eng) | Principal Supervisor | Responsive Polymer-Particle Suspensions; Design, Stability, and Application |
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Chemistry) | Co-Supervisor | Next-Generation Polymer Films for Control of Material Interactions |
| 2012 | 2016 | PhD (Chemistry) | Co-Supervisor | IoNanofluids for Heat Transfer |
| 2012 | 2015 | PhD (Chemical Engineering) | Principal Supervisor | The Impact of Surface-Induced Molecular Ordering on the Friction and Fluid Dynamics in Ionic Liquid Systems |
| 2011 | 2016 | PhD (Chemical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Large Scale Removal of NO From Process Gases |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PhD (Chemical Engineering) | Co-Supervisor | Selective Collection of Fine Particles by Water Drops |
| 2014 | PhD (Chemistry) | Co-Supervisor | Molecular Structure, Flow Properties and Particle Stability in Protic Ionic Liquids |
Dr Grant Webber
| Work Phone | (02) 4033 9067 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4033 9095 |
| Grant.Webber@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Senior Lecturer School of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Focus Area | Chemical Engineering |
| Office | A238, NIER - A Block, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/grant-webber |
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