Mr Jason Willis
Research Associate
School of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
- Email:jason.willis@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4033 9264
Career Summary
Biography
Mr Willis graduated from The Newcastle University in 2019. He studied Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics). Throughout his undergraduate career he has worked as a research assistant for the University and since graduating has been appointed as a Research Associate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Bulk Solids Handling
- Dewatering
- Engineering Design
- FEA
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 401706 | Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | University of Newcastle School of Engineering Australia |
| Research Associate | University of Newcastle School of Engineering Australia |
| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle School of Engineering Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Robinson P, Williams K, Wheeler C, Guo J, Carr M, Bolan N, et al., 'From Pit to Port: Current Research into Materials Handling and Processing', Shanghai, China (2019)
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| 2019 |
Lavrinec A, Orozovic O, Willis J, Williams K, Jones M, 'Calibration of coupled CFD-DEM using a bench scale pseudo 2D single spout fluidised bed apparatus', 13th International Conference on Bulk Materials, Storage, Handling and Transportation (ICBMH 2019), Gold Coast, Australia (2019) [E1]
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Patent (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Wheeler C, Willis J, Ilic D, Holford GD, Clamp, System and Method for measuring Tension in a Conveyor Belt (2019)
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| 2019 |
Wheeler C, Willis J, Ilic D, Holford GD, Apparatus, System and Method for Lifting a Conveyor Belt (2019)
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Report (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Orozovic O, Willis J, 'Validation and Optimisation of the ShoulderMaster Operation and Design', Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, 39 (2018)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $487,085 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20211 grants / $7,000
Bench scale Characterisation of Mineral Filtration$7,000
Funding body: Jord International Pty Limited
| Funding body | Jord International Pty Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Craig Wheeler, Professor Kenneth Williams, Mr Jason Willis |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | G2101019 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
20203 grants / $450,550
Tailings to Topsoil - ACARP Component$350,000
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
| Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Peter Robinson, Professor Nanthi Bolan, Doctor Raja Dharmarajan, Mr Jason Willis, Dr Lukas Van Zwieten |
| Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | G2000710 |
| Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
| Category | 1700 |
| UON | Y |
Development of a “smart” monitoring safety system for a conveyor belt lifting technology.$50,550
Funding body: APM Engineering Pty Ltd
| Funding body | APM Engineering Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Mr Jason Willis, Doctor Michael Carr |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G1901574 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Development of a “smart” monitoring safety system for a conveyor belt lifting technology.$50,000
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
| Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Craig Wheeler, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Doctor Jiahe Shen, Mr Jason Willis, Doctor Michael Carr, Doctor David Bradney |
| Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G2000257 |
| Type Of Funding | C2200 - Aust Commonwealth – Other |
| Category | 2200 |
| UON | Y |
1 grants / $29,535
Product Development Support for Commercialisation of belt Lifter and Clamps$29,535
Funding body: TS Global
| Funding body | TS Global |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Craig Wheeler, Mr Jason Willis |
| Scheme | Tech Voucher |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | |
| Funding Finish | |
| GNo | G1900377 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
Mr Jason Willis
Positions
Research Associate
CBSPT
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Casual Academic
CBSPT
School of Engineering
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Focus area
Mechanical Engineering
Contact Details
| jason.willis@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4033 9264 |
| Mobile | 0401554214 |
Office
| Room | Level 7 A712 |
|---|---|
| Building | NIER |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |