Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni

Research Associate

School of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Email:klaus.thoeni@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:(02) 4921 5735

Career Summary

Biography

Klaus Thoeni holds a Ph.D. and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering of Graz University of Technology in Austria and has been working with advanced numerical methods (BEM, FEM, DEM) and their application to underground excavations, rock mechanics and structural analysis for more than 15 years. In July 2010, he moved to Australia and took a position as research associate at the University of Newcastle. Since then, he has been mainly working on industry funded projects.

He has also joined the development team of the open-source software YADE, which is an efficient numerical tool for simulating the dynamic behaviour of geomaterials by using the Discrete Element Method. Prior to this, he was a research associate at the Institute for Structural Analysis at Graz University of Technology where he focussed on the European project SeRoN. He was strongly involved in the initial stage of the project the identification and classification of critical infrastructures (D100, D200).

He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in September 2009. During his Ph.D., he worked as a full time research and teaching assistant at the same institution. As a teaching assistant, he taught structural analysis (statics and dynamics of structures) and numerical methods (FEM, BEM) and he supervised several bachelor and master projects. As a researcher, he was strongly involved in the integrated European project TunConstruct and the application of the Boundary Element Method to anisotropic material, piezoelectricity and non-linear problems. He was in the development team of the research software BEFE++, which is a new generation numerical analysis tool for underground excavations.

Research Expertise
Dr Thoeni's areas of expertise are in numerical methods (BEM, DEM, FEM) and their application in structural analysis, rock mechanics, geomechanics and mining. He has extensive knowledge in the analysis of tunnelling and underground excavation problems with the Boundary Element Method and Finite Element Method (including the coupling of the methods) and in the simulation of rockfall protection systems with the Discrete Element Method. Other areas of general interest are photogrammetry, programming, parallel processing, machine learning and open source software (Linux).

Teaching Expertise
Dr Thoeni was strongly involved in teaching structural analysis (statics and dynamics of structures) and numerical methods (FEM, BEM) at the Institute for Structural Analysis at Graz University of Technology, where he supervised several bachelor and master projects. He is currently supervising FYP projects and teaching ENGG1002 and CIVL2050 at the University of Newcastle.

Administrative Expertise
Dr Thoeni was second deputy head of the Institute for Structural Analysis at Graz University of Technology were he was computer and network administrator and fire warden. Currently he is a member of the Cloud Migration Senior User Group (SUG) representing the School of Engineering. He is also member of the Faculty Research Committee (FRC).

Keywords

3D Mapping
3D Modelling
Boundary Element Method (BEM)
Computational Geomechanics
Computational Mechanics
Computer Programming
Coupling of Numerical Methods
Discrete Element Method (DEM)
Finite Element Method (FEM)
Geomechanics
Geosynthetics
Granular Material
Mining
Monitoring
Natural Hazards
Numerical Modelling
Photogrammetry
Proximity Remote Sensing
Rock Mechanics
Rockfall Analysis
Structure from Motion (SfM)

Languages

German (Mother)
Italian (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Portuguese (Fluent)

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 Lecturer	University of Newcastle Learning and Teaching Australia

Academic appointment

Dates	Title	Organisation / Department
1/1/2005 -	Membership - Ordine Ingegneri della Provincia di Bolzano	Ordine Ingegneri della Provincia di Bolzano (Order of Engineers of the Province of Bolzano) Italy
1/3/2005 - 1/2/2010	Research Assistant	Graz University of Technology, Austria Institute for Structural Analysis Austria
1/3/2010 - 1/7/2010	Research Associate	Graz University of Technology, Austria Institute for Structural Analysis Austria
1/1/2006 - 1/10/2006	ELBENet Research Fellow	University of Sao Paolo (USP), Sao Carlos Brazil

Awards

Award

Year	Award
2020	Excellence Award for Research Supervision FEBE, UoN
2017	Outstanding Research Award, FEBE FEBE, UoN
2014	IACMAG Excellent Paper Award International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics
2003	Amann Award Graz University of Technology, Austria

Research Award

Year	Award
2010	SIMNET Styria Geotechnics Research Award SIMNET Styria

Scholarship

Year	Award
2006	ELBENet Europe Latin-America Boundary Element NETwork/Alfa Program European Commission, European Union

Teaching

Code	Course	Role	Duration
ENGG1002	Introduction to Engineering Computations The University of Newcastle	Course coordinator and lecturer	1/6/2017 - 1/1/2021
CIVL2050	Engineering Computations and Probability The University of Newcastle	Course coordinator	1/1/2019 - 1/1/2021

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Publications

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Book (3 outputs)

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2015

Smilauer V, Catalano E, Chareyre B, Dorofeenko S, Duriez J, Dyck N, Elias J, Yade Documentation, The Yade Project, http://yade-dem.org/ (2015) [A4]

DOI	10.5281/zenodo.34073

2010

Smilauer V, Catalano E, Chareyre B, Dorofenko S, Duriez J, Gladky A, et al., Yade Documentation, The Yade Project, http://yade-dem.org/ (2010)

2009

Thoeni K, The Boundary Element Method for Non-Linear Problems: A Novel Approach for an Error-Controlled Adaptive Analysis, Verlag der Technischen Universitat Graz, Graz, Austria, 211 (2009) [A1]

Chapter (3 outputs)

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2015

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Lambert C, Sloan S, 'Rockfall trajectory analysis with drapery systems', Engineering Geology for Society and Territory: Landslide Processes, Springer, Heidelberg 2007-2011 (2015) [B1]

DOI	10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_356
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Fityus S, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'The Influence of Shape on the Inherent Rolling Potential of Loose Rocks', Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 2, Springer, Heidelberg 2045-2048 (2015) [B1]

DOI	10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_364
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Stephen Fityus, Anna Giacomini

2010

Beer G, Duenser C, Riederer K, Carvalho Dos Prazeres PG, Thoeni K, Zechner J, Stettner M, 'Chapter 7: Computer Simulation of Conventional Construction', Technology Innovation in Underground Construction, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America 129-161 (2010) [B1]

Journal article (39 outputs)

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2020

Geranmayeh Vaneghi R, Thoeni K, Dyskin AV, Sharifzadeh M, Sarmadivaleh M, 'Strength and Damage Response of Sandstone and Granodiorite under Different Loading Conditions of Multistage Uniaxial Cyclic Compression', International Journal of Geomechanics, 20 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001801
Citations	Scopus - 2Web of Science - 3

2020

Ye Y, Thoeni K, Zeng Y, Buzzi O, Giacomini A, 'Numerical Investigation of the Fragmentation Process in Marble Spheres Upon Dynamic Impact', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53 1287-1304 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s00603-019-01972-9
Citations	Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3
Co-authors	Olivier Buzzi, Anna Giacomini

2020

Bruno N, Thoeni K, Diotri F, Santise M, Roncella R, Giacomini A, 'A Comparison of Low-Cost Cameras Applied to Fixed Multi-Image Monitoring Systems', ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLIII-B2-2020 1033-1040 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.5194/isprs-archives-xliii-b2-2020-1033-2020
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2020

Guccione DE, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Buzzi O, Fityus S, 'Efficient Multi-View 3D Tracking Of Arbitrary Rock Fragments Upon Impact', ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLIII-B2-2020 589-596 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.5194/isprs-archives-xliii-b2-2020-589-2020
Co-authors	Olivier Buzzi, Stephen Fityus, Anna Giacomini

2020

Geranmayeh Vaneghi R, Thoeni K, Dyskin AV, Sharifzadeh M, Sarmadivaleh M, 'Fatigue damage response of typical crystalline and granular rocks to uniaxial cyclic compression', International Journal of Fatigue, 138 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105667
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

2020

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Santise M, Diotri F, Booth S, Fityus S, Roncella R, 'Temporal-Spatial Frequency Rockfall Data from Open-Pit Highwalls Using a Low-Cost Monitoring System', Remote Sensing, 12 (2020) [C1]

DOI	10.3390/rs12152459
Citations	Scopus - 3Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, Stephen Fityus

2019

Cheng H, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Tempone P, Luding S, Magnanimo V, 'An iterative Bayesian filtering framework for fast and automated calibration of DEM models', Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 350 268-294 (2019) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.cma.2019.01.027
Citations	Scopus - 20Web of Science - 13

2019

Ye Y, Zeng Y, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'An Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Normal Coefficient of Restitution for Marble Spheres', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52 1705-1722 (2019) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s00603-018-1709-5
Citations	Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2019

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Servin M, Sloan S, 'Designing waste rock barriers by advanced numerical modelling', Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 11 659-659 (2019) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.jrmge.2018.11.005
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2019

Ye Y, Thoeni K, Yawu Z, Buzzi O, Giacomini A, 'A novel 3D clumped particle method to simulate the complex mechanical behavior of rock', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences, (2019) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 4Web of Science - 5
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, Olivier Buzzi

2018

Asadi M, Mahboubi A, Thoeni K, 'Discrete modeling of sand tire mixture considering grain-scale deformability', Granular Matter, 20 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s10035-018-0791-4
Citations	Scopus - 17Web of Science - 15

2018

Cheng H, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Yamamoto H, 'Probabilistic calibration of discrete element simulations using the sequential quasi-Monte Carlo filter', GRANULAR MATTER, 20 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s10035-017-0781-y
Citations	Scopus - 23Web of Science - 20

2018

Asadi M, Thoeni K, Mahboubi A, 'An experimental and numerical study on the compressive behavior of sand-rubber particle mixtures', Computers and Geotechnics, 104 185-195 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.compgeo.2018.08.006
Citations	Scopus - 9Web of Science - 7

2018

Thoeni K, Santise M, Guccione DE, Fityus S, Roncella R, Giacomini A, 'Use of low-cost terrestrial and aerial imaging sensors for geotechnical applications', Australian Geomechanics Journal, 53 101-122 (2018) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 5Web of Science - 3
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, Stephen Fityus

2018

Duarte VDJ, Thoeni K, Garzon-Alvarado D, Cerrolaza M, 'A Simplified Scheme for Piezoelectric Anisotropic Analysis in Human Vertebrae Using Integral Methods', MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING, 2018 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.1155/2018/2783867
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

2018

Santise M, Thoeni K, Roncella R, Diotri F, Giacomini A, 'Analysis of low-light and night-time stereo-pair images for photogrammetric reconstruction', International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, 42 1015-1022 (2018) [C1]

DOI	10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-1015-2018
Citations	Scopus - 4
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Effeindzourou A, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Sloan SW, 'Numerical Investigation of Rockfall Impacts on Muckpiles for Underground Portals', ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING, 50 1569-1583 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s00603-017-1183-5
Citations	Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'Qualitative Rockfall Hazard Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of Current Practices (vol 49, pg 2865, 2016)', ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING, 50 1365-1365 (2017)

DOI	10.1007/s00603-017-1214-2
Citations	Scopus - 22
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Lambert C, 'Qualitative Evolving Rockfall Hazard Assessment for Highwalls', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Minings Sciences, 98 88-101 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.ijrmms.2017.07.013
Citations	Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Cheng H, Yamamoto H, Thoeni K, Wu Y, 'An analytical solution for geotextile-wrapped soil based on insights from DEM analysis', GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES, 45 361-376 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.geotexmem.2017.05.001
Citations	Scopus - 16Web of Science - 14

2017

Santise M, Thoeni K, Roncella R, Sloan SW, Giacomini A, 'Preliminary tests of a new low-cost photogrammetric system', ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLII-2/W8 229-236 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.5194/isprs-archives-XLII-2-W8-229-2017
Citations	Scopus - 6
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Effeindzourou A, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Wendeler C, 'Efficient discrete modelling of composite structures for rockfall protection', COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS, 87 99-114 (2017) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.compgeo.2017.02.005
Citations	Scopus - 13Web of Science - 11
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Effeindzourou M, Chareyre B, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Kneib F, 'Modelling of deformable structures in the general framework of the discrete element method', Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 44 143-156 (2016) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.geotexmem.2015.07.015
Citations	Scopus - 27Web of Science - 20
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Cheng H, Yamamoto H, Thoeni K, 'Numerical study on stress states and fabric anisotropies in soilbags using the DEM', Computers and Geotechnics, 76 170-183 (2016) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.compgeo.2016.03.006
Citations	Scopus - 23Web of Science - 20

2016

Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'Qualitative Rockfall Hazard Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of Current Practices', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49 2865-2922 (2016) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s00603-016-0918-z
Citations	Web of Science - 24
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Thoeni K, Guccione DE, Santise M, Giacomini A, Roncella R, Forlani G, 'The potential of low-cost RPAS for multi-view reconstruction of sub-vertical rock faces', International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences - ISPRS Archives, XLI 909-916 (2016) [E1]

DOI	10.5194/isprs-archives-XLI-B5-909-2016
Citations	Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Thoeni K, Effeindzourou A, Chareyre B, Giacomini A, 'Discrete modelling of soil-inclusion problems', Applied Mechanics and Materials, 846 397-402 (2016) [C1]

DOI	10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.846.397
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Ferrari F, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Lambert C, 'A rapid approach to estimate the rockfall energies and distances at the base of rock cliffs', Georisk, 10 179-199 (2016) [C1]

© 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This paper presents a new methodology for estimating the expected energies and first impact distances at the base of a rock cliff, subject to the geometry and properties of the cliff and the representative block being known. The method is based on a sensitivity analysis, conducted by means of kinematic simulations and carried out for a large range of input parameters and their combinations, taking into account the uncertainty associated with their estimate. The proposed approach is validated by comparing predictions to experimental data and shows great potential for a quick qualitative hazard assessment.

DOI	10.1080/17499518.2016.1139729
Citations	Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Dall'Asta E, Thoeni K, Santise M, Forlani G, Giacomini A, Roncella R, 'Network Design and Quality Checks in Automatic Orientation of Close-Range Photogrammetric Blocks', Sensors, 15 7985-8008 (2015) [C1]

DOI	10.3390/s150407985
Citations	Scopus - 23Web of Science - 20
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'Full-scale experimental testing of dump-point safety berms in surface mining', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 52 1791-1810 (2015) [C1]

DOI	10.1139/cgj-2014-0455
Citations	Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2014

Dall'Asta E, Perini L, Thoeni K, Roncella R, Giacomini A, 'METRIC COMPARISON OF AUTOMATIC ORIENTATION TECHNIQUES', Bollettino SIFET, 1-14 (2014) [C2]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2014

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Lambert C, Sloan SW, Carter JP, 'A 3D discrete element modelling approach for rockfall analysis with drapery systems', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES, 68 107-119 (2014) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.ijrmms.2014.02.008
Citations	Scopus - 48Web of Science - 39
Co-authors	John Carter, Anna Giacomini

2013

Thoeni K, Lambert C, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, 'Discrete modelling of hexagonal wire meshes with a stochastically distorted contact model', COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS, 49 158-169 (2013) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.compgeo.2012.10.014
Citations	Scopus - 50Web of Science - 46
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Prazeres PGC, Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Nonlinear analysis of NATM tunnel construction with the boundary element method', Computers and Geotechnics, 40 160-173 (2012) [C1]

DOI	10.1016/j.compgeo.2011.10.005
Citations	Scopus - 21Web of Science - 23

2012

Prazeres PGC, Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Corrigendum to 'Nonlinear analysis of NATM tunnel construction with the boundary element method'', Computers and Geotechnics, 42 98 (2012) [C3]

2012

Lambert C, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Casagrande D, Sloan SW, 'Rockfall hazard analysis from discrete fracture network modelling with finite persistence discontinuities', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 45 871-884 (2012) [C1]

DOI	10.1007/s00603-012-0250-1
Citations	Scopus - 26Web of Science - 26
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Lambert C, Booth S, Sloan SW, 'Experimental study on rockfall drapery systems for open pit highwalls', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 56 171-181 (2012) [C1]

Citations	Scopus - 45Web of Science - 38
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Duenser C, Thoeni K, Riederer K, Lindner B, Beer G, 'New Developments of the Boundary Element Method for Underground Constructions', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS, 12 665-675 (2012) [C1]

DOI	10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000173
Citations	Scopus - 5Web of Science - 3

Geranmayeh Vaneghi R, V Dyskin A, Thoeni K, Sharifzadeh M, Sarmadivaleh M, 'The effect of seismic-like induced cyclic loading on damage response of sandstone and granite

DOI	10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-4046

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Conference (46 outputs)

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2020

Ye Y, Thoeni K, Zeng YW, Buzzi O, Giacomini A, 'A simple and efficient 3D clumped particle strategy to model brittle rocks', Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019, Foz Do Iguassu, Brazil (2020) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, Olivier Buzzi

2019

Guccione DE, Thoeni K, Buzzi O, Fityus S, Giacomini A, 'Development of an apparatus to track rock fragment trajectory in 3D', Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Full Papers: Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM 2019), Foz do Iguaçu, (2019) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 1
Co-authors	Stephen Fityus, Anna Giacomini, Olivier Buzzi

2019

Ye Y, Thoeni K, Zeng YW, Buzzi O, Giacomini A, 'A novel 3D clumped particle strategy to simulate the complex mechanical behavior of brittle rocks', Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Full Papers: Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM 2019), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil (2019) [E1]

Co-authors	Olivier Buzzi, Anna Giacomini

2019

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Santise M, Fityus S, Sloan SW, Roncella R, 'A low-cost terrestrial photogrammetric system for rockfall monitoring and hazard assessment in open-pit mines', Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development - Full Papers: Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM 2019), Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil (2019) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 1
Co-authors	Stephen Fityus, Anna Giacomini

2019

Asadi M, Thoeni K, Mahboubi A, 'Micromechanical study on the compression behaviour of sand-rubber particle mixtures considering grain-scale deformability', 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM 8) (2019)

2019

Cheng H, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Weinhart T, Luding S, 'GrainLearning: an efficient Bayesian uncertainty quantification framework for discrete element simulations of granular materials', 8th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM 8) (2019)

2018

Gabrieli F, Pol A, Thoeni K, Mazzon N, 'Particle-based modelling of cortical meshes for soil retaining applications', Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX: Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE 2018), Porto, Portugal (2018) [E1]

DOI	10.1201/9780429446931
Citations	Scopus - 3

2018

Cheng H, Luding S, Magnanimo V, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Tempone P, 'An iterative sequential Monte Carlo filter for Bayesian calibration of DEM models', Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering IX: Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (NUMGE 2018), Porto, Portugal (2018) [E1]

DOI	10.1201/9780429446931

2018

Cheng H, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Tempone P, Luding S, Magnanimo V, 'Grain learning: Bayesian calibration of DEM models and validation against elastic wave propagation', Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering, Vienna, Austria (2018) [E1]

DOI	10.1007/978-3-319-97112-4_29

2018

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Ferrari F, Lambert C, 'Rockfall in Mining: mitigation measures design and hazard assessment', International Symposium Rock Slope Stability, Chambery, France (2018)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2018

Giacomini A, McCallum R, Thoeni K, Santise M, Roncella R, Fityus S, 'Monitoring of unstable rock volumes for rockfall hazard assessment', Adelaide, Australia (2018)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, Stephen Fityus

2018

Pol A, Gabrieli F, Thoeni K, Mazzon N, 'Discrete element modelling of a soil-mesh interaction problem', Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses: Proceedings of the 2018 European Rock Mechanics Symposium, Saint Petersburg, Russia (2018) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1

2017

Gabrieli F, Pol A, Thoeni K, 'Comparison of two dem strategies for modelling cortical meshes', 5th International Conference on Particle-Based Methods - Fundamentals and Applications, PARTICLES 2017, Hannover, Germany (2017) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5

2017

Thoeni K, Servin M, Giacomini A, 'Using Non-Smooth Multi-Domain dynamics to improve the safety on haul roads in surface mining', 5th International Conference on Particle-Based Methods - Fundamentals and Applications, PARTICLES 2017, Hannover, Germany (2017) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Lambert C, McMorran T, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'A design approach to residual rockfall hazard of drapery systems: example from Clifton Hill, Sumner', Proceedings of the 20th NZGS Geotechnical Symposium, Napier, NZ (2017) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2017

Cheng H, Shuku T, Thoeni K, Yamamoto H, 'Calibration of micromechanical parameters for DEM simulations by using the particle filter', EPJ Web of Conferences, Montpellier, France (2017) [E1]

DOI	10.1051/epjconf/201714012011
Citations	Scopus - 4

2016

Thoeni K, Renton C, Giacomini A, 'A multirotor platform for mapping and inspecting sub-vertical rock faces', Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vienna (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Giacomini A, Ferrari F, Thoeni K, Lambert C, 'A new rapid method for rockfall energies and distances estimation', Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vienna (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Guccione DE, Thoeni K, Santise M, Giacomini A, Roncella R, Forlani F, 'The potential of low-cost RPAS for multi-view reconstruction of rock cliffs', Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vienna (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Discrete modelling of drapery systems', Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vienna (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Thoeni K, Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Lambert C, 'Qualitative assessment of the rockfall hazard at the base of highwalls', Melbourne, AU (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Lambert C, 'Assessment of rockfall hazard in open-pit coal mines: practical application', Lyon, France (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Lambert C, Ferrari F, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Rockfall mitigation measures and design scenarios at the base of highwalls', APSSIM 2016. Proceedings of the First Asia Pacific Slope Stability in Mining Conference, Brisbane, Australia (2016) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Thoeni K, Fityus SG, Giacomini A, Vaha J, 'Discrete modelling of a tilt box test for granular materials', Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014 (2015) [E1]

This paper investigates the factors affecting the shear strength of granular materials by means of the tilt box test. The test involves the titling of a specifically designed spli... [more]

This paper investigates the factors affecting the shear strength of granular materials by means of the tilt box test. The test involves the titling of a specifically designed split-box and measuring the angle at which the upper half of the box slides off. This angle can be interpreted as the peak friction angle of the sample for a low stress state. Experimental tests and numerical analyses using the Discrete Element Method (DEM) are carried out and compared. The study is carried out for two different materials, a rounded and an angular aggregate. It is shown that rolling resistance is needed to match the experimental results if only spheres are used but this is not the case for non-spherical particles. © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

DOI	10.1201/b17435-275
Citations	Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Stephen Fityus, Anna Giacomini

2015

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Determining the Energy absorption capacity of safety berms in surface mining', Bowen Basin Symposium 2015: Bowen Basin and Beyond, Brisbane, Qld (2015) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Seedsman R, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Management of the rockfall hazard at the base of a highwall', Bowen Basin Symposium 2015: Bowen Basin and Beyond, Brisbane, Qld (2015) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Effeindzourou A, Thoeni K, Chareyre B, Giacomini A, 'A general method for modelling deformable structures in DEM', Particle-Based Methods IV: Fundamentals and Applications, Barcelona, Spain (2015) [E2]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Effeindzourou A, Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, 'A discrete model for rock impacts on muckpiles', Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics - Proceedings of the 14th Int. Conference of International Association for Computer Methods and Recent Advances in Geomechanics, IACMAG 2014 (2015) [E1]

This work consists of a preliminary numerical study on the impact behaviour of rock blocks on muckpiles using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). A contact law using a linear hyste... [more]

This work consists of a preliminary numerical study on the impact behaviour of rock blocks on muckpiles using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). A contact law using a linear hysteresis model for normal contacts and a Mohr-Coulomb model for tangential contacts is used. In addition, two dissipative laws are introduced consisting of a moment transfer law and normal viscous damping law. One of the aims of this study is to investigate if the contact law enables a realistic modelling of the rebound characteristics of a block during impact on a muckpile. A parametric study is carried out in order to investigate the influence of the constitutive model parameters and the presence of clumps. Numerical predictions are compared to experimental results. It is shown that clumps in the muckpile are essential to reproduce realistic results. © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

DOI	10.1201/b17435-189
Citations	Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2015

Ferrari F, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Lambert C, 'A new rockfall hazard methodology for open-pit coal mines', Bowen Basin Symposium 2015: Bowen Basin and Beyond, Brisbane, Qld (2015) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2014

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Seedsman R, 'Rockfall analysis for highwalls with drapery systems', RocExs 2014, Lecco (2014) [E3]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2014

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Murtagh R, Kniest E, 'A comparison of multi-view 3D reconstruction of a rock wall using several cameras and a laser scanner', ISPRS: International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Riva del Garda, Italy (2014) [E1]

DOI	10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-5-573-2014
Citations	Scopus - 52
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2013

Thoeni K, Lambert C, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, Carter JP, 'An integrated approach for rockfall analysis with drapery systems', Slope Stability 2013, Brisbane (2013) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini, John Carter

2013

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Lambert C, Sloan SW, 'Numerical investigation on the performance of a rockfall drapery system', Particle-Based Methods III: Fundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Particle-based MethodsFundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013 (2013) [E2]

This paper presents a discrete modelling approach which allows the simulation of rockfalls behind drapery systems. The falling rock is represented by a rigid assembly of spheres w... [more]

This paper presents a discrete modelling approach which allows the simulation of rockfalls behind drapery systems. The falling rock is represented by a rigid assembly of spheres whereas the slope is represented by triangular elements. Energy dissipation during impact on the slope is considered via friction and viscous damping. The drapery is represented by a set of spherical particles which interact remotely. The numerical model is used to investigate the efficiency of a drapery system. Various simulations with two different block sizes are performed and the numerical predictions of simulations with drapery are compared to simulations without drapery in order to assess the performance of the protection system.

Citations	Scopus - 1
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Lambert C, Sloan SW, 'Numerical and experimental investigation of a rockfall drapery system', Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vienna, Austria (2012) [E3]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Thoeni K, Irschara A, Giacomini A, 'Efficient photogrammetric reconstruction of highwalls in open pit coal mines', 16th Australasian Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Conference Proceedings, Melbourne, Victoria (2012) [E2]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2011

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, Lambert C, Casagrande D, 'Numerical analysis of rockfall hazard in open pit coal mines', Computer Methods for Geomechanics: Frontiers and New Applications. Volume 2, Melbourne, VIC (2011) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 3
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2011

Thoeni K, Lambert C, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, 'Discrete modelling of a rockfall protective system', Particle-Based Methods II - Fundamentals and Applications, Barcelona, SPAIN (2011) [E1]

Citations	Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4
Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2011

Thoeni K, Lambert C, Giacomini A, Sloan SW, 'Discrete modelling of a rockfall protective system', Proceedings of the II International Conference on Particle -Based Methods Fundamentals and Applications: Particles 2011, Barcelona (2011) [E2]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2011

Giacomini A, Thoeni K, Kniest HT, Lambert C, 'In situ experiments of rockfall in an open pit coal mine', Proceedings, Slope Stability 2011: International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, Vancouver, BC (2011) [E1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2010

Beer G, Riederer K, Thoeni K, 'New developments of the boundary element method with internal cells', Proceedings of PACAM XI - 11th Pan-American Congress of Applied Mechanics, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil (2010) [E1]

2009

Beer G, Dunser C, Riederer K, Terkovics R, Thoeni K, 'New developments in the simulation of problems in underground construction', 1st International Symposium on Computational Geomechanics (ComGeo I), Cote d'Azur, France (2009) [E1]

2009

Carvalho Dos Prazeres PG, Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Non-linear Tunnel Analysis with the Boundary Element Method', Proceedings of Computational Methods in Tunnelling - EURO:TUN 2009, Bochum, Germany (2009) [E1]

2008

Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Error controlled analysis of non-linear problems using the boundary element method', Advances In Boundary Element Techniques IX, Seville, Spain (2008) [E1]

2008

Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Efficient (Error Controlled) Calculation of Non-Linear Problems by the Boundary Ele- ment Method', 8th World Congress on Computational Mechanics WCCM8 5th European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering ECCOMAS 2008, Venice, Italy (2008) [E1]

2008

Duarte V, Cerrolaza M, Thoeni K, Beer G, 'Three dimensional piezoelectric boundary element simulation', Desarrollo y avances en métodos numéricos para ingeniería y ciencias aplicadas, Isla de Margarita, Venezuela (2008) [E3]

2007

Thoeni K, Hafizi R, Beer G, 'Efficient Calculation of Non-Linear Problems using the Boundary Element Method in Tunnelling', CD-ROM Proceedings of the ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Tunnelling (EURO:TUN 2007), Vienna, Austria (2007) [E1]

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Report (8 outputs)

Year

Citation

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2020

Spadari M, Thoeni K, 'Characterisation of a new and innovative surface stabilisation and erosion control system', Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, 123 (2020)

2017

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Energy Absorption Capacity of Muck Piles and their Status as Engineered Hard Barriers Stage Two', Australian Coal Association Research Program, 281 (2017)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Allemand J, Elmouttie M, Giacomini A, Thoeni K, 'Recommendations on the use of Terrestrial Laser Scanning and 3D Photogrammetry for mine highwall stability analysis', CSIRO, 62 (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2016

Giacomini A, Ferrari F, Thoeni K, Lambert C, 'Rockfall Hazard Matrix for Risk Reduction in Mine Sites', ACARP, 135 (2016)

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2014

Thoeni K, Giacomini A, 'Energy Absorption Capacity of Muck Piles and their Status as Engineered Hard Barriers', Australian Coal Association Research Program, 250 (2014) [R1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2012

Giacomini A, Lambert C, Thoeni K, 'Improved Management of the Rock Fall Hazard at the Base of the Highwalls', Australian Coal Association Research Program, 184 (2012) [R1]

Co-authors	Anna Giacomini

2011

Beer G, Thoeni K, Julia U, Kaundinya I, Hamann E, Kostrzewa M, et al., 'SeRoN deliverable D200: Identification and risk classification of critical infrastructures', European Commission (2011) [R2]

2010

Holthausen N, Zulauf C, Ruf D, Kaundinya I, Heimbecher F, Thoeni K, et al., 'SeRoN deliverable D100: Identification of threats to transport infrastructures', European Commission (2010) [R2]

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Thesis / Dissertation (2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics	Link
2009	Thoeni K, Error-Controlled Adaptive Analysis of Non-Linear Problems using the BEM, Graz University of Technology, Austria (2009) [T1]
2005	Thoeni K, Efficient calculation of anisotropic fundamental solutions for the boundary element method, Graz University of Technology, Austria (2005) [T1]

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Grants and Funding

Summary

Number of grants	27
Total funding	$2,396,077

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20213 grants / $485,001

Efficient geotechnical risk management of rock cliffs$385,000

Funding body: ARC (Australian Research Council)

Funding body	ARC (Australian Research Council)
Project Team	Professor Anna Giacomini, Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni, Riccardo Roncella, Dr Denwood Griffiths, Denwood Griffiths
Scheme	Discovery Projects
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2021
Funding Finish	2023
GNo	G1901589
Type Of Funding	C1200 - Aust Competitive - ARC
Category	1200
UON	Y

Development of a framework to determine the design life of Ausdrain geocellular tanks$50,001

Funding body: Australian Drainage Modules PTY LIMITED

Funding body	Australian Drainage Modules PTY LIMITED
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2021
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2100015
Type Of Funding	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
UON	Y

Development of a framework to determine the design life of Ausdrain geocellular tanks$50,000

Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Funding body	Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2021
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2100047
Type Of Funding	C2120 - Aust Commonwealth - Other
Category	2120
UON	Y

20203 grants / $668,195

Development of recommendations for improved design, construction and maintenance of safety bunds in quarries$259,625

Funding body: Stevenson Aggregates Ltd

Funding body	Stevenson Aggregates Ltd
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Research Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2000931
Type Of Funding	C3211 - International For profit
Category	3211
UON	Y

Low-cost terrestrial stereo-pair photogrammetric monitoring system for highly hazardous areas$210,720

Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited

Funding body	Australian Coal Research Limited
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni, Professor Anna Giacomini, Riccardo Roncella
Scheme	Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP)
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G1900858
Type Of Funding	C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other
Category	1700
UON	Y

Baseline Data for the development of Automated Characterisation of Waste Materials$197,850

Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited

Funding body	Australian Coal Research Limited
Project Team	Professor Stephen Fityus, Dr John Simmons, Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP)
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2020
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G2000293
Type Of Funding	C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other
Category	1700
UON	Y

20196 grants / $515,534

A new framework for large-scale dynamic geotechnical simulations$336,776

Funding body: ARC (Australian Research Council)

Funding body	ARC (Australian Research Council)
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni, Emeritus Professor John Carter, Mr Guilherme Coelho Gomes Barros, Professor Jerzy Rojek
Scheme	Discovery Projects
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2021
GNo	G1800146
Type Of Funding	Aust Competitive - Commonwealth
Category	1CS
UON	Y

Characterisation of a new and innovative surface stabilisation and erosion control system$44,235

Funding body: A Plus Plastics and Tooling Pty Ltd

Funding body	A Plus Plastics and Tooling Pty Ltd
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2019
GNo	G1900731
Type Of Funding	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
UON	Y

Characterisation of a new and innovative surface stabilisation and erosion control system$44,235

Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Funding body	Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2019
GNo	G1900847
Type Of Funding	C2120 - Aust Commonwealth - Other
Category	2120
UON	Y

To develop a geotechnical chemical underpinning solution for the ground improvement of sand-based soils$43,894

Funding body: Resinject Pty Ltd

Funding body	Resinject Pty Ltd
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2019
GNo	G1901189
Type Of Funding	C3111 - Aust For profit
Category	3111
UON	Y

To research and develop a geotechnical chemical underpinning solution$43,894

Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Funding body	Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2019
GNo	G1901227
Type Of Funding	C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other
Category	1500
UON	Y

8th International Conference on Discrete Element Methods (DEM8), Enschede, The Netherlands, 21-26 July 2019$2,500

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2019
Funding Finish	2019
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

20173 grants / $52,842

UON 2017 Researcher Equipment Grant $45,191

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Researcher Equipment Grants
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2017
Funding Finish	2017
GNo	G1701157
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

UON 2017 Researcher Equipment Grant (FEBE contribution)$5,151

Funding body: Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle

Funding body	Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Researcher Equipment Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2017
Funding Finish	2017
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

Fifth Conference on Particle-based Methods (PARTICLES 2017), Hannover, Germany, 18-20 September 2017$2,500

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2017
Funding Finish	2017
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

20162 grants / $11,250

Equipment Grant$9,750

Funding body: FEBE, UoN

Funding body	FEBE, UoN
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Equipment Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2016
Funding Finish	2016
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

1st International Conference on Geo-mechanics, Geo-energy and Geo-resources (IC3G 2016), Melbourne, Australia, 28-29 September 2016$1,500

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2016
Funding Finish	2016
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

20153 grants / $131,030

Advanced Analysis of Collisions Between Ultra Class Haul Trucks and Windrows (Additional Funding)$124,780

Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited

Funding body	Australian Coal Research Limited
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni, Professor Anna Giacomini
Scheme	Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP)
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2015
Funding Finish	2015
GNo	G1401016
Type Of Funding	Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth
Category	1NS
UON	Y

Pilot Grant$5,000

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Klaus Thoeni, Christopher Renton
Scheme	Pilot Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2015
Funding Finish	2015
GNo
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	N

2nd Australasian Conference on Computational Mechanics, QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane, Australia, 30/11/15 - 1/12/2015$1,250

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2015
Funding Finish	2015
GNo	G1501250
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20142 grants / $261,090

Rockfall Hazard Matrix for Risk Reduction in Mine Sites$259,590

Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited

Funding body	Australian Coal Research Limited
Project Team	Professor Anna Giacomini, Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP)
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2014
Funding Finish	2015
GNo	G1300807
Type Of Funding	Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth
Category	1NS
UON	Y

5th Interdisciplinary Workshop on Rockfall Protection (RocExs 2014), Lecco Italy, 29-31 May 2014$1,500

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2014
Funding Finish	2014
GNo	G1400590
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20132 grants / $11,200

Efficient multi-view 3D reconstruction combining terrestrial and aerial photography for geotechnical applications$10,000

Funding body: University of Newcastle

Funding body	University of Newcastle
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Early Career Researcher Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2013
Funding Finish	2013
GNo	G1300601
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

Third Conference on Particle-based Methods (PARTICLES 2013), Stuttgard, Germany, 18 - 20 September 2013$1,200

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2013
Funding Finish	2013
GNo	G1300865
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20122 grants / $258,735

Energy absorption capacity of muck piles and their status as engineered hard barriers$257,935

Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited

Funding body	Australian Coal Research Limited
Project Team	Professor Anna Giacomini, Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP)
Role	Investigator
Funding Start	2012
Funding Finish	2014
GNo	G1100942
Type Of Funding	Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth
Category	1NS
UON	Y

EGU Vienna, Austria, 22 - 27 April 2012$800

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2012
Funding Finish	2013
GNo	G1200509
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

20111 grants / $1,200

PARTICLE 2011, Barcelona, Spain, 26 - 28 October 2011$1,200

Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment

Funding body	University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
Project Team	Associate Professor Klaus Thoeni
Scheme	Travel Grant
Role	Lead
Funding Start	2011
Funding Finish	2012
GNo	G1100694
Type Of Funding	Internal
Category	INTE
UON	Y

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Research Supervision

Number of supervisions

Completed5

Current3

Current Supervision

Commenced	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2020	PhD	Fully Dynamic Coupling of the Boundary and Discrete Element Method for the Simulation of Large-Scale Geotechnical Problems	PhD (Civil Eng), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2017	PhD	Modelling the True Rolling of Rocks in Low Energy Environments	PhD (Civil Eng), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Principal Supervisor
2016	PhD	An Experimental Investigation of Fragmentation Occurrence and Outcome in the Context of Rockfall	PhD (Civil Eng), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor

Past Supervision

Year	Level of Study	Research Title	Program	Supervisor Type
2020	PhD	Progressive Damage Mechanism of Rocks Subjected to Cyclic Loading	Mining Engineering, Curtin University	Co-Supervisor
2019	PhD	Energy dissipation and fragmentation of rock spheres upon normal impact	Civil Engineering, Wuhan University	Co-Supervisor
2018	PhD	Simulation of sand-tire crumb mixture by discrete element method	Civil Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University	Co-Supervisor
2017	PhD	Numerical Investigation of the Energy Absorption Capacity of Rockfall Protection Measures for Underground Portals	PhD (Civil Eng), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle	Co-Supervisor
2016	PhD	Multiscale characterization of geosynthetic-reinforced granular soil	Civil Engineering, Hiroshima University	Co-Supervisor

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Research Collaborations

The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.

	Country	Count of Publications
	Australia	53
	Austria	16
	Italy	15
	New Zealand	10
	Japan	6
	Netherlands	5
	China	4
	France	2
	Iran, Islamic Republic of	2
	Sweden	2
	Switzerland	1
	Colombia	1
	Spain	1
	Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of	1
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