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- 2019. Asia Pacific Consortium of Mathematics for Industry.
Forum ``Math-for-Industry'' 2019: Mathematics for the Primary
Industries and the Environment, Auckland, New Zealand,
November 18-21, 2019.
``Modelling wastewater treatment by activated sludge''.
- Asia Pacific Consortium of Mathematics for Industry.
Forum ``Math-for-Industry'' 2016: Agriculture as a metaphor for
creativity in all human endeavors, Brisbane, Australia,
November 21-23, 2016.
``Reducing sludge formation in the activated sludge process''.
- IMI-La Trobe Joint Conference on
Mathematics for Materials Science and Processing, Melbourne,
Australia, 15 to 17 February, 2016.
`The biological treatment of wastewater'.
- Workshop on Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Solutions,
Wagga Wagga, Australia, 12-13 December 2013.
The biological treatment of wastewater.
- 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation
(MODSIM 2011), Perth, Australia, 12 to 16 December.
An analysis of an activated sludge process containing a sludge
disintegration system. (Invited Paper in the
`Industrial modelling and simulations' session).
- Effective Teaching in the Quantitative
Disciplines: Professional Development Program, University of Wollongong,
Australia, 29-30th September 2011.
Building leadership capacity in the development and sharing of
mathematics learning resources across disciplines and universities.
- Australian Mathematical Society Early
Career Workshop, 24-25th September 2011, Wollongong, Australia.
Developing Research Collaboration.
- ANZIAM 2005, 41st Applied Mathematics Conference, Napier, New Zealand,
30 January-3 February 2005. Improving the performance of
bioreactors.
- 2002. Awarded a `John A Brodie Deal: Certificate of Merit'
for having one of the top six papers published in the
9th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineers
Congress in practical application of chemical engineering.
There were over 900 papers provided to the congress. The award is
given annually by the Chairman of College of Chemical Engineers,
The Institution of Engineers of Australia. The title of the paper
was ``A Semenov model of self-heating in compost piles''.
- 2004. Awarded the J.H. Michell Medal for being the most
outstanding new researcher in the field of applied mathematics in
Australia and New Zealand. Award given by
the ANZIAM division of the Australian Mathematical Society.
Editorial and referring service for journals/publishers
- I am on the international editorial board of the
International Journal of
Food Engineering (August 2008-).
From July 2010 I was the Associate Editor for Mathematical Modelling.
- I am on the editorial board of the ANZIAM Journal
(February 2008-).
- I am an associate editor of
Chemical Product and Process Modelling
(2007-).
- I was a founding editor of UK Nonlinear News (June 1995)
and co-editor from June 1995 to August 2004.
Special issues of journals
(This includes conference proceedings published in a journal).
- Editor (with Tonghua Zhang) of a special issue of
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering
on the topic of ``Advances in Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of
Bioprocesses''.
- Editor (with Phil Broabridge and Justin Wang) of a special issue of
the Anziam Journal (Volume 58,
Number 3-4, 2017) associated with the conference
`Mathematical Methods for Applications'. Editor (with Dr H.S. Sidhu and Dr B. Young) of a special issue of
Chemical Product and Process Modelling
(Volume 4,
Issue 3, 2009) on
the topic of ``Mathematical Modelling''.
- Editor (with Dr B. Young) of a special issue of
Chemical Product and Process Modelling
(Volume 2,
Issue 2, 2007)
on the topic of
``Mathematical Modelling and Process Simulation''.
- Guest editor (with Professor G.C. Wake)
of a special issue of Mathematical and
Computer Modelling. Volume 36, Number 3,
August 2002
(`Mathematical Modelling of Nonlinear Systems:
A Tribute to Professor John Brindley').
Conference proceedings
- Editor (with Judith Bunder, Dan Mallet
and Brandon Pincombe)
of the
EMAC 2015 proceedings.
- Editor (with Judith Bunder, Tara Julia Hamilton
and Michael Jennings)
of the
EMAC 2013 proceedings.
- Editor (with Anthony Roberts, Mary Coupland, Tara Julia Hamilton
and Harvinder Sidhu)
of the
EMAC 2011 proceedings .
- Editor (with Andrew Metcalfe, Phil Howlett and Anthony Roberts)
of the
EMAC 2009 proceedings .
I have reviewed papers in the ares of:
- Applied Mathematics
- Advances in Difference Equations,
The ANZIAM Journal, Applied Mathematics Letters,
Applied Mathematical Modelling,
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals,
Combustion Theory and Modelling,
Computational \& Applied Mathematics ,
The IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics,
Journal of Engineering Mathematics,
Journal of Mathematical and Fundamental Sciences
(Institut Teknologi Bandung),
Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science,
Mathematical and Computer Modelling,
Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering,
Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences,
Pacific Journal of Mathematics for Industry,
SIAM Journal on Applied Dynamical Systems.
- Chemical Engineering
-
Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Biochemical Engineering Journal,
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering,
Biotechnology and Bioengineering,
Chemical Engineering Communications,
Chemical Engineering Science,
Chemical Engineering Journal,
Chemical Engineering Research and Design,
Chemical Product and Process Modelling,
Fire Safety Journal,
Food and Bioproducts Processing,
International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering,
Journal of Biotechnology,
Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology,
Process Safety and Environmental Protection.
- Environmental Engineering
- (see also Chemical Engineering)
Biodegradation,
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology,
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal of Environmental Engineering,
Polish Journal of Environmental Studies,
Waste Management.
- Other areas
- Acta Biotheoretica,
ASME Journal of Heat Transfer,
Ecological Modelling,
Fuel,
International Journal of Coal Geology,
International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow,
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer,
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and
Technology,
Journal of Physics A,
Journal of Theoretical Biology,
Nanotechnology,
Ozone: Science & Engineering,
Physics Letters A,
SN Applied Sciences.
I have reviewed book proposals for:
- World Scientific Publishing Company.
(And some that I have long forgotten about!)
- Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR): CORE Multi-annual
thematic research program (2020).
- US Army Research Office (2019, 2023).
- ACUR Undergraduate Research Writing project (2020).
- Delta Conference 2019
- MODSIM 2019 (23rd International Congress on Modelling and Simulation)
- Mathematics in Industry New Zealand Study Group (2015, 2016)
- World Chemical Engineering Conference 2009
Symposium on "Process and Product Modeling, Simulation and Design".
- Chemeca 2008. Acted as a referee for a special session on
Mathematical Modelling.
- Chemeca 2006. Acted as a referee for a special session on
Mathematical Modelling.
- Proceedings of the Mathematics-in-Industry Study Group
(2002, 2004-2006, 2011).
- CHEMECA
- 2012. Technical Committee (23-26 September 2012).
- 2006. Technical committee.
- Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference (EMAC)
- 2015.
- Invited speakers committee.
- 2013.
- Conference committee.
- Invited speakers committee.
- Abstract review committee.
- Chair of the student prize committee.
- 2011.
- Co-chair of the conference committee.
- Chair of the invited speakers committee.
- Chair of the student prize committee.
- Mathematics in Industry Study Group
- Advisory committee (2007-2012).
- Editorial committee (July 2003--February 2006).
- Reference group for 2005 MISG. (May 2004--February 2005).
- Organising committee for the the NSW ANZIAM branch meeting
- Newcastle (2018)
- Wollongong (2017).
- Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort, South Durras
(24-25 November, 2011).
- Berry (2010).
- Bateman's Bay (2009).
- Bateman's Bay (2008).
- Wollongong (2007).
- Mittagong (22-23 November 2003).
- Mathematical Methods for Applications: ANZIAM-ZAMA Joint Meeting
(11-14th November 2016, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province,
People's Republic of China).
- SIAM representative on the conference committee.
- Guest editor of special issue of ANZIAM Journal.
- Workshop on Mathematical modelling and numerical solutions
(12-13 December 2013, Wagga Wagga).
- 9th Delta Conference on teaching and learning of undergraduate
mathematics and statistics (24-29 November 2013, Kiama, Australia).
- 4th Annual Reaction Engineering Workshop (8 December 2011, University of
Wollongong).
- ALTC Leadership 2010: Sharing Maths and Stats Resources.
Program Committee Member. (15th-17th February 2010).
- Building leadership capacity for the development and sharing of
mathematics learning resources across disciplines and
universities. ALTC Symposium 2009. (16th-17th February 2009).
Program Committee Member.
- World Chemical Engineering Conference 2009
Symposium on "Process and Product Modeling, Simulation and Design".
Scientific Committee.
- Organising committee for the 38th Australian and New Zealand
Industrial and Applied Mathematics Conference (ANZIAM 2002).
- Secretary for the `Non-Linear Dynamics Applied to
Combustion Mini-Symposium', University of Leeds, 9--11th January 1995.
- 62nd Annual Meeting of the Australian Mathematical Society (2018,
University of Adelaide).
Organised special session (thirteen speakers)
on `Applied Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics'
(with Professor H.S. Sidhu)
- 61st Annual Meeting of the Australian Mathematical Society (2017,
Macquarie University).
Organised special session (eleven speakers)
on `Applied Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics'
(with Professor H.S. Sidhu)
- 60th Annual Meeting of the Australian Mathematical Society (2016, Canberra).
Organised special session (nineteen speakers)
on `Applied Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics'
(with Professor H.S. Sidhu)
- CHEMECA 2012 (Wellington). Organised special session on
`Modelling, Simulation, and Control' (with Dr H.S. Sidhu)
- 7th Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention, Christchurch,
New Zealand (8-12 December 2008). Organised special session
(twelve speakers) on
`Applied Dynamical Systems in Engineering and the Physical Sciences'
(with Professor G.C. Wake).
- CHEMECA 2008 (Newcastle). Organised special session on
`Mathematical Modelling' (with Dr H.S. Sidhu).
- CHEMECA 2006 (Auckland). Organised two sessions on `Mathematical Modelling'
(with Dr H.S. Sidhu).
Appointments to relevant national or international organisations,
committees and research councils
- AustMS Student Conference Support Committee
(2019-2021, Chair 2020).
- Student prize committee
(Bernhard Neumann Award):
7th Australia-New Zealand Mathematics Convention, Christchurch,
New Zealand (8-12 December 2008).
Australian and New Zealand Industrial and Applied
Mathematics
- ANZIAM Executive Committee member: February 2007-February 2009
(NSW rep),
February 2011-2012 (NSW rep), February 2012-2013 (EMG chair),
February 2013-2015 (EMG Chair)
- Cherry Prize Committee (best student presentation at
ANZIAM). 2008, 2009 (chair), 2016 (chair) & 2017.
- EMG (Engineering Mathematics Group).
- chair (December 2011-December 2013,
December 2013-December 2015).
- secretary (December 2009-December 2011,
December 2015-2017).
- committee (June 2007-June 2009, November 2017-).
- Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference:
student prize committee 2011 (chair), 2013 (chair)
- J.H. Michell Award Committee 2009-2011 (chair, 2010), 2016-2018
(chair, 2017).
(Outstanding young research in
applied mathematics in Australia/New Zealand).
- SIAG/Life Sciences Early Career Prize Committee 2019.
- Project Team Member for the ALTC Discipline and Teaching Network
Grant: Australian Mathematical Sciences Learning and Teaching Network.
(2011-2013)
- Project Team Leader for the ALTC Leadership for Excellence in Teaching
and Learning Grant: Building leadership capacity for the development
and sharing of mathematics learning resources across disciplines and
universities (2008-2011).
- NSW ANZIAM Committee:
- President (2007-2009),
- Secretary NSW ANZIAM branch (2009-2013).
- Ordinary member (2004, 2014-2016).
- Co-chair of the advisory committee for the Carrick funded project
Mathematics for 21st Century Engineering Students
(project ran by AMSI) (January 2007-March 2008)
I have acted as an external PhD examiner to:
- the Australian National University,
- Massey University (New Zealand),
- Monash University,
- Queensland University of Technology,
- RMIT University,
- Swinburne University of Technology,
- Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
- the University of Auckland (New Zealand),
- the University of Canterbury (New Zealand),
- the University of New South Wales (Canberra),
- the University of New South Wales (Sydney),
- the University of Queensland,
- the University of Sydney,
- the University of Western Australia.
I have acted as an external MSc examiner to:
- University of New South Wales Canberra
- University of New South Wales Sydney
- 2011. Nominated for an OCTAL award.
- 2009. Peer recognition award from the
Illawarra/South Regional Group of the Australian College of Educators.
I was cited for "his outstanding ability to make Mathematics real
and relevant for the students he teaches".
- 2009. Nominated by students & staff for an OCTAL award.
- 2009. Nominated by the University of Wollongong for
an Australian Award for University Teaching. 2008. Nominated by students & staff for an OCTAL award.
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