PhD Topic: Simulation Methods for Damage Prediction in Thermoplastic Composite Marine PropellersScholarship: Research Training Program & AMACResearch question: Can numerical simulation of low velocity impact in laminated coupons be used to predict barely visible impact damage in composite marine propellers?Software: ABAQUS CAE, ANSYS/LS-DYNAKeywords: hydrofoil design, thick composite laminates, carbon fibre, PEEK, composite damage, low velocity impact damage… Show more PhD Topic: Simulation Methods for Damage Prediction in Thermoplastic Composite Marine PropellersScholarship: Research Training Program & AMACResearch question: Can numerical simulation of low velocity impact in laminated coupons be used to predict barely visible impact damage in composite marine propellers?Software: ABAQUS CAE, ANSYS/LS-DYNAKeywords: hydrofoil design, thick composite laminates, carbon fibre, PEEK, composite damage, low velocity impact damage, foreign object damage, numerical simulation, finite element analysis, explicit dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, coupled eulerian lagrangian method, automated fibre placementEquipment proficiencies:Instron CEAST9350 drop tower Multicam BC router Show less

Restoration of a 1970 Rover 3500 V8 - a lockdown inspired weekend project.

As part of the Durability of Composite Propeller (DCP) project, an exchage was offered, involving a 3-month internship at France's premier oceanographic research institute, IFREMER in Brest, France. IFREMER offers engineering services to industry from seawater ageing of materials, to hyperbaric testing and even a wave tank up to 20m deep. During the internship, I conducted in-plane impacts on thermoplastic and thermosetting-based composite laminates to compare their suitability for durable… Show more As part of the Durability of Composite Propeller (DCP) project, an exchage was offered, involving a 3-month internship at France's premier oceanographic research institute, IFREMER in Brest, France. IFREMER offers engineering services to industry from seawater ageing of materials, to hyperbaric testing and even a wave tank up to 20m deep. During the internship, I conducted in-plane impacts on thermoplastic and thermosetting-based composite laminates to compare their suitability for durable trailing edge hydrofoil applications. I also conducted compression-after-impact tests using DIC to compare the post-impact, residual strength properties of seawater-aged composites with unaged composites. Finally, I attempted to improve the sucessfullness of laminate transverse shear tests by testing a variety of stacking sequences. Show less

- Next-Gen Soldier Weapon Systems Research andDevelopment with specific system objectives- In-house rapid prototyping and concept demonstrator development engaing multiple SMEs- Technical and safety requirements specification withthe support of academic subject matter experts inmultiple domains for subcontracted design of newproducts including high temperature composite structures and metal additivemanufactured components integrated into new andexisting… Show more - Next-Gen Soldier Weapon Systems Research andDevelopment with specific system objectives- In-house rapid prototyping and concept demonstrator development engaing multiple SMEs- Technical and safety requirements specification withthe support of academic subject matter experts inmultiple domains for subcontracted design of newproducts including high temperature composite structures and metal additivemanufactured components integrated into new andexisting hardware- Research in complex thermo-mechanical wear systemsenabling informed analysis of ballistic trial data- Small arms commercial competitiveness assessments Show less

- Advanced manufacturing outlook assessments foradvanced coatings, composites, additive manufacturingand their associated equipment to expedite Industry4.0 integration- Materials technical authority on a range of large andsmall failure investigations demanding Root CauseAnalysis theory and practice, design andimplementation of external metallurgical trialsincluding SEM fractography and mechanical testingand internal production trials for machining… Show more - Advanced manufacturing outlook assessments foradvanced coatings, composites, additive manufacturingand their associated equipment to expedite Industry4.0 integration- Materials technical authority on a range of large andsmall failure investigations demanding Root CauseAnalysis theory and practice, design andimplementation of external metallurgical trialsincluding SEM fractography and mechanical testingand internal production trials for machining, heattreatment, surface treatment and nichemanufacturing processes including cold radial forging- Training in Gun Systems (Paul Hazel), systemsengineering, cyber security and Metallography inFailure Analysis (George Van Der Voort) and GD&T- Delivery of presentations to executive leadership onfuture corporate materials technology strategy- Executing trials, implementing equipment, validatingnew processes and updating data packs to resolveshop floor issues with minimum production downtime Show less

Project workCAD modelling using Autodesk Fusion 360 Additive manufacturing

Assist with the coordination of laboratory experiments for a computer based, experimental control and data logging subject. Laboratories involve the use of Data Acquisition (DAQ) Modules from National Instruments (NI) to create computer controlled relay circuits for the temperature and voltage measurement and control of experimental environments, such a laboratory furnaces.

Engineers Australia House Leader for the 2017 Honeywell Engineering Summer School Bringing real-world problems to the classroom for school students to experience and solveGiving presentation to studentsProviding technical advice to teachers on STEM projects and pathwaysAnswering questions regarding STEM study options at high school and UOW

Thesis B: Keyhole-TIG welding of High Hardness Armour (HHA) Steel PlateProfessional Experience with Heavy Engineering company Bradken LtdMechanical Workshop ExperienceManaging Engineering ProjectsSelection Materials in Engineering DesignExperimental Methods and ComputingFracture, Failure and CorrosionMechanics of Solids Mechanics of FluidsStructure of MaterialsMechanical Behaviour of MaterialsEngineering AlloysEngineering… Show more Thesis B: Keyhole-TIG welding of High Hardness Armour (HHA) Steel PlateProfessional Experience with Heavy Engineering company Bradken LtdMechanical Workshop ExperienceManaging Engineering ProjectsSelection Materials in Engineering DesignExperimental Methods and ComputingFracture, Failure and CorrosionMechanics of Solids Mechanics of FluidsStructure of MaterialsMechanical Behaviour of MaterialsEngineering AlloysEngineering PolymersEngineering Ceramics, Glass & RefractoriesIron and Steelmaking Primary Materials ProcessingSecondary Materials ProcessingThermodynamic Phase EquilibriaPhase Transformations Transport Phenomena of Materials Introduction to Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanics Engineering Design & Innovation Engineering Mathematics 1, 2 & 3Statistical MathematicsPhysics For EngineersChemistry For EngineersFundamentals of Electrical EngineeringFoundations of Engineering Show less

To prepare and coordinate study sessions for 10-15 undergraduate engineers studying at the University of Wollongong. Tasks include preparation and delivery of key course information, developing quizzes to coincide with examination time and providing direction for students seeking academic and professional information.

As part of the Bradken Work Integrated Learning Scholarship, Rowan undertook 3 8-week work placements.

As part of the Bradken Work Integrated Learning Scholarship, Rowan undertook 3 8-week work placements.During 8 weeks at Bradken’s Global Corporate Centre in Newcastle, Rowan developed technical, management and business skills in:Practical application of materials engineering knowledge during the following tasks:- Development of metallurgy training manual and presentations to develop the knowledge of the product development engineers.- Assistance with Product Specification… Show more As part of the Bradken Work Integrated Learning Scholarship, Rowan undertook 3 8-week work placements.During 8 weeks at Bradken’s Global Corporate Centre in Newcastle, Rowan developed technical, management and business skills in:Practical application of materials engineering knowledge during the following tasks:- Development of metallurgy training manual and presentations to develop the knowledge of the product development engineers.- Assistance with Product Specification for the manufacture of Bradken Ball Mill Liners- Assistance with inspection, testing and report writing of a SAG Mill Liner failure investigationMechanical design and engineering capabilities during:- Training on, and use of 3D scanning equipment (Farroscan, Handyscan, Dimensional Analysis)- Exposure to 2D and 3D Discrete Element Modelling of grinding mills- Understanding of mechanical design software (CAD/NX)Project Management skills to undertake:- The ‘Blacksmith’ project, a testing machine designed to quickly and qualitatively compare Mill Liner materials by replicating the conditions inside a grinding millQuality Management experience by:- Generating a Bradken Internal auditing report template to be implemented across manufacturing sitesCustomer Relations Management through the:- Documentation of Customer Feedback Reports into a spreadsheet for long term data storage and to highlight specific areas such as product quality issues and changes to product service conditions Show less

As part of the Bradken Work Integrated Learning Scholarship, Rowan undertook 3 8-week work placements.At the Bradken Wodonga Foundry, Rowan gained experience in the following areas:- Observation of the structure and processes within each section of the foundry such as methoding, core and pattern shops, moulding, heat treatment and machine shop.- Substantial shop floor involvement, particularly in the melting and pouring areas, along with the non-destructive testing… Show more As part of the Bradken Work Integrated Learning Scholarship, Rowan undertook 3 8-week work placements.At the Bradken Wodonga Foundry, Rowan gained experience in the following areas:- Observation of the structure and processes within each section of the foundry such as methoding, core and pattern shops, moulding, heat treatment and machine shop.- Substantial shop floor involvement, particularly in the melting and pouring areas, along with the non-destructive testing operations.- Practical and theoretical involvement in projects such as 3D scanning and reverse engineering with the methods team. Show less