Emeritus Prof. Alan Roberts
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions |
4 |
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL |
1.55 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced |
Proposed
Completion |
Program |
Supervisor Type |
Research Title |
| 2011 |
2014 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Co-Supervisor |
Development of a High Capacity, Steel Angle Belt Conveying System |
| 2010 |
2014 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Principal Supervisor |
A New Approach to Stress Field Analysis in Mass Flow Structures |
| 2010 |
2014 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Principal Supervisor |
Investigation and Development of Radial Stress Theory for Granular Flow in Silos and Stockpiles |
| 2007 |
2012 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Co-Supervisor |
Bulk Solid Interactions in Belt Conveying Systems |
Past Supervision
| Year |
Program |
Supervisor Type |
Research Title |
| 2009 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Co-Supervisor |
Dynamic Analysis of Non-Steady Flow in Granular Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying |
| 2006 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Principal Supervisor |
Investigation of Boundary Friction and Abrasive Wear in Bulk Solids Handling Operations |
| 2005 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Co-Supervisor |
Slug Flow Pneumatic Conveying: Stress Field Analysis and Pressure Drop Prediction |
| 2004 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Principal Supervisor |
Analysis of the Main Resistances of Belt Conveyors |
| 2002 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Principal Supervisor |
Analytical and Numerical Modelling of Quaking in Tall Silos |
| 2002 |
PhD (Mechanical Engineering) |
Sole Supervisor |
Mechanics of Bulk Solid Stockpiles |
