Research
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES
The School of Mechanical Engineering considers engineering research to be very important as it leads to an expansion of knowledge and discoveries of new products and services. It is research that leads to breakthroughs in engineering and technology. Research and experimental development comprise creative work undertaken systematically to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture, and society, and the use of this knowledge to devise new applications.
The staffs of the department are willing to offer services to the industry in the form of consultancy, personnel training, and short courses on selected topics. The areas of involvement may comprise rural development including the mechanization of agricultural production, materials testing, solar energy applications, alternative fuels, and renewable energy sources, including charcoal and pyrolytic liquid fuels, wind power, hydropower, production systems including manufacturing processes, plant layout, materials handling, warehouse design and operations, production planning and control, and computer-aided design and drafting.
Staff Research Interests
| Academic Staff Member | Research Areas |
|---|---|
|
Professor Dr. Nicholas Lambrache |
3D Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Modeling, Robotics, Mechatronics, Materials Science, Experimental Engineering. |
|
Dr. Kamala K. Muduli, Ph.D. |
Operations Management, Decision sciences, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Development, Health Care, Waste Management, and Ergonomics. |
|
Dr. Aezeden Mohammed, Ph.D. |
Corrosion Engineering, Machine Design, Non-Destructive Technologies, Biomedical Engineering |
|
Dr. Shoeb Ahmed Syed, Ph.D. |
Numerical Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, Combustion, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Turbulence, 2 or 4 Stroke Reciprocating Engines, Renewable Energy |
|
Dr. Jack Khallahle, PhD |
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow, Turbulence Modelling of 2D/3D Flow Domain for Two-Phase Flow, Oil/Gas Mixture Transport Pipeline CFD Modelling and Design in Horizontal and Inclined Pipes, Thermodynamics, Thermal Power Plants and Systems. |
|
Dr. Steve Ales Korokan, PhD |
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Al-Al and Al-high Temperature Alloys; Smart Materials and other Alloys, Design, and Manufacturing; Production of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites, Renewable Energy - Geothermal, Bio, Wind, and Solar - and Energy Policy |
|
Mr. Brian N'Drelan |
Renewable energy – Solar, Tidal, and Wind. Failure of Components and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering, Experimental Engineering, and Operations Management. |
Final Year BME Research Project
| Scientific Coordinator | Research/Project Topic | Student(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Brian N’Drelan, Mining Contractor |
Health Monitoring Platform for Mining Applications - Wear of High Contact Machinery Gabriel Willie |
Gabriel Willie |
|
Brian N’Drelan, ATCDI |
Hydraulic Mechanism for Rubbish Collection Vehicles for Unitech Maintenance Services |
Elijah Tovilu, Tim Stanley |
|
Dr Jack Khallahle |
Acoustical Approach to Basement Carpark Ventilation Exhaust Duct System Design, Fan & Silencer Selection for Sandover Building at PNG Unitech |
Jefferth John, Isaac Todi |
|
Dr Jack Khallahle |
A Numerical Study Flow Variables in Stratified Two-Phase Gas-Oil Flow in a Horizontal 2D Pipe |
Lytreal Marfu, Stephanie Laki |
|
Dr Jack Khallahle |
A Numerical Study of Flow Variables of a Fully Developed Gas Flow Over Stationary Oil Surface in a Horizontal 2D Pipe |
Sandy Stephen, Zaraleena Adamson |
|
Dr Steve Ales |
Fracture Toughness Assessment of Welded Alloys |
Julius Robin, Jephtah Gershom |
|
Dr Shoeb Syed |
Design of a Solar Desalination Plant |
Happo Maliaki, Angela Dianne Wally |
|
Dr Shoeb Syed |
Design of Unitech Mess Bio-Digester Plant |
Nicholas Augwi, Edward Waira |
|
Dr Shoeb Syed |
Generation of Bio-diesel and Study of its Characteristics |
Naomi Aur, Yakusa Wallace |
|
Dr Shoeb Syed |
Design of Hydro Turbine Size for ATCDI Building |
Duke Francis Warai, Oddi Yaman |
|
Dr Kamalakanta Muduli |
Evaluation of Tensile Strength of a Hybrid Joined Steel Assembly |
Tiga Norm, Rawa Rova |
|
Dr Kamalakanta Muduli |
Design and Fabrication of a Pyrolysis Reactor |
Tina Buphat, Bart Failing, Donald Paul |
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Dr Bikash Moharana |
Solar Still: A Sustainable Approach for Water Desalination. |
Dwayne Tongga, Jason Benny |
|
Dr Bikash Moharana |
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Fusion Welding Processes for Similar Weldment |
Japhat Korowa, Joshua Akoman |
|
Dr Albert Ude |
Design and Fabrication of Plastic Melter for Production of Plastic Pavement Bricks or Floor Tiles |
Liz Jonah, Jarolyn Monts |
|
Dr Albert Ude |
Characterization of Betel Nut
Fiber/fly-Ash Hybrid Composite for
Industrial Applications -
Mechanical & Wear Test |
Ryan Pokon,
Patrick
Pondrein |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Ocean Wave Energy Converter
Harnessing the Power of the
Pacific Ocean on PNG Coastlines |
Mathias
Wartovo, David
Willie |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Hydroponics in Urban Areas of
Papua New Guinea |
Patrick Junior
Gualit |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Kalekapana Water Plant
Distribution System |
Louis Lekakali,
Liam Lee,
Reichi Shane
Taniyaola |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Redesign of a Vibrating
Dewatering Screen for Simberi
Gold Mine SAG Mill |
Charity Mel,
Peter Ava |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Agro Smart Waste Management
Design System for Unitech |
Judah Pundia,
Dimmy Kiponge |
|
Prof Nicholas
Lambrache |
Sound Control of a 5 Degrees of
Freedom Robotic Arm |
Janelliah Undi,
Ricky Rex,
Solange
Dawana |
|
Prof Nicholas
Lambrache |
Reciprocating Wire Power
Transmission for Small Water
Wheels |
Clive Boas,
Jimmy Tarabu |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Preventative Maintenance
Schedule for Carton Erector for
SP Brewery |
Daniel
Paisabua, Ryan
Pokon |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Long term salt management
project for Hides Gas Conditioning
Plant |
Grace Yandi |
|
Dr Aezeden
Mohamed |
Implementation of Preventive
Maintenance System in Carton
Sealer in SP Brewery |
Lisha Caspar,
Angela
Yandapake |
|
Dr Kamalakanta
Muduli |
Implementation of a Mini Wet Mill
for Smallholders Coffee
Production |
John Gigil |
Postgraduate Research
| Scientific Coordinator | Research/Project Topic | Student(s) | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Professor Nicholas
Lambrache |
Failure of Components and Systems in
Alluvial Mining Engineering |
Brian N'drelan |
PhD |
|
Dr Kamalakanta
Muduli and
Dr Shoeb Ahmed Syed |
Digital Technology Enabled Maintenance
Practices for Enhanced Sustainable
Organizational Performance: Myth or
Reality? |
Granville Embia |
PhD |
|
Dr. Kamalakanta
Muduli |
Power Systems and Machinery – Electrical Fault Analysis in Mechanical Systems Master in Engineering |
Josek Johnson |
Masters |
|
Dr Kamalakanta
Muduli |
Maintenance Engineering |
Sachhi Nero |
Masters |
|
Dr Steve Ales |
sessment of Weld Integrity of Mild Steel |
Max Aiso |
Masters |
|
Dr Steve Ales |
TBA |
Norman Gilbert |
Masters |
|
Dr. S.A. Syed and Dr Bikash R. Moharana |
TBA |
Bonifasio Kaupa Tandago |
Masters |
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