Research Fellow
Overview
Mitch Dunn is a Research Fellow within the UQ Composites group, in the school of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. He has interest in a wide range of material research activities, including functional composite materials, non-destructive evaluation, novel material systems, high-temperature applications, instrumentation, and novel RF/antenna applications in Defence.
Mitch has worked within the UQ Composites group since 2010 on a diverse set of projects, from exploring the use of novel natural-fibres in composites, modelling of ultrasonic wave propagation, advanced manufacturing processes, product development and innovation, nondestructive testing and development of hybrid composite materials systems. Mitch received his PhD from UQ in 2018 for his work on the detection of laminar damage in composite laminates using nonlinear ultrasonic techniques. Recently, he has worked extensively on industry technology development and innovation projects administered through DMTC, including in the role of project leader and program leader (Enabling Technologies and High Temperature Sub-Assemblies).
Research Interests
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Functional composites
-Functional composite antenna structures -Novel testing methodologies, i.e. simultaneous electrical and mechanical testing of RF connection points -High temperature conformal antennas -Modelling and simulation -Cost-effective manufacturing methodologies -Heavily industry/end-user focused -
Nondestructive testing and evaluation
-Inspection of bonds in composite repairs and metal/composite joints -Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques -Vibro-ultrasonic modulation -Structural health monitoring -Smart structures and products -NDT&E of composite materials -Advanced signal post-processing -
Hybrid composite materials
-Thermoset-thermoplastic hybrid laminates -Fibre-metal laminates -Metal matrix composites -Cost-effective manufacturing methodologies
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading
Gomez, Calvin, Dunn, Mitchell, Veidt, Martin and Reiner, Johannes (2023). Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading. International Journal of Computational Methods 2241004. doi: 10.1142/s0219876222410043
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Conference Publication: Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates
Dunn, Mitch, Carcione, Alessandro, Khoury-Brooks, Mark, Yarrow, Sean and Veidt, Martin (2023). Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates. 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM23), Belfast, United Kingdom, July 30 - August 4, 2023. Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: Queen's University Belfast.
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Conference Publication: Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics
Dunn, M., Carcione, A., Blanloeuil, P. and Veidt, M. (2017). Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics. 6th Asia Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, APWSHM 2016, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7 - 9 December 2016. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.466
Grants
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Functional composite antenna and radio communications system integration
(2023–2024) Defence Materials Technology Centre
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(2019–2023) Defence Materials Technology Centre
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Design optimisation of Cascade Australia's Tyre handler
(2019–2021) Innovation Connections
Publications
Featured Publications
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Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics
Dunn, M., Carcione, A., Blanloeuil, P. and Veidt, M. (2017). Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics. 6th Asia Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, APWSHM 2016, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7 - 9 December 2016. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.466
Journal Article
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Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading
Gomez, Calvin, Dunn, Mitchell, Veidt, Martin and Reiner, Johannes (2023). Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading. International Journal of Computational Methods 2241004. doi: 10.1142/s0219876222410043
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Veivers, Harry, Bermingham, Michael, Dunn, Mitchell and Veidt, Martin (2021). Layup optimisation of laminated composite tubular structures under thermomechanical loading conditions using PSO. Composite Structures, 276 114483, 114483. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114483
Conference Publication
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Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates
Dunn, Mitch, Carcione, Alessandro, Khoury-Brooks, Mark, Yarrow, Sean and Veidt, Martin (2023). Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates. 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM23), Belfast, United Kingdom, July 30 - August 4, 2023. Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: Queen's University Belfast.
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Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics
Dunn, M., Carcione, A., Blanloeuil, P. and Veidt, M. (2017). Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics. 6th Asia Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, APWSHM 2016, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7 - 9 December 2016. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.466
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Detection of laminar damage in composite beams using nonlinear ultrasonic modulation techniques
Dunn, Mitchell, Veidt, Martin, Blanloeuil, Philippe, Gunnion, Andrew and Wang, Chun H. (2014). Detection of laminar damage in composite beams using nonlinear ultrasonic modulation techniques. ACAM 8: 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23-26 November, 2014. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.
Other Outputs
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Nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics for detection of damage and weak bonds in composites
Dunn, Mitchell (2018). Nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics for detection of damage and weak bonds in composites. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.209
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Application of Wavelet Parameters for Damage Characterisation in Beams
Dunn, Mitchell (2011). Application of Wavelet Parameters for Damage Characterisation in Beams. B.Sc Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland.
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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Functional composite antenna and radio communications system integration
(2023–2024) Defence Materials Technology Centre
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(2019–2023) Defence Materials Technology Centre
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Design optimisation of Cascade Australia's Tyre handler
(2019–2021) Innovation Connections
