JCU > Research Portfolio > A/Prof Bobby Mathan

About

Bobby Mathan's research interests include electrochemical engineering, biomaterials, corrosion, wastewater treatment, environment-assisted cracking, polymer coatings and failure analysis of engineering materials. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including 1 book, 7 book chapters and 80 journal papers.

Interests

Research

Electrochemical Engineering
Biomaterials
Corrosion
Wastewater Treatment

Experience

2015 to 2017 - Associate Professor, James Cook University (Australia)
2012 to 2014 - Senior Lecturer, James Cook University (Australia)
2010 to 2014 - Head of Chemical Engineering, James Cook University (Australia)
2012 to 2013 - JSPS Fellow/Visiting Scientist, National Institute for Materials Science (Japan)
2011 - Visiting Scientist, Chosun University (South Korea)
2009 to 2011 - Lecturer, James Cook University (Australia)
2006 to 2009 - Post-doctoral Fellow, Monash University (Australia)
2005 to 2006 - Helmholtz Postdoctoral Fellow, Helmholtz Research Centre (Germany)
2003 to 2004 - Visiting Scholar, University of Erlangen (Germany)

Research Disciplines

Socio-Economic Objectives

Honours

Awards

2016 - Australia-China Young Scientists Exchange Program
2013 - ACA Qld Young Corrosion Professional Award, Australia
2011 - Dean's Research Excellence Award, JCU
2005 - Best PhD Thesis Award, US-based NACE, India Section.
2005 - ICC Young Researcher Award, China

Fellowships

2013 - NIMS Fellowship, Japan
2012 - JSPS Invitation Fellowship, Japan
2011 - AKF-ECR Fellowship, South Korea
2005 to 2006 - Helmholtz Postdoctoral Fellowship, Germany
2003 to 2004 - DAAD Fellowship, Germany

Memberships

2013 - Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
2011 - Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
2011 - Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA)
2009 - Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE)

Publications

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Journal Articles

Fan X, Huo Y, Li C, Kannan M, Chen X, Guan S, Zeng R and Ma Q (2019) Corrosion resistance of nanostructured magnesium hydroxide coating on magnesium alloy AZ31: influence of EDTA. Rare Metals, 38 (6), pp. 520-531, DOI:10.1007/s12598-019-01216-3.
Kazum O, Ionescu M, Beladi H and Kannan M (2019) Hydrogen depth profiles and microhardness of electrochemically hydrogen-charged nanostructured bainitic steels. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (26), pp. 14064-14069, DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.03.172.
Li C, Fan X, Zeng R, Cui L, Li S, Zhang F, He Q, Kannan M, Jiang H, Chen D and Guan S (2019) Corrosion resistance of in-situ growth of nano-sized Mg(OH)₂ on micro-arc oxidized magnesium alloy AZ31—influence of EDTA. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 35 (6), pp. 1088-1098, DOI:10.1016/j.jmst.2019.01.006.
Li C, Feng X, Fan X, Yu X, Yin Z, Kannan M, Chen X, Guan S, Zhang J and Zeng R (2019) Corrosion and wear resistance of micro-arc oxidation composite coatings on magnesium alloy AZ31 — the influence of inclusions of carbon spheres. Advanced Engineering Materials, 21 (9), Article: 1900446, DOI:10.1002/adem.201900446.
Gummow R, Vamvounis G, Mathan M and He Y (2018) Calcium-ion batteries: current state-of-the-art and future perspectives. Advanced Materials, 30 (39), Article: 1801702, DOI:10.1002/adma.201801702.
Kannan M, Walter R, Yamamoto A, Khakbaz H and Blawert C (2018) Electrochemical surface engineering of magnesium metal by plasma electrolytic oxidation and calcium phosphate deposition: biocompatibility and in vitro degradation studies. RSC Advances, 8 (51), pp. 29189-29200, DOI:10.1039/c8ra05278f.
Kazum O, Beladi H and Kannan M (2018) Hydrogen permeation in twinning-induced plasticity (TWIP) steel. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43 (50), pp. 22685-22693, DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.10.121.
Li L, Cui L, Zeng R, Li S, Chen X, Zheng Y and Kannan M (2018) Advances in functionalized polymer coatings on biodegradable magnesium alloys – a review. Acta Biomaterialia, 79, pp. 23-36, DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2018.08.030.
Somasundaram S, Ionescu M and Mathan B (2018) Ion implantation of calcium and zinc in magnesium for biodegradable implant applications. Metals, 8 (1), Article: 30, DOI:10.3390/met8010030.
Baloch A and Kannan M (2017) Electropolymerisation of aniline on AZ91 magnesium alloy: the effect of coating electrolyte corrosiveness. Metals, 7 (12), DOI:10.3390/met7120533.
Kannan M and Ronan K (2017) Conversion of biowastes to biomaterial: an innovative waste management approach. Waste Management, 67, pp. 67-72, DOI:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.05.045.
Kannan M, Moore C, Saptarshi S, Somasundaram S, Rahuma M and Lopata A (2017) Biocompatibility and biodegradation studies of a commercial zinc alloy for temporary mini-implant applications. Scientific Reports, 7, Article: 15605, DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-15873-w.

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 98+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Bobby Mathan from 2003 onwards.

Current Funding

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Australian Research Council - Discovery - Projects

Microbiological and abiotic marine corrosion of steel in particulate media

Indicative Funding: $77,583 over 3 years (administered by University of Newcastle)
Summary: This project considers the complex interfacial physicochemical interaction between structural steel and inert particles in marine environments, including microbial growth influences. It will use novel field-testing and also electrochemical laboratory experiments to increase scientific understanding of the short and long-term corrosion processes. Mathematical models to predict likely corrosion loss and pitting, based on physicochemical corrosion principles, will be developed from the data and other observations. Such models increasingly are required in industry for the safety and reliability management of major infrastructure often not protected against corrosion, including offshore energy systems, coastal structures and buried pipelines.
Investigators: Robert Melchers, Igor Chaves and Bobby Mathan (The University of Newcastle and College of Science & Engineering)
Keywords: mild steel; Corrosion; particles

Supervision

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

Synthesis and performance characterisation of bifunctional catalyst for biodiesel production (PhD , Secondary Advisor)

Completed

Mechanisms of hydrogen-induced cracking in ultrahigh-strength steels (2018, PhD , Primary Advisor)
Enhanced degradation resistance of metallic magnesium using biocompatible coatings for implant applications (2015, Masters , Primary Advisor)
Electrokinetic dewatering and consolidation of dredged marine sediments (2017, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Understanding and improving the degradation behaviour of magnesium-based biomaterials (2016, PhD , Primary Advisor)
Cemented paste backfill modification using different types of binders and insight into its mechanical, micro-structure, and flow properties (2018, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Enhancing the corrosion resistance of a commercial magnesium alloy using polyaniline coating (2018, Masters , Primary Advisor)

Collaboration

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