STAFF PROFILE
Associate Professor Sherman CP Cheung
Position:
Associate Professor
College / Portfolio:
STEM College
School / Department:
STEM|School of Engineering
Email:
chipok.cheung@rmit.edu.au
Campus:
Bundoora East Campus
Contact me about:
Research supervision
Research interests
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Combustion and Fire Modeling
- Computational Modeling of Multiphase Flows
- Biomedical Engineering: Simulation of Blood Flow in Arteries
- Consulting experience in building and environment simulations in complex modern structures; fire safety assessment using performance-based fire engineering approach
Involved research projects
- Research in Business (RiB): Improving the efficiency of a forward curved blower system
- ARC Linkage Project LP0882413: Development of an Integrated Platform for Performance-Based Safety Assessment
- ARC Discovery Project DP0877734: Multi-group Stochastic Modelling of Population Balance for Gas-Liquid Flow
- AutoCRC Scholarship for Postgraduate Research: Developing Numerical Model for Flow-Induced Vibration Excitation Mechanisms towards Virtual Laboratory Simulation
- ARC Special Research Initiatives SR0563610: Developing an E-Platform for Application of Clinical Management in the Human Respiratory and Vascular System
Accomplishments and achievements
- 2012: ATN-DAAD (Australian Technology Network of university - German Academic Exchange Service): Joint Research Co-operation Scheme (ATN-DAAD)
- 2009: Victoria Fellowship (Victorian Government, Australia)
- 2008-11: Australian Post-Doctoral Fellowship – Industry (Australia Research Council)
- 2007-08: RMIT University Emerging Researcher Grant (RMIT University)
- 2003-04: Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship Renewal (Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council)
- 2002-03: Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship (Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council)
Using Computational Fluid Dynamics technique to investigate complex fluid flow structure, especially turbulent reacting flows in fires and gas bubble coalescence and breakage in two-phase flows. Current research has centred on unsteady turbulence modelling using large eddy simulation approach and population balance modelling using discrete class methods and statistic method of moments.
BEng(Hons), PhD CityUHK
Employment history
- 2010-present: Senior Lecturer, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Australia
- 2008-10: Australian Postdoctoral Fellow (Industry), School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Australia
- 2006-08: Research Fellow, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Australia
- 2005-05: Visiting Research Fellow, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of New South Wales
- Arif, M.,Cheung, C.,Andrews, J. (2021). Diagnostic analysis of a single-cell Proton Exchange Membrane unitised regenerative fuel cell using numerical simulation In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, , 1 - 13
- Yan, Y.,Fang, X.,Cheung, S.,Yan, P.,Tu, J. (2021). Characterisation and analysis on the instantaneous development and dynamic vortex cores of fire whirls in a fixed-frame facility In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 175, 1 - 13
- Arif, M.,Cheung, C.,Andrews, J. (2021). Numerical investigation of effects of different flow channel configurations on the 100 cm2 PEM fuel cell performance under different operating conditions In: Catalysis Today, , 1 - 14
- Arif, M.,Cheung, S.,Andrews, J. (2020). A systematic approach for matching simulated and experimental polarization curves for a PEM fuel cell In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45, 2206 - 2223
- Wang, C.,Yuen, A.,Chan, Q.,Chen, T.,Yip, H.,Cheung, S.,Kook, S.,Yeoh, G. (2020). Numerical study of the comparison of symmetrical and asymmetrical eddy-generation scheme on the fire whirl formulation and evolution In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 10, 1 - 34
- Arif, M.,Cheung, C.,Andrews, J. (2020). The influence of hydrophobicity and porosity of the gas diffusion layer on mass transport losses in PEM fuel cells: A simulation study supported by experiment In: Energy & Fuels, 34, 13010 - 13022
- Arif, M.,Cheung, C.,Andrews, J. (2020). Different approaches used for modelling and simulation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells: A Review In: Energy & Fuels, 34, 11897 - 11915
- Wong, S.,Hoffman, A.,Cheung, C.,Wakefield, R. (2020). Institutionalizing virtual reality based construction professional training In: Proceedings of the 5th Australasia and South-East Asia Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ASEA-SEC-5 2020), Christchurch, New Zealand , 30 November -3 December 2020
- Chen, T.,Yuen, A.,Lin, B.,Cheung, S. C. P., et al, . (2020). Characterisation of pyrolysis kinetics and detailed gas species formations of engineering polymers via reactive molecular dynamics (ReaxFF) In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 153, 1 - 10
- Fang, X.,Yuen, A.,Yeoh, G.,Lee, E.,Cheung, S. (2020). Capturing the Swirling Vortex and the Impact of Ventilation Conditions on Small-Scale Fire Whirls In: Applied Sciences, 10, 1 - 26
- A prototype portable, rechargeable and silent power supply based on a reversible hydrogen fuel cell. Funded by: Department of Defence Contract from (2020 to 2023)
- A proton flow reactor system for large-scale electrical energy storage and bulk export of hydrogenated carbon based material. Funded by: 073-Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) R&D Grants 2018 onwards from (2018 to 2021)
- Fire modelling for maritime platform (Project 8) (Administered by University of New South Wales). Funded by: ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre via other University Grant 2017 from (2018 to 2023)
- Developing an Integrated Optimization Platform for Innovative Design of Composite Fabrication Process. Funded by: ARC Linkage Grant 2013 from (2014 to 2019)
- Fundamental investigation of heat and mass transfer in nanofluids: a mechanistic approach. Funded by: ARC Discovery Projects 2013 from (2013 to 2017)
Note: Supervision projects since 2004
12 PhD Completions and 3 Masters by Research Completions5 PhD Current Supervisions and 1 Masters by Research Current Supervisions
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fire modelling, Gas-liquid bubbly flows, Numerical heat and mass transfer