Kiao Inthavong

Associate Professor Kiao Inthavong

Associate Professor

Details

Open to

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision

About

Media Experience:
iTunes Podcast: How computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be used in better drug delivery - Dr KiaoInthavong - Talking Health 2013 - Ep03
(https://itunes.apple.com/au/itunes-u/talking-health/id595530664)
Better Nasal Sprays With The Help Of Computer Models
(http://www.doctortipster.com/7565-better-nasal-sprays-with-the-help-of-computer-models.html)
Model of particle inhalation aids nasal drug delivery
(http://www.myvmc.com/news/model-of-particle-inhalation-aids-nasal-drug-delivery/)
Computer Model To Design Better Nasal Sprays Developed
(http://www.medindia.net/news/computer-model-to-design-better-nasal-sprays-developed-97683-1.htm)

Academic positions

  • Associate Professor,
  • RMIT University
  • School of Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2019 – Present
  • Senior Lecturer
  • RMIT University
  • School of Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2014 – 2018
  • Senior Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2013 – 2014
  • ARC Post-Doc Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • , School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2009 – 2013
  • ARC Australian Postgraduate Award Industry Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • , School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2005 – 2009

Non-academic positions

  • Research Assistant
  • Experimental Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, CSIRO Division of Minerals, Victoria
  • , Australia
  • 2003 – 2004
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Product Development and Design, Ford Motor Company, Geelong
  • , Australia
  • 2001 – 2002
  • Mechanical Engineer Intern
  • Microelectronics Division, IBM International
  • Dublin, Ireland
  • 2000 – 2001

Supervisor projects

  • Engineered porous membrane syringe for eliminating air bubbles in blood transport.
  • 1 Dec 2023
  • Sustainable water desalination using eductor and waste heat
  • 3 Nov 2022
  • Shock Tube Fabrication and Ignition Delay Measurements of Ammonia-Air Mixtures
  • 24 May 2022
  • Using Computer Models, Virtual Surgery and 3D Printing to Improve Outcomes in Sinonasal Surgery
  • 10 Dec 2021
  • Computational Studies of Targeted Drug Delivery to the Upper Respiratory Airway
  • 26 Nov 2021
  • Experimental Studies in Aid of Improving Nasal Drug Delivery
  • 13 Jun 2019
  • Computational Multiphase Flow Analysis for Improving Targeted Nasal Drug Delivery
  • 30 May 2019
  • Eductors for Active Vapor Transport and Condensation in Desalination with Low Grade Thermal Energy
  • 10 Sep 2018
  • Numerical Assessment of Air Conditioning and Aerosol Deposition Characteristics in Human Respiratory System
  • 1 Aug 2016
  • Numerical and Experimental Study of Pollutant Dispersion in Indoor and Tunnel Environments
  • 23 Jul 2015

Teaching interests

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Biomedical engineering: Optimal design of drug delivery devices; Prediction of aerosol deposition in the airways and nasal cavity, Modelling inhalation and toxicology for ventilations systems.

Research interests

Mechanical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Atmospheric Sciences, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Initiatives and links

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.