STAFF PROFILE
Associate Professor Kiao Inthavong
Position:
Associate Professor
College / Portfolio:
School of Engineering Cluster
School / Department:
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Phone:
99256175
Email:
kiao.inthavong@rmit.edu.au
Campus:
Bundoora Campus
Contact me about:
Research supervision
PhD Thesis supervised
* current projects
- Measurements and modelling of drug delivery spray devices*. School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
- Multiscale modelling for Toxicology of Nanoparticle Inhalation*. School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
- Fluid Structure Interactions of the haemodynamics of arterial blood flow*. School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
- (2013) Characterisation of low spray atomisation from nasal spray devices. School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
- (2012) CFD modelling of particle inhalation through a nasalsinus airway. School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
- (2012) Fluid structure interactions of the soft-palate during inhalation School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (SAMME), RMIT University, Bundoora
In the media
- iTunes Podcast: How computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can be used in better drug delivery - Dr KiaoInthavong - Talking Health 2013 - Ep03
- Better Nasal Sprays With The Help Of Computer Models
- Model of particle inhalation aids nasal drug delivery
- Computer Model To Design Better Nasal Sprays Developed
Computational Fluid and Particle Dynamics (CFD, CFPD), Inhalation Project, (www.cfdresearch.com/inhalation), Indoor Built Environment, HVAC and Energy Systems
- 2005-2009 PhD in Mechanical Engineering, RMIT University
- Thesis: Simulation of fluid dynamics and particle transport in a realistic human nasal cavity.
- 1998-2003 Bachelor of Engineering/Business (Honours), Swinburne University
- 2019-* - Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University
- 2014-18 - Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, RMIT University
- 2013-14 - Senior Research Fellow, School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University
- 2009-13 - ARC Post-Doc Research Fellow, School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University
- 2005-09 - ARC Australian Postgraduate Award Industry Fellow, School of Aerospace Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University
- 2004-05 - Engineering Design, Consultant, BIAS Consultants, Bangkok, Thailand
- 2003-04 - Research Assistant, Experimental Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, CSIRO Division of Minerals, Victoria, Australia
- 2001-02 - Product Development Engineer, Product Development and Design, Ford Motor Company, Geelong, Australia
- 2000-01 - Mechanical Engineer Intern, Microelectronics Division, IBM International, Dublin, Ireland
- Inthavong, K.,Shang, Y.,Wong, E.,Singh, N. (2020). Characterization of nasal irrigation flow from a squeeze bottle using computational fluid dynamics In: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, 10, 29 - 40
- Shang, Y.,Dong, J.,Tian, L.,Inthavong, K.,Tu, J. (2019). Detailed computational analysis of flow dynamics in an extended respiratory airway model In: Clinical Biomechanics, 61, 105 - 111
- Inthavong, K.,Ma, J.,Shang, Y.,Dong, J.,Chetty, A.,Tu, J. (2019). Geometry and airflow dynamics analysis in the nasal cavity during inhalation In: Clinical Biomechanics, 66, 97 - 106
- Talebizadehsardari, P.,Rahimzadeh, H.,Ahmadi, G.,Moghimi, M.,Inthavong, K.,Esapour, M. (2019). (In Press) Nano-particle deposition in axisymmetric annular pipes with thread In: Particulate Science and Technology, , 1 - 9
- Dong, J.,Shang, Y.,Tian, L.,Inthavong, K.,Qiu, D.,Tu, J. (2019). Ultrafine particle deposition in a realistic human airway at multiple inhalation scenarios In: International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, 35, 1 - 15
- Tian, L.,Shang, Y.,Chen, R.,Bai, R.,Chen, C.,Inthavong, K.,Tu, J. (2019). Correlation of Regional Deposition Dosage for Inhaled Nanoparticles in Human and Rat Olfactory In: Particle and Fibre Toxicology, 16, 1 - 17
- Siu, J.,Johnston, J.,Pontre, B.,Inthavong, K.,Douglas, R. (2019). Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the distribution of spray and irrigation devices within the sinonasal cavities In: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, 9, 958 - 970
- Calmet, H.,Inthavong, K.,Eguzkitza, B.,Lehmkuhl, O.,Houzeaux, G.,Vazquez, M. (2019). Nasal sprayed particle deposition in a human nasal cavity under different inhalation conditions In: PLoS ONE, 14, 1 - 27
- Dong, J.,Ma, J.,Tian, L.,Inthavong, K.,Tu, J. (2019). Inhalation exposure analysis of lung-inhalable particles in an approximate rat central airway In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 1 - 18
- Zhang, Y.,Shang, Y.,Inthavong, K.,Tong, Z.,Sun, B.,Zhu, K.,Yu, A.,Zheng, G. (2019). Computational investigation of dust mite allergens in a realistic human nasal cavity In: Inhalation Toxicology, 31, 224 - 235
Note: Supervision projects since 2004
4 PhD Current Supervisions and 1 Masters by Research Current Supervisions8 PhD Completions and 1 Masters by Research Completions
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.
- Simulation modelling of the effects of altitude on pheromone detection, based on existing data for relationships between altitude, antennal size and body size of tropical rainforest moths of different size. Funded by: UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Contract from (2020 to 2020)
- Using computer models, virtual surgery and 3D Printing to improve outcomes in sino-nasal surgery. Funded by: Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Conjoint Grant - Scholarship from (2019 to 2022)
- A Multiscale Modelling Platform for Nanoparticle Inhalation Risk Assessment. Funded by: ARC Discovery Projects 2016 from (2016 to 2020)
- An integrated model for assessing health effects of nanoparticle inhalation. Funded by: ARC Discovery 2012 from (2012 to 2014)
- Characterisation of Wood Dust Exposures and Its Effects on Respiratory Health. Funded by: ARC Linkage Project 2009 Round 1 from (2009 to 2012)