Research
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES
The School of Mechanical Engineering considers engineering research to be very important as it leads to an expansion of knowledge and discoveries of new products and services. It is research that leads to breakthroughs in engineering and technology. Research and experimental development comprise creative work undertaken systematically to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture, and society, and the use of this knowledge to devise new applications.
The staffs of the department are willing to offer services to the industry in the form of consultancy, personnel training, and short courses on selected topics. The areas of involvement may comprise rural development including the mechanization of agricultural production, materials testing, solar energy applications, alternative fuels, and renewable energy sources, including charcoal and pyrolytic liquid fuels, wind power, hydropower, production systems including manufacturing processes, plant layout, materials handling, warehouse design and operations, production planning and control, and computer-aided design and drafting.
Staff Research Interests
| Academic Staff Member | Research Areas |
|---|---|
|
Dr. Kamakanta K. Muduli, Ph.D. |
Operations Management, Decision sciences, Machining,
Sustainable Development, Health Care, Waste Management, and
Ergonomics |
|
Dr. Aezeden
Mohamed, Ph.D. |
Corrosion Engineering, Machine Design, Non-Destructive
Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Materials
and Manufacturing processing. Engineering Education |
|
Dr. Shoeb Ahmed
Syed, PhD |
Numerical Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat
Transfer, Combustion, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Turbulence, 2 or
4 Stroke Reciprocating Engines, Renewable Energy |
|
Dr. Jack Khallahle, PhD |
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Thermal Power
Systems, Heat Transfer, Engineering Economics, Engineering Noise
Control and Machine Design |
|
Dr. Steve Ales
Korokan, Ph.D |
Materials Science & Engineering: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Al-Al
and Al-high Temperature Alloys; Smart Materials and other Alloys, Design, and Manufacturing; Production of Fiber-reinforced
Polymer Composites, Renewable Energy – Geothermal, Bio, Wind,
and Solar – and Energy Policy |
|
Dr. Bikash Ranjan
Moharana, Ph.D |
Welding, Mechanical and Metallurgical Analysis, Process
Optimization, Advanced Machining Processes, and Sustainable
Manufacturing Technology |
|
Dr.Khazar Hayat, Ph.D |
Mechanical Design, Composite Materials & Structures, Multiscale
Analysis, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Renewable Energy
Technologies |
|
Mr. Brian N’Drelan |
Renewable energy – Solar, Tidal, and Wind. Failure of Components
and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering, Experimental
Engineering, and Operations Management |
Postgraduate Research
| Scientific Coordinator | Research/Project Topic | Student |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Failure of Components and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering |
Mr. Brian N’Drelan |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli and Dr. Shoeb A. Syed |
Digital Technology Enabled Maintenance Practices for Enhanced Sustainable Organizational Performance: Myth or Reality? |
Mr. Granville Embia (PhD) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Investigation of Sustainable Prospects of Fabricating Galvanized Steel with Gas Metal Arc Welding |
Mr. John Kamit (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Implementing IoT and Automation for Quality Control in Beverage Industries: A Comprehensive Approach to Fill Level Inspections and Early Alert System |
Mr. Sachhi Noreo (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Steve Ales |
Assessment of Weld Integrity on Mild Steel |
Mr. Max Aiso (Master student) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Power Systems and Machinery – Electrical Fault Analysis in Mechanical Systems |
Mr. Josek Johnson (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Steve Ales |
to be decided |
Mr. Norman Gilbert (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Shoeb A. Syed and Dr Bikash Ranjan Moharana
|
to be decided |
Mr. Bonifasio Kaupa Tandago (Masters student) |
|
Dr Kamalakanta Muduli
|
Improvement in Production Quality in the Food Processing Sector |
Romb Kuri
(Masters student) |
|
Dr. Steve Ales
|
To be decided |
Hood Peara
(Masters student) |
Final Year BME Research Project (FYP)
| Student(s) | Research/Project Area | Co-ordinator |
|---|---|---|
|
Shannon Nengu
|
Firewater Sprinkler Systems for Typical PNG Residential Homes and Camp Accommodation Blocks: A case-by-case approach to project execution.
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Dulcie Gubaila
|
Development of Mechanical Sun Tracking Mechanism for Renewable Energy Applications
|
Dr Khazar Hayat
|
|
Pelchar Sikari
|
Design of a Solar Powered Water Purification System for Remote Villages
|
Dr Shoab A Syed
|
|
Adam Tara
|
Development of a Safety Helmet using Coconut Husk Fiber and Recycled Plastic
|
Dr Steve Ales
|
|
Doana Murke
|
Mechanical Design of a Portable Biochar Maker using Agricultural Waste
|
Dr Shoab A Syed
|
|
Gideon Andrew
|
Mechanical maintenance monitoring system for hydropower turbines
|
Dr Shoab A Syed
|
|
Gideon Andrew
|
Mechanical maintenance monitoring system for hydropower turbines
|
Dr Shoab A Syed
|
|
Bethshiba Miti, Winifred Kom
|
A CFD Investigation of Wavy Flow Pattern of Process Gas Flow over Stationary Oil Surface in a Horizontal Transport Pipeline
|
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
Nimrod Paul
|
Development of Folderable Bamboo-Reinforced Bicycle
|
Dr Khazar Hayat
|
|
Nicholas MARAI
|
Two-Dimensional CFD Modelling of Interfacial Shear Stress Estimation of Oil-Water Mixture Transportation in a Horizontal Pipe under Stratified Flow Conditions.
|
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
Wellington Lowi
|
Simulation and Analysis of Artificial Hip Joint Using Computer-Aided Design Modeling
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Jamie Buri
|
Design and Feasibility study of a Waste Heat Recovery system for Diesel powered mining operations in PNG
|
Dr. Bikash Moharana
|
|
Elijah Horiambe
|
Intelligent Solar-Based Backup Power System for Industrial Applications.
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Lapan Tuvui, Israel Kambao
|
Development of predictive maintenance strategies for lime plant ball mill LS100- Integrating asset Health Dashboard for predictive maintenance
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Henry Kila
|
Solar Panel sun Tracking System
|
Mr Brian N’Drelan
|
|
Esron Bugere
|
Operation and Maintenance of a Small-Scale Dam Hydropower System for Rural Electrification: A Case Study of Etep power Station – Morobe province
|
“Ms Stephanie Konts &
Mr. Brian N’Drelan”
|
|
Bethuel Tonny
|
A CFD Modelling of Crude Oil Extraction as Multi-Phase Flow in a Vertical Tubing of a Reservoir Using Mixture Model
|
Dr Jack Khallahle
|
|
Theo Marpena
|
Design and Fabrication of a Mini Portable Trommel Gold Washing System
|
Dr Kamalakanta Muduli
|
|
Nicodemus DESIANG
|
Elevator design for Matheson Library
|
Mr Brian N’Drelan
|
|
Valentine Humbanga
|
Automated Diesel Fuel Pumping System for Maprik Thermal Power Station
|
“Mr. Brian N’Drelan &
Ms Stephanie Konts”
|
|
Gapikila Gure
|
Development of a Manpowered Bamboo-Reinforced Three-Wheeler Using Scrap Materials
|
Dr Khazar Hayat
|
|
Stanford Kipongi
|
Solar Powered Coffee Dryer
|
Dr Khazar Hayat
|
|
Angai Erepo
|
Developing a Predictive Maintenance Framework for an Industrial Centrifugal Pump
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Jeffery AME
|
Integrated CFD and Thermodynamic Optimization of a Cryogenic Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger for LNG Liquefaction.
|
Dr Shoab A Syed
|
|
Nathan Alps
|
Experimental investigation and optimization of weld parameters for similar and dissimilar weldments by fusion welding processes
|
Dr Bikash Moharana
|
|
Alanis Karingal
|
Performance Analysis of Solar Still and Improvement of Water Quality
|
Dr Bikash Moharana
|
|
Ronald Yawa
|
Design and Fabrication of a Motor-Assisted Bicycle Using a grass Cutter Engine
|
Dr Steve Ales
|
|
Nelson JOSHUA
|
Bearing Fault Detection & Diagnosis of an Industrial Equipment Using Vibration Analysis.
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
|
Christopher MANOA
|
Remaining Useful Life (RUL) Prediction for Aircraft Engines.
|
Dr Aezeden Mohamed
|
