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Dr Cordelia Selomulya

B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering, 1st Class Honours and the University Medal), The University of New South Wales, 1998
Ph.D. (School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry), The University of New South Wales, 2002

Lecturer

email: cordelia.selomulya@eng.monash.edu.au
tel: +61 3 9905 3436
fax: +61 3 9905 5686
Room 209, Building 36 Engineering

Research Information Page

Advanced Particle Engineering Laboratory

Professional Appointments

  • 2006 – present: Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University.
  • 2003 – 2006: ARC research fellow, ARC Centre for Functional Nanomaterials, The University of New South Wales.
  • 2002 – 2003: RAE Anglo-Australian postdoctoral fellow, Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, University of Leeds.
  • 2001 – 2002: Research associate, Centre for Particle and Catalyst Technologies, The University of New South Wales.
  • 1998 – 2001: Academic assistant/PhD candidate, Centre for Particle and Catalyst Technologies, The University of New South Wales.

Professional Affiliations 

  • Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust)
  • Australasian Particle Technology Society

Current Research and Professional Interests 

  • Aggregation and aggregate characterization: Understanding of mechanisms, hydrodynamic behaviour, micro-properties, and implications to macro-properties, e.g. dewatering behaviour, sediment compaction, filtration performance. The use of different characterization tools, including light scattering/obscuration methods, image analysis, tomography; applications of tools and knowledge on water treatments, mechanical bioseparation, use of personal care products.
  • Simulation and modeling: Integration of 3D imaging and modeling tools; correlation to quantify relative aggregate strength from process conditions; predictions of system performance from micro-properties.
  • Magnetic nanoparticles: Photocatalytic applications to detoxify harmful organic matters; including organochloride pesticide, polyaromatic hydrocarbon, and trihalomethane. Functionalisation of nano-sized magnetite to isolate specific proteins, e.g. BSA, peptide; enzyme immobilisation.
  • Acid mine drainage: Iron hydroxide precipitation mechanisms; sludge conditioning procedures and densification.

Awards

  • Poster award at the American Filtration Society/American Institute of Chemical Engineers Conference and Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (2005).
  • Young researcher award by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering to attend the Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation event (FEAST 4), Canberra, Australia (2003).
  • The University Medal in Chemical Engineering (1998).
  • The Shell Prize, Simon Carves Australia Prize, BHP Engineering Prize, Goodman Fielder Ingredients Prize, Western Mining Corporation Limited Prize, Dorr-Oliver Prize, Dow Corning Prize, Abbott Laboratories Pty Limited Prize, Wattyl Australia/ James Hardie Prize (1996-1997).

Selected Publications

Book Chapter

  • Selomulya, C. and Williams, R. A. (2004) In-process Measurement of Particulate Systems in Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, (Eds: Antony, S. J., Hoyle, W., and Ding, Y.), Royal Society of Chemistry, London, p. 255.

Journal Articles

  • Selomulya, C., Jia, X., and Williams, R. A. (2005) Direct Prediction of Structure and Permeability of Flocculated Structures and Sediments using 3D Tomographic Imaging, Trans. IChemE Part A: Chem. Eng. Res. Design, 83:A7, 844-852.
  • Williams R.A., Selomulya C., Jia X. (2005) XMT enabled prediction of structure and permeability of flocculated structures and sediments, Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE, 6A, 1367-1373.
  • Gan, W. Y., Selomulya, C., Tapsell, G., and Amal, R. (2005) Densification of Iron(III) Sludge in Neutralization, Int. J. Min, Proc., 76:3, 149-162.
  • Selomulya, C., Bushell, G., Amal, R., and Waite, T. D. (2004) Aggregate properties in relation to Aggregation Conditions under Various Applied Shear Environments, Int. J. Min. Proc., 73, 295-307.
  • Selomulya, C., Bushell, G., Amal, R., and Waite, T. D. (2003) Understanding the Role of Restructuring in Flocculation: The Application of a Population Balance Model, Chem. Eng. Sci., 58:2, 327-338.
  • Selomulya, C., Bushell, G., Amal, R., and Waite, T. D. (2002) Aggregation Mechanisms of Latex of Different Particle Sizes in a Controlled Shear Environment, Langmuir, 18:6, 1974-1984.
  • Selomulya, C., Amal, R., Bushell, G., and Waite, T. D. (2001) Evidence of Shear Rate Dependence on Restructuring and Breakup of Latex Aggregates, J. Coll. Int. Sci., 236:1, 67-77.
  • Selomulya, C., Meeyoo, V. and Amal, R. (1999) “Mechanisms of Cr(VI) Removal from Water by Various Types of Activated Carbons”, J. Chem. Tech. and Biotech., 74: 111-122.

Refereed Conference Papers

  • Dan, L., Teoh, W. Y., Selomulya, C., and Amal, R. (2005) Designing Magnetic Nanoparticles for Protein Adsorption, in Proceedings of the 33rd Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, 25-28 September, Brisbane, Australia.
  • Selomulya, C., Jia, X., and Williams, R. A. (2005) Direct Prediction of Structure and Permeability of Flocculated Structures and Sediments using 3D Tomographic Imaging, in Proceedings of the 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, 10-14 July, Glasgow.
  • Selomulya, C., Hermawan, M, Bushell, G. C., Craig, V. S. J., and Amal, R. (2004) Characterizing the Bond Strength of Aggregates in Suspension, in Proceedings of the 32nd Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, 26-29 September, Sydney, Australia, P273.
  • Selomulya, C., Gan, W. Y., Tapsell, G., and Amal, R. (2004) Improving Sludge Densification through Understanding of Iron Hydroxide Precipitation, in Proceedings of the 32nd Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, 26-29 September, Sydney, Australia, PS2.35.
  • Selomulya, C., Jia, X., and Williams, R. A. (2004) Tomographic Imaging of Flocs and Flocculating Suspensions, in Proceedings of PARTEC’04, 16-18 March, Nürnberg, Germany, 9.3.
  • Selomulya, C., Jia, X., and Williams, R. A. (2003) Aggregates and Suspensions: The Use of Tomographic Techniques, in Proceedings of Particulate Systems Analysis, 10 – 12 September, Harrogate, UK, P#44.
  • Selomulya, C., Jia, X., and Williams, R. A. (2003) Tomographic analysis of flocs and flocculating suspensions”, in Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Industrial Tomography, Banff, 2–5 September, pp. 145-151.
  • Selomulya, C., Bushell, G., Amal, R., and Waite, T. D. (2002) Relationship between Floc Properties and Flocculation Conditions in Different Shear Environments, in Proceedings of the World Congress on Particle Technology 4 CD-ROM, 21 – 25 July, Sydney, Australia.
  • Selomulya, C., Bushell, G., Amal, R., and Waite, T. D. (2002) Characterisation of Floc Properties to Understand Mechanisms of Flocculation, in Proceedings of the World Congress on Particle Technology 4 CD-ROM, 21 – 25 July, Sydney, Australia.
  • Selomulya, C., Pramudito, M., and Amal, R. (1999) “Removal Mechanisms of Cr(VI) by Activated Carbons in Batch and Continuous Processes” in Proceedings of the Environmental Engineering Research Event’99 CD-ROM, 23 – 26 November, Castlemaine, Australia.
  • Selomulya, C., Amal, R., Bushell, G., and Waite, T. D. (1999) “Different Approaches to Structure Determination of Latex Aggregates by Small Angle Light Scattering” in Proceedings of the 27th Chemeca CD-ROM, 26 – 29 September, Newcastle, Australia.