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Biography
Dr Ruiping Zou is an Associate Professor (Research) at Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University Australia (2015- ). She received B.Eng. (1986) from North-Eastern University China, M.Eng. (1990) from University of Wollongong Australia and PhD (1998) from UNSW Australia. She was an ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellow (1998-2000), Research Fellow/Adjunct Lecturer (2001-2008) and Senior Research Fellow/Senior Lecturer (2008-2015) with UNSW Australia. She has been the Manager for Lab. for Simulation and Modelling of Particulate Systems (SIMPAS: www.monash.edu/engineering/simpas) since 2002, and the Node Director (Vic) of the ARC Hub for Computational Particle Technology (CPT: www.monash.edu/comparticletech) since 2016.
She is a leading scientist in particle/powder technology, has authored/co-authored over 140 Journal papers, book chapters and conference papers including 80 referred Journal papers; attracted > 3.5M A$ research grants through various university and ARC competitive schemes including 8 ARC projects and 2 ARC Hubs; supervising/co-supervising 26 postgraduate students (18 graduated), and been referee for ARC grant applications and various learned journals including Powder Technology, Chemical Engineering Science, and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. She has been the managing editor for the Journal of Powder Technology since 2016 (2016-2022),
Research interests
Powder/particle technology: particle characterisation; particle packing characteristics and porosity prediction; particle-structure-property relations; processing and handling of bulk/particulate materials; simulation of particulate systems, and applications in mineral/metallurgy/material industries.
Supervision interests
- She has graduated 18 PhD and Masters by research students as co-supervisor/principal supervisor at UNSW Australia, and currently, acts as the principal supervisor for three PhDs and co-supervisor for five PhDs as at Monash.
Community service
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Being the Manager of Simpas (a world-leading particle Lab for Simulation and Modelling of Particulate Systems), currently consisting of 56 researchers, since 2002. (www.monash.edu/engineering/simpas)
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Being the OZ reader for ARC DP and LP grant applications since 2002.
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Being the referee for various learned journals including Powder Technology, Chemical Engineering Science and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research; also reviewing papers for international conferences such as Chemeca and Powders and Grain.
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Being the conference coordinator of 1) The 3rd Australia-China-Japan Joint Symposium on Iron and Steel Making, Aug. 2010, Sydney, Australia; 2) Powders and Grains International Conference, July 2013, Sydney, Australia; 3) the 2nd Australia-China Joint Symposium on Minerals and Metallurgy, July 2014, Sydney, Australia; 4) The Australia-China Joint Workshop on Multi-phase Flow, Dec. 2015, Suzhou, China; 5) The 6th Australia-China-Japan iron making conference, Nov. 2016, Melbourne, Australia; 6) The 2nd International Symposium on Computational Particle Technology, Dec. 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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Being the Centre Coordinator of Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials (3-M Centre) (2013-2015).
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Being the Node Director (Melbourne) (and acting Hub Manager, 2019 March- )for ARC Research Hub for Computational Particle Technology ( www.monash.edu/comparticletech ), currently consisting of 115 researchers and industrial partners since 2016 (2016-2021)
- Being the managing Editor of Powder and Technology since 2016 (2016-2022), Elsevier Journal (ISSN: 0032-5910).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Particle simulation
- Multiphase flow
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of cyclone control technology
Kuang, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zou, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Evans, T. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/07/24 → 1/07/29
Project: Research
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Development of direct reduction technologies based on fluidized bed (FB) and circulating fluidized bed (CFB)
Yu, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zou, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kuang, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Liu, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Evans, T. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/07/24 → 1/07/29
Project: Research
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ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control
Yu, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Strezov, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bao, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shen, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rudman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhao, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zou, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chen, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kuang, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selomulya, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dong, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeng, Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jiang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Steel, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ma, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), mingyuan, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Evans, T. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Mao, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Ye, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cheng, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhou, Z. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Qiu, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sakai, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), de Ryck, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Luding, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Ching, T. (Project Manager)
Australian Research Council (ARC), Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution, Rio Tinto Services Limited (Australia)
10/01/24 → 10/01/29
Project: Research
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Designing Thermomechanical processing of Ti alloys for enhanced manufacturability and mechanical properties
Zou, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wu, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lim, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Baosteel Group Corporation, Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/01/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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ARC Research Hub for Computational Particle Technology
Yu, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Zhao, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rudman, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jiang, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selomulya, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zou, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yan, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhou, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Guo, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shen, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kuang, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chu, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yang, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhu, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zeng, Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dong, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Strezov, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wang, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhao, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Song, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Evans, T. J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Mao, X. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhu, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Hu, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pan, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Li, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Williams, S. R. O. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Luding, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Liu, Q. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Zhang, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Huang, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jiang, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Qiu, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Hapgood, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chen, W. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, Fujian Longking Co Ltd, Baosteel Group Corporation, Hamersley Iron Pty Limited, Monash University, University of New South Wales (UNSW), University of Queensland , Western Sydney University (WSU), Macquarie University
31/12/16 → 30/12/21
Project: Research
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Characterization of non-spherical particle tribocharging during horizontal pneumatic conveying
Huang, F., Kuang, S., Zou, R. & Yu, A., Apr 2025, In: Applied Mathematical Modelling. 140, 18 p., 115894.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Anisotropic Heat Transfer in a Fibrous Membrane with Hierarchically Assembled 2D Materials
Du, Y., Zhen, F., Ding, S., Zhong, Y., Li, P., Zhan, K., Dong, M., Guo, Z., Fan, W., Hin, O. E., Ding, B., Zou, R., Qiu, L., Yu, A. & Liu, M., 14 Nov 2024, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 16, 47, p. 65366–65377 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
An optimization framework for achieving optimal hydrocyclone's performance aligning with decision-makers' preferences
E, D., Tan, C., Ye, Q., Cui, J., Zhou, Z., Zou, R., Yu, A. & Kuang, S., 1 Dec 2024, In: Powder Technology. 448, 21 p., 120233.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modeling in Orally Inhaled Drugs
Li, R., Miao, H., Zhou, X., Zou, R. & Tong, Z., 2024, Exploring Computational Pharmaceutics - Ai and Modeling in Pharma 4.0. Ouyang, D. (ed.). Hoboken NJ USA: Wiley-Academy, p. 379-407 29 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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CFD-DEM study on agglomeration and spout-assisted fluidization of cohesive particles
Zou, Y., Zou, R. & Wu, Y., 1 Mar 2024, In: Powder Technology. 436, 13 p., 119512.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)