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Link to Research profile: http://tinyurl.com/j7aclu8

My expertise are in the areas of materials failure analysis, corrosion management and prevention for subsea and minning structures, asset management in terms of materials integrity and failure prevention, engineeing fabrication and materials processing, electrochemical processes

As Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Prof Dell has changed the profile of engineering education and research at the University of Western Australia, dramatically changing the education model and focussing the research to be more industry focussed and collaborative between disciplines.

Prof Dell joined the Faculty in 1994, after working for 10 years in industry developing technologies for optoelectronics at Telecom Research Laboratories in Australia and space radiation effects at Matra Marconi Space Systems (now EADS) in France. He was appointed Dean of the Faculty in 2010.

Prof Dell has more than 300 refereed publications. John’s work has resulted in the awarding of a number of US and Australian defence contracts. He is also a co-inventor of a number of patented device structures and fabrication technologies. He is joint winner of the inaugural DSTO/Australia Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Support of Defence or National Security. This technology is now being developed for real-time analysis of soil properties for agriculture, as well as applications in food science, defence and medicine.

John has a strong commitment to research and teaching and believes strongly that the nexus between the two is essential, particularly in developing new ways to inspire and educate future engineers. He is particularly interested in developing leadership in students and graduates, and an understanding that solutions are not only technical but have social, economic and cultural dimensions that need to be taken into account.

Research development advisor. 

I work with the researchers across the faculty to develop research opportunities, projects and programs of work. 

I am a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with 27 year of experience in projects, erection and commissioning of large process plants and in plant asset integrity management. With my work and experience, I have been recognized for delivering maximum plant efficiency (uptime, asset output) with the lowest maintenance cost, thus contributing to the profitability of the company. I have in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, OSHAS 18001, and RC 14001. I am an expert in environmental, health and safety aspects in process industry and advocate of work place safety, with a focus on Zero Harm. I have been recognised for providing guidance to Qatari Nationals and young Australian Graduates and am well versed with weaving innovative use of technology for carrying out maintenance and reliability work.

My interests include watching cricket, football, tennis and extensive reading. I read books, both fiction and non-fiction and I have a passion for astronomy. I am an amateur astronomer and love to peer at the Southern Sky with a Celestron SLT 130 scope that I own. One day I hope to be an international umpire in cricket and am working towards it.