Sylvester Abanteriba

Professor Sylvester Abanteriba

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Open to

  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision

Academic positions

  • Professor, Propulsion Systems
  • RMIT University
  • School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 2005 – Present
  • Associate Professor
  • RMIT University
  • School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 2000 – 31 Dec 2004
  • Founder and of Director, RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program
  • RMIT University
  • RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 2000 – 31 Dec 2012
  • Senior Lecturer & Course leader - Aerospace Engineering and Business Administration Course
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1994 – 31 Dec 1999
  • Director, International Industry Experience Program
  • RMIT University
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1993 – 31 Dec 1993
  • Lecturer, Department of Aerospace Engineering
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1992 – 31 Dec 1994
  • Coordinator, Aerospace Engineering and Business Administration Course
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1988 – 31 Dec 1993
  • Coordinator & Founder, Aerospace Engineering Industry Experience Program
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1987 – 31 Dec 1987
  • Postgraduate Research Coordinator
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1986 – 31 Dec 1986
  • Coordinator, Commercial activities, Sir Lawrence Wackett Centre for Aerospace Design
  • RMIT University
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jan 1985 – 31 Dec 1985
  • Research Engineer
  • University of Hannover
  • Institute of Internal Combustion Engines
  • Hanover, Germany
  • 1 Jan 1984 – 31 Dec 1991

Non-academic positions

  • Consultant, Internal Combustion Engine Tribology
  • Consultant for Clients in the German Engine building industry
  • German Engine Building Industry
  • , Germany
  • 1 Jan 1988 – 31 Dec 1991
  • Design Engineer
  • Lauermann Engineering
  • Hannover, Germany
  • 1 Jan 1981 – 31 Dec 1982

Supervisor projects

  • Contour Design Optimization of Aerospike Nozzle for enhanced Rocket Engine Performance
  • 23 Aug 2022
  • Modelling of health assessment processes and procedures for the online diagnosis of the air and hydrogen supply for application in PEM fuel cell systems for mid-sized aviation
  • 25 Feb 2022
  • Application of CAE Modeling to Establish the Interior Seating Dynamics of Autonomous Driving Passenger Vehicles
  • 19 Jun 2017
  • Identification of Vehicle Seat Occupant Vibration Discomfort
  • 1 Mar 2017
  • The Effect of Vehicle Seat Vibration and its Control
  • 1 Mar 2017
  • Design and Analysis of a Passive Filtration System for Splash Lubricated Gearboxes
  • 1 Aug 2016
  • Development of a Human Body Finite Element Model for Occupied Seat Vibration and Comfort
  • 12 Apr 2016
  • Development of Polymer Grafting Technique onto the Surface of Additively Manufactured Titanium Substrate for Improved Hip Arthroplasty Performance
  • 20 Oct 2015
  • Characterization of the Hydrogen-Dry-Low-Nox-Micromix-Combustion-Principle for Hydrogen-Methane Fuel Mixtures
  • 11 Aug 2015
  • Efficacy of the Thoracic Side Airbag and Effective Occupant Protection in Lateral Impacts
  • 21 Jul 2014
  • Determination of Autoignition Delay and Lean Blowout Characteristics of Alternative Jet Fuels in a Small-Scale Gas Turbine
  • 16 Jul 2012

Teaching interests

Supervisor interests
Propulsion, Piston Engines

Research interests

My research in the propulsion area is directed towards improving the efficiency of propulsive systems in the cases of automotive, power generation, aircraft and rocket applications. The imperative requirements of emissions reduction and environmentally friendly systems necessitate that propulsive systems operate with optimum efficiency. For automotive application the overall efficiency of the petrol engine still lingers in the 20% range. In the case of the gas turbine engine without co-generation, efficiencies are also unfortunately very low. There is therefore the need to improve the efficiency of these propulsive systems to achieve significant reduction in emissions and reduce adverse impact on the environment. My research, which covers a wide domain of propulsion systems, is summarised below:
• Analysis of the tribology of internal combustion engines
• Conventional, alternative and renewable fuels
• Aviation fuels – Thermal stability of aviation fuels
• Ceramics – Thermal barrier coatings for gas turbine hot sections
• Development of design and analysis tools for turbomachinery
• The numerical and experimental study of aeroacoustic noise of motor vehicle alternators
• Design and 3-dimensional aerodynamic analysis of intake manifolds of piston engines
• Development of experimental methods and numerical modelling of injection systems
• Rocket nozzle flow and geometry analysis
• Vehicle safety
• Wear debris analysis.

Industry Grants
• 2000/2004 Development of Design and Performance Analysis Tool for a Family of Centrifugal Compressor Volutes. TRANE Grant
• 2003/2007 Development of Hydro-Erosion Model Using a Semi-Empirical Method Coupled With a Euler Approach: Robert Bosch Grant
• 2003/2007 Numerical and Experimental Study of Aeroacoustic Noise of Motor Vehicle Alternators: Robert Bosch Grant
• 2003/2007 Evaluation of the Effects of Improved Frontal Compatibility on Front-To-Side Vehicle Collisions: Volkswagen Grant
• 2011/2013 Thermal Simulations for Dynamic Driving Profiles: BMW Grant
• 2008/2012 Experimental and Numerical Study of Gasoline Direct Injection Primary Break Up: Robert Bosch Grant.

Accomplishments and achievements
• Carrick Institute Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Student Learning (2007)
• Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service to RMIT University as Founder and Director of the RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program (2005)
• Certificate of Appreciation for Valued Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2001)
• Ambassador of Business Events Sydney (2010)
• Ralph McIntosh Medal for Outstanding Service to Students (2012).

Reviewer of Books in Propulsion Systems for Wiley and Sons and Cambridge University Press.

Initiatives and links

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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