Dr. Michael Tobias Heitzmann is the Co-Director for the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) and a Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at The University of Queensland. The centre he co-directs brings together over 60 researchers and 110 PhD students working with over 124 different industry and research partners.
He is an expert in composite materials and processes with a strong industry focus. His research group at The University of Queensland is focused around the two areas: ‘High temperature Composites’ and ‘Composite durability’. His expertise includes manufacturing process development and modelling, materials characterisation and composite mechanics. In the last 5 years, he has been awarded over $8.5M AUD in research funding as chief investigator (CI) of which over $3.5M AUD have been obtained as the lead CI. He has secured significant funding across the funding spectrum including, direct industry funding, CRC, ACARP, ARC Linkage and ARC Discovery projects. Since joining The University of Queensland in 2014, he has produced over 45 academic publications and is the inventor of 3 patents. He has graduated 6PhD students, 2 MPhil students and is the current supervisor of 10 PhD students and 3 research fellows.
As an academic with a strong industry focus, Dr. Heitzmann prides himself on his impact beyond tractional academic outputs. For example, he and his team have developed coal seam gas sucker-rod wear guides that are now use across Australia with over 1 million guides sold. In collaboration, with Prof. Glen Lichtwark, he developed the Cricket Australia test standard for cricket balls and overseen the certifications of all cricket balls currently being played in Cricket Australia men’s competitions. He has also pioneered the development of high temperature ceramic matrix composites for hypersonic applications in Australia. His team has successfully developed and demonstrated the manufacture of polymer-matrix and ceramic-matrix composites for test campaigns including industry primes such as Lockheed Martin and Thales. He also played a significant role in the establishment of the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Eagle Farm Facility and has helped to shape the current high temperature composites development that is undertaken within DST.
From 2012 to July 2015, he was the project leader of the CRC-ACS “Plant fibre biocomposites” project (CRC-ACS P1.1), a 6.5M five year project. He was responsible for leading a multinational team of over 10 researchers including project partners form Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. Since taking over the project lead, he has successfully established a steering committee for the development of biocomposite design guidelines, engaged three additional research providers and introduced two new commercial end-users to the project. The license for commercialisation of the project outcomes has been issued to Queensland based agronomy company Agri Fibre Industries.
Before joining the University of Queensland he worked as a Senior Research Engineer for the commercial entity of the CRC-ACS, Advanced Composite Structures Australia. In this role he contributed and led composite research and development projects for major local and international companies such as QBE insurance, Brisbane Transport, Australian Aerospace, Airbus and PETRONAS.
Journal Article: Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2024). Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments. Tribology International, 191 109059, 109059. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2023.109059
Khakbaz, Hadis, Sayyar, Sepidar, Beirne, Stephen, Heitzmann, Michael and Innis, Peter C. (2023). Towards Three‐Dimensional Printed Thermal Conductive Polymeric Composites using a Binary‐Composite Hybrid based on Boron Nitride Nanoparticles and Micro‐Diamonds. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 44 (21) 2300335. doi: 10.1002/marc.202300335
Journal Article: Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin, Martin, Darren, Firouzi, Mahshid and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres. Tribology Letters, 71 (3) 102, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s11249-023-01774-9
High value biocoke for low emission steel production
(2023–2026) ARC Discovery Projects
Polymer Matrix Composite Thermal Protection Liners
(2023–2026) Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC
Ceramic Matrix Composite Components for Hypersonic Flight
(2023–2025) Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC
Characterising the material properties that influence fire growth of fire retardant natural fibre composites
(2023) Doctor Philosophy
Cure cycle optimisation and behaviour prediction of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure
(2023) Doctor Philosophy
Integration of Cooling into Ceramic Matrix Composite Structures
Doctor Philosophy
Jones, M., Heitzmann, M. T. and Raverty, R. (2016). Quality assurance. Composite materials for aircraft structures. (pp. 227-254) edited by Alan A. Baker and Murray L. Scott. Reston, VA, United States: American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. doi: 10.2514/5.9781624103261.0227.0254
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2024). Assessment of the tribological performance of glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6 under harsh abrasive environments. Tribology International, 191 109059, 109059. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2023.109059
Khakbaz, Hadis, Sayyar, Sepidar, Beirne, Stephen, Heitzmann, Michael and Innis, Peter C. (2023). Towards Three‐Dimensional Printed Thermal Conductive Polymeric Composites using a Binary‐Composite Hybrid based on Boron Nitride Nanoparticles and Micro‐Diamonds. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 44 (21) 2300335. doi: 10.1002/marc.202300335
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin, Martin, Darren, Firouzi, Mahshid and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Influence of Counter-Face Grit Size and Lubricant on the Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Glass Fibres. Tribology Letters, 71 (3) 102, 1-22. doi: 10.1007/s11249-023-01774-9
Abolfazli, Milad, Bazli, Milad, Rajabipour, Ali, Heitzmann, Michael, Pourasiabi, Hamid, Wang, Hao and Arashpour, Mehrdad (2023). Residual compressive strength of filament wound hybrid glass/carbon fibre reinforced polymer tubes after exposure to elevated temperature. Composite Structures, 316 117050, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117050
Fernando, Shanelle, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael and Fernando, Dilum (2023). Cure cycle optimisation of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure through the use of TTT diagrams. Construction and Building Materials, 383 131332, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131332
Bazli, Milad, Benny, Benzen, Rajabipour, Ali, Pourasiabi, Hamid, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Arashpour, Mehrdad (2023). Residual compressive strength of seawater sea sand concrete filled hybrid carbon-glass fibre reinforced polymer tubes under seawater: effects of fibre type and orientation. Journal of Building Engineering, 70 106383, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106383
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Mechanical and tribological performances of thermoplastic polymers reinforced with glass fibres at variable fibre volume fractions. Polymers, 15 (3) 694, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/polym15030694
Abolfazli, Milad, Bazli, Milad, Rajabipour, Ali, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Amirzadeh, Zhila (2023). Residual compressive section capacity of filament wound carbon, glass, and basalt fibre-reinforced polymer tubes: Influence of elevated temperatures. Composite Structures, 304 116490, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.116490
Basnayake, Asanka P., Hidalgo, Juan P. and Heitzmann, Michael T (2023). Towards the development of a fire retardant sugar-cane bagasse ply for composite manufacture: a flammability study. Journal of Composite Materials, 57 (2), 297-311. doi: 10.1177/00219983221144709
Cai, Yuanzhen, Bazli, Milad, Basnayake, Asanka P., Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2022). Composite springs for mooring tensioners: a systematic review of material selection, fatigue performance, manufacturing, and applications. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10 (9) 1286, 1-34. doi: 10.3390/jmse10091286
Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview
Bazli, Milad, Heitzmann, Michael and Villacorta Hernandez, Byron (2022). Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview. Composite Structures, 295 115827, 115827. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115827
Miao, Chuang, Fernando, Dilum, Zhou, Hao, Wilson, Peter and Heitzmann, Michael (2022). Behaviour of hybrid glass fibre-reinforced polymer and timber composite laminates under shear loading: importance of fibre rotation. Composite Structures, 287 115304, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2022.115304
Bazli, Milad, Heitzmann, Michael and Ashrafi, Hamed (2022). Long-span timber flooring systems: A systematic review from structural performance and design considerations to constructability and sustainability aspects. Journal of Building Engineering, 48 103981, 103981. doi: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103981
Basnayake, Asanka P., Hidalgo, Juan P., Villacorta, Byron, Dunn, Kameron G. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2022). Investigation of ammonium polyphosphate dilution with ground eggshells and lignin through the study of natural fibre composite flammability. Fire and Materials, 47 (1), 28-50. doi: 10.1002/fam.3066
Comparison of experimental and calculated tensile properties of flax fibres
Soatthiyanon, Niphaphun, Crosky, Alan and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2022). Comparison of experimental and calculated tensile properties of flax fibres. Journal of Composites Science, 6 (4) 100. doi: 10.3390/jcs6040100
Higginson, K., Fernando, D., Veidt, M., Burnton, P., You, Z. and Heitzmann, M. (2021). Local buckling of FRP thin-walled plates, shells and hollow sections with curved edges and arbitrary lamination. Thin-Walled Structures, 168 108242, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.tws.2021.108242
Basnayake, Asanka P., Hidalgo, Juan P. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2021). A flammability study of aluminium hydroxide (ATH) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) used with hemp/epoxy composites. Construction and Building Materials, 304 124540, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124540
Zaghloul, Moustafa Mahmoud Yousry, Steel, Karen, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2021). Wear behaviour of polymeric materials reinforced with man-made fibres: a comprehensive review about fibre volume fraction influence on wear performance. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 41 (5-6), 073168442110517-241. doi: 10.1177/07316844211051733
Bazli, Milad, Heitzmann, Michael and Villacorta Hernandez, Byron (2021). Hybrid fibre reinforced polymer and seawater sea sand concrete structures: a systematic review on short-term and long-term structural performance. Construction and Building Materials, 301 124335, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124335
Mechanical properties of hybrid fibre reinforced polymer-timber veneer laminates
Min, Li, Fernando, Dilum, Heitzmann, Michael and Miao, Chuang (2021). Mechanical properties of hybrid fibre reinforced polymer-timber veneer laminates. Construction and Building Materials, 301 124316, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124316
Lee, Ting-Uei, Chen, Yan, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Gattas, Joseph M. (2021). Compliant curved-crease origami-inspired metamaterials with a programmable force-displacement response. Materials and Design, 207 109859, 109859. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109859
McLaggan, M.S., Hidalgo, J.P., Osorio, A.F., Heitzmann, M.T., Carrascal, J., Lange, D., Maluk, C. and Torero, J.L. (2021). Towards a better understanding of fire performance assessment of façade systems: Current situation and a proposed new assessment framework. Construction and Building Materials, 300 124301, 124301. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124301
Curing kinetics of a siloxane pre-ceramic prepreg resin
Kudisonga, Christian, Villacorta, Byron, Chisholm, Harry, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Heitzmann, Michael (2021). Curing kinetics of a siloxane pre-ceramic prepreg resin. Ceramics International, 47 (14), 20678-20685. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.04.078
Comparing the ignition and burning hazards of sugar‐cane bagasse and hemp epoxy composites
Basnayake, Asanka P., Hidalgo, Juan P. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2021). Comparing the ignition and burning hazards of sugar‐cane bagasse and hemp epoxy composites. Fire and Materials, 46 (3) fam.2998, 529-543. doi: 10.1002/fam.2998
Nguyen, Thanh Tung , Redman, Adam, Leggate, William, Vandi, Luigii-j, Bailleres, Henri and Heitzmann, Michael (2021). Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive. BioResources, 16 (2), 4149-4170. doi: 10.15376/biores.16.2.4149-4170
Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP-timber thin-walled columns
Cui, Weiqi, Fernando, Dilum, Heitzmann, Michael and Gattas, Joseph M. (2021). Manufacture and structural performance of modular hybrid FRP-timber thin-walled columns. Composite Structures, 260 113506, 113506. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113506
Mohammed, Beada'a, Bialkowski, Konstanty, Hill, Steve, Stancombe, Anthony Edgar, Al-qadami, Abdulrahman, Heitzmann, Michael and Abbosh, Amin (2021). Stable and lifelong head phantoms using polymer composition mimicking materials to test electromagnetic medical imaging systems. IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology, 5 (4), 322-328. doi: 10.1109/jerm.2021.3051311
Nguyen, Thanh Tung, Bailleres, Henri, Redman, Adam, Leggate, William, Vandi, Luigi-j and Heiztmann, Michael (2020). Homogenous particleboard made from whole cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) stalk agricultural waste: optimisation of particle size and influence of cotton residue on performance. Bioresources, 15 (4), 7730-7748. doi: 10.15376/biores.15.4.7730-7748
Rull, Nahuel, Basnayake, Asanka, Heitzmann, Michael and Frontini, Patricia M. (2020). Constitutive modelling of the mechanical response of a polycaprolactone based polyurethane elastomer: finite element analysis and experimental validation through a bulge test. Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, 56 (4), 030932472095833-215. doi: 10.1177/0309324720958332
Humphry, J., Yang, N., Vandi, L -J., Hernandez, B. Villacorta, Martin, D.J. and Heitzmann, M.T. (2020). Isothermal differential scanning calorimetry analysis of the anionic polymerisation of polyamide-6: separation by dual asymmetric Gaussians. Materials Today Communications, 25 101473, 101473. doi: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101473
Ghazzawi, Yousof, Osorio, Andres F., Martin, Darren, Basnayake, Asanka P. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2020). The effect of fibre length and matrix modification on the fire performance of thermoplastic composites: The behaviour of PP as an example of non-charring matrix. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 35 (7), 089270572092513-976. doi: 10.1177/0892705720925134
Flammability trends for a comprehensive array of cladding materials
McLaggan, Martyn S., Hidalgo, Juan P., Tirado, Jeronimo Carrascal, Heitzmann, Michael, Osorio, Andres and Torero, José L. (2020). Flammability trends for a comprehensive array of cladding materials. Fire Safety Journal, 120 103133, 103133. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103133
Nonlinear rotational stiffness and clash prevention in perforated steel fold lines
Shi, Quan, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Gattas, Joseph M. (2020). Nonlinear rotational stiffness and clash prevention in perforated steel fold lines. Engineering Structures, 209 110218, 110218. doi: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110218
Ghazzawi, Yousof M., Osorio, Andres F. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2020). The effect of fibre length and fibre type on the fire performance of thermoplastic composites: the behaviour of polycarbonate as an example of a charring matrix. Construction and Building Materials, 234 117889, 117889. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117889
Comparison of test methods for the determination of delamination in glued laminated timber
Vella, Rodney, Heitzmann, Michael T., Redman, Adam and Bailleres, Henri (2019). Comparison of test methods for the determination of delamination in glued laminated timber. Bioresources, 14 (4), 7920-7934. doi: 10.15376/biores.14.4.7920-7934
Vella, Rodney, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Redman, Adam (2019). Improving the adhesion of high-density softwoods with isocyanate based adhesives through surface incision. Bioresources, 14 (4), 7751-7762. doi: 10.15376/biores.14.4.7751-7762
GFRP-to-timber bonded joints: adhesive selection
Miao, Chuang, Fernando, Dilum, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Bailleres, Henri (2019). GFRP-to-timber bonded joints: adhesive selection. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 94, 29-39. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2019.05.007
Chen, Yunhui, Han, Pingping, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Dehghan-Manshadi, Ali, Humphry, Jarrad, Kent, Damon, Stefani, Ilaria, Lee, Peter, Heitzmann, Michael, Cooper-White, Justin and Dargusch, Matthew (2019). A biocompatible thermoset polymer binder for Direct Ink Writing of porous titanium scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 95, 160-165. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.033
Alqadami, Abdulrahman S. M., Nguyen-Trong, Nghia, Mohammed, Beadaa, Stancombe, Anthony E., Heitzmann, Michael Tobias and Abbosh, Amin (2019). Compact unidirectional conformal antenna based on flexible high permittivity custom-made substrate for wearable wideband electromagnetic head imaging system. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 68 (1) 8827578, 183-194. doi: 10.1109/tap.2019.2938849
Ghazzawi, Yousof M, Osorio, Andres F and Heitzmann, Michael T (2018). Fire performance of continuous glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate composites: The effect of fibre architecture on the fire properties of polycarbonate composites. Journal of Composite Materials, 53 (12), 002199831880805-1715. doi: 10.1177/0021998318808052
Hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled structural members
Fernando, Dilum, Teng, J. G., Gattas, Joseph and Heitzmann, Michael (2018). Hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer-timber thin-walled structural members. Advances in Structural Engineering, 21 (9), 1409-1417. doi: 10.1177/1369433217739709
Humphry, J., Wolter, N., Yang, N., Vandi, L. J., Truss, R., Martin, D. J. and Heitzmann, M. T. (2018). Process modelling in Anionically Polymerised Polyamide-6 (APA6) for the in situ polymerisation of composite matrices. Composites Communications, 8, 111-114. doi: 10.1016/j.coco.2017.12.011
Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens
Rohner, Sven, Humphry, Jarrad, Chaleat, Celine M., Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren J., Amiralian, Nasim and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2018). Mechanical properties of polyamide 11 reinforced with cellulose nanofibres from Triodia pungens. Cellulose, 25 (4), 2367-2380. doi: 10.1007/s10570-018-1702-x
Hitzler, Leonhard, Alifui-Segbaya, Frank, Williams, Philipp, Heine, Burkhard, Heitzmann, Michael, Hall, Wayne, Merkel, Markus and Öchsner, Andreas (2018). Additive manufacturing of cobalt-based dental alloys: analysis of microstructure and physicomechanical properties. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2018 8213023, 1-12. doi: 10.1155/2018/8213023
Folded hybrid FRP-timber sections: concept, geometric design and experimental behaviour
Gattas, Joseph M., O'Dwyer, Mitchell L., Heitzmann, Michael T., Fernando, Dilum and Teng, J. G. (2017). Folded hybrid FRP-timber sections: concept, geometric design and experimental behaviour. Thin-Walled Structures, 122, 182-192. doi: 10.1016/j.tws.2017.10.007
Legras, A. , Kondor, A. , Alcock, M. , Michael Heitzmann and Truss, R. W. (2017). Inverse gas chromatography for natural fibre characterisation: dispersive and acid-base distribution profiles of the surface energy. Cellulose, 24 (11), 4691-4700. doi: 10.1007/s10570-017-1443-2
The mechanical properties of natural fibre composite laminates: a statistical study
Torres, J.,P., Vandi, L .-J., Veidt, M. and Heitzmann, M. T. (2017). The mechanical properties of natural fibre composite laminates: a statistical study. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 98, 99-104. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.03.010
Technical note: on modelling thermo-chemical degradation of poly(lactic acid)
Khanlou, Hossein Mohammad, Hall, Wayne, Heitzman, Michael T., Summerscales, John and Woodfield, Peter (2016). Technical note: on modelling thermo-chemical degradation of poly(lactic acid). Polymer Degradation and Stability, 134, 19-21. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2016.09.033
Reiner, Johannes, Torres, Juan Pablo, Veidt, Martin and Heitzmann, Michael (2016). Experimental and numerical analysis of drop-weight low-velocity impact tests on hybrid titanium composite laminates. Journal of Composite Materials, 50 (26), 3605-3617. doi: 10.1177/0021998315624002
Legras, A., Kondor, A., Heitzmann, M.T. and Truss, R.W. (2015). Inverse gas chromatography for natural fibre characterisation: Identification of the critical parameters to determine the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area. Journal of Chromatography A, 1425, 273-279. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2015.11.033
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Truss, Rowan, Veidt, Martin, Rasch, Ronald, Heitzmann, Michael T. and Paton, Rowan (2013). Fluorine mobility during SEM-EDX analysis: A challenge for characterizing epoxy/fluoropolymer interfaces. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117 (33), 16933-16941. doi: 10.1021/jp403314t
Heitzmann, M., Veidt, M., Ng, C. T., Lindenberger. B., Hou, M., Truss, R. and Liew, C. K. (2013). Single-plant biocomposite from Ricinus Communis: preparation, properties and environmental performance. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 21 (2), 366-374. doi: 10.1007/s10924-012-0517-3
Morphology of an interface between polyetherimide and epoxy prepreg
Heitzmann, Michael T., Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Paton, Rowan (2012). Morphology of an interface between polyetherimide and epoxy prepreg. Advanced Materials Research, 393-395, 184-188. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.393-395.184
Heitzmann, M.T., Hou, M., Veidt, M. and Falzon, P. (2011). Influence of nonlinearities on the accuracy of the analytical solution for the shaft loaded blister test. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 48 (10), 1424-1435. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2011.01.024
Heitzmann, Michael T., Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Paton, Rowan and Rasch, Ron (2011). Microanalysis techniques for the investigation of interphases formed between thermoset and thermoplastic polymers: Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray analysis. Key Engineering Materials, 471-472, 309-314. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.471-472.309
Electromigration in ALCu interconnections with W‐plug contacts
Ferlazzo, L., Reimbold, G., Gonchond, J. P., Heitzmann, M., Demolliens, O. and Lormand, G. (1993). Electromigration in ALCu interconnections with W‐plug contacts. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 9 (4), 299-302. doi: 10.1002/qre.4680090410
A fully scaled 0.5μm CMOS process for fast random logic
Lerme, M., Guegan, G., Deléonibus, S., Martin, F., Heitzmann, M., Vinet, F., Jaffard, C., Belleville, M., Guerin, M., Reimbold, G. and Leroux, C. (1991). A fully scaled 0.5μm CMOS process for fast random logic. Microelectronic Engineering, 15 (1-4), 257-260. doi: 10.1016/0167-9317(91)90224-2
Finite Element Analysis of Composite Mooring Tensioner Springs in Wave Energy Converters
Cai, Yuanzhen and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2023). Finite Element Analysis of Composite Mooring Tensioner Springs in Wave Energy Converters. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/omae2023-105262
TRIBOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF NYLON-6/ OYSTER SHELL COMPOSITES
Krishna, Akshay, Harikumar, Ambika, Basnayake, Asanka, Khakbaz, Hadis, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael (2023). TRIBOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF NYLON-6/ OYSTER SHELL COMPOSITES. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). doi: 10.1115/OMAE2023-104611
Dynamic mechanical in-situ analysis of ceramic matrix composites at 1300°c in oxidizing atmosphere
Kudisonga, Christian, Mucha, Herbert, Deckmann, Horst, Vandi-Jules, Luigi and Heiztmann, Michael (2019). Dynamic mechanical in-situ analysis of ceramic matrix composites at 1300°c in oxidizing atmosphere. 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials ICCM-22, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-16 August 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: International Committee on Composite Materials.
Carbon nanotube/polyamide 6 nanocomposites via in-situ anionic polymerisation
Humphry, Jarrad, Villacorta, Byron S. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2019). Carbon nanotube/polyamide 6 nanocomposites via in-situ anionic polymerisation. 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials ICCM-22, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-16 August 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: International Committee on Composite Materials.
Ghazzawi, Yousof M., Basnayake, Asanka P., Osorio, Andres F., Medina, Juan Hidalgo and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2019). Fire and post fire properties of glass fiber reinforced epoxy and polycarbonate composite: A comparative study. ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials ICCM22 2019, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Engineers Australia.
Humphry, Jarrad, Yang, Nan, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Truss, Rowan, Martin, Darren J. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2019). Process modelling of anionically polymerised polyamide-6 for application in thermoplastic reactive resin transfer moulding (R-RTM). European Conference on Composite Materials, Athens, Greece, 24-28 June 2018. New York, NY, United States: Curran Associates.
Nguyen, Tung T., Heitzmann, Michael T., Vandi, Luigi, Bailleres, Henri and Redman, Adam (2019). The influences of particle sizes on performance of biodegradable wood plastic composites manufactured from lingo-cellulosic agricultural waste. 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials ICCM-22, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 11-16 August 2019. Melbourne, VIC Australia: International Committee on Composite Materials.
Folding fabrication of curved-crease spindle beams
Cui, W. Q., Gfeller, T., Fernando, D., Heitzmann, M. T. and Gattas, J. M. (2018). Folding fabrication of curved-crease spindle beams. 7th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics, and Education, Oxford, United Kingdom, 4–7 September 2018. St Albans, United Kingdom: Tarquin.
Jiang, S., Fernando, D., Ho, J. C. M. and Heitzmann, M. (2017). Behavior of FRP confined ultra-high strength concrete columns under compression: An experimental study. 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Perth, WA, United States, 6-9 December 2016. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315226460-272
Jiang, S., Fernando, D., Ho, J. C.M. and Heitzmann, M. (2017). Behavior of FRP confined ultrahigh-strength concrete columns under axial compression: An experimental study. 24th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, ACMSM 2016, Perth, WA, December 6, 2016-December 9, 2016. CRC Press/Balkem.
The variability of mechanical properties in natural fibre composite laminates
Torres, Juan Pablo, Heitzmann, Michael and Legras, Angelica (2017). The variability of mechanical properties in natural fibre composite laminates. International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM), Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25 January 2017. Auckland, New Zealand: PFAM.
Humphry, Jarrad, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Martin, Darren and Heitzmann, Michael Tobias (2017). Time-temperature transformation modelling for the in situ processing of thermoplastics as a composite matrix. International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM), Auckland, New Zealand, 22-25 January 2017.
Experimental behaviour of hybrid FRP-concrete-steel double-skin tubular arches
Jiang, S., Fernando, D., Teng, J. G., Heitzmann, M. and Angliss, G. (2016). Experimental behaviour of hybrid FRP-concrete-steel double-skin tubular arches. 8th International Conference on Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2016, Hong Kong, China, 14 - 16 December 2016. Hong Kong, China: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Folded fabrication of FRP-timber thin-walled beams with novel non-uniform cross-sections
Hansen, B. J., Tan, J., Gattas, J. M., Fernando, D. and Heitzmann, M. (2016). Folded fabrication of FRP-timber thin-walled beams with novel non-uniform cross-sections. World Conference on Timber Engineering, Vienna, Australia, 22-25 August 2016. Vienna, Australia: Vienna University of Technology.
Legras, A., Heitzmann, M. T. and Truss, R. W. (2016). Surface chemistry and surface energy of natural fibres by XPS, in-lens SEM and inverse gas chromatography. 17th European Conference on Composite Materials, Munich, Germany, 26 June 2016 - 30 June 2016. European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM.
A practical toolbox to overcome the multiple challenges of biocomposites extrusion
Legras, Angelica, Truss, Rowan W., Chaleat, Celine M. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2015). A practical toolbox to overcome the multiple challenges of biocomposites extrusion. 2015 Australasian Composites Conference (ASC 2015), Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 21-23 April 2015.
Comparison of experimental and calculated tensile properties of flax fibres
Soatthiyanon, Niphaphun, Crosky, Alan and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2015). Comparison of experimental and calculated tensile properties of flax fibres. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.423
Composites Training through Development of a Formula SAE Race Car
Farmer, N., Lederhose,, Olszewski, G., Jahn, I. and Heitzmann, M. (2015). Composites Training through Development of a Formula SAE Race Car. Australasian Composites Conference, Sanctuary Cove, QLD Australia, 21-23 April, 2015.
GFRP-to-timber bonded joints: Adhesive selection
Miao, Chuang, Fernando, Dilum, Bailleres, Henri and Heitzmann, Michael (2015). GFRP-to-timber bonded joints: Adhesive selection. International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC).
Generation of a short fibre biocomposite representative volume element
Thomas, Kelli L., Bryce, Holly C. A. and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2015). Generation of a short fibre biocomposite representative volume element. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.500
Hemp hurd flour as an alternative low cost filler in wood plastic composites
Heitzmann, Michael T., Ali, Afifah Md, Legras, Angelica, Vandi, Luigi J. and Milne, John (2015). Hemp hurd flour as an alternative low cost filler in wood plastic composites. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.419
Hybrid thin-walled members made of FRP and timber
Fernando, Dilum, Gattas, Joseph, Teng, J. G. and Heitzmann, Michael (2015). Hybrid thin-walled members made of FRP and timber. International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC).
Low-tech recycling strategy for the production of building materials for developing nations
White, Claire A., Wood, Jessica C., Milne, John and Heitzmann, Michael T. (2015). Low-tech recycling strategy for the production of building materials for developing nations. International Conference on Performance-based and Life-cycle Structural Engineering, Brisbane Australia, 9-11 December 2015. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.418
Probabilistic design: a new approach to look at composite design
Heitzmann, Michael Tobias, Torres, Juan Pablo, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Schaber, Sarah (2015). Probabilistic design: a new approach to look at composite design. Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Composites Conference and Trade Show 2015, Gold Coast, Australia, 21-23 April 2015.
Modelling squeeze flow of viscous polymer melts
Shelley, Tristan J., Liu, Xiaolin, Veidt, Martin, Heitzmann, Michael and Paton, Rowan (2014). Modelling squeeze flow of viscous polymer melts. ECFD VI: 6th European Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics 2014, Barcelona, Spain, 20-25 July, 2014. Barcelona, Spain: International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE).
Optimisation of the twin-screw compounding process for short fibre biocomposites
Legras, A., Truss, R., Rao, S., Bhattacharyya, D., Soatthiyanon, N., Crosky, A. and Heitzmann, M. (2014). Optimisation of the twin-screw compounding process for short fibre biocomposites. Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 7-9 April 2014. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Composites Australia.
Virk, Amandeep, Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Meeuwissen, Marieke and Heitzmann, Michael (2012). Bond surface analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Diversity in Composites 2012 Conference, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia, 15-16 March 2012. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Composites Australia.
Interface diffusion and morphology of aerospace grade epoxy co-cured with thermoplastic polymers
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin, Truss, Rowan W., Heitzmann, M. and Paton, R. (2012). Interface diffusion and morphology of aerospace grade epoxy co-cured with thermoplastic polymers. 28th International Congress of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS 2012), Brisbane, Australia, 23-28 September 2012. [London], U.K.: International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS).
Heitzmann, Michael T., Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin and Paton, Rowan (2011). Measurements of interface fracture strength between fiber-reinforced composite laminates and thin surface films using the blister test. 8th International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST8), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22-24 March 2011. Stafa-Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.471-472.315
Numeric analysis of the shaft loaded blister test: Influence of nonlinearities on analytic solution
Heitzmann, Michael, Hou, Meng, Veidt, Martin and Falzon, Paul (2010). Numeric analysis of the shaft loaded blister test: Influence of nonlinearities on analytic solution. 6th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 6), Perth, Australia, 12-15 December 2010. Perth, Australia: Engineers Australia.
The effect of process parameters on electrical properties of high density through-Si vias
Leduc, Patrick, Assous, Myriam, Bouchu, David, Roman, Antonio, Heitzmann, Michel, Charlet, Barbara, Cioccio, Lea Di, Zussy, Marc, Mage, Lucile, Vandroux, Laurent, Deronzier, Emmanuel, Roule, Anne, Haumesser, Paul-Henri and Sillon, Nicolas (2009). The effect of process parameters on electrical properties of high density through-Si vias.
A 0.35 mu m CMOS process for fast random logic
Guegan, G., Lerme, M., Deleonibus, S., Martin, F., Heitzmann, M., Tedesco, S., Guerin, M., Reimbold, G., Leroux, C., Jaffard, C. and Belleville, M. (1991). A 0.35 mu m CMOS process for fast random logic. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. doi: 10.1109/IEDM.1991.235413
A fully scaled 0.5 μm CMOS process for fast random logic
Lerme, M., Guegan, G., Deléonibus, S., Martin, F., Heitzmann, M., Vinet, F., Jaffard, C., Belleville, M., Guerin, M., Reimbold, G. and Leroux, C. (1991). A fully scaled 0.5 μm CMOS process for fast random logic. IEEE Computer Society.
Improvement in dry etching of tungsten features
Heitzmann, Michel, Laporte, Philippe and Tabouret, Evelyne (1991). Improvement in dry etching of tungsten features. Publ by Int Soc for Optical Engineering.
Field transistors electrical behaviour in double level aluminum interconnect processes
Deleonibus, S., Arena, C., Heitzmann, M., Martin, F., Lajzerowicz, J. and Vinet, F. (1989). Field transistors electrical behaviour in double level aluminum interconnect processes. Publ by IEEE.
Deleonibus, S., Arena, C., Heitzmann, M., Martin, F., Lajzerowicz, J. and Vinet, F. (1989). Comparison between different intermetallic dielectric processes and consequences on field transistor behaviour. IEEE Computer Society. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-52314-4_139
Composite Material suitable for producing 3D printed Carbon Matrix Composite
Heitzmann, Michael, Vandi, Luigi-Jules and Kudisonga, Christian (2019). Composite Material suitable for producing 3D printed Carbon Matrix Composite. Patent 19333953.
The Material Library of Cladding Materials
McLaggan, Martyn S., Hidalgo, Juan P., Osorio, Andres F., Heitzmann, Michael, Carrascal, Jeronimo, Lange, David, Maluk, Cristian and Torero, Jose L. (2019). The Material Library of Cladding Materials. UQ eSpace. (Collection) doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.441
Literature review of natural fibre composite fire properties
Basnayake, Asanka, Medina, Juan Hidalgo, Vandi, Luigi and Heitzmann, Michael (2018). Literature review of natural fibre composite fire properties. CIC1_16-020-004_002. School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.
Process for preparing a hybrid thermoplastic/thermoset polymer material
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael Tobias and Humphry, Jarrad (2016). Process for preparing a hybrid thermoplastic/thermoset polymer material.
A process for integrating thermoset and thermoplastic polymers
Vandi, Luigi-Jules, Heitzmann, Michael and Paton, Rowan (2015). A process for integrating thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
Heitzmann, Michael (2012). In-mould priming of fibre reinforced plastic helicopter components using thermoplastic polymers: Process integration, material selection and interface characterisation. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland.
High value biocoke for low emission steel production
(2023–2026) ARC Discovery Projects
Polymer Matrix Composite Thermal Protection Liners
(2023–2026) Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC
Ceramic Matrix Composite Components for Hypersonic Flight
(2023–2025) Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC
Tyre Handler Testing Rig Stage 2: Lifting guidelines
(2022–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for domestic appliances
(2021–2024) ARC Linkage Projects
MoorPower - Scaled Demonstrator (BECRC project administered by Carnegie Clean Energy Limited)
(2021–2024) Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
(2021–2022) Airbus Australia Pacific Limited
Developing a robust collar tie
(2020–2023) Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
Development of next generation smart sucker rod wear guides
(2020–2023) ARC Linkage Projects
Design, construction and commissioning of a skid-mounted tyre handler testing rig
(2020–2021) Australian Coal Research Limited
Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for manufacturing domestic appliances
(2020–2021) HBIS Group Co, Ltd
Smart wear guide detection system
(2020–2021) Innovation Connections
Blue Economy Biofouling Challenges and Possible Solutions
(2020) Blue Economy CRC-Co Ltd
Development of Sustainable Engineered Materials for the Transportation Industry
(2020) Innovation Connections
(2019–2023) Defence Materials Technology Centre
Design optimisation of Cascade Australia's Tyre handler
(2019–2021) Innovation Connections
Addressing bio-composite technology gaps
(2019–2020) Composites Innovation Centre Manitoba Inc
(2019) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2019) Innovation Connections
Scientific basis for the fire safe design of concrete tunnel structures
(2019) UQ Early Career Researcher
Hypersonic Science and Enabling Technologies - General Support
(2018–2024) Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
Material Library of Cladding Materials
(2018–2022) Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works
Advanced Testing and Product Innovation Collaboration (Part 2)
(2018–2019) Innovation Connections
Development of flow control devices for Coal Seam Gas Industry
(2018–2019) Innovation Connections
Next generation sucker rod wear guide development
(2018–2019) Innovation Connections
Product innovation project: cascade tyre handler
(2018–2019) Innovation Connections
Characterisation of epoxy cure kinetics and mechanical performance
(2018) Teakle Composites
Development of an iPlug - mechanical isolation plug for CSG systems
(2017–2019) UniQuest Pty Ltd
High power density motors incorporating advanced manufacturing methods (CRC - Project led by MagniX)
(2017–2019) Cooperative Research Centre Projects
Cricket Ball Standard Development
(2017–2018) Cricket Australia
Fibre-Reinforced Timber for Novel Hybrid Folded Thin-Walled Structures
(2016–2019) ARC Discovery Projects
Advanced Testing and Product Innovation Collaboration
(2016–2017) Crimsafe Security Systems Pty Ltd
High temperature Composite Research in support of the HiFiRE program
(2016–2017) Commonwealth Department of Defence Science and Technology Organisation
National rock, concrete and advanced composite testing capability
(2016–2017) ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
Investigation of filament winding as an alternative manufacturing route for C/C SCRAM jet combustors
(2016) Commonwealth Defence Science and Technology Group
Light Weight Material Solutions
(2015–2018) Defence Materials Technology Centre
Innovating short cycle time manufacturing process for aerospace thermoplastic composites
(2015) UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
Thermo mechanical resin analysis Advanced Composites Structure Australia
(2014–2015) Advanced Composite Structures Australia Pty Ltd
Integration of Cooling into Ceramic Matrix Composite Structures
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Friction and Wear Performance of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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System integration of high temperature composite materials into hypersonic flight vehicles
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Buckling Analysis of Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) ¿ Timber (HFT) Thin-Walled Cee Section Columns
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Development of all-CMC joining systems
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Adding value to underutilized small-diameter plantation grown trees in Laos
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Harnessing Architected Nonwoven Materials to Design and Develop Lightweight Composites
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Characterisation and optimisation of the fatigue performance of large composite springs for the usage in Wave Energy Converters.
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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In-service splits in glued-laminated timber; Mechanisms and Control Strategies
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Rheological enhancement of biopolymer composites for commercial-scale processing of novel products
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Robotic FRP fabrication for large scale customizable structure
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for manufacturing domestic appliances
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Large Scale Asset Procurement and Management
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Characterising the material properties that influence fire growth of fire retardant natural fibre composites
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Cure cycle optimisation and behaviour prediction of structural epoxies used in composite civil infrastructure
(2023) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Sustainable Formaldehyde-Free Particleboards from Cotton-Stalk Agricultural Waste
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Improving the adhesion of high-density softwoods with isocyanate based adhesives.
(2020) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2020) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
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Mouldless Manufacture and Performance of Hybrid FRP-Timber Thin-Walled Structures
(2022) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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3D Printing and injection molding of sustainable high temperature composites
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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A novel methodology for the optimization of composite structures
(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Evaluation and Development of Large Track Type Tractor Logging Sweeps
(2017) Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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Manufacture and Characterisation of Short Fibre Biocomposites
(2016) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
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