Overview
Availability
- Dr Andrew Hewitt is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Sheffield
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Cranfield Institute of Technology (Cranfield University)
- Doctor of Philosophy, University College London
Works
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2016
Journal Article
Initial laboratory measurements of the evaporation rate of droplets inside a spray cloud
Teske, Milton E., Thistle, Harold W., Riley, Christopher M. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2016). Initial laboratory measurements of the evaporation rate of droplets inside a spray cloud. Transactions of the ASABE, 59 (2), 487-493. doi: 10.13031/trans.59.11543
2015
Journal Article
Retention and efficacy of ultra-low volume pesticide applications on Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
Zhang, Huichun, Dorr, Gary J. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2015). Retention and efficacy of ultra-low volume pesticide applications on Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22 (21), 16492-16501. doi: 10.1007/s11356-015-5480-9
2015
Journal Article
Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel
Ferguson, J. Connor, O'Donnell, Chris C., Chauhan, Bhagirath S., Adkins, Steve W., Kruger, Greg R., Wang, Ruobing, Urach Ferreira, Pedro H. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2015). Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel. Crop Protection, 76, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.06.008
2015
Journal Article
Performance of postemergence herbicides applied at different carrier volume rates
Creech, Cody F., Henry, Ryan S., Werle, Rafael, Sandell, Lowell D., Hewitt, Andrew J. and Kruger, Greg R. (2015). Performance of postemergence herbicides applied at different carrier volume rates. Weed Technology, 29 (3), 611-624. doi: 10.1614/WT-D-14-00101.1
2015
Journal Article
Optimizing pesticide spray coverage using a novel web and smartphone tool, SnapCard
Nansen, Christian, Ferguson, J. Connor, Moore, John, Groves, Lloyd, Emery, Rob, Garel, Nicolas and Hewitt, Andrew (2015). Optimizing pesticide spray coverage using a novel web and smartphone tool, SnapCard. Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 35 (3), 1075-1085. doi: 10.1007/s13593-015-0309-y
2015
Journal Article
Exposure to TCDD from base perimeter application of Agent Orange in Vietnam
Ross, John H., Hewitt, Andrew, Armitage, James, Solomon, Keith, Watkins, Deborah K. and Ginevan, Michael E. (2015). Exposure to TCDD from base perimeter application of Agent Orange in Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 511, 82-90. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.11.083
2015
Journal Article
Handler, bystander and reentry exposure to TCDD from application of Agent Orange by C-123 aircraft during the Vietnam War
Ross, John H., Hewitt, Andrew, Armitage, James, Solomon, Keith, Watkins, Deborah K. and Ginevan, Michael E. (2015). Handler, bystander and reentry exposure to TCDD from application of Agent Orange by C-123 aircraft during the Vietnam War. Science of the Total Environment, 505, 514-525. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.10.005
2015
Conference Publication
Preliminary investigation of Phase Doppler derived flux measurements in a wind tunnel for the sampling of orchard spray drift
Roten, R. L., Ferguson, J. C., Connell, R. J., Dorr, G. J. and Hewitt, A. J. (2015). Preliminary investigation of Phase Doppler derived flux measurements in a wind tunnel for the sampling of orchard spray drift. 13th Workshop on Spray Application in Fruit Growing, Lindau Germany, Jul 15-18, 2015. Germany: Julius Kühn-Institut. doi: 10.5073/jka.2015.448.000
2015
Journal Article
Comparison of spray dose measured on leaf surfaces with spray coverage estimated from Kromekote® paper
Roten, R. L., Connell, R. J., Hewitt, A. J. and Woodward, S. J. R. (2015). Comparison of spray dose measured on leaf surfaces with spray coverage estimated from Kromekote® paper. New Zealand Plant Protection, 68, 38-43. doi: 10.30843/nzpp.2015.68.5796
2015
Journal Article
Environmental fate and dietary exposures of humans to TCDD as a result of the spraying of Agent Orange in upland forests of Vietnam
Armitage, James M., Ginevan, Michael E., Hewitt, Andrew, Ross, John H., Watkins, Deborah K. and Solomon, Keith R. (2015). Environmental fate and dietary exposures of humans to TCDD as a result of the spraying of Agent Orange in upland forests of Vietnam. Science of the Total Environment, 506-507, 621-630. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.11.026
2014
Journal Article
Rotary atomiser design requirements for optimum pesticide application efficiency
Craig, Ian P., Hewitt, Andrew and Terry, Howard (2014). Rotary atomiser design requirements for optimum pesticide application efficiency. Crop Protection, 66, 34-39. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.08.012
2014
Journal Article
Testing flow-through air samplers for use in near-field vapour drift studies by measuring pyrimethanil in air after spraying
Geoghegan, Trudyanne S., Hageman, Kimberly J. and Hewitt, Andrew J. (2014). Testing flow-through air samplers for use in near-field vapour drift studies by measuring pyrimethanil in air after spraying. Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts, 16 (3), 422-432. doi: 10.1039/c3em00498h
2014
Journal Article
A new pest management research facility: Scion's large-scale precision track sprayer
Gous, S. F., Withers, T. M. and Hewitt, A. J. (2014). A new pest management research facility: Scion's large-scale precision track sprayer. New Zealand Plant Protection, 67, 267-273. doi: 10.30843/nzpp.2014.67.5724
2014
Conference Publication
Evaluation of models for ground-based pesticide application systems
Hewitt, Andrew (2014). Evaluation of models for ground-based pesticide application systems. 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), San Francisco CA, United States, 10-14 August 2014. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2014
Conference Publication
Effect of interaction in polymer-surfactant systems on spray drift
Wang, Ruobing, Dorr, Gary, Hewitt, Andrew and Cooper-White, Justin (2014). Effect of interaction in polymer-surfactant systems on spray drift. 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), San Francisco CA, United States, 10-14 August 2014. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2014
Journal Article
Comparison of drop size data from ground and aerial application nozzles at three testing laboratories
Fritz, Bradley K., Hoffmann, W. Clint, Kruger, Greg R., Henry, Ryan S., Hewitt, Andrew and Czaczyk, Zbigniew (2014). Comparison of drop size data from ground and aerial application nozzles at three testing laboratories. Atomization and Sprays, 24 (2), 181-192. doi: 10.1615/AtomizSpr.2013009668
2014
Journal Article
Drift reducing potential of low drift nozzles with the use of spray-hoods
Roten, R.L., Ferguson, J.C. and Hewitt, A.J. (2014). Drift reducing potential of low drift nozzles with the use of spray-hoods. New Zealand Plant Protection, 67, 274-277. doi: 10.30843/nzpp.2014.67.5725
2014
Conference Publication
Wireless mobile device for counting and measuring spray droplets
Kateley, Stephen, Hewitt, Andrew, Brady, Mick and Goddard, Richard (2014). Wireless mobile device for counting and measuring spray droplets. 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), San Francisco CA, United States, 10-14 August 2014. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2014
Journal Article
Developing a comprehensive drift reduction technology risk assessment scheme
Ferguson, J. Connor, Hewitt, Andrew J., Eastin, John A., Connell, Robert J., Roten, Rory L. and Kruger, Greg R. (2014). Developing a comprehensive drift reduction technology risk assessment scheme. Journal of Plant Protection Research, 54 (1), 85-89. doi: 10.2478/jppr-2014-0013
2014
Conference Publication
How conformation change in polymer-surfactant system influence spray performance through flat fan nozzle
Wang, Ruobing, Door, Gary, Hewitt, Andrew and Cooper-White, Justin (2014). How conformation change in polymer-surfactant system influence spray performance through flat fan nozzle. 248th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), San Francisco CA, United States, 10-14 August 2014. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Towards the optimisation of Coarse sprays to reduce drift and improve efficacy in Australian cropping systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Donnell, Professor Steve Adkins, Professor Bhagirath Chauhan
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of spray liquid physical properties and dynamics of fluids on atomization and spray drift
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2014
Master Philosophy
Formulation and Evaluation of an Agricultural Spray oil with Film Forming waxes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Victor Galea
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Environmental Fate of Synthetic Pyrethroids: A Study on the Loss Pathways and Processes of Termiticides in Tropical Climates
Associate Advisor
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