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Dr

Andrew Hewitt

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Overview

Availability

Dr Andrew Hewitt is:
Available for supervision

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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128 works between 1992 and 2025

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2016

Conference Publication

Phase doppler flux comparisons

Roten, Rory, Post, Scott and Hewitt, Andrew (2016). Phase doppler flux comparisons. 2016 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Orlando, Florida, United States, 17-20 July 2016. St Joseph, MI, United States: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. doi: 10.13031/aim.20162461508

Phase doppler flux comparisons

2016

Journal Article

Volumetric validation of mass balance using a computational phase Doppler approach for disc core nozzles

Roten, R. L., Post, S. L., Werner, A., Hewitt, A. J. and Safa, M. (2016). Volumetric validation of mass balance using a computational phase Doppler approach for disc core nozzles. Crop Protection, 79, 128-134. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.10.018

Volumetric validation of mass balance using a computational phase Doppler approach for disc core nozzles

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

Initial laboratory measurements of the evaporation rate of droplets inside a spray cloud

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

Retention and efficacy of ultra-low volume pesticide applications on Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)

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

Determining the uniformity and consistency of droplet size across spray drift reducing nozzles in a wind tunnel

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

Performance of postemergence herbicides applied at different carrier volume rates

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

Optimizing pesticide spray coverage using a novel web and smartphone tool, SnapCard

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

Exposure to TCDD from base perimeter application of Agent Orange in Vietnam

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

Handler, bystander and reentry exposure to TCDD from application of Agent Orange by C-123 aircraft during the Vietnam War

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

Comparison of spray dose measured on leaf surfaces with spray coverage estimated from Kromekote® paper

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

Environmental fate and dietary exposures of humans to TCDD as a result of the spraying of Agent Orange in upland forests of Vietnam

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

Preliminary investigation of Phase Doppler derived flux measurements in a wind tunnel for the sampling of orchard spray drift

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

Rotary atomiser design requirements for optimum pesticide application efficiency

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

Testing flow-through air samplers for use in near-field vapour drift studies by measuring pyrimethanil in air after spraying

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

A new pest management research facility: Scion's large-scale precision track sprayer

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.

Evaluation of models for ground-based pesticide application systems

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.

Effect of interaction in polymer-surfactant systems on spray drift

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

Comparison of drop size data from ground and aerial application nozzles at three testing laboratories

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

Drift reducing potential of low drift nozzles with the use of spray-hoods

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.

Wireless mobile device for counting and measuring spray droplets

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Research in UAV Optimization for Crop Protection (AutoSpray Pty Ltd administered Emerging Aviation Technology Partnership Program grant)
    AutoSpray Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Spray patternation
    Aerial Application Association of Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Wind tunnel studies on droplet size of tank mixes using laser diffraction
    CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Open grant
  • 2024
    Drift Reduction with Adjuvants
    DKSH Agrisolutions Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024
    UAV spray drift
    Stone Environmental Inc
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Saltspray
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Electrostatic charge effects on spray coverage and retention on capsicum pepper and tomato plants
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Developing an intelligent sprayer with lidar for the detection and automated application of basal bark, soil-applied and foliar-applied herbicides to Prickly Acacia
    Established Pest Animals and Weeds Management Pipeline Program - Advancing Pest Animal and Weed Control Solutions Competitive Grant Round
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Formulation and Application Systems
    Agrichem - Liquid Fertiliser Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Understanding the value of Delta-T with for ground spray application with VC, XC & UC
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Overall drift and efficiency assessment for pesticide application water sources in the Macquarie Valley
    New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Validation of spray droplet movement under different surface air inversion conditions
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Maintaining the Productive Capacity of the Australian Forest Industry
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Forestry Aerial spray review for coastal regions
    Hancock Queensland Plantations
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Evaluation of pesticide tank mix impacts on nozzle spray quality
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Project on cotton canopy penetration
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Evaporator droplet size measurement and spray drift model
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    LiDAR and PACE for vineyards
    Australian Grape and Wine Authority
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Options for Improved Insecticide and Fungicide Use and Canopy Penetration in Cereals and Canola
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Spray Application Management (DRT modelling, managing surface-temperature inversions and spray quality effects on herbicide efficacy)
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2017
    A generic approach to improving spray coverage
    Grape & Wine Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Database to support the ground application of pesticides (boom sprayer), accommodating nozzles, formulations and adjuvants
    Plant Health Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Horticulture risk survey
    Horticulture Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Core DRT database to support the ground application of pesticides (boom sprayer), accommodating nozzles, formulations and adjuvants
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    An interim model for buffer zone reduction in pesticide application from ground sprayers
    Grains Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Phase Doppler particle analyser
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Understanding the control of adult mosquitoes to reduce arbovirus transmission while minimising environmental and public health risk.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007
    Travel Grant - Dr Daniel Martin
    Cotton Catchment Communities CRC
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Spray application technology research for forest protection.
    United States Department of Agriculture
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Development of Risk Assessment and Modelling for Pesticide Drift Exposure
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Travel Grant - Field Study with USDA - Texas
    Cotton Research & Development Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Development of Procedures for Aerosol Toxicological Exposure Assessments in a Controlled Environment Facility
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Pesticide Drift Minimisation Through Reducing Air-shear Atomisation in Aerial Applications: A Critical Australian Pest Management and Crop Protection Issue
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant

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