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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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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

2013

Journal Article

A comparison of initial spray characteristics produced by agricultural nozzles

Dorr, Gary J., Hewitt, Andrew J., Adkins, Steve W., Hanan, Jim, Zhang, Huichun and Noller, Barry (2013). A comparison of initial spray characteristics produced by agricultural nozzles. Crop Protection, 53, 109-117. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.06.017

A comparison of initial spray characteristics produced by agricultural nozzles

2013

Journal Article

Evaluation of spray deposition in potatoes using various spray delivery systems

Roten, R. L., Hewitt, A. J., Ledebuhr, M., Thistle, H., Connell, R. J., Wolf, T. M., Sankar, S. and Woodward, S. J. R. (2013). Evaluation of spray deposition in potatoes using various spray delivery systems. New Zealand Plant Protection, 66, 317-323. doi: 10.30843/nzpp.2013.66.5706

Evaluation of spray deposition in potatoes using various spray delivery systems

2013

Conference Publication

Ground spray drift modeling for pesticide application

Hewitt, Andrew (2013). Ground spray drift modeling for pesticide application. 246th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Indianapolis, IN United States, 8 - 12 September 2013. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.

Ground spray drift modeling for pesticide application

2012

Journal Article

Droplet size classification of air induction flat fan nozzles

Czaczyk, Zbigniew, Kruger, Greg and Hewitt, Andrew (2012). Droplet size classification of air induction flat fan nozzles. Journal of Plant Protection Research, 52 (4), 415-420. doi: 10.2478/v10045-012-0068-6

Droplet size classification of air induction flat fan nozzles

2011

Journal Article

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

Fritz, Bradley, K., Hoffman, W. Clint, Bagley, W. E. and Hewitt, Andrew (2011). Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems. Journal of ASTM International, 8 (5), 1-11. doi: 10.1520/JAI103457

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

2011

Conference Publication

Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion modeling

Fritz, Bradley K., Hoffmann, W. Clint, Birchfield, Norman B., Ellenberger, Jay, Khan, Faruque, Bagley, W. E., Thornburg, Jonathan W. and Hewitt, Andrew (2011). Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion modeling. ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/stp152720120018

Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion modeling

2011

Conference Publication

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

Fritz, Bradley K., Hoffmann, W. Clint, Bagley, W. E. and Hewitt, Andrew (2011). Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems. ASTM International. doi: 10.1520/stp153720120013

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

2010

Journal Article

Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion

Fritz, Bradley. K., Hoffmann, W. Clint, Birchfield, Norman B., Ellenberger, Jay, Kahn, Faruque, Bagley, W. E., Thornburg, Jonathan W. and Hewitt, Andrew (2010). Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion. Journal of ASTM International (JAI), 7 (6), 1-14. doi: 10.1520/JAI102775

Evaluation of spray drift using low-speed wind tunnel measurements and dispersion

2010

Conference Publication

Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling

Hewitt, A. J., Hoffman, W. C., Miller, P., Fritz, B., Thistle, H., Teske, M., Dorr, G., O'Donnell, C., Bagley, W., Giles, D., Czazykz, Z., Connell, R., Birchfield, N. and Martin, D. (2010). Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling. 31st Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Innovative Green Chemistries for the 21st Century, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 12-14 October 2010.

Development of a drift reduction technology deposition model based on spray characteristics from wind tunnel and field sampling

2010

Conference Publication

AGDISP Model Developments in USA, Australia and New Zealand

Hewitt, Andrew J., Forster, Alison, Teske, Milton E. and Thistle, Harold W. (2010). AGDISP Model Developments in USA, Australia and New Zealand. ForestTECH 2010 - Technologies to Improve Forest Planning, Albury, New South Wales, Australia, 22 - 24 November 2010.

AGDISP Model Developments in USA, Australia and New Zealand

2010

Conference Publication

Tracer and collector systems for field deposition research

Hewitt, A. J. (2010). Tracer and collector systems for field deposition research. Aspects of Applied Biology 99, Cambridge, U. K., 5-7 January 2010. Warwick, U.K.: Association of Applied Biologists.

Tracer and collector systems for field deposition research

2010

Conference Publication

Development and testing of an aerial application standardized spray system

Hoffmann, W. C., Fritz, B. and Hewitt, A. (2010). Development and testing of an aerial application standardized spray system. 31st Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Innovative Green Chemistries for the 21st Century, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 12-14 October 2010.

Development and testing of an aerial application standardized spray system

2010

Conference Publication

Attenuation of aerially applied spray within a riparian management area

Ice. W., Thistle, H., Karsky, R. and Hewitt, A. (2010). Attenuation of aerially applied spray within a riparian management area. SAF 2010 National Convention, Albuquerue, NM, U.S.A., 27-31 October 2010.

Attenuation of aerially applied spray within a riparian management area

2010

Conference Publication

Shelterbelt interception of agrichemicals: Model and field results

Connell, R. J., Woodward, S. J. R., Zabkiewicz, J. A. and Hewitt, A. J. (2010). Shelterbelt interception of agrichemicals: Model and field results. 2010 Meeting of the Association of Applied Biologists: International Advances in Pesticide Application, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 5-7 January 2010. Wellesbourne, Warwick, United Kingdom: Association of Applied Biologists.

Shelterbelt interception of agrichemicals: Model and field results

2010

Conference Publication

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

Fritz, B., Hoffmann, W. C., Birchfield, N., Ellenberger, J., Kosusko, M., Khan, F. and Hewitt, A. (2010). Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems. 31st Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Innovative Green Chemistries for the 21st Century, San Antonio, Texas, USA, October 12-14 2010.

Field scale evaluation of spray drift reduction technologies from ground and aerial application systems

2010

Conference Publication

Effects of air speed and liquid temperature on atomization of sprays under ground application conditions

Hoffmann, W. C., Fritz, B., Hewitt, A. J. and Bagley, W. (2010). Effects of air speed and liquid temperature on atomization of sprays under ground application conditions. 31st Symposium on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Innovative Green Chemistries for the 21st Century, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 12-14 October 2010. West Conshohocken, PA, United States: ASTM International.

Effects of air speed and liquid temperature on atomization of sprays under ground application conditions

2010

Conference Publication

International standards for drift reduction technology studies

Hewitt, Andrew (2010). International standards for drift reduction technology studies. 2010 Joint Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management (SRM) and Weed Society of America (WSSA), Denver, Colorado, USA, 7 - 11 February 2010.

International standards for drift reduction technology studies

2010

Conference Publication

Drift reduction technologies in Australia and New Zealand

Hewitt, Andrew J. (2010). Drift reduction technologies in Australia and New Zealand. 239th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco CA, United States, 21-25 March 2010.

Drift reduction technologies in Australia and New Zealand

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

Supervision

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