Overview
Background
Mitch is an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellow in the UQ Composites group within the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM).
Mitch's research focuses on creating structures that have electromagnetically interesting properties, such as integrated antenna functionality, transparency to radiofrequency (RF) waves or shielding from electromagnetic interference. His Fellowship focuses on developing novel high-temperature antennas for hypersonic flight, in partnership with Hypersonix Launch Systems and DMTC Limited.
Mitch has interest in a wide range of material research activities, including:
- multifunctional composite materials,
- non-destructive evaluation,
- novel material systems,
- high-temperature and hypersonic applications,
- novel RF/antenna applications for Defence and space.
He received his PhD from UQ in 2018 for his work on the detection of laminar damage in composite laminates using nonlinear ultrasonic techniques. Recently, he has worked extensively on industry technology development and innovation projects focused around multifunctional composite materials and conformal, load-bearing antenna structures.
Availability
- Dr Mitch Dunn is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Multifunctional composite structures
Conformal, load-bearing antenna structures (CLAS), High temperature conformal antennas for hypersonic flight, Novel testing methodologies, i.e. simultaneous electrical and mechanical testing.
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Multifunctional/electromagnetic materials
RF transparency, EMI shielding, Modelling and simulation, Cost-effective manufacturing methodologies, Heavily industry/end-user focus.
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Nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E)
Inspection of bonds in composite repairs and metal/composite joints, Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques, Vibro-ultrasonic modulation, Structural health monitoring, Smart structures and products, NDT&E of composite materials, Advanced signal post-processing.
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Hybrid composite materials
Thermoset-thermoplastic hybrid laminates, Fibre-metal laminates, Ceramic-polymer hybrid systems, Cost-effective manufacturing methodologies.
Works
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Featured
2017
Conference Publication
Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics
Dunn, M., Carcione, A., Blanloeuil, P. and Veidt, M. (2017). Critical aspects of experimental damage detection methodologies using nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics. 6th Asia Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, APWSHM 2016, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7 - 9 December 2016. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.466
2025
Conference Publication
Continuous Nonlinear Ultrasonic Monitoring of Rock: Advances in Experimental Setup and Data Acquisition
He, J., Serati, M., Veidt, M. and Dunn, M. (2025). Continuous Nonlinear Ultrasonic Monitoring of Rock: Advances in Experimental Setup and Data Acquisition. ARMA. doi: 10.56952/arma-2025-0096
2024
Conference Publication
Time-domain nonlinear ultrasonics for damage assessment and integrity evaluation of materials and structures
Veidt, Martin, Dunn, Mitch and Carcione, Alessandro (2024). Time-domain nonlinear ultrasonics for damage assessment and integrity evaluation of materials and structures. 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2024), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Engineers Australia.
2024
Conference Publication
Efficient finite element simulation of NCF Composites under biaxial loads
Gomez, Calvin, Dunn, Mitch, Veidt, Martin and Reiner, Johannes (2024). Efficient finite element simulation of NCF Composites under biaxial loads. 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2024), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.
2024
Conference Publication
Layup optimisation and response of lightweight composite tubular structures under thermomechanical loading conditions using particle swarm optimisation
Veivers, Harry, Bermingham, Michael, Dunn, Mitch and Veidt, Martin (2024). Layup optimisation and response of lightweight composite tubular structures under thermomechanical loading conditions using particle swarm optimisation. 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2024), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Engineers Australia.
2023
Journal Article
Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading
Gomez, Calvin, Dunn, Mitchell, Veidt, Martin and Reiner, Johannes (2023). Finite Element Simulation of Fiber Reinforced Composites under Bi-Axial Loading. International Journal of Computational Methods, 21 (08) 2241004. doi: 10.1142/s0219876222410043
2023
Conference Publication
Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates
Dunn, Mitch, Carcione, Alessandro, Khoury-Brooks, Mark, Yarrow, Sean and Veidt, Martin (2023). Mechanical and RF characterisation of SMA connections in functional composite laminates. 23rd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM23), Belfast, United Kingdom, July 30 - August 4, 2023. Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: Queen's University Belfast.
2021
Journal Article
Layup optimisation of laminated composite tubular structures under thermomechanical loading conditions using PSO
Veivers, Harry, Bermingham, Michael, Dunn, Mitchell and Veidt, Martin (2021). Layup optimisation of laminated composite tubular structures under thermomechanical loading conditions using PSO. Composite Structures, 276 114483, 114483. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114483
2018
Other Outputs
Nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics for detection of damage and weak bonds in composites
Dunn, Mitchell (2018). Nonlinear vibro-ultrasonics for detection of damage and weak bonds in composites. PhD Thesis, School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.209
2014
Conference Publication
Detection of laminar damage in composite beams using nonlinear ultrasonic modulation techniques
Dunn, Mitchell, Veidt, Martin, Blanloeuil, Philippe, Gunnion, Andrew and Wang, Chun H. (2014). Detection of laminar damage in composite beams using nonlinear ultrasonic modulation techniques. ACAM 8: 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 23-26 November, 2014. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.
2011
Other Outputs
Application of Wavelet Parameters for Damage Characterisation in Beams
Dunn, Mitchell (2011). Application of Wavelet Parameters for Damage Characterisation in Beams. B.Sc Thesis, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Functional composite antenna structures for uncrewed aerial vehicles
This project develops functional composite structures that also act as radio communications antennas. This is advantageous in aerospace applications where external antennas are not practical due to drag, or when moving antennas into load-bearing parts of the structure will improve radio performance through better line-of-sight. Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) with better antenna performance are able to operate at increased range, which has benefits to many applications including monitoring bushfires, inspecting utilities and infrastructure, and assisting Australian farmers to manage water and assets.
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Conformal load-bearing antennas for extreme environments
Space launch vehicles flying at hypersonic speeds have to withstand very high temperatures. Radio communications antennas can be protected from these temperatures by installing them internally, but the trade-off is that radio performance suffers. This project combines techniques to integrate antennas into structural materials with the latest advances in high-temperature materials, with the ultimate goal of developing antennas that conformal to the exterior surface of hypersonic vehicles and withstand aerodynamic loads including extreme aerodynamic heating.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Adoption (and simulation) of automotive structures and systems as applied to attritable and uncrewed aircraft
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Damage Monitoring in Brittle Rocks with Nonlinear Ultrasonic
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Martin Veidt, Dr Mehdi Serati
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