Overview
Background
Dr Jeff Gates's research interests are in: (a) Engineering failure analysis and forensic metallurgy; (b) Abrasive wear and wear-resistant alloys.
Dr Gates received his PhD from Monash University in 1985 and spent 15 years as an academic and senior researcher at the University of Queensland before starting UQ Materials Performance. He has been the Principal of UQMP (http://www.uqmp.com/) since its inception in 1998.
Dr Gates current long-term research projects are in the fields of:
- Development of white cast irons with improved abrasion resistance and fracture toughness
- Development of a suite of new-generation abrasive wear tests with verified predictive ability
- Development of methodologies for improving resistance to fatigue failure in machinery, including railway axles and conveyer drives
- Understanding the mechanical and metallurgical factors controlling the incidence of fires of electrical origin and other electrocutions
Availability
- Dr Jeff Gates is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Monash University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
- Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia
Research interests
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Dr Gates main research interests are:
(a) Abrasive wear processes and wear mitigation, with a focus on the mining and minerals industries. Development of industrially-realistic wear testing devices. (b) Metallurgy & properties (fracture & wear) of high-Cr white cast iron and other wear-resistant ferrous alloys. (c) Engineering failure analysis and forensic metallurgy.
Research impacts
Dr Gates's work in engineering failure analysis and forensic metallurgy over the last 18 years has led to a national profile as an expert in this field. The professional consultancy and contract research business UQ Materials Performance, which he founded and directs, has gained a reputaiton as a unique resource for the rigorous investigation of component failures, especially those with major adverse consequences (escalating from financial losses to injuries, fatalities and even multiple fatalities). In this context Dr Gates has acted as an expert witness in numerous litigation cases and industry tribunals. He gave evidence at the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, and was a key witness in three of the subsequent Class Action lawsuits, most notably the Kilmore East - Kinglake class action, which was the largest court case in Victoria's history.
Works
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2007
Journal Article
The meaning of high stress abrasion and its application in white cast irons
Gates, J. D., Gore, G. J., Hermand, M.J-P., Guerineau, M.J-P., Martin, P. B. and Saad, J. (2007). The meaning of high stress abrasion and its application in white cast irons. Wear, 263 (1-6 SPEC. ISS.), 6-35. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2006.12.033
2007
Journal Article
Stone tools in the information age
Hall, Daniel, Dargush, Matt and Gates, Jeff (2007). Stone tools in the information age. Australian Mining, 99 (8), 41-43.
2007
Conference Publication
The meaning of high stress abrasion and its application in white cast irons
Gates, J. D., Gore, G. J., Hermand, M. J. P., Guerineau, M. J. P., Martin, P. B. and Saad, J. (2007). The meaning of high stress abrasion and its application in white cast irons. 16th International Conference on Wear of Materials, Montreal, Canada, 15-17 April 2007. Amsterdam: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2006.12.033
2004
Journal Article
Graduate attributes in relation to curriculum design and delivery in a Bachelor of Materials Engineering Programme
Atrens, A., Truss, R. W., Dahle, A., Schaffer, G. B., St John, D. H., Caceres, C. and Gates, J. D. (2004). Graduate attributes in relation to curriculum design and delivery in a Bachelor of Materials Engineering Programme. International Journal of Engineering Education, 20 (5), 834-848.
2004
Journal Article
The effect of the reduction of carbon content on the toughness of high chromium white irons in the as-cast state
Kootsookos, A. and Gates, J. D. (2004). The effect of the reduction of carbon content on the toughness of high chromium white irons in the as-cast state. Journal of Materials Science, 39 (1), 73-84. doi: 10.1023/B:JMSC.0000007730.00517.65
2003
Journal Article
Wear plate and materials selection for sliding abrasion
Gates, Jeff (2003). Wear plate and materials selection for sliding abrasion. Australian Journal of Mining, 16 (184), 28-32.
2003
Conference Publication
Performance of clad plate versus other liner products in low-stress sliding abrasion
Gates, J. D., Gai, X., McInnes, L. J. and Arnold, D. (2003). Performance of clad plate versus other liner products in low-stress sliding abrasion. WTIA Technology Week - Surface Engineering Conference, Sydney, Australia, 8-12 September 2003. Australia: The Welding Technology Institute of Australia.
2002
Conference Publication
Fragmentation of mild steel during demolition of the Royal Canberra Hospital: Metallurgy and public safety
Gates, J. D. (2002). Fragmentation of mild steel during demolition of the Royal Canberra Hospital: Metallurgy and public safety. IMEA International Conference on Failure Analysis, Melbourne, Australia, 20-22 November 2002. Australia: The Institute of Materials Engineering Australasia Ltd.
2001
Journal Article
The effect of heat treatment on the toughness, hardness and microstructure of low carbon white cast irons
Zhang, M. X., Kelly, P. M. and Gates, J. D. (2001). The effect of heat treatment on the toughness, hardness and microstructure of low carbon white cast irons. Journal of Materials Science, 36 (16), 3865-3875. doi: 10.1023/A:1017949600733
2000
Journal Article
Determination of retained austenite using an x-ray texture goniometer
Zhang, M. -X., Kelly, P. M., Bekessy, L. K. and Gates, J. D. (2000). Determination of retained austenite using an x-ray texture goniometer. Materials Characterization, 45 (1), 39-49. doi: 10.1016/S1044-5803(00)00044-9
2000
Journal Article
"Impact-Abrasion": Has its time come ... and gone?
Gore, G. J. and Gates, J. D. (2000). "Impact-Abrasion": Has its time come ... and gone?. Materials Australia, 32 (4), 13-15.
1999
Journal Article
A model of stress induced martensitic transformation in Fe-Ni-C alloy
Zhang, M. X., Kelly, P. M. and Gates, J. D. (1999). A model of stress induced martensitic transformation in Fe-Ni-C alloy. Materials Science & Engineering A, 275 (Special Issue), 251-256. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(99)00349-4
1999
Journal Article
Determination of habit planes using trace widths in TEM
Zhang, M. -X., Kelly, P. M. and Gates, J. D. (1999). Determination of habit planes using trace widths in TEM. Materials Characterization, 43 (1), 11-20. doi: 10.1016/S1044-5803(98)00053-9
1999
Conference Publication
Study of stress induced martensitic transformation in Fe-Ni-C alloy
Zhang, M. X., Kelly, P. M. and Gates, J. D. (1999). Study of stress induced martensitic transformation in Fe-Ni-C alloy. International Conference on Solid-Solid Phase Transformations II, PTM'99, Kyoto, Japan, 24-28 May 1999. Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Institute of Metals. doi: 10.1016/S0921-5093(99)00349-4
1998
Journal Article
Two-body and three-body abrasion: A critical discussion
Gates, JD (1998). Two-body and three-body abrasion: A critical discussion. Wear, 214 (1), 139-146. doi: 10.1016/S0043-1648(97)00188-9
1997
Journal Article
Effect of hardness on three very different forms of wear
Gore, G. J. and Gates, J. D. (1997). Effect of hardness on three very different forms of wear. Wear, 203-204, 544-563.
1997
Journal Article
Effect of hardness on three very different forms of wear
Gore, GJ and Gates, JD (1997). Effect of hardness on three very different forms of wear. Wear, 203, 544-563. doi: 10.1016/S0043-1648(96)07414-5
1997
Journal Article
Transmission electron microscopy of a transformation toughened white cast iron
Hann, SK, Gates, JD and Bee, JV (1997). Transmission electron microscopy of a transformation toughened white cast iron. Journal of Materials Science, 32 (13), 3443-3450. doi: 10.1023/A:1018676818148
1997
Journal Article
A transformation toughening white cast iron
Hann, SK and Gates, JD (1997). A transformation toughening white cast iron. Journal of Materials Science, 32 (5), 1249-1259. doi: 10.1023/A:1018544204267
1995
Journal Article
Synergistic corrosion-abrasion of cast wear-resistant materials in HN03
Gates, J.D., Lai, W-Q, Wen, P-S, Hope, G.A. and Holt, S.A. (1995). Synergistic corrosion-abrasion of cast wear-resistant materials in HN03. Cast Metals, 8 (2), 73-90. doi: 10.1080/09534962.1995.11819196
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Jeff Gates is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding Impact-Fatigue Damage in Steel Grinding Media
Principal Advisor
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Isolation of Mechanisms Controlling Wear Performance in the Transition from Ni-Cr to High-Cr White Cast Irons
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yahia Ali
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2022
Master Philosophy
Performance Enhancement of NiHard White Cast Iron for Ore Chute Liners
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yahia Ali
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development and Performance Evaluation of Abrasion-Resistant White Cast Irons Containing Macro-Additions of Niobium Carbide
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Microstructural Parameters and Abrasive Environment on Sliding Abrasion of Single-reinforced and Dual-reinforced White Cast Irons
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
A study of the selection and rigour of forensic analysis methodology affecting the accuracy and expediency of the decision-making process.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Jeff Gates directly for media enquiries about:
- Abrasion
- Consultancy
- Corrosion - materials engineering
- Engineering - materials
- Engineering - wear performance/mechanisms
- Expert witness
- Failure investigations
- Materials engineering
- Metallurgical engineer
- Metallurgist
- Metallurgy
- Metals and durability
- Mineral processing - wear mechanisms
- Wear - materials engineering
- Wear-resistant materials
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