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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1995
Book
Wear of metals: Philosophies and practicalities
Gates, J. D. and Gore, G. J. (1995). Wear of metals: Philosophies and practicalities. Inst of Metals & Materials Australasia.
1993
Journal Article
Real life wear processes
Gates J. D. and Eaton R. A. (1993). Real life wear processes. Metals Forum, 17 (4), 369-381.
1988
Journal Article
Discussion of a New Method for the Simulation of Electron-Diffraction Patterns - the Algorithm and its Application to Previous Studies
Gates, JD, Atrens, A and Smith, IO (1988). Discussion of a New Method for the Simulation of Electron-Diffraction Patterns - the Algorithm and its Application to Previous Studies. Scripta Metallurgica, 22 (10), 1695-1699. doi: 10.1016/S0036-9748(88)80268-0
1987
Journal Article
Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5 Nicrmov Rotor Steel .3. Carbide Precipitation
Gates, JD, Atrens, A and Smith, IO (1987). Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5 Nicrmov Rotor Steel .3. Carbide Precipitation. Zeitschrift Fur Werkstofftechnik-Materials Technology and Testing, 18 (10), 344-353. doi: 10.1002/mawe.19870181011
1987
Journal Article
Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5 Nicrmov Rotor Steel .2. Double Diffraction
Gates, JD, Atrens, A and Smith, IO (1987). Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5 Nicrmov Rotor Steel .2. Double Diffraction. Zeitschrift Fur Werkstofftechnik-Materials Technology and Testing, 18 (6), 179-185. doi: 10.1002/mawe.19870180607
1987
Journal Article
Effect of Nitrogen Contamination On Intergranular Corrosion of Stabilized Ferritic Stainless-Steels
Gates, JD and Jago, RA (1987). Effect of Nitrogen Contamination On Intergranular Corrosion of Stabilized Ferritic Stainless-Steels. Materials Science and Technology, 3 (6), 450-454. doi: 10.1179/mst.1987.3.6.450
1987
Journal Article
MICROSTRUCTURE OF AS-QUENCHED 3. 5 NiCrMoV ROTOR STEEL: PART II. DOUBLE DIFFRACTION
Gates, J. D., Atrens, A. and Smith, I. O. (1987). MICROSTRUCTURE OF AS-QUENCHED 3. 5 NiCrMoV ROTOR STEEL: PART II. DOUBLE DIFFRACTION. Zeitschrift fuer Werkstofftechnik/Materials Technology and Testing, 18 (6), 179-l85.
1987
Journal Article
Absorption of Gaseous Contaminants by Welds and Weld Simulations in Ferritic Stainless-Steels
Gates, JD and Jago, RA (1987). Absorption of Gaseous Contaminants by Welds and Weld Simulations in Ferritic Stainless-Steels. Materials Science and Technology, 3 (5), 386-393. doi: 10.1179/mst.1987.3.5.386
1987
Journal Article
Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5nicrmov Rotor Steel .1. General Structure and Retained Austenite
Gates, JD, Atrens, A and Smith, IO (1987). Microstructure of As-Quenched 3.5nicrmov Rotor Steel .1. General Structure and Retained Austenite. Zeitschrift Fur Werkstofftechnik-Materials Technology and Testing, 18 (5), 165-170. doi: 10.1002/mawe.19870180508
1986
Journal Article
Prevention of Liquid-Metal Attack of Thermocouples
Heintze, GN, Gates, JD, McPherson, R and Jago, RA (1986). Prevention of Liquid-Metal Attack of Thermocouples. Materials Science and Technology, 2 (12), 1245-1246. doi: 10.1179/mst.1986.2.12.1245
1984
Journal Article
Breakdown of Stabilization in Type-444 Ferritic Stainless-Steel
Gates, JD and Jago, RA (1984). Breakdown of Stabilization in Type-444 Ferritic Stainless-Steel. Metals Forum, 7 (1), 38-45.
1982
Conference Publication
BREAKDOWN OF STABILIZATION IN TYPE 444 FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL
Gates, J. D. and Jago, R. A. (1982). BREAKDOWN OF STABILIZATION IN TYPE 444 FERRITIC STAINLESS STEEL. Papers Presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Institute of Metals: Competing in the World Market - New Technology for the Metals Industry., , , Australas Inst of Met.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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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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