Dr Luis Yerman
Dr

Luis Yerman

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Background

I have a multidisciplinary background in chemical and civil engineering, chemistry and materials science. Currently, I am the UQ leader of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life, based at USC. I apply my expertise to understand the effects of fungal decay and moisture intrusion in timber connections, as well as the improvement of the fire performance of timber. I supervise 6 PhD students.

Availability

Dr Luis Yerman is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Biological Sciences Catalysis and mechanisms of reactions Chemical Sciences Chemical and thermal processes in energy and combustion Chemical engineering Chemical engineering not elsewhere classified Chemical thermodynamics and energetics Civil engineering Construction materials Engineering Engineering practice and education Fire safety engineering Inorganic chemistry Macromolecular and materials chemistry Materials engineering Microbiology Microbiology not elsewhere classified Nanomaterials Nanoscale characterisation Nanotechnology Physical chemistry Timber engineering Timber, pulp and paper

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Chemistry, Universidad de la República
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering - Chemical, Universidad de la República
  • Masters (Research) of Science, Universitat de Barcelona
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universitat de Barcelona

Research interests

  • Timber durability, fire/combustion

    Timber treatments, timber connections.

  • Biomass torrefaction and pyrolysis. Smouldeirng combustion

    Thermal conversion of biomass. Biochar, bio-oil and fuel gas production. Catalytic processes

Search Professor Luis Yerman’s works on UQ eSpace

73 works between 2001 and 2026
All (73) Journal Article (34) Other Outputs (2) Conference Publication (35) Book Chapter (2)

61 - 73 of 73 works

2014

Conference Publication

H2 production from oxidative steam reforming of 1-propanol and propylene glycol over yttria-stabilized supported bimetallic Ni-M (M = Pt, Ru, Ir) catalysts

Yerman, Luis, Homs, Narcıs, Brum Pereira, Evandro and Ramirez de la Piscina, Pilar (2014). H2 production from oxidative steam reforming of 1-propanol and propylene glycol over yttria-stabilized supported bimetallic Ni-M (M = Pt, Ru, Ir) catalysts. 4th Iberian Symposium on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and advanced Batteries, Estoril Portugal, Jun 26-28, 2013. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.12.163

H2 production from oxidative steam reforming of 1-propanol and propylene glycol over yttria-stabilized supported bimetallic Ni-M (M = Pt, Ru, Ir) catalysts

2014

Conference Publication

Smouldering combustion as a treatment for human waste

Yermán, Luis, Carrascal, Jeronimo, Torero, Jose, Fabris, Ivo, Cormier, Daniel and Gerhard, Jason (2014). Smouldering combustion as a treatment for human waste. 5th International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, Venice, Italy, 17-20 November 2014.

Smouldering combustion as a treatment for human waste

2012

Conference Publication

Hydrogen production from oxidative steam-reforming of n-propanol over Ni/Y 2O 3-ZrO 2 catalysts

Yerman, Luis, Homs, Narcis and Ramirez de la Piscina, Pilar (2012). Hydrogen production from oxidative steam-reforming of n-propanol over Ni/Y 2O 3-ZrO 2 catalysts. HYCELTEC-2011: III Iberian Symposium on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Advanced Batteries, Zaragoza, Spain, 27-30 June 2011. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2011.11.045

Hydrogen production from oxidative steam-reforming of n-propanol over Ni/Y 2O 3-ZrO 2 catalysts

2012

Conference Publication

Bimetallic catalysts Ni-M(K)/YSZ M=(Ir, Pt, Ru) for oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol and propylenglycol

Yermán, Luis, Pereira, Evandro, Homs, Narcis and Ramirez de la Piscina, Pilar (2012). Bimetallic catalysts Ni-M(K)/YSZ M=(Ir, Pt, Ru) for oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol and propylenglycol. 12th Ibero-American Conference on Catalysis, Santa Fe, Argentina, 2-7 September 2012.

Bimetallic catalysts Ni-M(K)/YSZ M=(Ir, Pt, Ru) for oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol and propylenglycol

2010

Journal Article

Improved yield parameters in catalytic steam gasification of forestry residue; optimizing biomass feed rate and catalyst type

Corujo, Andrea, Yerman, Luis, Arizaga, Beatriz, Brusoni, Mariana and Castiglioni, Jorge (2010). Improved yield parameters in catalytic steam gasification of forestry residue; optimizing biomass feed rate and catalyst type. Biomass and Bioenergy, 34 (12), 1695-1702. doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.06.010

Improved yield parameters in catalytic steam gasification of forestry residue; optimizing biomass feed rate and catalyst type

2010

Conference Publication

Hydrogen production by oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol over new Ni/Y2O3-ZrO2 catalysts

Yermán, Luis, Homs, Narcis and Ramirez de la Piscina, Pilar (2010). Hydrogen production by oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol over new Ni/Y2O3-ZrO2 catalysts. 9th Novel Gas Conversion Symposium, Lyon, Fance, 30 May - 3 June 2010.

Hydrogen production by oxidative steam reforming of n-propanol over new Ni/Y2O3-ZrO2 catalysts

2009

Journal Article

Evaluation of propane as a heterogenic catalyst in vanadium catalyst support in national minerals

Latronica, Luis, Yerman, Luis, De Los Santos, Carolina, Sergio, Marta and Castiglioni, Jorge (2009). Evaluation of propane as a heterogenic catalyst in vanadium catalyst support in national minerals. Ingenieria Quimica (36), 23-28.

Evaluation of propane as a heterogenic catalyst in vanadium catalyst support in national minerals

2009

Journal Article

Calibrating the coordination chemistry tool chest: metrics of bi- and tridentate ligands

Aguila, David, Escribano, Esther, Speed, Saskia, Talancon, Daniel, Yerman, Luis and Alvarez, Santiago (2009). Calibrating the coordination chemistry tool chest: metrics of bi- and tridentate ligands. Dalton Transactions (33), 6610-6625. doi: 10.1039/b904938j

Calibrating the coordination chemistry tool chest: metrics of bi- and tridentate ligands

2008

Journal Article

Evaluation of Propane as a Heterogenic Catalyst On Catalyzers of Vanadium Supported in National Modified Minerals

Latronica, Luis, Yerman, Luis, De Los Santos, Carolina, Sergio, Marta and Castiglioni, Jorge (2008). Evaluation of Propane as a Heterogenic Catalyst On Catalyzers of Vanadium Supported in National Modified Minerals. Ingenieria Quimica (34), 17-22.

Evaluation of Propane as a Heterogenic Catalyst On Catalyzers of Vanadium Supported in National Modified Minerals

2004

Journal Article

Production of activated carbon from Pinus elliotti sawdust

Tancredi, N, Yerman, L and Amaya, A (2004). Production of activated carbon from Pinus elliotti sawdust. Ingenieria Quimica (26), 3-6.

Production of activated carbon from Pinus elliotti sawdust

2004

Journal Article

Catalytic gasification applied to Latin American forest debris as an energy source

Arizaga, B, Brusoni, M, Corujo, A, Yerman, L and Castiglioni, J (2004). Catalytic gasification applied to Latin American forest debris as an energy source. Ingenieria Quimica (25), 7-14.

Catalytic gasification applied to Latin American forest debris as an energy source

2002

Journal Article

Use of forest waste in catalytic gasification as source of energy or synthetic gas production

Arizaga, B, Brusoni, M, Corujo, A, Yerman, L and Castiglioni, J (2002). Use of forest waste in catalytic gasification as source of energy or synthetic gas production. Ingenieria Quimica (22), 3-12.

Use of forest waste in catalytic gasification as source of energy or synthetic gas production

2001

Journal Article

Lead iodide film deposition and characterization

Fornaro, L., Saucedo, E., Mussio, L., Yerman, L., Ma, X. and Burger, A. (2001). Lead iodide film deposition and characterization. Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research. Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment, 458 (1-2), 406-412. doi: 10.1016/S0168-9002(00)00933-5

Lead iodide film deposition and characterization

Current funding

  • 2017 - 2026
    National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2022
    Fire assessment of protective membrane for utility poles
    Flame Security International Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Assessment of Smouldering as an Efficient and Low-Cost Alternative for Management of Agricultural Solid Wastes
    Australian Meat Processor Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Specialised odour component analysis to support development and optimisation of odour treatment technologies
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Luis Yerman is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effect of moisture content changeson the performance of timber connections

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr L Ottenhaus

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of novel preservative-treated timbers and their performance on self-sustaining smouldering

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Felix Wiesner

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Effects of decay on timber connections

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr L Ottenhaus

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Luis Yerman directly for media enquiries about:

  • Biomass thermal processes
  • Smouldering combustion
  • Timber durability

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