Emeritus Professor David Lockington
Emeritus Professor

David Lockington

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Background

Em. Professor Lockington primarily researchs topics in the area of water transport in coastal soils and aquifers, including water exchange with plants and atmosphere. However, he has also conducted research on moisture transport in building materials and the design of sustainable tourism destinations. In addition to substantial contributions as a reviewer for a wide range of journals and funding bodies, Em. Prof Lockington has held editorial roles on two major journals in the area of hydrology and water resources research (Water Resources Research 2007 - 2012; Advances in Water Resources 1997 - 2020). Em. Prof. Lockington has undertaken a number of leadership roles across his career, including Program Leader for the Sustainable Tourism CRC I and II (Engineering and Design) from 2000 - 2008, Head of the Environmental Engineering Division (School of Engineering, UQ) from 2004 - 2010, and Research Program Leader for the ARC SRI funded National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training from 2009 - 2015. From 2010 to 2020 he frequently acted as Head of the School of Civil Engineering. Since 2007, he has been a Fellow of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Availability

Emeritus Professor David Lockington is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Civil engineering Earth Sciences Environmental engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Griffith University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University

Research interests

  • Groundwater and soil hydrology

    Quantitative assessment of subsurface hydrology, including pollution fate.

  • Sustainable built environment.

    Quantitative assessment of water transport through the built environment including water sensitive urban design. Use of renewable energy and energy-efficient design of built environment.

Search Professor David Lockington’s works on UQ eSpace

176 works between 1981 and 2023
All (176) Journal Article (145) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (25) Other Outputs (5)

41 - 60 of 176 works

2013

Conference Publication

Stem diameter variation: endogenous regulation versus environmental dynamics and its implication for functional modelling

Vandegehuchte, Maurits, Guyot, Adrien, Lockington, David and Steppe, Kathy (2013). Stem diameter variation: endogenous regulation versus environmental dynamics and its implication for functional modelling. 7th International Conference on Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPM 2013), Saariselkä, Finland, 9-14 June 2013. Vantaa, Finland: Finnish Society of Forest Science.

Stem diameter variation: endogenous regulation versus environmental dynamics and its implication for functional modelling

2013

Journal Article

Infiltration in soils with a saturated surface

Hogarth, W. L., Lockington, D.A., Barry D. A., Parlange, M. B., Haverkamp, R. and Parlange, J.-Y. (2013). Infiltration in soils with a saturated surface. Water Resources Research, 49 (5), 2683-2688. doi: 10.1002/wrcr.20227

Infiltration in soils with a saturated surface

2013

Other Outputs

Predictive modelling for effective water quality management

Gibbes, B., Grinham. A., Kvennefors, C., Cutts, N. and Lockington, D. (2013). Predictive modelling for effective water quality management. Brisbane, Australia:

Predictive modelling for effective water quality management

2013

Journal Article

Porous media pressure distribution in centrifugal fields

Hogarth, W. L., Stagnitti, F., Barry, D. A., Lockington, D. A., Li, L. and Parlange, J. -Y. (2013). Porous media pressure distribution in centrifugal fields. Water Resources Research, 49 (10), 7133-7138. doi: 10.1002/wrcr.20487

Porous media pressure distribution in centrifugal fields

2013

Conference Publication

Atmosphere-Vegetation-Groundwater interactions: a case study in the context of the subtropical coastal sandy mass aquifers from Eastern Australia

Guyot, Adrien, White, Amy, Vandegehuchte, Maurits, Steppe, Kathy and Lockington, David A. (2013). Atmosphere-Vegetation-Groundwater interactions: a case study in the context of the subtropical coastal sandy mass aquifers from Eastern Australia. European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2013, Vienna, Austria, 7-12 April 2013. Goettingen, Germany: Copernicus GmbH.

Atmosphere-Vegetation-Groundwater interactions: a case study in the context of the subtropical coastal sandy mass aquifers from Eastern Australia

2013

Journal Article

Capillary effect on water table fluctuations in unconfined aquifers

Kong, Jun, Shen, Cheng-Ji, Xin, Pei, Song, Zhiyao, Li, Ling, Barry, D. A., Jeng, D.-S., Stagnitti, F., Lockington, D.A. and Parlange, J.-Y. (2013). Capillary effect on water table fluctuations in unconfined aquifers. Water Resources Research, 49 (5), 3064-3069. doi: 10.1002/wrcr.20237

Capillary effect on water table fluctuations in unconfined aquifers

2012

Journal Article

Capillary effect on flow in the drainage layer of highway pavement

Dan, Han-Cheng, Xin, Pei, Li, Ling, Li, Liang and Lockington, David (2012). Capillary effect on flow in the drainage layer of highway pavement. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 39 (6), 654-666. doi: 10.1139/L2012-050

Capillary effect on flow in the drainage layer of highway pavement

2012

Journal Article

Applying HYDRUS to flow in a Sodic clay soil with solution composition–dependent hydraulic conductivity

Reading, Lucy P., Baumgartl, Thomas, Bristow, Keith L. and Lockington, David A. (2012). Applying HYDRUS to flow in a Sodic clay soil with solution composition–dependent hydraulic conductivity. Vadose Zone Journal, 11 (2), vzj2011.0137. doi: 10.2136/vzj2011.0137

Applying HYDRUS to flow in a Sodic clay soil with solution composition–dependent hydraulic conductivity

2012

Journal Article

Boussinesq equation-based model for flow in the drainage layer of highway with capillarity correction

Dan, Han-Cheng, Xin, Pei, Li, Ling, Li, Liang and Lockington, David (2012). Boussinesq equation-based model for flow in the drainage layer of highway with capillarity correction. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 138 (4), 336-348. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000404

Boussinesq equation-based model for flow in the drainage layer of highway with capillarity correction

2012

Journal Article

Hydraulic conductivity increases in a sodic clay soil in response to gypsum applications: Impacts of bulk density and cation exchange

Reading, Lucy P., Baumgartl, Thomas, Bristow, Keith L. and Lockington, David A. (2012). Hydraulic conductivity increases in a sodic clay soil in response to gypsum applications: Impacts of bulk density and cation exchange. Soil Science, 177 (3), 165-171. doi: 10.1097/SS.0b013e3182408f4f

Hydraulic conductivity increases in a sodic clay soil in response to gypsum applications: Impacts of bulk density and cation exchange

2012

Other Outputs

Bank filtration pilot project

Grinham, A., Gibbes, B., Cutts, N., Kvennefors, C. and Lockington, D. (2012). Bank filtration pilot project. Brisbane, Australia:

Bank filtration pilot project

2011

Journal Article

A coupled model for simulating surface water and groundwater interactions in coastal wetlands

Yuan, Li-Rong, Xin, Pei, Kong, Jun, Li, Ling and Lockington, David (2011). A coupled model for simulating surface water and groundwater interactions in coastal wetlands. Hydrological Processes, 25 (23), 3533-3546. doi: 10.1002/hyp.8079

A coupled model for simulating surface water and groundwater interactions in coastal wetlands

2011

Journal Article

Analysis of time compression approximations

Hogarth, W. L., Lockington, D. A., Barry, D. A., Parlange, M. B., Sander, G. C., Li, L., Haverkamp, R., Brutsaert, W. and Parlange, J.-Y. (2011). Analysis of time compression approximations. Water Resources Research, 47 (9) W09501, W09501.1-W09501.6. doi: 10.1029/2010WR010298

Analysis of time compression approximations

2011

Conference Publication

A method to improve tree water use estimates by distinguishing sapwood from heartwood using Electrical Resistivity Tomography

Guyot, Adrien, Ostergaard, Kasper, Lenkopane, Mothei, Fan, Junliang and Lockington, David A. (2011). A method to improve tree water use estimates by distinguishing sapwood from heartwood using Electrical Resistivity Tomography. American Geophysical Union Meeting, San Francicso, United States, 5-9 December 2011.

A method to improve tree water use estimates by distinguishing sapwood from heartwood using Electrical Resistivity Tomography

2011

Conference Publication

Effects of large water level fluctuations on water quality in subtropical reservoirs

Laursen, R. K., Gibbes, B., Grinham, A., Gale, D., Udy, J. and Lockington, D. (2011). Effects of large water level fluctuations on water quality in subtropical reservoirs. 34th IAHR World Congress, 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Brisbane, Australia, 26 June - 1 July 2011. Brisbane, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Effects of large water level fluctuations on water quality in subtropical reservoirs

2010

Journal Article

Soil saturation index of salt marshes subjected to spring-neap tides: a new variable for describing marsh soil aeration condition

Xin, Pei, Gibbes, Badin, Li, Ling, Song, Zhiyao and Lockington, David (2010). Soil saturation index of salt marshes subjected to spring-neap tides: a new variable for describing marsh soil aeration condition. Hydrological Processes, 24 (18), 2564-2577. doi: 10.1002/hyp.7670

Soil saturation index of salt marshes subjected to spring-neap tides: a new variable for describing marsh soil aeration condition

2010

Conference Publication

Tracing temporal variability of groundwater fluxes in tidal wetlands using radon isotopes and electrical conductivity

Poh, Seng-Chee, Gasparon, Massimo and Lockington, David (2010). Tracing temporal variability of groundwater fluxes in tidal wetlands using radon isotopes and electrical conductivity. Groundwater 2010: The Challenge of Sustainable Management, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 31 October-4 November 2010. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Geological Society of Australia.

Tracing temporal variability of groundwater fluxes in tidal wetlands using radon isotopes and electrical conductivity

2010

Conference Publication

Impacts of sodic soil amelioration on deep drainage

Reading, Lucy, Lockington, David A., Bristow, Keith L. and Baumgartl, Thomas (2010). Impacts of sodic soil amelioration on deep drainage. 19th World Congress of Soil Science, Brisbane, Australia, 1-6 August 2010. Warragul, VIC, Australia: Australian Society of Soil Science Incorporated.

Impacts of sodic soil amelioration on deep drainage

2009

Journal Article

The practicalities of a learning tourism destination: A case study of the Ningaloo Coast

Schianetz, Karin, Jones, Tod, Kavanagh, Lydia, Walker, Paul A., Lockington, David and Wood, David (2009). The practicalities of a learning tourism destination: A case study of the Ningaloo Coast. International Journal of Tourism Research, 11 (6), 567-581. doi: 10.1002/jtr.729

The practicalities of a learning tourism destination: A case study of the Ningaloo Coast

2009

Journal Article

Comment on “An analytic solution of capillary rise restrained by gravity” by N. Fries and M. Dreyer

Barry, D. A., Wissmeier, L., Parlange, J-Y., Sander, G. C. and Lockington, D. A. (2009). Comment on “An analytic solution of capillary rise restrained by gravity” by N. Fries and M. Dreyer. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 338 (1), 293-295. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.06.015

Comment on “An analytic solution of capillary rise restrained by gravity” by N. Fries and M. Dreyer

Past funding

  • 2018 - 2022
    Changes of salt dynamics and distribution in coastal marshes
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Fate of fluorinated surfactants and hydrocarbons at coastal airports
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Contract Climate Map ¿ Solar Hot Water System
    Commonwealth Department of Industry
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Contract RIS climate file modelling - heating and cooling base temperatures versus NatHERS 6 star thermal performance
    Commonwealth Department of Industry
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Provision of services for developing climate zones/ boundaries appropriate to factors affecting the efficiency of heat pump technologies
    Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Provision of services for the extraction and analysis of design condition data from the revised Australian Climatic Database (ACDB)
    Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Assessing environmental safety of in-pit disposal of tailings
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Instrumentation for elemental analysis of geological and environmental samples
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Establishment of a clean room facility for trace organic contaminant research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    ARC/ NWC Co-funded Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (Flinders University_lead institution)
    Flinders University
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Multiphase flow and transport in complex coastal wetland systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Water Quality and Environmental Analysis Facility
    UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Research Collaboration with UQ, SNWA and SEQWater
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Numerical model enhancement
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Water Quality Sensor Construction
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Collaborative Research: UQ and SEQWater Head Agreement
    South East Queensland Water Corporation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Tidal dynamics of a subterranean estuary: Processes and functions
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Destination and Data Modelling
    CRC for Sustainable Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Groundwater Dynamics At The Ocean-Aquifer Interface: Implications For Modelling Of Regional Flow In Pioneer Valley Aquifers
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Quantifying the pathways and fluxes of iron to Moreton Bay
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Engineering support and expertise for the application of sustainable technology in tourism
    CRC for Sustainable Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Theme leader: tourism infrastructure and engineered environments
    CRC for Sustainable Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Tourism infrastructure and environmentally sustainable design - development of a modular engineering systems model for destination design support
    CRC for Sustainable Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Development of a model of water and contaminant transport in fine, cracking porous media such as clay soils, mine tailings and dredged semiments
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Unsaturated Hydraulic Properties of Concrete and Other Porous Building Materials.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Predicting long-term runoff and seepage from tailings storage facilities to facilitate cost-effective and timely closure and lease surrender
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Predicting long-term runoff and seepage from tailings storage facilities to facilitate cost-effective and timely closure and lease surrender
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Development of a practical numerical procedure for the modelling and management of saltwater intrusion in complex coastal acquifer systems
    ARC (Australian Postgraduate Award-Industry)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Development of a practical numerical procedure for the modelling and management of saltwater intrusion in complex coastal acquifer systems
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Development of practical numerical procedure for the modelling and management of saltwater intrusion in complex coastal acquifier systems
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Hydrological assessment of the perched groundwater systems on North Stradbroke Island
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 2004
    Durability of concrete structures in aggressive environments
    Queensland Department of Main Roads
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1998
    Coastal Groundwater Dynamics
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    Predicting Regional Scale Chemical Contaminant Movement in the Sub-Surface Environment
    Quality Funds Round 3
    Open grant
  • 1996
    The contribution of organic compounds to the formation of acid mine drainage in coal waste rock
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1998
    Kidston Gold Mines co-disposal of wastes research.
    Kidston Gold Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1999
    The fate and transport of organic compounds at the Willawong Liquid Waste Treatment Facility.
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant

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