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

177 works between 1981 and 2024
All (177) Journal Article (146) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (25) Other Outputs (5)

141 - 160 of 177 works

1999

Journal Article

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

Kim, Chang Gyun, Clarke, William P. and Lockington, David (1999). Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (2), 215-220. doi: 10.1007/BF02706839

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

1999

Journal Article

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

Kim, Chang Gyun, Clarke, William P. and Lockington, David (1999). Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 16 (2), 215-220.

Competitive adsorption of sulfolane and thiolane on clay materials

1999

Journal Article

A mathematical model for estimating the extent of solute- and water-flux heterogeneity in multiple sample percolation experiments

Stagnitti, F., Li, L., Allinson, G, Phillips, I., Lockington, D., Zeiliguer, A., Allinson, M., Lloyd-Smith, J. and Xie, M. (1999). A mathematical model for estimating the extent of solute- and water-flux heterogeneity in multiple sample percolation experiments. Journal of Hydrology, 215 (1-4), 59-69. doi: 10.1016/S0022-1694(98)00261-3

A mathematical model for estimating the extent of solute- and water-flux heterogeneity in multiple sample percolation experiments

1999

Journal Article

Truncation errors in finite difference models for solute transport equation with first-order reaction

Ataie-Ashtiani, B, Lockington, DA and Volker, RE (1999). Truncation errors in finite difference models for solute transport equation with first-order reaction. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 35 (4), 409-428. doi: 10.1016/S0169-7722(98)00106-5

Truncation errors in finite difference models for solute transport equation with first-order reaction

1999

Journal Article

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds

Kim, C., Lockington, D. A. and Clarke, W. P. (1999). Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A Substances & Environmental Engineering, 34 (4), 899-918.

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds

1999

Journal Article

The initial surface absorption test (ISAT): an analytical approach

Wilson, M. A., Taylor, S. C., Hoff, W. D., Lockington, D., Parlange, J. Y., Haverkamp, R., Smettern, K. and Ross, P. (1999). The initial surface absorption test (ISAT): an analytical approach. Magazine of Concrete Research, 51 (6), 449-451. doi: 10.1680/macr.1999.51.6.449

The initial surface absorption test (ISAT): an analytical approach

1999

Conference Publication

Simulation of contaminant transport in coastal aquifers

Volker, R. E., Lockington, D. A. and Zhang, Q. (1999). Simulation of contaminant transport in coastal aquifers. Proceedings MODSIM '99, Hamilton, NZ, 6-9 December 1999. Aust.: Modelling & Simulation Society of Aust. and NZ.

Simulation of contaminant transport in coastal aquifers

1999

Journal Article

Approximate analytical solution of the Boussinesq equation

Lockington, D. A., Hogarth, W., Parlange, J. and Parlange, M. (1999). Approximate analytical solution of the Boussinesq equation. Water Resources Research, 35 (10), 3193-3197. doi: 10.1029/1999WR900197

Approximate analytical solution of the Boussinesq equation

1999

Conference Publication

Dispersion-based transport boundary condition in numerical modelling of density-dependent groundwater flow

Volker, R. E., Zhang, Q. and Lockington, D. A. (1999). Dispersion-based transport boundary condition in numerical modelling of density-dependent groundwater flow. Water 99 Joint Congress, Brisbane, 6-8 July 1999. Aust.: The Institution of Engineers Aust..

Dispersion-based transport boundary condition in numerical modelling of density-dependent groundwater flow

1999

Journal Article

Sorptivity & estimating water penetration

Lockington, D. A., Dux, P. F. and Parlange, J. (1999). Sorptivity & estimating water penetration. Materials and Structures, 32 (219), 342-347. doi: 10.1007/BF02479625

Sorptivity & estimating water penetration

1999

Journal Article

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state

Kim, C. G., Clarke, W. P. and Lockington, D. (1999). Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 34 (4), 899-918. doi: 10.1080/10934529909376872

Feasibility test of biological degradation of heterocyclic sulfur compounds in anaerobic state

1998

Journal Article

Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head

Smiles, D. E., Knight, J. H. and Lockington, D. A. (1998). Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 124 (3), 184-185. doi: 10.1061/(asce)0733-9437(1998)124:3(184)

Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head

1997

Journal Article

Modeling diffusion and reaction in soils .1. A diffusion and reaction corrected finite difference calculation scheme - Comment

AtaieAshtiani, B, Lockington, DA and Volker, RE (1997). Modeling diffusion and reaction in soils .1. A diffusion and reaction corrected finite difference calculation scheme - Comment. Soil Science, 162 (11), 843-843. doi: 10.1097/00010694-199711000-00008

Modeling diffusion and reaction in soils .1. A diffusion and reaction corrected finite difference calculation scheme - Comment

1997

Conference Publication

Groundwater behaviour in tidal beaches

Volker R.E., Ataie-Ashtiani B. and Lockington D.A. (1997). Groundwater behaviour in tidal beaches. Proceedings of the 1997 27th Congress of the International Association of Hydraulic Research, IAHR. Part C, San Francisco, CA, USA, August 10, 1997-August 15, 1997.

Groundwater behaviour in tidal beaches

1997

Journal Article

Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head

Lockington D.A. (1997). Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 123 (1), 24-27. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1997)123:1(24)

Response of unconfined aquifer to sudden change in boundary head

1996

Conference Publication

Decision support and idea processing systems: Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture research, management and education

Stagnitti, F., Austin, C., De Silva, S. S., Carr, R., Jones, P. and Lockington, D. (1996). Decision support and idea processing systems: Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture research, management and education.

Decision support and idea processing systems: Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture research, management and education

1996

Journal Article

Numerical correction for finite-difference solution of the advection-dispersion equation with reaction

Ataie-Ashtiani B., Lockington D.A. and Volker R.E. (1996). Numerical correction for finite-difference solution of the advection-dispersion equation with reaction. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 23 (1-2), 149-156. doi: 10.1016/0169-7722(95)00082-8

Numerical correction for finite-difference solution of the advection-dispersion equation with reaction

1995

Journal Article

Approximate formulae for the wetting front position and boundary water-content during horizontal infiltration

Lockington, D. A. and Parlange, J. Y. (1995). Approximate formulae for the wetting front position and boundary water-content during horizontal infiltration. Transport in Porous Media, 18 (2), 95-105. doi: 10.1007/BF01064673

Approximate formulae for the wetting front position and boundary water-content during horizontal infiltration

1995

Journal Article

Comment on “integrated flux model for unsteady transport of trace organic chemicals in soils”

Ataie-Ashtiani, B., Lockington, D. A. and Volker, R. E. (1995). Comment on “integrated flux model for unsteady transport of trace organic chemicals in soils”. Soil Science, 159 (5), 346-348.

Comment on “integrated flux model for unsteady transport of trace organic chemicals in soils”

1995

Journal Article

Brooks-Corey and Van Genuchten soil-water-retention models

Stankovich, J. M. and Lockington, D. A. (1995). Brooks-Corey and Van Genuchten soil-water-retention models. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 121 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9437(1995)121:1(1)

Brooks-Corey and Van Genuchten soil-water-retention models

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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