Overview
Background
Sergio Zarate joined the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland in 2016 and currently serves as the Fire Laboratory Manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in fire dynamics. Sergio has extensive experience in projects involving fluid mechanics, combustion, and fire dynamics.
He possesses comprehensive expertise in fire science, including heat-transfer analytical methods, experimental techniques, and the design and operation of apparatus to evaluate the burning behavior of various materials. His research interests include:
- Fire safety engineering
- Development of innovative combustion-based technologies
- Heat transfer in ignition and flame spread
- Battery fires
Availability
- Dr Sergio Zarate Orrego is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), Universidad del Valle
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Effect of fuel bed size and moisture on the flammability of Eucalyptus saligna leaves in cone calorimeter testing
Ramadhan, Mohamad L., Zarate, Sergio, Carrascal, Jeronimo, Osorio, Andres F. and Hidalgo, Juan P. (2021). Effect of fuel bed size and moisture on the flammability of Eucalyptus saligna leaves in cone calorimeter testing. Fire Safety Journal, 120 103016, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103016
2019
Conference Publication
Experimental study on the flammability and burning behaviour of live and dead Eucalyptus saligna foliage
Ramadhan, M.L. , Zarate-Orrego, S. , Carrascal, J. , Osorio, A.F. and Hidalgo, J.P. (2019). Experimental study on the flammability and burning behaviour of live and dead Eucalyptus saligna foliage. 9th International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards, St Petersburg, Russia, 21-26 April 2019. Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University Press. doi: 10.18720/SPBPU/2/k19-74
2018
Journal Article
Integration of Time Domain Reflectometry in a smouldering reactor
Yermán, Luis, Bore, Thierry, Llano Serna, Marcelo, Zárate, Sergio, Bittner, Tilman, Bajodek, Mathieu and Scheuermann, Alexander (2018). Integration of Time Domain Reflectometry in a smouldering reactor. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 139, 34-38. doi: 10.1016/j.cherd.2018.09.018
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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