
Overview
Background
Professor Geoff Wang received his PhD in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering from the Northeastern University, Shenyang, China in 1990. After earned about 2-year Visiting Academic experience at University of New South Wales, he joined the University of Queensland in 1996 and has been leading in the research focusing on modeling and simulation of the Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering processes, such as iron ore sintering, iron- & steel-making, sustainable energy, coalbed methane (CBM) extraction and carbon dioxide capture and utilization including CO2 -sequestration with enhanced coalbed methane (CO2-ECBM) recovery. Professor Wang’s research activity and interests are directed towards developing energy and environmental technologies. He has made significant contributions to the field of research on fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in chemical reactors, particularly gas solid reaction kinetics associated with various porous media. He has been active and completed research programs in clean energy technologies such as pulverized coal injection into blast furnaces, hydrogen production through lower emission coal combustion, and CO2 electrochemical conversion to fuel or reusable chemicals.
Professor Wang is author of a monograph entitled "Pulverized Coal Injection Technology for Blast Furnaces" and has over 100 original journal publications and about 60 refereed conference papers, included 2 patents.
Availability
- Professor Geoff Wang is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Environment & Energy
• Modelling and Simulation - Numerical models for fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in various chemical reactors and porous media, such as pulverized coal injection (PCI) to blast furnace, coal reservoir simulation, gas separation through membrane etc. • Clean Coal Technologies – Hydrogen production through lower emission coal combustion, syngas Gas-to-Liquid fuel, underground coal gasification etc. • Clean Energy and Environmental Applications - Coalbed methane (CBM) recovery, CO2 capture through advanced membranes and nano-sized CaO sorbents, CO2 conversion and utilization, CO2 storage via geo-sequestration into coals (CO2-enhanced CBM). • Advanced Ironmaking and Steelmaking – blast furnace ironmaking with low-grade iron ore, grain refining for steels, inclusion control for clean steel etc.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Modelling vertical water distribution and separation in the unsaturated coal and iron ores during oscillation
Chen, Jian, You, Zhenjiang, Orozovic, Ognjen and Wang, Geoff (2022). Modelling vertical water distribution and separation in the unsaturated coal and iron ores during oscillation. Powder Technology, 397 116996, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.040
2021
Journal Article
CO2 and N2 adsorption/desorption effects and thermodynamic characteristics in confined coal
Zhang, Xiaodong, Zhang, Shuo, Du, Zhigang, Wang, Geoff G.X., Heng, Shuai, Liu, Xiao and Lin, Junfeng (2021). CO2 and N2 adsorption/desorption effects and thermodynamic characteristics in confined coal. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 207 109166, 109166. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2021.109166
2021
Other Outputs
Is maximising current density always the optimum strategy in electrolyser design for electrochemical CO2 conversion to chemicals?
Garg, Sahil, Li, Mengran, Idros, Mohamed Nazmi, Wu, Yuming, Wang, Geoff and Rufford, Thomas (2021). Is maximising current density always the optimum strategy in electrolyser design for electrochemical CO2 conversion to chemicals?.
2021
Journal Article
A theoretical study of particle coalescence criteria for inelastic collisions of wet particles
Wu, Dongling, Zhou, Ping, Wang, Geoff, Howes, Tony and Chen, Wei (2021). A theoretical study of particle coalescence criteria for inelastic collisions of wet particles. Chemical Engineering Science, 243 116770, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116770
2021
Journal Article
Characterizing the performance of a single atom fluid
Yu, Yunsong, Zhang, Chen, Zhang, Jingfeng, Zhou, Chenyang, Zhang, Zaoxiao and Wang, Geoff G.X. (2021). Characterizing the performance of a single atom fluid. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 341 117379, 117379. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117379
2021
Journal Article
Adsorption mechanism of CO2 on the single atom doped or promoted Li4SiO4(0 1 0) surface from first principles
Zhang, Chen, Zhang, Jingfeng, Yu, Yunsong, Zhang, Zaoxiao and Wang, Geoff G.X. (2021). Adsorption mechanism of CO2 on the single atom doped or promoted Li4SiO4(0 1 0) surface from first principles. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 1205 113424, 113424. doi: 10.1016/j.comptc.2021.113424
2021
Conference Publication
Controlling electrolyser flooding at high-current density in electrochemical CO2 conversion to CO and ethylene
Rufford, Thomas E., Li, Mengran, Wu, Yuming, Idros, Mohamed Nazmi, Garg, Sahil and Wang, Geoff (2021). Controlling electrolyser flooding at high-current density in electrochemical CO2 conversion to CO and ethylene. 4th Energy Future Conference, Virtual, 18-20 October 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Liquid metal with solvents for CO2 capture
Zhang, Chen, Yu, Yunsong, Zhou, Chenyang, Zhang, Jingfeng, Zhang, Zaoxiao and Wang, Geoff G.X. (2021). Liquid metal with solvents for CO2 capture. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, 11 (5), 988-1000. doi: 10.1002/ghg.2109
2021
Conference Publication
Modification on gas diffusion electrode to effectively restrain electrolyte flooding of electrochemical CO2 reduction via an infiltration method
Wu, Yuming, Li, Mengran, Wang, Geoff and Rufford, Thomas E, (2021). Modification on gas diffusion electrode to effectively restrain electrolyte flooding of electrochemical CO2 reduction via an infiltration method. CHEMECA 2021, Online, 27-28 September 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Effect of gas diffusion electrode structure on electrolyte flooding and selectivity of electrochemical CO2 reduction
Wu, Yuming, Li, Mengran, Wang, Geoff and Rufford, Thomas E. (2021). Effect of gas diffusion electrode structure on electrolyte flooding and selectivity of electrochemical CO2 reduction. National Symposium on Advanced Materials & Sustainable Technologies, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 3-5 September 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Diagenesis of a shale reservoir and its influence on reservoir brittleness:taking the deep shale of the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formation in western Chongqing as an example
Zhao, Difei, Jiao, Weiwei, Wei, Yuan, Zhang, Haijie, Li, Lige, Guo, Yinghai and Wang, Geoff (2021). Diagenesis of a shale reservoir and its influence on reservoir brittleness:taking the deep shale of the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formation in western Chongqing as an example. Acta Sedimentologica Sinica, 39 (4) 1000-0550(2021)04-0811-15, 811-825. doi: 10.14027/j.issn.1000-0550.2021.034
2021
Journal Article
Hydrodynamic mechanism study of the diameter-varying spray tower with atomization impinging spray
Wu, Xiaomei, Sharif, Maimoona, Yu, Yunsong, Chen, Lei, Zhang, Zaoxiao and Wang, Geoff (2021). Hydrodynamic mechanism study of the diameter-varying spray tower with atomization impinging spray. Separation and Purification Technology, 268 118608, 118608. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118608
2021
Journal Article
CO2 capture intensified by solvents with metal hydride
Zhou, Chenyang, Yu, Yunsong, Zhang, Chen, Zhang, Jingfeng, Zhang, Zaoxiao and Wang, Geoff G.X. (2021). CO2 capture intensified by solvents with metal hydride. Fuel Processing Technology, 218 106859, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.106859
2021
Journal Article
Rupture distance and shape of the liquid bridge with rough surface
Chen, Jian, Wang, Peipei, Li, Mengran, Shen, Jiahe, Howes, Tony and Wang, Geoff (2021). Rupture distance and shape of the liquid bridge with rough surface. Minerals Engineering, 167 106888, 106888. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106888
2021
Journal Article
Stress distribution in the Upper Shihezi Formation from 1D mechanical earth model and 3D heterogeneous geomechanical model, Linxing Region, Eastern Ordos Basin, Central China
Wei, J. U., Shen, Jian, Qin, Yong, Wang, Geoff, Ke, X. U., Guozhang, L. I. and Chao, L. I. (2021). Stress distribution in the Upper Shihezi Formation from 1D mechanical earth model and 3D heterogeneous geomechanical model, Linxing Region, Eastern Ordos Basin, Central China. Acta Geologica Sinica, 95 (3), 976-987. doi: 10.1111/1755-6724.14411
2021
Journal Article
Understanding the effects of anion interactions with Ag electrodes on electrochemical CO2 reduction in choline halide electrolytes
Garg, Sahil, Li, Mengran, Wu, Yuming, Idros, Mohamed Nazmi, Wang, Hongmin, Anya Josefa, Yago, Ge, Lei, Wang, Geoff G. X. and Rufford, Thomas Edward (2021). Understanding the effects of anion interactions with Ag electrodes on electrochemical CO2 reduction in choline halide electrolytes. ChemSusChem, 14 (12) cssc.202100848, 2601-2611. doi: 10.1002/cssc.202100848
2021
Journal Article
Separation efficiency of liquid–solid undergoing vibration based on breakage of liquid bridge
Chen, Jian, Shen, Jiahe, Guo, Jie and Wang, Geoff (2021). Separation efficiency of liquid–solid undergoing vibration based on breakage of liquid bridge. Particuology, 61, 103-110. doi: 10.1016/j.partic.2021.02.009
2021
Journal Article
Evaluation of coal body structures and their distributions by geophysical logging methods: case study in the Laochang Block, Eastern Yunnan, China
Zhang, Zhengguang, Qin, Yong, Wang, Geoff, Sun, Hansen, You, Zhenjiang, Jin, Jun and Yang, Zhaobiao (2021). Evaluation of coal body structures and their distributions by geophysical logging methods: case study in the Laochang Block, Eastern Yunnan, China. Natural Resources Research, 30 (3), 2225-2239. doi: 10.1007/s11053-021-09834-4
2021
Journal Article
Mechanism of pore pressure variation in multiple coal reservoirs, western Guizhou region, South China
Ju, Wei, Yang, Zhaobiao, Shen, Yulin, Yang, Hui, Wang, Geoff, Zhang, Xiaoli and Wang, Shengyu (2021). Mechanism of pore pressure variation in multiple coal reservoirs, western Guizhou region, South China. Frontiers of Earth Science, 15 (4), 770-789. doi: 10.1007/s11707-021-0888-7
2021
Journal Article
Light to enhance CO2 capture by a flexible heterostructure
Yu, Yunsong, Zhang, Chen, Sharif, Maimoona, Zhang, Zaoxiao, Wei, Jinjia and Wang, Geoff G.X. (2021). Light to enhance CO2 capture by a flexible heterostructure. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, 159 108210, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.cep.2020.108210
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiscale modelling for characterisation of particle transport and retention in porous media
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhenjiang You
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiscale modelling for characterisation of particle transport and retention in porous media
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhenjiang You
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of thermal engineering management for hydrogen ironmaking in shaft furnace
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Xiaodong Ma
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Doctor Philosophy
Low emission iron and steelmaking using hydrogen to pre-reduce lump ore
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford, Dr Helen Tang, Dr Xiaodong Ma
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Carbon Footprint Mapping & Modelling for an Ironmaking Blast Furnace
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Grain refinement of ferritic structural steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical Simulation of Gas Diffusion and Flow in Coalbeds for Enhanced Methane Recovery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sue Golding
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Formation and Control of Sulphides in High-End Gear Steels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang, Dr Xiaodong Ma
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of Electrolyte Flooding in a Carbon-based Gas Diffusion Electrode for CO2 Electrolysis to CO
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Refining and Toughening Mechanism by Ti-Mg and Ti-Ca Addition in Offshore Steels
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xiaodong Ma
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Advanced Refractory Materials for Copper Industry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lianzhou Wang
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing Catalyst-electrolyte Interfaces for Selective Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO over Ag Electrodes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Control of inclusions in 55SiCr spring steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Jin Zou
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Phase Equilibria Studies on "FeO"-CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO system related to iron blast furnace slags
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Fluid Dynamics and Transport Phenomena Effects of Gas Mixtures and Mercury Vapour in Microporous Membranes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Suresh Bhatia
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of Sintering-Resistant Calcium Based Sorbents for High Temperature CO2 Capture
Associate Advisor
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