Professor Paul Meehan
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Paul Meehan

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Background

Paul Meehan's research interests are in: Smart Machines; Railway Engineering and Technology, Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Instabilities and chaos in rolling processes, spacecraft systems and biological/human body processes, advanced manufacturing modelling and analysis.

Paul Meehan is an expert in modelling, analysis and control in non-linear mechanics applied to engineering systems. He has over 25 years experience in engineering research, development, commercialization and consulting in the areas of non-linear dynamics, vibrations, controls, rolling contact, elastoplastic and wear phenomena, with applications to manufacturing, mining, railway, spacecraft and biomedical systems. He has initiated and led many successful large collaborative R&D projects in this area.

Paul has recently led or is currently leading major projects in novel prediction and control of non-linear phenomena in railway, mining and manufacturing systems, including Decarbonisation, Bearing Degradation Phenomena, Incremental Sheet Forming, Wheel and Brake Squeal, Advanced Duty Detection and Millipede Technology. He has organised three international conferences in various areas of non-linear mechanics and has authored over 140 internationally refereed publications and three international patents in this area. He also teaches several intermediate and advanced level courses in mechanics at the University of Queensland, and consults regularly to high technology industries.

Availability

Professor Paul Meehan is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Engineering

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Paul Meehan’s works on UQ eSpace

223 works between 1996 and 2025
All (223) Journal Article (116) Conference Publication (95) Other Outputs (10) Edited Outputs (2)

61 - 80 of 223 works

2017

Journal Article

Experimental and numerical investigation of flange angle in Chain-die formed AHSS U-channel sections

Qian, Zhen , Sun, Yong , Meehan, Paul A., Daniel, William J.T. and Ding, Shichao (2017). Experimental and numerical investigation of flange angle in Chain-die formed AHSS U-channel sections. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 92 (1-4), 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s00170-017-0159-7

Experimental and numerical investigation of flange angle in Chain-die formed AHSS U-channel sections

2017

Journal Article

Analytical and numerical analyses of the longitudinal plastic strain and web-warping in Chain-die-formed AHSS sections with variable widths

Sun, Yong, Qian, Zhen, Daniel, William J. T., Meehan, Paul A. , Shi, Lei and Ding, Shichao (2017). Analytical and numerical analyses of the longitudinal plastic strain and web-warping in Chain-die-formed AHSS sections with variable widths. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 92 (1-4), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s00170-017-0228-y

Analytical and numerical analyses of the longitudinal plastic strain and web-warping in Chain-die-formed AHSS sections with variable widths

2017

Journal Article

Development of the slope cutting method for determining the residual stresses in roll formed products

Sun, Yong, Luzin, Vladimir, Daniel, William J. T., Meehan, Paul A., Zhang, Mingxing and Ding, Shichao (2017). Development of the slope cutting method for determining the residual stresses in roll formed products. Measurement, 100, 26-35. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2016.12.036

Development of the slope cutting method for determining the residual stresses in roll formed products

2017

Journal Article

Part accuracy improvement in two point incremental forming with a partial die using a model predictive control algorithm

Lu, Haibo, Kearney, Michael, Wang, Chenhao, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). Part accuracy improvement in two point incremental forming with a partial die using a model predictive control algorithm. Precision Engineering, 49, 179-188. doi: 10.1016/j.precisioneng.2017.02.006

Part accuracy improvement in two point incremental forming with a partial die using a model predictive control algorithm

2017

Journal Article

Experimental investigation and prediction of the maximum edge longitudinal membrane strain and springback of Chain-die-formed AHSS U-channels using response surface methodology

Sun, Yong, Li, Yaguang, Liu, Zhaobing, Daniel, William J. T., Shi, Lei, Meehan, Paul A. and Ding, Shichao (2017). Experimental investigation and prediction of the maximum edge longitudinal membrane strain and springback of Chain-die-formed AHSS U-channels using response surface methodology. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 90 (5-8), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9522-3

Experimental investigation and prediction of the maximum edge longitudinal membrane strain and springback of Chain-die-formed AHSS U-channels using response surface methodology

2017

Journal Article

A parametric simulation of neuronal noise from microelectrode recordings

Weegink, Kristian James, Bellette, Paul A., Varghese, John J., Silburn, Peter A., Meehan, Paul A. and Bradley, Andrew P. (2017). A parametric simulation of neuronal noise from microelectrode recordings. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 25 (1) 7480817, 1-10. doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2016.2573318

A parametric simulation of neuronal noise from microelectrode recordings

2017

Conference Publication

FEM Investigation of Ductile Fracture Prediction in Two-Point Incremental Sheet Metal Forming process

Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J.T., Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). FEM Investigation of Ductile Fracture Prediction in Two-Point Incremental Sheet Metal Forming process. International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2017, Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 17, 2017-September 22, 2017. Amsterdam, NX Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.10.838

FEM Investigation of Ductile Fracture Prediction in Two-Point Incremental Sheet Metal Forming process

2017

Conference Publication

Investigation on wrinkling deformation in multi-pass incremental sheet forming process

Liu, Zhaobing and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). Investigation on wrinkling deformation in multi-pass incremental sheet forming process. 13th Asia-Pacific Symposium on Engineering Plasticity and its Applications, AEPA 2016, Hiroshima, , December 4, 2016-December 8, 2016. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Scientific.Net. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.725.578

Investigation on wrinkling deformation in multi-pass incremental sheet forming process

2017

Conference Publication

Determination of microstructure evolution in metallic components introduced by Chain-die forming

Sun, Yong, Khan, Sabrina, Qian, Zhen, Daniel, William J. T., Meehan, Paul A., Yanagimoto, Jun and Ding, Shichao (2017). Determination of microstructure evolution in metallic components introduced by Chain-die forming. International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2017, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 17-22 September 2017. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.10.886

Determination of microstructure evolution in metallic components introduced by Chain-die forming

2017

Conference Publication

A damage model-based force feedback strategy for on-line fracture prediction in two-point incremental metal forming

Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J.T., Kearney, Michael, Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). A damage model-based force feedback strategy for on-line fracture prediction in two-point incremental metal forming. 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2017, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29 November 2017 . Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.

A damage model-based force feedback strategy for on-line fracture prediction in two-point incremental metal forming

2017

Conference Publication

An experimental and numerical study on forming force, fracture behavior, and strain states in two point incremental forming process

Wang, Chenhao, Daniel, William J. T., Lu, Haibo, Liu, Sheng and Meehan, Paul A. (2017). An experimental and numerical study on forming force, fracture behavior, and strain states in two point incremental forming process. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Scientific.Net. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.725.586

An experimental and numerical study on forming force, fracture behavior, and strain states in two point incremental forming process

2017

Conference Publication

Utilizing 2-D and 3-D simulations in assisting tooling design in Chain-die forming threshold product

Qian, Zhen, Shi, Lei, Xiao, Hua, Zhang, Jichao, Sun, Yong, Meehan, Paul A., Daniel, William J.T. and Ding, Shichao (2017). Utilizing 2-D and 3-D simulations in assisting tooling design in Chain-die forming threshold product. International Conference on the Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2017, Cambridge, United Kingdom, September 17, 2017-September 22, 2017. Amsterdam, NX Netherlands: Elsevier . doi: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.10.882

Utilizing 2-D and 3-D simulations in assisting tooling design in Chain-die forming threshold product

2017

Conference Publication

Modelling of grease lubrication decay

Pozzebon, M. L. and Meehan, P. A. (2017). Modelling of grease lubrication decay. 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2017, Sydney, Australia, 27-29 November 2017. Barton, ACT, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Modelling of grease lubrication decay

2016

Journal Article

Longitudinal strain development in Chain-die forming AHSS products: analytical modelling, finite element analysis and experimental verification

Sun, Yong, Li, Yaguang, Daniel, William J. T., Meehan, Paul A., Liu, Zhaobing and Ding, Shichao (2016). Longitudinal strain development in Chain-die forming AHSS products: analytical modelling, finite element analysis and experimental verification. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 243, 322-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2016.12.019

Longitudinal strain development in Chain-die forming AHSS products: analytical modelling, finite element analysis and experimental verification

2016

Journal Article

Two-directional toolpath correction in single-point incremental forming using model predictive control

Lu, Haibo, Kearney, Michael, Liu, Sheng, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Two-directional toolpath correction in single-point incremental forming using model predictive control. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 91 (1-4), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9672-3

Two-directional toolpath correction in single-point incremental forming using model predictive control

2016

Conference Publication

FEM parametric study of Chain-die formed U-channel AHSS products

Qian, Zhen, Sun, Yong, Shi, Lei, Meehan, Paul A., Daniel, William J.T. and Ding, Shichao (2016). FEM parametric study of Chain-die formed U-channel AHSS products. The 1st International Conference on Automobile Steel (ICAS2016) & The 3rd International Conference on High Manganese Steels (HMnS2016), Chengdu, Peoples Republic of China, 16-18 November 2016. Chengdu, Peoples Republic of China: The Chinese Society for Metals Central Iron and Steel Research Institute.

FEM parametric study of Chain-die formed U-channel AHSS products

2016

Journal Article

Modelling of track wear damage due to changes in friction conditions: a comparison between AC and DC electric drive locomotives

Liu, Sheng, Tan, Ye, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Modelling of track wear damage due to changes in friction conditions: a comparison between AC and DC electric drive locomotives. Wear, 336-367, 338-345. doi: 10.1016/j.wear2016.05.023

Modelling of track wear damage due to changes in friction conditions: a comparison between AC and DC electric drive locomotives

2016

Journal Article

The effect of non-uniform train speed distribution on rail corrugation growth in curves/corners

Meehan, P. A., Batten, R. D. and Bellette, P. A. (2016). The effect of non-uniform train speed distribution on rail corrugation growth in curves/corners. Wear, 366-367, 27-37. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2016.05.009

The effect of non-uniform train speed distribution on rail corrugation growth in curves/corners

2016

Journal Article

Investigation of squeal noise under positive friction characteristics condition provided by friction modifiers

Liu, Xiaogang and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Investigation of squeal noise under positive friction characteristics condition provided by friction modifiers. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 371, 393-405. doi: 10.1016/j.jsv.2016.02.028

Investigation of squeal noise under positive friction characteristics condition provided by friction modifiers

2016

Journal Article

Deformation analysis in single-point incremental forming through finite element simulation

Li, Yanle, Daniel, William J. T. and Meehan, Paul A. (2016). Deformation analysis in single-point incremental forming through finite element simulation. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 88 (1-4), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-8727-9

Deformation analysis in single-point incremental forming through finite element simulation

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    Development of an Advanced Flexible Chain-die Forming Process
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2029
    Grassie Rail Research Initiative - Railway Squats/Studs
    Grassie Holdings Pty Ltd - Research Donation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Battery and Fuel Cell Technology for Locomotive Decarbonisation
    Aurizon Operations Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Investigation and optimization of the design process for the Chain-die forming technology
    SNS Unicorp Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Bearing and Wheel Wear Prediction
    Rail Manufacturing CRC Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Translating Incremental-Sheet-Forming to Market
    Queensland Government Advance Queensland Innovation Partnerships
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Study on fabricating AHSS automotive structural parts with novel forming technologies of Millipede forming and Chain-die forming
    SNS Unicorp Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Monitoring and Control of False Brinelling
    Rail Manufacturing CRC Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Development of Advanced Strain & Forming Force Predictive Algorithm for ISF and Support for Design of Experiments (DoE) Trials
    Boeing Defence Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    Axle bearing maintenance optimisation
    Rail Manufacturing CRC Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Incremental Sheet Forming (ISF) for a Sound Wall Panel Mould
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Development of high strength and high ductility magnesium-aluminium based cast alloys through novel approaches
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Innovating short cycle time manufacturing process for aerospace thermoplastic composites
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - Seed Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Development of Advanced Strain and Forming Force Predictive Algorithm for ISF
    Boeing Defence Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    National Facility for Cyclic Testing of High-speed Rail (FCTHSR) (ARC LIEF Grant administered by the University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Enhanced Noise Mitigation and Management approaches for the Australian Rail Industry
    CRC for Rail Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Locomotive Adhesion
    CRC for Rail Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Predictive Modelling of the Incremental Sheet Forming Process
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Improved roll-forming by continuous deformation of steel strip
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Complexity-based indicators to improve deep brain surgery outcomes
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Improved rail noise and vibration management
    CRC for Rail Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Corrugation detection
    CRC for Railway Engineering and Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Rail squats
    CRC for Railway Engineering and Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Continuous Press Forming
    Queensland Government Smart State Research Industry Partnerships Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Optimal transitional surface for a new continuous press forming process
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Rail Corrugation Control
    CRC for Railway Engineering and Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Rail Corrugation Prediction and Prevention
    CRC for Railway Engineering and Technologies
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2009
    Nonlinear Modelling, Analysis And Prediction Of Optimal Conditions For Cold Roll Forming
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Galvanising Plant Limitations Analysis- Scoping Study
    Smorgon Steel Tube Mills Pty. Ltd.
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Modelling of rolling contact instabilities
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Modelling and control of instabilities in nonlinear systems
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Paul Meehan is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling and control of vibration instabilities in contact mechanical systems

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Aditya Khanna

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development and Investigation of an Advanced Flexible Chain-die Forming Process

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zhen Qian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimisation of an Advanced Flexible Chain-die Forming Process

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zhen Qian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preventing Offshore Wind-Turbine Dynamic Failures

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Aditya Khanna

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Control of an Advanced Flexible Chain-die Forming Process

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Zhen Qian

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Control of Chaotic Flutter in a Wind Turbine Airfoil

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Aditya Khanna

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding and preventing dental crown failures

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Aditya Khanna

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Paul Meehan directly for media enquiries about:

  • Chaotic phenomena in mechanical systems
  • Cold roll forming - engineering
  • Contact mechanics
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechanics - neural
  • Neural mechanics
  • Rail corrugation - engineering
  • Rolling mill chatter - engineering
  • Vibration instabilities - engineering
  • Wear mechanics

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