Welcome to the ASR

 

The Australian Society of Rheology is open to all who are practicing, or have an interest, in the field of Rheology. There are no formal requirements for entry. We are privileged to number amongst our members leading Australian Rheologists from both Academic and Industrial backgrounds.

The membership of the ASR is drawn from academic, government, commercial and industrial backgrounds and as such provides a strong and broad base of rheological knowledge. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas members. A principal aim of the Society is to form a bridge between academic research and industry.

 

List of upcoming events:

ASR Lecture Series 2020-2021

ASR Industry Lecture Series 2021/2022 (Updated on 13 July 2021)

ASR Seminar (Online) - 21 July 2021

In the 2020-21 financial year, the Australian Society of Rheology is presenting a national series of online lectures, which is open to anyone interested in the flow and deformation of matter. Details regarding the upcoming event are provided below.

 

Speaker: A/Prof. Roseanna Zia (Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University)

Presentation Title: Physics-based modelling of whole-cell function: colloidal fundamentals to life-essential processes

 

Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Time: 09:00 am – 10:30 am (Melbourne, Australia)

Event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-society-of-rheology-seminar-21-july-2021-registration-161195079823

Zoom webinar details will be provided upon registration

 

Please refer to the attached Flyer for abstract and speaker biography
Enquiries may be directed to Dr Ellie Hajizadeh (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

ASR Industry Lecture (Online) - 3 August 2021

In 2021, the Australian Society of Rheology is presenting a national series of industry lectures, which is open to anyone interested in the flow and deformation of matter. Details regarding the upcoming event are provided below:

 

Speaker: Prof. Phil Threlfall-Holmes (TH Collaborative Innovation)

Presentation Title: Droplet size distribution control in formulated product sprays

 

Date: Tuesday, 3 August 2021

Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Melbourne, Australia)

Event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-society-of-rheology-industry-lecture-3-august-2021-registration-162984361613

Zoom webinar details will be provided upon registration

 

Please refer to the attached Flyer for abstract and speaker biography.

Enquiries may be directed to Dr Mark Coghill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

2021 Annual General Meeting (Online) - 5 August 2021

 

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Australian Society of Rheology will be held online. All are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021

Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Melbourne, Australia)

Event Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/asr-agm-2021-5-august-2021-registration-163329217085

Zoom webinar details will be provided upon registration

 

Programme Overview
1. Brief reports from Council on the year ending, including financial standing.
2. Election of new Council — any nomination to serve on the Council is welcome**.
3. Presentation by Dr Mark Coghill titled "Rheology in the resource industry" (Abstract and speaker biography provided below)

 

Call for Nominations to serve on ASR Council

Everyone interested to serve on the ASR Council should please email your nominations to the Secretary, Dr Heather Shewan(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by 5pm, 30th July 2021. Nominations must be accepted by the nominee, and supported by two members (which can include the nominee).

 

AGM Presentation by Dr Mark Coghill:

Presentation Title: Rheology in the resource industry

Abstract: The resource industry is dependent on understanding and controlling the rheological behaviour of the material it processes. During the presentation, Dr Coghill will provide an introduction to the Rio Tinto Bundoora Technical Development Centre and how rheology is used to develop and control mineral processing flowsheets, address operational issues and ensure safety.

Speaker Biography: Dr Mark Coghill (Principal Advisor, Rio Tinto) is a process metallurgist with over thirty years of experience. He specializes in solid-liquid mineral processing separation, dewatering, transport and management of tailings, water management and recovery.

Read more about his experiences here

AGM Flyer

ASR Industry Lecture (Online) - 7 September 2021

In 2021, the Australian Society of Rheology is presenting a national series of industry lectures, which is open to anyone interested in the flow and deformation of matter. Details regarding the upcoming event are provided below:

 

Speaker: Dr. Ashish Kumar (Market Manager, Anton Paar Australia and New Zealand)

Presentation Title: Rheometers in Unlikely Places

 

Date: Tuesday, 7 September 2021

Time: 3:00PM to 4:00 PM (Melbourne, Australia)

Event registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-society-of-rheology-industry-lecture-7-september-2021-registration-162985733717

Zoom webinar details will be provided upon registration

 

Please refer to the attached Flyer for abstract and speaker biography.

Enquiries may be directed to Dr Mark Coghill (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)