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Associate ProfessorJohn Kavanagh

Deputy Head of School

Faculty of Engineering

Orcid identifier0000-0002-9129-1215 (opens in a new tab)⁠
  • Deputy Head of School
    Faculty of Engineering

RESEARCH INTERESTs

Research Interests:

  • Plasma Bubble Columns for treating water pollutants
  • Large scale bioreactor modelling and optimisation
  • Photobioreactor design for algae production
  • Recombinant fermentation for protein production
  • Engineering education, particularly practical and industry linked education.

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • GRANT
    RES: SmartCrete CRC Project: Holistic approach to recycling e-waste to generate metallic products and secondary materials for construction based on ecologically sound methods (24.0173) - Zolo Pty Ltd - Prof Marjorie Valix (RA0003413)
    SmartCrete CRC Ltd1 Jan 2024
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  • GRANT
    4D Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry for Multiphase Flow Measurement
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2023
    People funded by this grant:
    • Kavanagh J
  • GRANT
    Design a Targeted Delivery System for Probiotics
    Australian Research Council (ARC)19 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
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  • GRANT
    Plasma Bubble Column for one step remediation of PFAS
    Australian Research Council (ARC)14 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2024
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  • GRANT
    CDIP Industry & Community Engagement Fund - Green Camel Pty Ltd & USYD - Cost effective method for production of omega-3 fatty acids -DALE MCCLURE
    Green Camel Pty Limited1 Jan 2017
    People funded by this grant:
    • Kavanagh J,
    • McConchie R,
    • McClure D,
    • Barton G
  • GRANT
    ARC Training Centre for the Australian Food Processing Industry in the 21st Century (opens in a new tab)⁠
    Australian Research Council18 Sep 2014 - 18 Sep 2018
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    Making the most of every opportunity: Innovative solutions for the Australian food industry in the 21st century
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2014
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    Yield improvement in large - scale bubble column fermenters
    Australian Research Council (ARC)22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2015
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  • GRANT
    Measurement and Prevention of Membrane Fouling for Water Reuse in Biorefineries
    Australian Research Council (ARC)20 May 2010 - 31 Dec 2014
    People funded by this grant:
    • Ryan D,
    • Ryan D,
    • Kavanagh J,
    • Coster H,
    • Dzurak A
  • GRANT
    New fermentation and purification production technologies for menaquinone-7 for promoting bone and cardiovascular health
    Australian Research Council (ARC)1 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2013
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