Dr Honghao Chen
Doctoral Degree Science The University of New South Wales Australia
Masters Degree Science The University of New South Wales Australia
Bachelor Degree Engineering The University of New South Wales Australia
Dr. Honghao Chen is a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW Sydney. He is a multidisciplinary researcher with a strong background in both material science and engineering, specialising in corrosion prevention and failure analysis. His key research areas include stress corrosion cracking (SCC), microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), steel failure analysis, and metallurgy. Dr. Chen’s work primarily focuses on developing innovative solutions to prevent corrosion-related failures in the mining industry, particularly on rock and cable bolts. With extensive academic and industry collaborations, his current projects are deeply industry-oriented, working closely with mining partners to address corrosion challenges in underground mines.
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AE240300138 - Commercialisation of an anti-corrosion coating technology for underground mine applications (2024 - 2025)
ARC LP190100122 - Microbiologically Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking in Underground Mines (2020-2024)
ACARP C28011 - Developing Prevention Techniques for Stress Corrosion Cracking Failures of Rock and Cable Bolts (2019-2023)
Best Presentation for an Early Career Professional of the Fifth Australasian Ground Control Conference and ISRM Symposium – AusRock Conference 2022, December, Melbourne, Australia.