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Dr

Sam Yuen

Honorary
Infrastructure Engineering
science & technology
technology
engineering
life sciences & biomedicine
environmental sciences
environmental sciences & ecology
engineering, environmental
refuse disposal
environmental monitoring
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Dr

Sam Yuen

 
Division
Engineering and IT
 
Primary Interest
Geo-environmental Engineering
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Projects

Displaying the 7 most recent projects by Sam Yuen.

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X-RAY MICROSCOPE FACILITY FOR IMAGING GEO-MATERIALS (XMFIG)

The X-ray Microscopy Facility for Imaging Geo-Materials (XMFIG) will allow the investigation, with near-synchrotron capabilities, of the thr..

2013 - 2014
Completed
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LANDFILL CAP METHANE OXIDATION AND EMISSION MONITORING

2012 - 2013
Completed
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SHOTCRETE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR UNDERGROUND MINES

2009 - 2012
Completed
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PHYTOCAPPING FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND REDUCTION OF GREENSHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ODOUR FROM WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

Landfills remain the main method of waste disposal in Australia and are a major source of groundwater contamination and greenhouse and odour..

2006 - 2011
Completed
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COLLABORATION AGT FOR LINKAGE AGT LP0561914 - PHYTOCAPPING FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND REDUCTION OF GREENSHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ODOUR FROM WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

Landfills remain the main method of waste disposal in Australia and are a major source of groundwater contamination and greenhouse and odour..

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PHYTOCAPPING FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS AND REDUCTION OF GREENSHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ODOUR FROM WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

Landfills remain the main method of waste disposal in Australia and are a major source of groundwater contamination and greenhouse and odour..

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ET CAPPING TRIALS, WOLLERT LANDFILL

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Projects

Project Types

4

Research Contracts

3

Research Grant

Scholarly Works

Displaying the 10 most recent scholarly works by Sam Yuen.

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The Effect of Particle Size on Mine Waste Sulfide Oxidation Rates and Conceptual Treatment Costs

D Dettrick, N Bourgeot, J Costelloe, S Yuen, M Arora

Journal article  |  2019  |  Mine Water and the Environment

Acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) oxidation reaction rates were determined using oxygen consumption rates in a high sulfur ove..

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The effect of substrate compaction on plant water use and the implications for phytocap design specifications

Ruby N Michael, Bofu Yu, Brendan A Wintle, Ignatius A Doronila, Samuel TS Yuen

Journal article  |  2019  |  Ecological Engineering

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A comparison of measured and predicted diffusion coefficients applied to sand and silt sized acid mine drainage materials.

D Dettrick, J Costelloe, M Arora, S Yuen

Journal article  |  2019  |  Journal of Environmental Management

Determining the rate at which Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) sulfide oxidation occurs in mining waste products is a central requirement ..

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Phytocapping of landfills

S Yuen

Book Chapter  |  2019

Phytocapping presents a sustainable alternative to the conventional top barrier cover design. It relies on the capacity of a porou..

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Settlement and characteristics of waste at a municipal solid waste landfill in melbourne

ST Yuen, JR Styles

Conference Proceedings  |  2018  |  ISRM International Symposium 2000, IS 2000

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Engaging and Effective Laboratory Classes in Geotechnical Engineering

M Jaksa, Y Lik Kuo, M Shahin, S YUEN, D Airey, J Kodikara

Conference Proceedings  |  2016

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Phytocapping as a sustainable cover for landfills

S YUEN, M Salt, J Sun, P Benaud, GX Zhu, MB Jaksa, H Ghadiri, M Greenway, N Ashwath, AB Fourie

Book Chapter  |  2014

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Seasonal variation of methane emissions from two landfills in Australia

M Asadi, ST YUEN, JE Bogner, D Chen, PJ Lightbody

Conference Proceedings  |  2014

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Methane emissions from a municipal waste landfill in South Australia without gas recovery: Comparison between field measurements and Calmim modelled results

M ASADI, ST Yuen, J Bogner, D Chen, P Lightbody

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  Sardinia 2013: 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium

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Evaluation of phytocaps as biotic systems to mitigate landfill methane emissions

J SUN, ST Yuen, J Bogner, D Chen, M ASADI

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  Sardinia 2013: 14th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium

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Scholarly Works

Keyword Analysis

Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Waste Management and Recycling
Environmentally Sustainable Manufacturing
Expanding Knowledge
Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
Urban and Industrial Environment
Environmental Policy, Legislation and Standards
Mining Environments
Botany

Honours, Awards and Fellowships

2015

Outstanding Service Award 2015, Department of Infrastructure Engineering

The University of Melbourne
2012

Recipient of the University of Melbourne Vice Chancellors Engagement Excellence Award 2012

The University of Melbourne
2002

Recipient of the Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award 2002

The University of Melbourne

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Awards

Credentials

Positions

Honorary

Infrastructure Engineering

Member

Institution of Engineers Australia

Member

Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society

Member

Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Melbourne

Master of Engineering Science

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Engineering

Aston University

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