This thesis explored using cooling to enhance heat acclimation and exercise performance. I present evidence that cooling provides the largest benefit to endurance performance in hot-humid conditions. When both heat ...

This thesis investigates the reaction mechanism of catalytic esterification of crude glycerol with acetic acid, by obtaining isomeric ester yields and conducting selectivity analyses. Computational quantum techniques are ...

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) are part of the internationally declared Critical Minerals and are typically found in disseminated ultramafic polymetallic deposits. They are crucial for the green energy transition. Australia's ...

Harnessing urban wind energy using vertical-axis wind turbines is inefficient due to unpredictable wind conditions. This MPhil study explores extracting unnatural wind energy from cooling tower exhaust air using ...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems encounter Partial Shading Condition (PSC) issues due to uneven solar irradiance exposure on-site. This thesis presents three novel algorithms to address the PSC issues of PV systems namely, ...