Dr. rer. nat. Fernando Alonso-Marroquín


I enjoy working in numerical simulations, but try not to let my mind replaced by the CPU of the computer. This is why I prefer analytical calculations.

In Colombia I developed an analytical model for the electronic structure of the fullerenes molecules. In Madrid I gained a deeper understanding about asymptotic and numerical methods, in the modeling of different kinds of interdisciplinary problems.

My doctoral Thesis was completed in Stuttgart, using numerical simulations to describe soils deformation from the micromechanics point of view. I was working within the European DIGA project "Degradation and Instabilities of Geomateriales Applied to Hazard Mittigation" in Athens.

Motivated in the understanding of natural failures such as earthquakes and landslides, we worked in understanding the connection between micromechanics and the continuum theories. Following this, I spent my time at the Earth System Science Computational Centre, 'ESSCC', at the University of Queensland in Australia. During my time at ESSCC, I began to develop a generic particle-based model to simulate a wide range of systems with complex-shaped particles.

Currently I am a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil Engineering in the University of Sydney.

Contact

Room 407
School of Civil Engineering J05
The University of Sydney
Sydney NSW 2006, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9351 2128
Fax: +61 2 9351 3343
Email: fernando.alonso@sydney.edu.au

Publications

Books:

  1. Fernando Alonso-Marroquin , Faham Tahmasebinia, and Peter Ansourian, Numerical methods in Civil Engineering, Landmark Projects 2015, Quantumfi Publisher, Sydney ISBN 978-0-9944287-5-21, (2015).
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  2. F. Alonso-Marroquin, Micromechanical investigation of soil deformation: Incremental Response and granular Ratcheting, PhD Thesis, Logos Verlag Berlin ISBN 3-8325-0560-1, (2004).
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Special Issue in a Peer Reviewed Journal:

  1. F. Alonso-Marroquin F, I. Einav, and A. Tordesillas, Developments in micromechanical modelling of granular materials, Special issue in Granular Matter, 13,3 183–185, (2011).
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Book Chapters:

  1. F. Alonso-Marroquin, J. Busch, A. Ramirez and C. Lozano, A Discrete Spheropolygon Model for Calculation of Stress in Crowd Dynamics, Traffic and Granular Flow, 2013. Edited by M. Chraibi, M. Boltes, A. Schadschneider, and A. Sayfield, Springer, Berlin ISBN 978-3-319-10628-1
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Journal Articles:

  1. Murray, A. and Alonso-Marroquin, F, Increasing granular flow rate with obstacles, Papers in Physics, 8, 08003 2016.
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  2. Rubio-Largo, S, Alonso-Marroquin, F, Weinhart, T, Luding, S & Hidalgo, R 2016, Homogeneous cooling state of frictionless rod particles, Physica A, , 443, 477-485.
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  3. Wang, Y, Alonso-Marroquin, F & Guo, W 2015, Rolling and sliding in 3-D discrete element models, Particuology, 23, 49-55
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  4. Wang, Y, Alonso-Marroquin, F, Xue, S & Xie, J 2015, Revisiting rolling and sliding in two-dimensional discrete element models, Particuology, 18, 35-41.
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  5. Alonso-Marroquin, F, Huang, P, Hanaor, DAH, Flores-Johnson, EA, Proust, G, Gan, Y & Shen, L 2015, Static friction between rigid fractal surfaces, Physical Review E 3, 92, 1-12.
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  6. P. Mora, Y. Wang & F. Alonso-Marroquin, The Lattice Solid/Boltzmann microscopic model to simulate solid/fluid systems – a tool to study creation of fluid flow networks for viable deep geothermal energy, Special Issue On Geohtermal Energy, Journal of Earth Science, 2015, 26, 1, pp 11-19
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  7. Alonso-Marroquin, F, Busch, J, Chiew, C, Lozano, C & Ramirez-Gomez, A 2014, Simulation of counterflow pedestrian dynamics using spheropolygons, Physical Review E (Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics), 6, 90, 1-12
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  8. M. Acevedo, I. Zuriguel, D. Maza, I. Pagonabarraga, F. Alonso-Marroquin, R. C. Hidalgo, Stress transmission in systems of faceted particles in a silo: the roles of filling rate and particle aspect ratio, Granular Matter, August 2014, Volume 16, Issue 4, pp 411-420.
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  9. F. Alonso-Marroquin, S. McNamara, Generalized formulation of the interactions between soft spheres, Eur. Phys. J. Special Topics, 223 11 (2014) 2227-2240.
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  10. F. H. M. Tang, F. Alonso-Marroquin, and F. Maggi, Stochastic collision and aggregation analysis of kaolinite in water through experiments and the spheropolygon theory, Water Research 53, 180–190 (2014).
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  11. F. Alonso-Marroquin , A. Ramirez-Gomez, C. Gonzalez-Montellano, N. Balaam, D. A. H. Hanaor, E. A. Flores-Johnson, Y. Gan, S. Chen, and L. Shen, Experimental and numerical determination of mechanical properties of polygonal wood particles and their flow analysis in silos, Granular Matter 15, no. 6: 811–826, (2013).
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  12. F. Maggi and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Temperature dependence of capillary dynamics: A multiphase and multicomponent adiabatic approach, Phys. Rev. E 88, 053013 (2013).
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  13. F. Alonso-Marroquin, S. Azeezullah, S. A. Galindo-Torres, and M. L. Kettle-Olsen, Bottlenecks in granular flow: When does an obstacle increase the flow rate in an hourglass?  Phys. Rev. E 85, 020301(R), (2012).
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  14. P.B. Dobrohotoff, S. Azeezullah, F. Maggi, and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Optimal description of two-dimensional complex-shaped objects using spheropolygons, Granular Matter 14 (5), 651–658, (2012).
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  15. F. Maggi and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Multiphase capillary flows, International Journal of Multiphase Flow 42, 62–73, (2012).
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  16. S. Luding and F. Alonso-Marroquin, The critical-state yield stress (termination locus) of adhesive powders from a single numerical experiment. Granular Matter, Vol.13, Issue 2, 109–119, (2011).
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  17. F. Alonso-Marroquin, Static equations of the Cosserat continuum derived from intra-granular stresses, Granular Matter, Vol.13, Issue 3, 189–196, (2011).
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  18. S.A. Galindo-Torres, J.D. Munoz-Castano and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Minkowski-Voronoi diagrams as a method to generate random packings of spheropolygons for the simulation of soils. Phys. Rev. E 82, 056713, (2010).
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  19. Y. Wang and F Alonso-Marroquin, A Finite Deformation Method for Discrete Modeling: Particle rotation and parameter calibration, Granular Matter, Vol.11, Issue 5, 331–343, (2009).
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  20. Alonso-Marroquin and Y. Wang, An efficient algorithm for granular dynamics simulation with complex-shaped objects, Granular Matter, Vol.11, Issue 5, 317–329, (2009).
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  21. S.A. Galindo-Torres, F. Alonso-Marroquin, Y. Wang, D. Pedroso, and J.D. Munoz-Castano, Molecular Dynamics simulation of complex particles in 3D and the study of friction due to non-convexity, Phys. Rev. E 79 060301(R), (2009).
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  22. F. Alonso-Marroquin, An efficient algorithm for computing conservative interactions between two-dimensional, complex-shaped rigid bodies. Europhysics Letters 83 14001, (2008).
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  23. F. Alonso-Marroquin, H. Muhlhaus and J.J Herrmann, Micromechanical investigation of soil plasticity using a discrete model of polygonal particles, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 35, Issue 1-3, 11–28, (2008).
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  24. F. Alonso-Marroquin, H. Muhlhaus and J.J Herrmann, Micromechanical investigation of granular ratcheting using a discrete model of polygonal particles, Particuology, Vol.6, Issue 6, 390–403, (2008).
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  25. A.A. Pena and A. Lizcano and F. Alonso-Marroquin and H.J. Herrmann, Biaxial test simulations using a packing of polygonal particles, Int. J. Numer. Anal. Meth. Vol.32, Issue 2, 143–160, (2007).
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  26. F. Alonso-Marroquin, I. Vardoulakis, H.J. Herrmann, D. Weatherley and P. Mora. The effect of rolling on dissipation in fault gouges. Phys. Rev. E.74 (1) 031306, (2006).
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  27. R. Garcia-Rojo, F. Alonso-Marroquin and H.J. Herrmann. Characterization of the material response in granular ratcheting. Phys. Rev. E 72 041302, (2005).
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  28. F. Alonso-Marroquin, S. Luding, H.J. Herrmann and I. Vardoulakis, Role of the anisotropy in the elastoplastic response of a polygonal packing, Phys. Rev. E 71 051304, (2005).
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  29. F. Alonso-Marroquin and H. J. Herrmann, Investigation of the incremental response of soils using a discrete element model, Journal of Engineering Mathematics 52, 11–34, (2005).
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  30. F. Alonso-Marroquin and H. J. Herrmann, Ratcheting of granular materials, Phys. Rev. Lett. 92, 054301, (2004).
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  31. F. Alonso-Marroquin and H. J. Herrmann, Calculation of the incremental stress-strain relation of a polygonal packing, Physical Review E, 66, 021301 (2002).
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  32. F. Alonso-Marroquin, J. Giraldo, A. Calles and J. Castro, Electronic and vibrational properties of the C60 molecule, Revista Mexicana de Fisica 44 suplemento no. 3 (1998).
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  33. F. Alonso-Marroquin and J. Giraldo, Propiedades Electronicas del Carbono 60, Revista Colombiana de Fisica 30, (1998).

Refereed Articles in Conference Proceedings:

  1. S. Chen, F. Alonso-Marroquin, J. Busch, R. C. Hidalgo, A. Ramirez-Gomez, and P. Mora, Scaling laws in granular flow and pedestrian flow, Powders and Grains Conference Sydney, 8–12 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 157, (2013).
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  2. R.C. Hidalgo, T. Kanzaki, F. Alonso-Marroquin and S. Luding, On the use of graphics processing units (GPUs) in molecular dynamics simulation of spherical particles, Powders and Grains Conference Sydney, 8–12 July 2013. Powders and Grains Conference Sydney, 8–12 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 169, (2013).
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  3. P. Mora, Y.C. Wang, and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Particle-based simulation of hydraulic fracture and fluid/heat flow in geothermal reservoirs, Powders and Grains Conference Sydney, 8–12 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 177, (2013).
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  4. S.H. Chow, F. Alonso-Marroquin, & D.W. Airey, Viscous rate effects in shear strength of clay. Proceedings of the 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics (ANZ 2012), Melbourne, Australia, 1003–1008, (2012).
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  5. P. Mora, Y.C. Wang, and F. Alonso-Marroquin. Particle simulation of hydraulic fracture and sustainable geothermal reservoir fluid flow: towards realisation of a new green energy industry, An International Workshop of Deep Geothermal Systems, Wuhan, China, June 29–30, AIP Conference Proceedings 1542, 177, (2012).
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  6. S. Luding and F. Alonso-Marroquin. How to get the flow function from a single numerical experiment. The 6th International Conference for Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids. Brisbane, Australia, 3–7 August (2009).
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  7. Y.C. Wang and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Calibration of DEM simulation: Unconfined Compressive Test and Brazilian Tensile Test Powders and Grains, Golden CO USA, 13–17 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1145, 397, (2009).
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  8. F. Alonso-Marroquin, S.A. Galindo-Torres and Y.C. Wang, Micromechanical aspects of granular ratcheting. Powders and Grains, Golden CO USA, 13–17 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1145, 557, (2009).
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  9. H.Y. Liu, F. Alonso-Marroquin, D.J. Williams, Three-dimensional modelling of the rock breakage process. Proceedings of ISRM Regional Symposium, Rock Engineering in Difficult Ground Conditions, Soft Rocks and Karst (EUROCK2009), Croatia, Edited by Ivan Vrkljan, Taylor & Francis Group, London, 283–289, (2009).
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  10. Y.C. Wang and F. Alonso-Marroquin. DEM simulation of comminution: Fragmentation and size distribution, Powders and Grains, Golden CO USA, 13–17 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1145, 863, (2009).
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  11. F. Alonso-Marroquin, S.A. Galindo-Torres, A. Tordesillas and Y.C. Wang, New perspectives for Discrete Element Modeling: Merging Computational Geometry and Molecular Dynamics. Powders and Grains , Golden CO USA, 13–17 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1145, 825, (2009).
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  12. A.A. Pena, R. Garcia-Rojo, F. Alonso-Marroquin, and H.J. Herrmann, Investigation of the Critical State in soil mechanics using DEM, Powders and Grains , Golden CO USA, 13–17 July, AIP Conference Proceedings 1145, 185, (2009).
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  13. Y.C. Wang and F. Alonso-Marroquin, DEM simulation of rock fragmentation and size distribution under quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions. The first Southern Hemisphere International Rock Mechanics Symposium, 16–19 September (2008).
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  14. F. Alonso-Marroquin and S. Luding, Influence of particle shape in the statistical mechanics of classical gases, International Conference of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, 24–29 August (2008).
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  15. F. Alonso-Marroquin, A. Pena, P. Mora and H.J. Herrmann, Simulation of shear bands using a discrete model with polygonal particles, Discrete Element Modeling Conference, (2007).
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  16. F. Alonso-Marroquin and I. Vardoulakis, Micromechanics of shear bands in granular media, Powders and Grains Conference, Stuttgart, 701–704, (2005).
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  17. A.A. Pena, H. J. Herrmann, A. Lizcano, F. Alonso-Marroquin, Investigation of the asymptotic states of granular materials using a discrete model of anisotropic particles, Powders and Grains Conference, Stuttgart, 697–700 (2005).
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  18. F. Alonso-Marroquin, H. J. Herrmann and I. Vardoulakis, Micromechanical Investigation of soil plasticity: An investigation using a discrete model of polygonal particles. Continuous and discontinuous modeling of cohesive-frictional materials. Stuttgart, (2004).
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  19. F. Alonso-Marroquin, R. Garcia-Rojo and H. J. Herrmann, Micromechanical Investigation of granular ratcheting, Cyclic Behaviour of Soils and Liquefaction Phenomena Bochum-Germany, (2004).
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  20. F. Alonso-Marroquin, H. J. Herrmann and S. Luding, Analysis of the elasto-plastic response of a polygonal packing Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition IMECE2002-32498. New Orleans (2002).
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Teaching Material:

  1. Fernando Alonso-Marroquin, Exhibition Catalogue, The University of Sydney (2015).
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  2. Fernando Alonso-Marroquin, Finite Element Modelling for Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney (2015).
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  3. J Ngan, SA Galindo-Torres S and F. Alonso-Marroquin. Newtonian model for Hurricanes (2008).
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  4. M. Chan and F. Alonso-Marroquin, Numerical model of ice-sheet melting, (2008).
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  5. J Maker Adeng and F. Alonso-Marroquin, The population grow model, (2008).
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  6. F. Alonso-Marroquin, everything you should know about Initial Value Solvers. The University of Queensland, (2008).
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  7. F. Alonso-Marroquin, Lecture notes on Topology after Prof. Raul Tovar. National University of Colombia (in Spanish) (1995).
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  8. F. Alonso-Marroquin, Classical Mechanics after Prof. Virgilio Nino and Prof. Juan Manuel Tejeiro, Lecture Notes. National University of Colombia (in Spanish) (1993).
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Teaching

Under the teaching principle of "building foundations to excel in practice", I have participated in the development and teaching of several successful programs of engineering and scientific computing. My main goal is to create passion in mathematical modelling and scientific computing to students of engineering and science disciplines. Below are some of the projects developed by my students of Numerical Methods of Engineering.

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Wind Analysis of Tai Pei 101 Building
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Dynamic Analysis of Suspension Bridge
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Wind Analysis of Puerta de Europe (Gate of Europe)
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Static_Buckling Analysis of Passive houses
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Static Buckling Analysis of Facade Greening
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Wind Analysis of 1 Shelley'st Macquarie Bank Building

MoSCoS

MoSCoS (Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems) is a multidisciplinary research team aiming to develop new methodologies for predictive models of systems with many degrees of freedom and strong interactions.

MoSCoS gather researchers from Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Engineering to investigate complex systems: Particulate materials, climate systems and geological materials. To study such systems we use innovative analytical models and high performance computing.

Some of current research projects include:

PhD Opportunities


We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, self-motivated graduate student with deep knowledge of programming, mathematic, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to join the vibrant young researchers group working in the modelling and simulation complex system.

Please find details of my supervision profile in the following link: Supervision profile

Candidates are required to formally apply through online form, (International Postgraduate Research Application Form) before consideration.

You will be asked to submit some personal details and upload a full CV, transcript, covering letter and details of two academic referees. Your covering letter should outline GPA (in number) of your master and undergraduate degrees, including Universities attended, details of your prior research component in your master, and publications or research record.

School Seminar

School Seminar 2014 Second Semester


Please click the image or here to view the school seminar

The regular series of seminars given by the postgraduate students and staff in the School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney continues in 2012. The general range of topics include the main areas of research within the School of Civil Engineering: geotechnical, structures, project management, fluids, and materials. Lectures will be held in the Civil Engineering Conference Room, Level 4, School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney, (mostly) on Wednesdays, 1-2 pm.

Jobs

Casual Job as Software Developer


Opportunity to join the vibrant group on Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems for the development of a software platform for simulation of rigid-body systems. We are looking for a motivated computer scientist or software developer to work part-time in the further development of the Graphical Interface of our software.

Essential: The applicant needs to have knowledge in Graphical User Interface, event-driven programming, and Visual Basic.

Knowledge in Java, and Web-Based Graphical User Interface is desirable.

The successfull applicant will be initially hired as a part-time casual for a period of three months with possibility of extension depending on productivity.

Interested? Please email your application to fernando.alonso@sydney.edu.au before 24 January 2015, please include a short CV with relevant experience in your application.