# Anh Nguyen
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Professor
# Anh Nguyen
Email:
: [a.nguyen@uq.edu.au](mailto:a.nguyen@uq.edu.au)
Phone:
: [+61 7 336 53665](tel:+61 7 336 53665)
## Positions
Affiliate of Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
: Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Affiliate of Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
: Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Professor
: School of Chemical Engineering
: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
## Overview
### Background
**Biography:**
Anh Nguyen is a professor at the School of Chemical Engineering where he held the BMA (BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance) Chair from 2007 till 2017. He previously held academic positions at the University of Newcastle (Australia), the University of Utah (USA) and the Technical University of Kosice (Czechoslovakia). He was awarded an ARC (Australian Research Council) Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (Germany). His relevant publications include a research book on the colloidal science of flotation, 3 edited volumes, 15 book chapters (invited) and over 350 papers in refereed journals. He has an editorial role on Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, and International Journal of Mineral Processing.
**Research:**
Professor Nguyen’s research interests embrace various colloid and interfacial science and engineering aspects. His current research focuses on colloid and interface science of particles, bubbles and drops in surfactant solutions and saline water. The ultimate applications include coal and minerals processing, saline water usage and treatment, foliar fertilisers, smart self-cleaning materials, hydrophobic hydration and hydrates of natural gas, and particle separation. His research funding has come from industry partners (BMA, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Rio Tinto, OneSteel, Agrichem) and agencies (ARC and ACARP). He is the Leader of the Mineral Processing and Interfacial Processes group.
**Teaching and Learning:**
Professor Nguyen aims to encourage critical thinking, understanding and application of fundamental principles. The objective is to engage students by providing a stimulating learning process and environment at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, relevant to the changing focus of national and global economic importance. He has taught a number of courses, including colloid and surface chemistry, particle processing and technology, unit operation, coal and mineral processing, flotation, computing and design laboratory, process modelling and simulation. He is currently an academic and international advisor for chemical and metallurgical engineering.
**Projects:**
1. Saline Water: molecular phenomena and engineering of saline water-air interfaces, water desalination, salt flotation, coal flotation in sea water and tailings processing. Foliar Fertilizers and Pesticides: self-assembly of colloids from evaporating droplets on leaf surfaces.
2. Gas Hydrates: role of hydrophobic hydration and additives in gas hydrate formation for storage and transportation.
3. Nanomaterials: surface self-assembly of surfactants and nanobubbles
4. Hydrometallurgy: role of colloidal forces and surface chemistry in bacteria attachment in bioleaching, and leaching of minerals in brine solutions.
5. Mineral Processing: role of microhydrodynamics and colloidal forces in bubble-particle collection in flotation, surface electrochemistry of sulfide flotation, flotation of ultrafine particles, flotation of coarse particles and composite particles.
6. Foam and Froth: drainage and stability of thin films of saline water, role of particle shape and hydrophobicity in foam drainage and stability, foamed cements.
7. Molecular (MC and MD) modeling and validation by VSFG spectroscopy of the partition of salt ions and surfactants at the interfaces of liquid films relevant to flotation, bubble columns and oil processing.
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### Availability
Professor Anh Nguyen is:
: Available for supervision
: Media expert
### Fields of research
[Engineering](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4758)
[Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/search?research-field=4868)
### Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Mineral Processing, Technical University of Kosice
### Research interests
- #### Professor Anh V Nguyen
Professor Nguyen’s research interests embrace various aspects of colloid and interfacial science and engineering. The focus of his current research is on colloid and interface science of particles, bubbles and drops in surfactant solutions and saline water. The ultimate applications include coal and minerals processing, saline water usage and treatment, foliar fertilisers, smart self-cleaning materials, hydrophobic hydration and hydrates of natural gas, and particle separation. His research funding has come from industry partners (BMA, BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Rio Tinto, OneSteel, Agrichem) and agencies (ARC and ACARP). He is the Leader of the Mineral Processing and Interfacial Processes group.
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## Works
[Search Professor Anh Nguyen’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/7462)
[All
(514)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/all)
[Journal Article
(384)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/4748)
[Other Outputs
(3)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/4749)
[Edited Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/4750)
[Conference Publication
(108)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/4751)
[Book Chapter
(18)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/1790/4752)
2026
Journal Article
##### From separation to dry stacking: Comparative dewatering and handling of clay-rich tailings using solid bowl centrifugation and press filtration
Nguyen, Ngoc N., Nguyen, Tuan A.H. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2026). From separation to dry stacking: Comparative dewatering and handling of clay-rich tailings using solid bowl centrifugation and press filtration. Separation and Purification Technology, 385 136457, 136457. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.136457
[From separation to dry stacking: Comparative dewatering and handling of clay-rich tailings using solid bowl centrifugation and press filtration](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:b8c705f)
2026
Journal Article
##### A novel framework for analysing bubble-particle collision efficiency with realistic mineral shapes: theory, simulation, and database development
Zheng, Guihua, Nguyen, Anh V., Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Ma, Liqiang (2026). A novel framework for analysing bubble-particle collision efficiency with realistic mineral shapes: theory, simulation, and database development. Minerals Engineering, 235 (Part1) 109831, 109831. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109831
[A novel framework for analysing bubble-particle collision efficiency with realistic mineral shapes: theory, simulation, and database development](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c4d0cd9)
2025
Journal Article
##### Bubble detachment from patterned solid surfaces: roles of wettability contrast and domain geometry
Dao, Quang D., Nguyen, Nhat N., Nguyen, Tuan A.H., Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Bubble detachment from patterned solid surfaces: roles of wettability contrast and domain geometry. Chemical Engineering Journal, 526 171271, 171271. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.171271
[Bubble detachment from patterned solid surfaces: roles of wettability contrast and domain geometry](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5f9e673)
2025
Journal Article
##### The role of surface mobility in enhancing froth drainage and reducing entrainment in flotation
Nguyen, Thao T. P., Tran, Thien H., Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). The role of surface mobility in enhancing froth drainage and reducing entrainment in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 233 109632, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109632
[The role of surface mobility in enhancing froth drainage and reducing entrainment in flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:89cd88e)
2025
Journal Article
##### Advancing models of bubble-particle contact times: a comprehensive review of flotation attachment efficiency prediction
Zheng, Guihua, Nguyen, Anh V., Nguyen, Tuan A.H., Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Ma, Liqiang (2025). Advancing models of bubble-particle contact times: a comprehensive review of flotation attachment efficiency prediction. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 345 103609, 103609. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2025.103609
[Advancing models of bubble-particle contact times: a comprehensive review of flotation attachment efficiency prediction](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fa0087e)
2025
Journal Article
##### Sliding interaction and attachment efficiency of rising bubbles in a mineral particle-laden bed
Zheng, Guihua, Nguyen, Anh V., Nguyen, Tuan A. H., Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Ma, Liqiang (2025). Sliding interaction and attachment efficiency of rising bubbles in a mineral particle-laden bed. Minerals Engineering, 233 109596, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109596
[Sliding interaction and attachment efficiency of rising bubbles in a mineral particle-laden bed](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1808386)
2025
Journal Article
##### Defect-enabled fast gas hydrate kinetics for energy and decarbonisation applications
Nguyen, Ngoc N., Galib, Mirza, Nguyen, Anh V. and Linga, Praveen (2025). Defect-enabled fast gas hydrate kinetics for energy and decarbonisation applications. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 101 103205, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jcou.2025.103205
[Defect-enabled fast gas hydrate kinetics for energy and decarbonisation applications](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6a98d69)
2025
Journal Article
##### Effect of particle shape and surface morphology on flotation: a new insight from the analysis of particle-bubble attachment
Zheng, Guihua, Nguyen, Ngoc N., Ma, Liqiang and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Effect of particle shape and surface morphology on flotation: a new insight from the analysis of particle-bubble attachment. Minerals Engineering, 232 109586, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109586
[Effect of particle shape and surface morphology on flotation: a new insight from the analysis of particle-bubble attachment](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e013c10)
2025
Journal Article
##### Deviation from Young-Laplace theory in predicting bubble detachment in flotation
Nguyen, Nhat N., Nguyen, Ngoc N., Nguyen, Tuan A.H. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Deviation from Young-Laplace theory in predicting bubble detachment in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 232 109483, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109483
[Deviation from Young-Laplace theory in predicting bubble detachment in flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ed8e5d1)
2025
Journal Article
##### Mechanism of flotation separation of rutile and hornblende using SHMP and CMC as depressants
Ren, Liuyi, Song, Pengfei, Huang, Yanfang, Han, Guihong, Bao, Shenxu, Zhang, Yimin and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Mechanism of flotation separation of rutile and hornblende using SHMP and CMC as depressants. Langmuir, 41 (39), 27030-27040. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c04230
[Mechanism of flotation separation of rutile and hornblende using SHMP and CMC as depressants](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e5c2252)
2025
Journal Article
##### Interfacial gas enrichment mechanism for enhancing selective separation of fine particles using nano-microbubble technology
Ren, Liuyi, Zhang, Xinyu, Liu, Jian, Huang, Lingyun, Bao, Shenxu, Zhang, Yimin and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Interfacial gas enrichment mechanism for enhancing selective separation of fine particles using nano-microbubble technology. Chemical Engineering Journal, 519 165140, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.165140
[Interfacial gas enrichment mechanism for enhancing selective separation of fine particles using nano-microbubble technology](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8105b9b)
2025
Conference Publication
##### Predicting Students’ Academic Progression: A Bayesian Neural Network Approach
Nguyen, Lien, Jia, Jack, Nguyen, Anh, Ling, Steve and Finch, Nigel (2025). Predicting Students’ Academic Progression: A Bayesian Neural Network Approach. IEEE. doi: 10.1109/icmlc66258.2025.11280244
[Predicting Students’ Academic Progression: A Bayesian Neural Network Approach](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:916e659)
2025
Journal Article
##### Selective flotation of rutile from chlorite using a combined CMC and SSF depressant in a benzohydroxamic acid collector system
Ren, Liuyi, Gong, Peng, Huang, Yanfang, Han, Guihong, Bao, Shenxu, Zhang, Yimin and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Selective flotation of rutile from chlorite using a combined CMC and SSF depressant in a benzohydroxamic acid collector system. Langmuir, 41 (24), 15676-15685. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c02267
[Selective flotation of rutile from chlorite using a combined CMC and SSF depressant in a benzohydroxamic acid collector system](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:68bb255)
2025
Journal Article
##### Mechanism of quartz flotation separation from gypsum using tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride: guiding the improvement of phosphogypsum quality
Shi, Haodong, Ren, Liuyi, Bao, Shenxu, Zhang, Yimin, Nguyen, Anh V., Chen, Bo, Li, Weifeng, Huang, Rui, Zeng, Yanqi and Lou, Sidi (2025). Mechanism of quartz flotation separation from gypsum using tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride: guiding the improvement of phosphogypsum quality. Minerals Engineering, 225 109218, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109218
[Mechanism of quartz flotation separation from gypsum using tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride: guiding the improvement of phosphogypsum quality](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6c17977)
2025
Journal Article
##### Detecting ion-specific forces between fatty acid colloids and salt crystals in brines using colloidal probe AFM
Sun, Kangkang, Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2025). Detecting ion-specific forces between fatty acid colloids and salt crystals in brines using colloidal probe AFM. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 683 (Pt 2), 204-214. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.12.171
[Detecting ion-specific forces between fatty acid colloids and salt crystals in brines using colloidal probe AFM](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ff1f0bf)
2025
Journal Article
##### Study on the design and synthesis of P(AM-DMDAAC) and its flocculation properties on microfine kaolinite particles P(AM-DMDAAC)设计合成及其对微细高岭石颗粒絮凝性能研究
Wang, Lujun, Min, Fanfei, Nguyen, A. V., Song, Chang, Sun, Kangkang and Hu, Shangyu (2025). Study on the design and synthesis of P(AM-DMDAAC) and its flocculation properties on microfine kaolinite particles P(AM-DMDAAC)设计合成及其对微细高岭石颗粒絮凝性能研究. Zhongguo Kuangye Daxue Xuebao/Journal of China University of Mining and Technology, 54 (2), 458-470. doi: 10.13247/j.cnki.jcumt.20240412
[Study on the design and synthesis of P(AM-DMDAAC) and its flocculation properties on microfine kaolinite particles P(AM-DMDAAC)设计合成及其对微细高岭石颗粒絮凝性能研究](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e6e3568)
2025
Journal Article
##### Induction time of wetting films between air bubbles and hydrophobic particles in the presence of dodecyl amine hydrochloride: first principles model analysis and experimental validation
Albijanic, Boris, Nguyen, Anh V., Ozdemir, Orhan and García-Figueroa, Arturo A. (2025). Induction time of wetting films between air bubbles and hydrophobic particles in the presence of dodecyl amine hydrochloride: first principles model analysis and experimental validation. Molecules, 30 (3) 695, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/molecules30030695
[Induction time of wetting films between air bubbles and hydrophobic particles in the presence of dodecyl amine hydrochloride: first principles model analysis and experimental validation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7e83e5d)
2025
Journal Article
##### Converting rice husk biomass into value-added materials for low-carbon economies: current progress and prospect toward more sustainable practices
Nguyen, Ngoc N., Nguyen, Anh V. and Konarova, Muxina (2025). Converting rice husk biomass into value-added materials for low-carbon economies: current progress and prospect toward more sustainable practices. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13 (2) 115499, 115499. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2025.115499
[Converting rice husk biomass into value-added materials for low-carbon economies: current progress and prospect toward more sustainable practices](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4a4b9cb)
2024
Journal Article
##### Influence of SHMP concentration on rutile flotation in BHA system: guiding the separation of rutile and hornblende
Song, Pengfei, Ren, Liuyi, Bao, Shenxu, Zhang, Yimin, Qin, Wenqing, Nguyen, Anh V. and Chen, Bo (2024). Influence of SHMP concentration on rutile flotation in BHA system: guiding the separation of rutile and hornblende. Langmuir, 40 (45), 23930-23938. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c03027
[Influence of SHMP concentration on rutile flotation in BHA system: guiding the separation of rutile and hornblende](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:05414dc)
2024
Journal Article
##### Soluble mineral flotation paradox: improved recovery with no sign of collector adsorption on minerals signifies colloidal attraction between bubble-bound collector colloids and mineral particles
Sun, Kangkang, Nguyen, Ngoc N. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2024). Soluble mineral flotation paradox: improved recovery with no sign of collector adsorption on minerals signifies colloidal attraction between bubble-bound collector colloids and mineral particles. Minerals Engineering, 218 109018. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.109018
[Soluble mineral flotation paradox: improved recovery with no sign of collector adsorption on minerals signifies colloidal attraction between bubble-bound collector colloids and mineral particles](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:718a89b)
## Funding
### Current funding
- 2025 - 2028
Enhancing flotation for sustainable production of lithium minerals
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/69327)
- 2020 - 2028
ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals (ARC Centre of Excellence administered by University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38893)
### Past funding
- 2023 - 2024
Handling effectively with swelling clays to increase combustible yield and decrease ash content of coal flotation concentrates
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/59489)
- 2021 - 2022
Efficient reagents for disposal of coal tailings - Phase 2: pilot-scale studies
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48587)
- 2021 - 2022
Full-scale studies of diesel emulsification by ultrasonication for fine coal flotation
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48589)
- 2020 - 2023
PFAS Harvester: A Technology for Destruction/Resource Recovery from PFAS (ARC SRI project administered by The University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/48166)
- 2020 - 2022
Adaptive Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography for Multiphase Flows (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/42687)
- 2020 - 2022
Control System to Improve Ultrafine Coal Tailings Dewatering
Australian Coal Research Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/41685)
- 2019 - 2020
Effect of chemicals on stabilising tailings disposals of coarse and fine coal rejects
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/38410)
- 2019 - 2022
Predicting the recovery of composite mineral particles in froth flotation (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37590)
- 2019 - 2023
Enhanced productivity of coal seam gas wells by continuous gas circulation (administered by The University of Newcastle)
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/35030)
- 2018 - 2020
Integrated Investigation of Solid Capture and Moisture Reduction of Fine Clay Tailings
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/34934)
- 2018 - 2021
Advanced Environmental Technologies for Increasing Coal Seam Permeability
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/31413)
- 2017 - 2018
Novel characterisation of coal petrography for improving the dewatering of fine coals using chemicals
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/32094)
- 2017 - 2019
Engineering floating liquid marbles for three-dimensional cell cultures (ARC Discovery Project led by Griffith University)
Griffith University
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/31406)
- 2016 - 2019
Enhancing Direct Cu Recovery through Increased Gas Processing Understanding
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26510)
- 2016 - 2017
XCT prediction of breakage and washability from bore cores
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/28534)
- 2015 - 2018
Surface characteristics and hydrodynamics in detachment of coarse particles
ARC Discovery Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23296)
- 2014 - 2015
Non-destructive characterisation of borehole coal samples using X CT technology
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/22259)
- 2014 - 2016
Flotation in high salt concentration: resolving critical knowledge gaps relating the ion effect on bubble production and behavior
ARC Discovery Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21098)
- 2013 - 2016
Maximising Alumina in Iron Blast Furnace Slags through Fundamental Studies
Shougang Research Institute of Technology
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15636)
- 2012 - 2013
Enhanced Dewatering of CHPP Tailings through Modification of the Structure of Presedimented Flocs
CSIRO
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15199)
- 2012 - 2013
A facility for non-destructive quantification of coal structures, composition and percolation fluid flows in energy and environmental applications
ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13775)
- 2012 - 2013
Application of X-Ray Computed Tomography for Coal Washability Analysis
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14511)
- 2011 - 2012
Dewatering Ultrafine Coals and Tailings by Centribaric Technology
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14470)
- 2011 - 2012
Treatment of saline water from coal seam gas production using adsorption techniques
UQ FirstLink Scheme
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20009)
- 2010 - 2011
High speed particle image velocimetry and laser-induced fluorescence facility (ARC LIEF administered by the University of Newcastle)
ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/16074)
- 2010 - 2013
Fundamental studies on arsenide flotation
CSIRO
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12874)
- 2009 - 2010
C18039 - Tailings management through control of colloidal interactions
Australian Coal Association Research Program
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21615)
- 2009 - 2010
Interface-specific facility for quantifying adsorption and structures at particulate interfaces
ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10990)
- 2009 - 2010
Developing Paste Technology of Tailings Management for Australian Coal and Mineral Processing
UQ FirstLink Scheme
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11079)
- 2009 - 2010
Molecular phenomena and engineering of saline water-air interfaces
UQ FirstLink Scheme
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11085)
- 2009 - 2012
Tailoring nano-crystal suspensions for extended ion supply to hydrophobic and hydrophilic leaf surfaces
ARC Linkage Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10383)
- 2009
Facility for characterisation of multiscale rheology and tribology of soft matter, food and biofluids
UQ School/Centre Co-Funding
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/46052)
- 2009 - 2011
Molecular phenomena and engineering of saline water-air interfaces
ARC Discovery Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10150)
- 2008 - 2009
Structural and chemical mechanisims controlling inorganic phosphorus reaction in soil for improving P recovery efficiency by crops
UQ FirstLink Scheme
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10605)
- 2008 - 2010
Working Effectively with Saline Water in Coal Preparation
CSIRO
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10898)
- 2008 - 2011
The optimisation of Mineral Processing by Modelling and Simulation 2008 - 2011
AMIRA International Limited
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/12152)
- 2007 - 2010
Effect of saline water on flotation processes
ARC Discovery Projects
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9099)
- 2007
Ozone enhanced particle removal in drinking water treatment (ARC Linkage Project administered by University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
[Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/9123)
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## Supervision
### Availability
Professor Anh Nguyen is:
: Available for supervision
Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).
### Available projects
- #### [Postgraduate Projects in Applied Colloid and Surface Science, Flotation and Mineral Processing](http://www.chemeng.uq.edu.au/nguyen)
Projects in the areas of atomic force microscopy, molecular modelling, colloid and surface chemistry, foam and liquid films, flotation, coal and mineral processing, foliar fertilisers, saline water, and drinking water treatment for Master and PhD studies are available to highly skilled and motivated students from Australia and overseas (Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Minerals Engineering). Please contact Prof Anh Nguyen at anh.nguyen@eng.uq.edu.au for more details.
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### Supervision history
#### Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Enhancing coarse and fine particle flotation limits and application, using novel diagnostics and feed preparation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Ion-specific effects on surfactant adsorption at air-liquid interfaces, interfacial properties and applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Coarse Particle Flotation: Pre-concentration, Surface Liberation, and Detachment Dynamics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Flotation of Coarse Composite Particles to Save Energy and Increase Plant Throughput
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Application of X-ray CT scanning in describing partition curves of separators, particle properties and separability
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Bubbles, particles, liquid films, and their interactions in froth and flotation separation of minerals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
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#### Completed supervision
- 2026
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies of Froth Drainage Mechanisms in Froth Flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c1fa43c)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tuan Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/10043), [Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Bubble Particle Interaction and the Flotation of Water-Soluble Minerals](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f50e12f)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Quantifying the Particle Detachment with Complex Three-Phase Contact Lines and Multiparticle Configurations](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:04e13ae)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Ngoc Nguyen](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/34448)
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Ion Specific Effects of Divalent Heavy Metal Ions Sorption at the Silica-Water interface](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:390d812)
Principal Advisor
- 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Macroscopic and Microscopic understanding of the effects of additives (salts, surfactants, and polymers) on gas hydrate formation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1644cfe)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Greg Birkett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/929), [Professor Debra Bernhardt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/587), [Associate Professor Karen Steel](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2065)
- 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Adsorption of soluble surfactants at the air-water interface](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:d50c7b0)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Debra Bernhardt](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/587), [Dr Tim Duignan](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/20490)
- 2020
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Quantification of fluidization and bubble-particle collision interaction in a HydroFloat cell](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:360dbc5)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Mahshid Firouzi](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12279)
- 2018
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Effects of Additives on the Formation of Methane and Carbon Dioxide Gas Hydrates](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:718146)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Karen Steel](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/2065)
- 2018
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Hydrodynamic forces on floating particles](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:709228)
Principal Advisor
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Effect of contact angle and contact angle hysteresis on the stability and detachment of floating particles](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:489136)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Liguang Wang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1806)
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Molecular Insights of Adsorption and Structure of Surfactants and Inorganic Ions at Fluid - Liquid Interfaces](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:686918)
Principal Advisor
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Bubble Attachment and Amyl Xanthate Adsorption to Copper-activated Sphalerite](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:576998)
Principal Advisor
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Stability and Coalescence of Bubbles in Salt Solutions in a Bubble Column and Thin Liquid Films](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:511070)
Principal Advisor
- 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Hydrophobic Interactions in Salt Solutions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:410768)
Principal Advisor
- 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Phytoextraction of zinc by the hyperaccumulator Noccaea caerulescens: Accumulation, distribution and multi-element interactions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:383143)
Principal Advisor
- 2015
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Effects of reagents and solid particles on drainage and stability of liquid film, foam and froth](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:373558)
Principal Advisor
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Drainage and stability of foam films during bubble coalescence in aqueous salt solutions](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:345701)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Tony Howes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/346)
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Investigation of the surface species formed on enargite in electrochemically controlled oxidising environments and in the presence of flotation collectors](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:344358)
Principal Advisor
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Kinetics of the Formation of CO2 Hydrates in the Presence of Sodium Halides and Hydrophobic Fumed Silica Nanoparticles](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:342176)
Principal Advisor
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Investigation of the potential of natural and modified zeolite for the treatment of Coal Seam Gas co-produced saline water](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:338089)
Principal Advisor
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Surface interactions and biochemical responses to bacterial attachment in bioleaching of minerals](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:337493)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
[Emeritus Professor Stephen Mahler](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1782)
- 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Evaporation and Residual Deposit of Sessile Droplets](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:318310)
Principal Advisor
- 2012
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Investigation of bubble-particle attachment in the context of flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:275995)
Principal Advisor
- 2011
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Measuring the Floatability of Sulphide Minerals and Ores: The Captive Bubble Attachment Times of Galena, Sphalerite and Cannington Lead-Zinc Ore Particles Floating at Different Rates](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:240088)
Principal Advisor
- 2009
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Nanobubbles and the Nanobubble Bridging Capillary Force](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:187715)
Principal Advisor
- 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Gas Dispersion and Graphite Flotation in Saline Water with Oscillatory Air Supply](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dc9e86a)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Liguang Wang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1806)
- 2020
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Mechanisms of Copper Matte Loss in Smelting Slags](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ed20ad0)
Associate Advisor
- 2018
Doctor Philosophy
##### [The influence of mineralogy and surface chemistry on flotation of Cortez complex carbonaceous double refractory gold ore](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7ba3b46)
Associate Advisor
- 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Viscosity Studies of High-Temperature Metallurgical Slags relevant to Ironmaking process](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:689105)
Associate Advisor
- 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Clathrate hydrate formation in presence of kinetic and thermodynamic promoters](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:381923)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Liguang Wang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1806)
- 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Fluid Dynamics Studies Related to Bottom Blown Copper Smelting Furnace](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:388270)
Associate Advisor
- 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Phase Equilibria Study of Zinc-containing Copper Smelting Slags](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:387988)
Associate Advisor
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Characterize Foliar Uptake of Zinc Hydroxide Nitrate as a Potential Foliar Zinc Fertilizer on Leaf Surface](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:333329)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Longbin Huang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1341)
- 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Nanobubbles and Molecular Scale Phenomena of Vapour-Liquid-Solid Interfaces](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:321421)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Greg Birkett](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/929)
- 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### Control Preparation and Characterisation of Inorganic Nanocrystals as Micronutrient Foliar Fertilisers
Associate Advisor
- 2013
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Viscosity and phase equilibrium studies relevant to copper smelting and converting slags](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:306124)
Associate Advisor
- 2012
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Correlation of air recovery with froth stability, thin liquid film stability and separation efficiency in coal flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:283710)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Associate Professor Liguang Wang](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1806)
- 2012
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Property-Based Modelling at Fixed Chemistry: The use of a back-calculated induction time for predicting recoveries in flotation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:273221)
Associate Advisor
- 2011
Doctor Philosophy
##### [Surface Characterisation Of Dairy Powder Particles](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:242558)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Emeritus Professor Bhesh Bhandari](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/370), [Emeritus Professor Hilton Deeth](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/5880)
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## Media
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