Alexander Scheuermann

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Professor

Alexander Scheuermann

Positions

Affiliate of Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining : Centre for Environmental Responsibility in Mining : Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Director of Teaching and Learning of School of Civil Engineering : School of Civil Engineering : Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Professor : School of Civil Engineering : Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Overview

Availability

Professor Alexander Scheuermann is: : Available for supervision

Fields of research

Civil engineering Environmental Sciences

Qualifications

Doctoral Diploma of Engineering, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Research interests

Application of electromagnetic measurement methods in civil engineering

Read more Read less - #### Coupled hydraulic/mechanic/electric properties of soils

Read more Read less - #### Hydraulics and mechanics of unsaturated soils

Read more Read less - #### Mathematical and experimental modelling of internal erosion

Read more Read less - #### Flood prevention and technical flood protection

Read more Read less - #### Performance of roads and pavements

Read more Read less - #### Soft soil behaviour

Read more Read less - #### Mechanic and hydraulic behavior of fractured media incl. hydraulic fracturing

Works

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All (278) Book (1) Journal Article (147) Other Outputs (3) Conference Publication (124) Book Chapter (3)

2025

Journal Article

Coaxial method to investigate broadband dielectric properties of rocks over the 5 Hz to 3 GHz frequency range

Bore, Thierry, Shen, Yu-Jen, Serati, Mehdi, Pascal, Yoann, Al Kalbani, Muhannad, Scheuermann, Alexander, Wagner, Norman and Loewer, Markus (2025). Coaxial method to investigate broadband dielectric properties of rocks over the 5 Hz to 3 GHz frequency range. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 17 (11), 6837-6852. doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.04.024

Coaxial method to investigate broadband dielectric properties of rocks over the 5 Hz to 3 GHz frequency range

2025

Journal Article

Particle shape effects on breakage behaviors in granular materials: a multiscale geotechnical perspective

Liu, Bo, Cen, Weijun, Yan, Guanxi, Scheuermann, Alexander, Zheng, Changhai and Zhang, Pei (2025). Particle shape effects on breakage behaviors in granular materials: a multiscale geotechnical perspective. Computers and Geotechnics, 187 107504, 107504-187. doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107504

Particle shape effects on breakage behaviors in granular materials: a multiscale geotechnical perspective

2025

Conference Publication

From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste

Cao, Wenran, Edraki, Mansour, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste. The 2025 Australian Acid and Metalliferous Drainage Workshop, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 19 - 21 October 2025.

From microstructure to macroimpact: the critical role of permeability–tortuosity–porosity model in predicting acid mine drainage from mine waste

2025

Journal Article

Iron curtain formation in coastal aquifers: insights from Darcy-scale experiments and reactive transport modelling

Cao, Wenran, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). Iron curtain formation in coastal aquifers: insights from Darcy-scale experiments and reactive transport modelling. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13 (10) 1909, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/jmse13101909

Iron curtain formation in coastal aquifers: insights from Darcy-scale experiments and reactive transport modelling

2025

Journal Article

A machine learning-driven model for predicting macro- and micro-mechanical responses of rockfill materials considering particle breakage

Liu, Bo, Cen, Weijun, Yan, Guanxi, Scheuermann, Alexander, Zheng, Changhai and Zhang, Pei (2025). A machine learning-driven model for predicting macro- and micro-mechanical responses of rockfill materials considering particle breakage. Computers and Geotechnics, 185 107349, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107349

A machine learning-driven model for predicting macro- and micro-mechanical responses of rockfill materials considering particle breakage

2025

Journal Article

Observations on the steady-state fluidised bed porosity at low Reynolds numbers

Zhang, Yingyi, Sufian, Adnan and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). Observations on the steady-state fluidised bed porosity at low Reynolds numbers. Powder Technology, 457 120864, 120864. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2025.120864

Observations on the steady-state fluidised bed porosity at low Reynolds numbers

2025

Journal Article

Flow path tortuosity in saturated porous media comprising idealised spherical particles

Cao, Wenran, Hu, Nike, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). Flow path tortuosity in saturated porous media comprising idealised spherical particles. Geotechnique Letters, 15 (1), 25-31. doi: 10.1680/jgele.24.00062

Flow path tortuosity in saturated porous media comprising idealised spherical particles

2025

Journal Article

Discernible Orientation for Tortuosity During Oxidative Precipitation of Fe(II) in Porous Media: Laboratory Experiment and Micro-CT Imaging

Cao, Wenran, Strounina, Ekaterina, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). Discernible Orientation for Tortuosity During Oxidative Precipitation of Fe(II) in Porous Media: Laboratory Experiment and Micro-CT Imaging. Minerals, 15 (1) 91, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/min15010091

Discernible Orientation for Tortuosity During Oxidative Precipitation of Fe(II) in Porous Media: Laboratory Experiment and Micro-CT Imaging

2025

Journal Article

A novel permeability–tortuosity–porosity model for evolving pore space and mineral-induced clogging in porous medium

Cao, Wenran, Yan, Guanxi, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). A novel permeability–tortuosity–porosity model for evolving pore space and mineral-induced clogging in porous medium. Geotechnics, 5 (1) 2, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/geotechnics5010002

A novel permeability–tortuosity–porosity model for evolving pore space and mineral-induced clogging in porous medium

2025

Journal Article

Modern trends in electromagnetic measurements – Selected contribution of the ISEMA Conference Down Under 2023

Bore, Thierry, Bialkowski, Konstanty and Scheuermann, Alexander (2025). Modern trends in electromagnetic measurements – Selected contribution of the ISEMA Conference Down Under 2023. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 244 116837, 116837. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2025.116837

Modern trends in electromagnetic measurements – Selected contribution of the ISEMA Conference Down Under 2023

2025

Journal Article

An experimental study on applying spatial TDR to determine bentonite suspension penetration

Wiendl, Alexander, Yan, Guanxi, Scheuermann, Alexander, Fillibeck, Jochen and Cudmani, Roberto (2025). An experimental study on applying spatial TDR to determine bentonite suspension penetration. Measurement, 242 (Part E) 116310, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2024.116310

An experimental study on applying spatial TDR to determine bentonite suspension penetration

2024

Conference Publication

Coupled CFD-DEM Simulations of Particle And Fluid Behaviour During Early Stage of Filtration

Zhang, Yingyi, Sufian, Adnan and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). Coupled CFD-DEM Simulations of Particle And Fluid Behaviour During Early Stage of Filtration. 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics (ICTG) 2024, Sydney, NSW Australia, 20-22 November 2024. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-8233-8_21

Coupled CFD-DEM Simulations of Particle And Fluid Behaviour During Early Stage of Filtration

2024

Journal Article

Quantification of spatial heterogeneity and its influence on particle migration

Annapareddy, V. S. Ramakrishna, Sufian, Adnan, Bore, Thierry and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). Quantification of spatial heterogeneity and its influence on particle migration. Geotechnique, 75 (6), 1-43. doi: 10.1680/jgeot.23.00083

Quantification of spatial heterogeneity and its influence on particle migration

2024

Journal Article

Permeability–porosity model considering oxidative precipitation of Fe(II) in granular porous media

Cao, Wenran, Hu, Nike, Yan, Guanxi, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). Permeability–porosity model considering oxidative precipitation of Fe(II) in granular porous media. Journal of Hydrology, 636 131346, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131346

Permeability–porosity model considering oxidative precipitation of Fe(II) in granular porous media

2024

Journal Article

A Generalized Framework to Estimate the Seismic Active Thrust on Rigid Retaining Walls with Partially Saturated Backfill

Ramakrishna Annapareddy, V. S., Sufian, Adnan, Pain, Anindya and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). A Generalized Framework to Estimate the Seismic Active Thrust on Rigid Retaining Walls with Partially Saturated Backfill. International Journal of Geomechanics, 24 (6) 06024008, 1-9. doi: 10.1061/ijgnai.gmeng-8995

A Generalized Framework to Estimate the Seismic Active Thrust on Rigid Retaining Walls with Partially Saturated Backfill

2024

Journal Article

State of the art on Fe precipitation in porous media: hydrogeochemical processes and evolving parameters

Cao, Wenran, Yan, Guanxi, Hofmann, Harald and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). State of the art on Fe precipitation in porous media: hydrogeochemical processes and evolving parameters. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12 (4) 690, 690. doi: 10.3390/jmse12040690

State of the art on Fe precipitation in porous media: hydrogeochemical processes and evolving parameters

2024

Journal Article

Porewater exchange and iron transformation in a coastal groundwater system: a field investigation, driving mechanisms analysis, and conceptual model

Cao, Wenran, Hofmann, Harald, Yan, Guanxi and Scheuermann, Alexander (2024). Porewater exchange and iron transformation in a coastal groundwater system: a field investigation, driving mechanisms analysis, and conceptual model. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11 1385517. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1385517

Porewater exchange and iron transformation in a coastal groundwater system: a field investigation, driving mechanisms analysis, and conceptual model

2024

Journal Article

Dynamic effects in soil water retention curves: an experimental exploration by full-scale soil column tests using spatial time-domain reflectometry and tensiometers

Yan, Guanxi, Bore, Thierry, Schlaeger, Stefan, Scheuermann, Alexander and Li, Ling (2024). Dynamic effects in soil water retention curves: an experimental exploration by full-scale soil column tests using spatial time-domain reflectometry and tensiometers. Acta Geotechnica, 19 (11), 7517-7543. doi: 10.1007/s11440-024-02328-6

Dynamic effects in soil water retention curves: an experimental exploration by full-scale soil column tests using spatial time-domain reflectometry and tensiometers

2024

Journal Article

Estimation of permeability of fine-grained soils from high-frequency electromagnetic measurements

Mishra, Partha Narayan, Scheuermann, Alexander and Bore, Thierry (2024). Estimation of permeability of fine-grained soils from high-frequency electromagnetic measurements. International Journal of Geomechanics, 24 (4) 04024019. doi: 10.1061/ijgnai.gmeng-8908

Estimation of permeability of fine-grained soils from high-frequency electromagnetic measurements

2024

Journal Article

Electromagnetic methods for assessing moisture content and density of an iron oxide copper gold deposits (IOCG) tailings sample

Mishra, Partha Narayan, Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Olaya, Sebastian Quintero, Scheuermann, Alexander and Bore, Thierry (2024). Electromagnetic methods for assessing moisture content and density of an iron oxide copper gold deposits (IOCG) tailings sample. Acta Geotechnica, 19 (7), 4839-4854. doi: 10.1007/s11440-023-02120-y

Electromagnetic methods for assessing moisture content and density of an iron oxide copper gold deposits (IOCG) tailings sample

Funding

Current funding

2025 - 2026

Ultrafast dynamic tomography and x-ray based rheography facility (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Sydney)

University of Sydney

Open grant - 2025 - 2028

A Heterarchical Model for Soil Erosion from Internal Flow to Global Failure (ARC Discovery Project administered by The University of Sydney)

University of Sydney

Open grant - 2024 - 2027

Quantitative Geophysics for Monitoring and Assessment of Mining Residue Structure

Technological Resources Pty Limited

Open grant

Past funding

2021 - 2023

Refinement of MudMaster Antennae prototype

Innovation Connections

Open grant - 2019 - 2020

Development Dielectric Sensor System on Intelligent Amphirols for Mud Farming Tailings Facilities

Innovation Connections

Open grant - 2018 - 2023

Erosion processes in soils across scales - laboratory, field and prediction

ARC Future Fellowships

Open grant - 2018 - 2022

Changes of salt dynamics and distribution in coastal marshes

ARC Discovery Projects

Open grant - 2017 - 2021

Engineering the strength and consolidation of reclaimed soft soil

ARC Linkage Projects

Open grant - 2016 - 2017

Review the current design and construction of the reinforced concrete pits with a view to optimisation and weight reduction

Research Connections

Open grant - 2016

Predicting the impact of airblasts

Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd (Cadia Gold)

Open grant - 2016 - 2017

National rock, concrete and advanced composite testing capability

ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

Open grant - 2015 - 2016

3D compressed and monitored Hopkinson bar (ARC LIEF Project administered by Monash University)

Monash University

Open grant - 2015 - 2016

An earthquake shaking table to investigate soil-structure interactions (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of New South Wales)

University of New South Wales

Open grant - 2014 - 2016

North West Channel Trial Dredging Project

UniQuest Pty Ltd

Open grant - 2014 - 2017

Qualitative and quantitative modelling of hydraulic fracturing of brittle materials

ARC Discovery Projects

Open grant - 2014

True triaxial cell for advanced testing of porous media

UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

Open grant - 2013 - 2014

A National Facility for In situ Testing of Soft Soils (ARC LIEF Grant administered by The University of Newcastle)

ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions

Open grant - 2012 - 2015

Multi-scale, two-phase flow in complex coal seam systems

ARC Linkage Projects

Open grant - 2012 - 2013

The National Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility (ARC LIEF Grant administered by UWA)

ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions

Open grant - 2012 - 2015

Smart Futures Fellowship (Mid): Spatial time domain reflectometry (Spatial TDR) for Queensland's key industry applications

Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowships

Open grant - 2012 - 2014

Hydraulic erosion of granular structures: Experiments and computational simulations

ARC Discovery Projects

Open grant - 2011 - 2014

Optimising the design, construction and cost-effectiveness of screw auger piles in fine-grained cohesive soils

ARC Linkage Projects

Open grant - 2011 - 2013

Investigation and modelling of the dewatering, stability and water management of deep open pit iron ore mines

UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund

Open grant - 2011 - 2012

Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Internal Erosion of Non-cohesive Soils

Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme

Open grant - 2011 - 2012

Soil Behaviour During the Installation Process of Auger Displacement Piles

Go8 Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme

Open grant - 2010 - 2011

Experimental and numerical investigation of erosion of non-cohesive soils

UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund

Open grant - 2010 - 2011

Measurements of Pressure Profile along Elongated Sensors Using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

UQ FirstLink Scheme

Open grant

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Supervision

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

Doctor Philosophy

##### An Innovative Foundation System for Lightly Loaded Buildings on Expansive Soils

Principal Advisor - Doctor Philosophy

##### Quantifying Internal Erosion Processes in Earth Dams

Principal Advisor

Other advisors: Dr Thierry Bore - Master Philosophy

##### Lateral load distribution on buried cable joining pits

Principal Advisor

Other advisors: Dr Dorival Pedroso - Doctor Philosophy

##### Developing a New Foundation System for Lightly-Loaded Buildings in Expansive Soils

Principal Advisor - Doctor Philosophy

##### Developing an autonomous model with predictive capabilities using computer vision and machine learning to facilitate remote monitoring of activities

Principal Advisor

Other advisors: Dr Alistair Grinham - Doctor Philosophy

##### Experimental and numerical modeling of saltwater intrusion in the coastal aquifer under different morphology of fractured beds

Associate Advisor

Other advisors: Dr Claudia Cherubini, Professor Tom Baldock - Master Philosophy

##### Investigating the grain size range and compaction level at which breaching flow slide occur

Associate Advisor

Other advisors: Associate Professor David Callaghan

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