Joven Tan

Joven Tan

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

School of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Joven Tan, a PhD Candidate at the University of Adelaide in the School of Civil Environmental and Mining Engineering (CEME), is currently immersed in his research endeavors. His primary focus lies in the development of bio-inspired swarm robotics models for their potential application in off-earth mining, particularly for water-ice extraction on the Lunar surface. Joven actively contributes as a member of The University of Adelaide's multi-disciplinary space research group, operating within the esteemed Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR). This collaborative environment allows him to engage with fellow researchers from diverse educational backgrounds. Prior to embarking on his PhD journey, Joven pursued post-graduate coursework at The University of Adelaide, where he successfully completed his studies in December 2020, graduating with distinction.

  • Language Competencies

    Language Competency
    Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Malay Can read, write, understand spoken and peer review
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    2021 - 2024 The University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy, PHD
    2019 - 2020 The Univerisity of Adelaide Australia Master of Mining Engineering
    2014 - 2018 Curtin University Australia Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honour)
  • Conference Papers

    Year Citation
    2021 Tan, J., Melkoumian, N., Akmeliawati, R., & Harvey, D. (2021). Design and application of swarm robotics system using ABCO method for off-Earth mining. In Fifth International Future Mining Conference 2021. AusImm.

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