John Fielke

Prof John Fielke

Professor

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

College of Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

Professor John Fielke is an Industry Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Australia. He is based at the Mawson Lakes Campus.
Since 1983 John has developed experience in the research and design of agricultural machinery, specialising in the area of seeding and tillage machinery plus working in the area of product processing for the grains and dried fruits industries. His work has involved 11 years as being the Manager of R&D for agricultural machinery manufacturer Horwood Bagshaw.
For 3 years during 2002-2005 John undertook the role of Dean Research within the University of South Australia which has involved leadership in research and research education for the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment .
For 8 years (2008-2015) John has been Associate Head (Teaching and Learning) within three engineering schools at the University of South Australia.
One of John's current research projects is improving the processing of almonds and olives. AWARDS:-

Guinness Book of Records record for "World's Longest Bike" in January 2015. It was 42m long, had 2 wheels and seated 20 riders.
National Office for Learning and Teaching 2013 citation for “For sustained, innovative and outstanding teaching of engineering drawing across the disciplines of engineering, education and design using industry-relevant curricula that foster independent learning”.
Society for Engineering in Agriculture Agricultural Engineering Award 2000.
Winner of the 1999 BHERT Award for Outstanding Achievement in Collaborative R & D in conjunction with Horwood Bagshaw.
Winner of AusIndustry Award for Best Business Plan in 1996 Enterprise Workshop National Finals.
Winner in conjunction with Mildura Co-operative Fruit Company of 1994-95 Manufacturing Facilities section of the South Australian Division of the Institution of Engineers.
Engineering Excellence Awards Highly Commended in Primary Industry Category of the 1991 BHP Australian Steel Awards.
Winner 1988 National Energy Innovation Award for Outstanding R& D Leading to the Efficient use of Energy.

Processing of almonds for earlier harvest/dehydration, reduced damage while hulling/shelling and improved cleaning.

Design and development of tillage and seeding equipment.

Shallow tillage tool design for dryland farming:-"The Influence of the Geometry of Chisel Plough Share Wings on Tillage Forces in a Sandy Loam" - Masters thesis; "Interactions of the Cutting Edge of Tillage Implements with Soil" - PhD thesis.

Processing of dried vine fruit involving contaminant removal, bulk handling, storage and transport.

Sorting and sizing of grain and other agricultural products.

Development of unique and innovative equipment for the mechanisation of agricultural and food processing industries (grafting of vines, extracting meat from crabs, detecting contaminants in minced dried fruit).

Year Citation
2025 Ng, W. Y., Bari, S., Fielke, J. M., & Habibullah. (2025). Analysis and Optimization of a Waste Heat Recovery System from a Diesel Engine for Desalination. Energies, 18(23), 16 pages.
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2023 Panigrahi, S. S., Singh, C. B., & Fielke, J. (2023). A 3D transient CFD model to predict heat and moisture transfer in on-farm stored grain silo through parallel computing using compiler directives: impact of discretization methods on solution efficacy. Drying Technology, 41(7), 1133-1147.
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2023 Khosravani, A., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Saunders, C., Ucgul, M., & Fielke, J. M. (2023). Prediction of single disc seeding system forces, using a semi-analytical and discrete element method (DEM) considering rotation effects. Agriculture (Switzerland), 13(1, article no. 202), 1-17.
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2023 Khosravani, A., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Fielke, J. M., Ucgul, M., & Saunders, C. (2023). Prediction of single disc seeding system forces, using a semi-analytical and discrete element method (DEM). Agriculture, 13(1), 1-18.
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2022 Panigrahi, S. S., Fielke, J., & Singh, C. B. (2022). Evaluating isotherms and isosteric heat utilization during sorption characteristics of feed barley. Journal of Stored Products Research, 96(101955), 1-10.
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2021 Panigrahi, S. S., Singh, C. B., & Fielke, J. (2021). Strategies to mitigate dead-zones in on-farm stored grain silos fitted with aeration ducting modelled using computational fluid dynamics. Biosystems Engineering, 205, 93-104.
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2020 Panigrahi, S. S., Singh, C. B., Fielke, J., & Zare, D. (2020). Modeling of heat and mass transfer within the grain storage ecosystem using numerical methods: A review. Drying technology, 38(13), 1677-1697.
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2020 Barr, J., Desbiolles, J., Ucgul, M., & Fielke, J. M. (2020). Bentleg furrow opener performance analysis using the discrete element method. Biosystems Engineering, 189, 99-115.
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2020 Panigrahi, S. S., Singh, C. B., & Fielke, J. (2020). CFD modelling of physical velocity and anisotropic resistance components in a peaked stored grain with aeration ducting systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 179(105820), 1-10.
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2019 Barr, J. B., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Fielke, J. M., & Ucgul, M. (2019). Development and field evaluation of a high-speed no-till seeding system. Soil and tillage research, 194, 1-11.
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2018 Barr, J. B., Ucgul, M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2018). Simulating the effect of rake angle on narrow opener performance with the discrete element method. Biosystems engineering, 171, 1-15.
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2018 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2018). Comparison of the discrete element and finite element methods to model the interaction of soil and tool cutting edge. Biosystems engineering, 169, 199-208.
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2018 Belal, E., Ding, Q., He, R., Li, Y., Yousaf, K., & Fielke, J. (2018). Short-term responses of soil cone index and biopore with different rates of straw incorporation in rice-wheat cropping system. Fresenius environmental bulletin, 27(5A), 3452-3461.
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2018 Yang, Y., Fielke, J., Ding, Q., & He, R. (2018). Field experimental study on optimal design of the rotary strip-till tools applied in rice-wheat rotation cropping system. International journal of agricultural and biological engineering, 11(2), 88-94.
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2017 Ucgul, M., Chris, S., & Fielke, J. M. (2017). Discrete element modelling of top soil burial using a full scale mouldboard plough under field conditions. Biosystems engineering, 160, 140-153.
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2017 Singh, C. B., & Fielke, J. M. (2017). Recent developments in stored grain sensors, monitoring and management technology. IEEE Instrumentation and measurement magazine, 20(3, article no. 7951690), 32-36.
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2017 Shirmohammadi, M., & Fielke, J. (2017). Conditioning reduces kernel damage when impact shelling almonds. International journal of food engineering, 13(8, article no. 20160324), 1-13.
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2017 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2017). Discrete element modelling of tillage forces and soil movement of a one-third scale mouldboard plough. Biosystems engineering, 155, 44-54.
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2016 Barr, J. B., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2016). Minimising soil disturbance and reaction forces for high speed sowing using bentleg furrow openers. Biosystems engineering, 151, 53-64.
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2016 Matin, M. A., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2016). Strip-tillage using rotating straight blades : effect of cutting edge geometry on furrow parameters. Soil and tillage research, 155, 271-279.
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2015 Bayhan, Y., Fielke, J., & Saglam, C. (2015). Performance of a dual tine and presswheel seeding module for a range of speeds, presswheels and sowing tine alignments. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 21(2), 454-460.
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2015 Barr, J., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2015). Bentleg tine openers for high speed sowing and low soil throw. Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary 2014.
2015 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2015). Defining the effect of sweep tillage tool cutting edge geometry on tillage forces using 3D discrete element modelling. Information processing in agriculture, 2(2), 130-141.
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2015 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2015). Three-dimensional discrete element modelling (DEM) of tillage: accounting for soil cohesion and adhesion. Biosystems engineering, 129, 298-306.
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2015 Berry, N., Fielke, J., & Saunders, C. (2015). A Mastercurve to predict annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) seed devitalisation when exposed to multiple single sided impacts. BioSystems engineering, 133, 56-63.
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2015 Barr, J., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2015). Bentleg tine opener: The key to high speed sowing. Australian Ag Contractor and Large Scale Farmers, 86(Groundbreaker 2015 special issue).
2014 Dingke, Z., & Fielke, J. (2014). Some physical properties of Australian Nonpareil almonds related to bulk storage. International journal of agricultural and biological engineering, 7(5), 116-122.
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2014 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2014). Three-dimensional discrete element modelling of tillage: determination of a suitable contact model and parameters for a cohesionless soil. BioSystems engineering, 121, 105-117.
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2014 Solhjou, A., Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Saunders, C. (2014). Soil translocation by narrow openers with various bent leg geometries. Biosystems engineering, 127(1), 41-49.
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2014 Matin, M. A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2014). Torque and energy characteristics for strip-tillage cultivation when cutting furrows using three designs of rotary blade. Biosystems engineering, 129, 329-340.
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2014 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2014). 3D DEM tillage simulation: validation of a hysteretic spring (plastic) contact model for a sweep tool operating in a cohesionless soil. Soil and tillage research, 144, 220-227.
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2014 Berry, N. K., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2014). Determination of impact energy to devitalise annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) seed from one impact using double and single sided impacts. Biosystems engineering, 118(1), 138-146.
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2013 Matin, M. A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2013). Furrow parameters in rotary strip-tillage: effect of blade geometry and rotary speed. BioSystems engineering, 118(1), 7-15.
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2013 Solhjou, A., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2013). Soil translocation by narrow openers with various blade face geometries. BioSystems engineering, 259(3), 114-266.
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2012 Solhjou, A., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2012). Throwing light on the effect of opener rake angle in no-till. Australian AG contractor and large scale farmer, (68), 14-15.
2012 Solhjou, A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2012). Soil translocation by narrow openers with various rake angles. Biosystems engineering, 112(1), 65-73.
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2011 Fielke, J., & Bayhan, Y. (2011). Effect of set up parameters for a dual tine and presswheel seeding module on seed placement and germination. Journal of agricultural machinery science, 7(2), 191-197.
2010 Shahgoli, G., Fielke, J., Saunders, C., & Desbiolles, J. (2010). Simulation of the dynamic behaviour of a tractor-oscillating subsoiler system. Biosystems engineering, 106(2), 147-155.
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2009 Shahgoli, G., Saunders, C., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2009). The effect of oscillation angle on the performance of oscillatory tillage. Soil and tillage research, 104(1), 97-105.
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2009 Shahgoli, G., Fielke, J., Desbiolles, J., & Saunders, C. (2009). Optimising oscillation frequency in oscillatory tillage. Soil and tillage research, 106(2), 202-210.
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2009 Shahgoly, G., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2009). Application of power spectral density to recognize the important factors creating tractor-subsoiler vibrations. Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering, 7(1), 39-46.
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2008 Schneider, T., & Fielke, J. M. (2008). Simulating the cornering behaviour of multiple trailed implements. BioSystems engineering, 100(3), 355-361.
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2007 Fielke, J. M. (2007). UniSA's Agricultural Machinery Research Design Centre-Collaborative University/Industry Research and Research Education in Agricultural Engineering. International journal of engineering education, 23(4), 735-740.
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1999 Fielke, J. M. (1999). Finite element modelling of the interaction of the cutting edge of tillage implements with soil. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 74(1), 91-101.
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1998 Slattery, M. G., Riley, T. W., & Fielke, J. M. (1998). Effects Of Narrow Points. Power Farming - 1998 Cultivation Report.
1998 Ferguson, S. A., Fielke, J. M., & Riley, T. W. (1998). Wear of cultivator shares in abrasive South Australian soils. Journal of Agricultural and Engineering Research, 69(2), 99-105.
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1996 Fielke, J. M. (1996). Interactions of the cutting edge of tillage implements with soil. Journal of Agricultural and Engineering Research, 63(1), 61-71.
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1991 Fielke, J. M., & Riley, T. W. (1991). The universal earthmoving equation applied to chisel plough wings. Journal of Terramechanics, 28(1), 11-19.
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Year Citation
2019 Fielke, J. M. (2019). On-farm evaluation of a new paradigm for almond drying and storage: Australia 2019 harvest. In 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-10). US: ASABE - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2019 Panigrahi, S. S., Singh, C. B., & Fielke, J. M. (2019). Effect of mediterranean climatic condition during aeration and silo wall coating in on-farm grain storage in South Australia. In 2019 ASABE Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-10). US: ASABE - American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2018 Fielke, J. M. (2018). Controlled drying and rehydrating of almonds on a farm scale in Australia. In ASABE 2018 Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-8). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2018 Fielke, J. M., & Coates, M. C. (2018). Lessons learnt from on-farm mechanical drying of almonds in 2017. In Acta Horticulturae Vol. 1219 (pp. 273-280). Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
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2018 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2018). Investigating the top-down burial capability of a cultivator using discrete element method (DEM). In Papers from the ASABE Annual international meeting (pp. 1-8). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2018 Fielke, J. M., & Coates, M. C. (2018). The potential for infield hulling of early harvest almonds. In Acta Horticulturae Vol. 1219 (pp. 235-242). Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
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2017 Barr, J., & Desbiolles, J. (2017). A new method of quantifying discrete element method predicted furrow profiles of narrow point openers. In ASABE Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-11). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2017 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2017). Particle and geometry scaling of the hysteretic spring/linear cohesion contact model for discrete element modelling of soil-tool simulation. In 2017 ASABE Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-12). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2016 Barr, J., & Fielke, J. (2016). Discrete element modelling of narrow point openers to improve soil disturbance characteristics of no-till seeding systems. In American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2016 (pp. 1-14). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2016 Fielke, J. M., Coates, M. C., & Shirmohammadi, M. (2016). Comparison of impact hulling of almonds using 3 impellor geometries. In ASABE 2016 Annual International Meeting (pp. 1-11). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2016 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. (2016). The effect of discrete element particle parameters on angle of repose and soil-tool force simulation results. In 2016 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2016 (pp. 1-11). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2016 Ucgul, M., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. (2016). A method of quantifying discrete element method simulations of top soil burial from a mouldboard plough. In 2016 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2016 (pp. 1-12). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2015 Barr, J., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2015). From soil throw to bentleg tine research. In GRDC Grains Research Update. Australia: Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
2013 Fielke, J. M., Ucgul, M., & Saunders, C. (2013). Discrete element modeling of soil-implement interaction considering soil plasticity, cohesion and adhesion. In 2013 Proceedings of the Annual Meeting for the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Vol. 5 (pp. 3558-3566). US: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
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2013 Narayanan, R., Spuzic, S., Pundoor, M., Bari, S., Xing, K., & Fielke, J. (2013). Enhancing engineering qualities by adopting the total design approach in final year projects. In C. Lemckert, G. Jenkins, & S. Lang-Lemckert (Eds.), Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education: AAEE2013: work integrated learning: applying theory to practice in engineering education (pp. 1-8). Queensland: Griffith University.
2013 Coates, M. C., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2013). Review of aeration methods used within bulk storage systems for application with almonds. In 2013 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference : innovative agricultural technologies for a sustainable future (pp. 326-335). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2013 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2013). 3D discrete element modelling of the interaction of the cutting edge of a sweep tillage tool with soil. In 2013 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference : innovative agricultural technologies for a sustainable future (pp. 1-9). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2013 Zrna, B. N., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2013). Investigating the use of acoustic vibrations to harvest winegrapes. In 2013 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference : innovative agricultural technologies for a sustainable future (pp. 320-324). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2013 Fielke, J. M. (2013). The performance of polyurethane coated shear rollers to shell in-shell nonpareil almonds. In 2013 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference : innovative agricultural technologies for a sustainable future (pp. 1-6). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2013 Berry, N. K., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2013). Opportunities to reduce the chaff processing requirements of a harvester weed seed destructor. In 2013 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference : innovative agricultural technologies for a sustainable future (pp. 371-379). Australia: Engineers Australia Pty Ltd.
2012 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J., & Saunders, C. (2012). Towards 3D tillage simulation using DEM : determination of parameters using an angle of repose and a penetration test. In Proceedings of 19th ISTRO Conference, September 2012, Montevideo, Uruguay (pp. 1-9). Netherlands: International Soil Tillage Research Organisation.
2012 Solhjou, A. A., Fielke, J., & Desbiolles, J. (2012). Lateral translocation of surface soil by various no-till narrow point openers. In Agrociencia Vol. 16 (pp. 336-342). Uruguay: Universidad de la Republica, Facultad de Agronomia.
2012 Berry, N. K., Saunders, C., & Fielke, J. M. (2012). Relating the power requirement of the Harrington seed destructor to chaff throughput. In International Conference of Agricultural Engineering : CIGR-AgEng 2012 : papers list (pp. 1-6). Japan: International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.
2011 Matin, M. A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2011). Improving furrow backfill in rotary strip-tillage systems. In Resilient food systems for a changing world: proceedings of the 5th world congress of conservation agriculture (pp. 122-125). Australia: WCCA/FSD Local Organising Committee.
2011 Fielke, J., & Quinn, D. (2011). Improving student engagement with self-assessment through ePortfolios. In Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education: Developing Engineers for Social Justice: Community Involvement, Ethics & Sustainability (pp. 473-478). Australia: Australasian Association for Engineering Education.
2011 Solhjou, A. A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2011). Effect of narrow opener geometry on lateral surface soil movement and implications for no-till seeding. In Resilient food systems for a changing world: 5th world congress of conservation agriculture (pp. 167-170). Australia: WCCA/FSD Local Organising Committee.
2011 Ucgul, M., Fielke, J. M., & Saunders, C. (2011). 3D discrete element model simulation of a sinkage test. In Proceedings of the biennial conference of the Australian society for engineering in agriculture (pp. 497-505). Australia: Engineers Australia.
2011 Matin, M. A., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2011). Measuring furrow properties in rotary strip-tillage systems. In T. Banhazi, C. Saunders, & R. Hegarty (Eds.), 2011 Society for engineering in agriculture conference 'diverse challenges innovative solutions' (SEAg) (pp. 368-378). Barton, ACT: Engineers Australia.
2011 Solhjou, A. A., Fielke, J., & Desbiolles, J. (2011). Effect of rake angle on soil movement induced by narrow point openers. In R. Hegarty, T. Banjhazi, & C. Saunders (Eds.), 2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture Conference: Diverse Challenges Innovative Solutions (SEAg) (pp. 433-442). Australia: Informit.
2011 Khosravani, A., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2011). Opportunities for improving the performance of single disc seeders in sticky soil conditions. In 2011 Society for Engineering in Agriculture: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions proceedings (pp. 256-265). Barton, Australian Capital Territory: Engineers Australia.
2011 Ucgul, M., Saman, W. Y., & Fielke, J. M. (2011). Modelling and evaluation of the solar still integrated greenhouse desalination systems. In 2011 Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions proceedings (pp. 1-10). Barton, Australian Capital Territory: Engineers Australia.
2009 Khosravani Goshtasb, A., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. (2009). A review of soil/tool adhesion principles and approaches to reducing limitations of disc seeders. In T. M. Banhazi, & C. Saunders (Eds.), Agricultural Technologies in a Changing Climate (pp. 1-8). Australia: SEAg.
2009 Solhjou, A. A., Desbiolles, J., & Fielke, J. (2009). Review of Factors Influencing Soil Movement Induced by Ground Openers. In T. M. Banhazi, & C. Saunders (Eds.), Agricultural Technologies in a Changing Climate (pp. 1-8). Brisbane, Australia: SEAg.
2009 Fielke, J. M., & Quinn, D. (2009). Supporting self-assessment using e-portfolios. In C. Kestell, S. Grainger, & J. Cheung (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th annual conference for the Australasian association for engineering education (pp. 405-410). Adelaide, South Australia: University of Adelaide.
2009 Duff, A. H., Aziz, S. M., Fielke, J. M., Johnston, H. M., Quinn, D. M., & Zucco, J. (2009). Places, spaces and friendly faces: energising the orientation experience for first year engineering students. In Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (pp. 569-574). Adelaide, South Australia: University of Adelaide.
2007 Fielke, J. M. (2007). Metering characteristics of grain and fertiliser using a fluted roller. In The Biennial Conference of the Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture (SEAg): Proceedings volume 1 of 1. Australia: Australian society of Agriculture Engineering in Agriculture.
2007 Fielke, J. M., Bayhan, Y., & Salgam, C. (2007). Investigation of seed placement and soil profile for a combined dual tine and presswheel seeding module. In ISTRO- International Soil and Tillage Research Organisation - Soil Dynamics Workshop. Turkey: Üniversiteliler.
2007 Golzarian, M., Fielke, J. M., & Desbiolles, J. M. A. (2007). A novel approach to improve the plant-background segmentation in computer vision systems. In Agriculture and engineering : challenge today, technology tomorrow : proceedings : the biennial conference of the Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture, (SEAg), 23-26 September, 2007, Adelaide, South Australia. Australia: Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2007 Shahgoly, G., Saunders, C., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2007). Simulation of the Dynamic Behaviour of Atractor-oscillating Subsoiler System. In Agriculture and engineering : challenge today, technology tomorrow : proceedings : the biennial conference of the Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture, (SEAg) (pp. 179-189). Australia: Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2007 Shahgoly, G., Saunders, C., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Fielke, J. M. (2007). An investigation into the performance of oscillatory tillage using different frequencies. In Agriculture and engineering : challenge today, technology tomorrow : proceedings : the biennial conference of the Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture, (SEAg), 23-26 September, 2007, Adelaide, South Australia. Australia: Australian Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2007 Shahgoli, G., Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Saunders, C. (2007). Characterising vibratory tillage by investigating the plough pan profile. In ISTRO- International Soil and Tillage Research Organisation - Soil Dynamics Workshop. Turkey: Üniversiteliler.
2004 Senadeera, W., Harris, P., Burge, A. W., & Fielke, J. M. (2004). Anaerobic digestion - a sustainable opportunity. In To Bourke and Back; an Adventure in Agricultural Engineering. Dubbo, New South Wales: Charles Sturt University.
2003 Besselink, B. C., & Fielke, J. M. (2003). Improving tractive efficiency by integrating the steering and drive systems of four-wheeled vehicles. In Proceedings of the 2003 ASAE Annual International Meeting.
2002 Cioba, M., Fielke, J. M., & Bidhendi, I. M. (2002). Fatigue tests on sultana capstems. In Australian Conference on Engineering in Agriculture. Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.: Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2002 Cioba, M., Fielke, J. M., & Bidhendi, I. M. (2002). Three dimensional simulation of a dried grape trajectory during the coning operation. In Australian Conference on Engineering in Agriculture. Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.: Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2002 Sharma, S., & Fielke, J. M. (2002). Improving Australian legume processing technology. In Australian Conference on Engineering Agriculture. Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.: Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2002 Fielke, J. M., & Slattery, M. G. (2002). Pneumatic conveying principles applied to an airseeder. In Society for Engineering in Agriculture, 13th Biennial Conference on Engineering in Agriculture. Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.: Society for Engineering in Agriculture.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Bellotti, W., & Asoodar, M. A. (2000). No-till sowing techniques influence soil moisture, cone index and crop root growth. In Conference Proceedings, CD - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: Profile Communications.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Asoodar, M. A., & Bellotti, W. (2000). Narrow Point Performance Under Dryland Farming Conditions. In Book of Abstracts - SEAg 2000, Growing Links (pp. 88). Adelaide, Australia: SEAg (Society for Engineering in Agriculture).
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Bellotti, W., & Khademolhosseini, N. (2000). Effect of Narrow Point Design on Soil Loosening Performance and Force Requirements. In Program and Abstracts - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: ICSD-IV Organising Committee, University of SA.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Bellotti, W., & Khademolhosseini, N. (2000). Effect of narrow point design on soil loosening performance and force requirements. In Conference Proceedings, CD - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: Profile Communications.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Burge, A. W., & Lomwongphanich, U. (2000). Pull and Lift Forces on a Cage Wheel Lug When Operating in a Wet Clay Soil. In Program and Abstracts - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: ICSD-IV Organising Committee, University of SA.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Burge, A. W., & Lomwongphanich, U. (2000). Pull and lift forces on a cage wheel lug when operating in wet clay soil. In Conference Proceedings, CD - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: Profile Communications.
2000 Riley, T. W., Fielke, J. M., Bellotti, W., & Asoodar, M. A. (2000). No-till Sowing Techniques Influence Soil Cone Index and Crop Root Growth. In Program and Abstracts - 4th International Conference on Soil Dynamics. Adelaide, Australia: ICSD-IV Organising Committee, University of SA.
1997 Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., Chaplin, P. R., Dood, W., Groocock, R., & Trott, J. (1997). Management of Non Wetting Sands: The subsoil Delving Approach. In Farming Systems Developments 1997 Conference.
1997 Fielke, J. M., Desbiolles, J. M. A., & Chaplin, P. R. (1997). The Clay Lifting Option for Improving Non-Wetting Sands. In Cropping Zone Conference 1997, Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference held at Horsham, Victoria. Melbourne: Longerenong College.
1992 Burge, A. W., Riley, T. W., & Fielke, J. M. (1992). Evaluation of the Partially Parallel Stump Jump Mechanism. In National Conference Publication Institution of Engineers Australia (pp. 73-77). AUSTRALIA, ALBURY: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1992 Riley, T. W., & Fielke, J. M. (1992). Agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe - current development and potential. In National Conference Publication Institution of Engineers Australia (pp. 327-332). AUSTRALIA, ALBURY: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1992 Feller, R., Fielke, J. M., & Riley, T. W. (1992). Improvements in the preparation of sultanas for marketing. In National Conference Publication Institution of Engineers Australia (pp. 235-239). AUSTRALIA, ALBURY: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1990 RILEY, T. W., & FIELKE, J. M. (1990). THE DESIGN OF A FRUIT DRYING TRAY SCRAPING AND TRAY WASHING MACHINES. In AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 1990 Vol. 90 (pp. 356-361). AUSTRALIA, TOOWOOMBA: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1990 RILEY, T. W., & FIELKE, J. M. (1990). THE DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A PARTIALLY PARALLEL STUMP JUMP MECHANISM. In AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 1990 Vol. 90 (pp. 118-122). AUSTRALIA, TOOWOOMBA: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1990 FIELKE, J. M. (1990). THE INFLUENCE OF CUTTING EDGE-GEOMETRY ON DRAFT AND VERTICAL FORCES IN A SANDY LOAM SOIL. In AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 1990 Vol. 90 (pp. 71-75). AUSTRALIA, TOOWOOMBA: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1990 FIELKE, J. M., RILEY, T. W., & WALSH, B. (1990). EVALUATION OF A RANGE OF COMMERCIAL CHISEL PLOW, SCARIFIER AND CULTIVATOR SHARES. In AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE 1990 Vol. 90 (pp. 62-70). AUSTRALIA, TOOWOOMBA: INST ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA.
1984 Fielke, J. M. (1984). SCARIFIER AND COMBINE SHARE TESTING USING COMPARISON DYNAMOMETERS.. In National Conference Publication Institution of Engineers Australia (pp. 97-102).

Year Citation
2023 Fielke, J. (2023). WO2023/283689A1, Apparatus and process for debittering olives and olives obtained thereby.

  • Olives the Australian Way - A pre-commercial demonstration of a novel
debittering process for a new style of table olive, Australia's Economic Accelerator Innovate Grant, 27/06/2025 - 26/06/2027

  • Olives the Australian Way - Research and test marketing of OTAW olives, Kangaroo Island Olives Pty Ltd, 24/04/2025 - 23/04/2027

  • Olives the Australian Way - A new style of table olive using a novel olive debittering process, Australia's Economic Accelerator Grant, 01/12/2023 - 31/05/2025

  • IMCRC: Energy absorbing traffic lights (EATL), Innovative Manufacturing CRC Limited, 01/10/2021 - 30/10/2022

  • Ind - Developing the next generation MoistScan inline microwave moisture meter using an SDR platform, Realtime Instruments, 25/02/2019 - 23/08/2019

  • Building capacity in stored grain facilities research at the University of South Australia, Grains Research and Development Corporation, 01/06/2015 - 31/07/2019

  • Advanced Processing of Almonds, Hort Innovation, 01/09/2012 - 01/06/2019

  • 2014 Farmer Evaluation of Prototype Impact Mills, Sargent Trading, 01/09/2014 - 30/06/2018

  • The application of bent leg technologies to higher speed tined seeding of cereal grains, Grains Research and Development Corporation, 06/03/2015 - 28/02/2018

Courses I teach

  • MENG 2004 Mechanical Design Practice (2025)
  • MENG 2008 Mechanics of Machines (2025)
  • MENG 2004 Mechanical Design Practice (2024)
  • MENG 2008 Mechanics of Machines (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2023 Principal Supervisor Reducing post-harvest loses in stored grains, seeds and nuts storage and aeration design Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Mark White
2023 Co-Supervisor 130- Waste heat recovery from the exhaust gas of a diesel-gen-set to produce additional power using different Rankine and Organic Rankine cycles to compare the performance between different cycles. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Wing Yee Ng

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