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.
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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) -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Tan, J., Melkoumian, N., Harvey, D., & Akmeliawati, R. (2025). Nature-Inspired Solutions for Sustainable Mining: Applications of NIAs, Swarm Robotics, and Other Biomimicry-Based Technologies. Biomimetics, 10(3), 29 pages.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12024 Tan, J., Melkoumian, N., Harvey, D., & Akmeliawati, R. (2024). Classifying Nature-Inspired Swarm Algorithms for Sustainable Autonomous Mining. Insights in Mining Science & Technology, 4(3), 555636-1-555636-17.
2024 Tan, J., Melkoumian, N., Harvey, D., & Akmeliawati, R. (2024). Evaluating Swarm Robotics for Mining Environments: Insights into Model Performance and Application. Applied Sciences Switzerland, 14(19), 28 pages.
Scopus42024 Tan, J., Melkoumian, N., Harvey, D., & Akmeliawati, R. (2024). Lunarminer Framework for Nature-Inspired Swarm Robotics in Lunar Water Ice Extraction. Biomimetics, 9(11), 680.
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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 Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Publications. AusIMM conference proceeding: AusIMM Publisher.
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