Dr Will Robertson
Senior Lecturer
School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
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As a mechatronics graduate with a PhD in magnetic levitation and vibration isolation, having taught biomechanics and sports engineering, my research areas of interest span a wide range. My primary research focus is to advance the modelling tools, understanding of, and use of electromagnetics to solve mechanical engineering problems. I created the AUMAG research group that supports a steady stream of honours, masters coursework, and PhD students. I am a strong support of "Open Science" and believe that sharing our tools, data, and results helps to accelerate the progress of our research fields.
AUMAG
The maglev research group (AUMAG) in The University of Adelaide has worked with industry partners from applications ranging from vibration control, to wave energy conversion, to novel actuator design. Our research ranges from exploring the fundamental relationships governing rare earth permanent magnets and electromagnet to applied investigations in applications such as quasi-zero stiffness magnetic springs, direct drive magnetic motors, energy harvesting devices, and high-rise maglev elevators.
Biomechanics
My interests in biomechanics centre around the dynamic simulation of human movement, which encompasses a broad set of sub-disciplines including musculoskeletal modelling, inverse kinematics and dynamics optimisations, motor control, and body segment parameter estimation. We have developed a fast and low-cost method for 3D scanning the human body, which generates data for estimating properties such as mass, centroid, and moment of inertia for the individual segments of a participant in the lab.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2020 - ongoing Senior Lecturer School of Mechanical Engineering 2016 - 2019 Lecturer The University of Adelaide 2013 - 2015 Fixed-term academic The University of Adelaide -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2014 Teaching Award ECMS Excellence in Teaching Award The University of Adelaide - - -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2013 The University of Adelaide Australia PhD 1999 - 2002 The University of Adelaide Australia B.E. (Mechatronics) -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2024 Liu, M., Quarrington, R. D., Sandoz, B., Robertson, W. S. P., & Jones, C. F. (2024). Neck stiffness and range of motion for young males and females. Journal of Biomechanics, 168, 112090-1-112090-8.
2024 Liu, M., Quarrington, R. D., Sandoz, B., Robertson, W. S. P., & Jones, C. F. (2024). Evaluation of Apparatus and Protocols to Measure Human Passive Neck Stiffness and Range of Motion. ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 52(8), 2178-2192.
Scopus12024 Loud, D., Grimshaw, P., Kelso, R., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2024). A mechanical comparison of the translational traction of female-specific and male soccer boots. Science and Medicine in Football, 12 pages.
2024 Forbes, M., Robertson, W. S. P., Zander, A. C., & Paulides, J. J. H. (2024). The Magnetic Field from Cylindrical Arc Coils and Magnets: A Compendium with New Analytic Solutions for Radial Magnetization and Azimuthal Current. Advanced Physics Research, 3(7), 72 pages.
2024 McGowan, S. P., Robertson, W. S. P., Blachut, C., & Balasuriya, S. (2024). Optimal Reconstruction of Vector Fields from Data for Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification. Journal of Nonlinear Science, 34(4), 73-1-73-29.
2024 Loud, D., Grimshaw, P., Kelso, R., & Robertson, W. (2024). A mechanical study of the influence of ankle joint angle on translational traction of soccer boots. Sports Engineering, 27(2), 23-1-23-12.
2024 Loud, D., Grimshaw, P., Kelso, R., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2024). Effect of Soccer Boot Outsole Configuration on Translational Traction Across Both Natural and Artificial Playing Surfaces.. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(8), 23259671241259823.
Scopus12023 Cazzolato, B., West, C., Schembri, T., Watkins, P., & Robertson, W. (2023). Enhancing acoustic comfort with window coverings: Reducing sound transmission and reverberation times with a single product. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 154(4_supplement), A127.
2023 Duncanson, K. A., Thwaites, S., Booth, D., Hanly, G., Robertson, W. S. P., Abbasnejad, E., & Thewlis, D. (2023). Deep Metric Learning for Scalable Gait-Based Person Re-Identification Using Force Platform Data. Sensors, 23(7), 3392.
Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC12022 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P. N., Robertson, W. S. P., & Holdback, C. J. M. (2022). Prediction of Propulsion Kinematics and Performance in Wheelchair Rugby.. Frontiers in sports and active living, 4, 1-11.
2022 Schubert, B. W., Sergiienko, N. Y., Cazzolato, B. S., Robertson, W. S. P., & Ghayesh, M. H. (2022). The true potential of nonlinear stiffness for point absorbing wave energy converters. Ocean Engineering, 245, 12 pages.
Scopus12 WoS72022 Schubert, B. W., Robertson, W. S. P., Cazzolato, B. S., Sergiienko, N. Y., & Ghayesh, M. H. (2022). Nonlinear stiffness enhancement of submerged wave energy device in high fidelity model. Ocean Engineering, 254, 1-18.
Scopus6 WoS32021 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Brandon, S. C. E., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R., Freeman, B. J. C., Graham, R. B., . . . Jones, C. F. (2021). Lumbar spine loads are reduced for activities of daily living when using a braced arm-to-thigh technique. European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 30(4), 1035-1042.
Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC32021 Forbes, M., Robertson, W. S. P., Zander, A. C., & Paulides, J. J. H. (2021). Boundary-Free Analytic Magnetic Field Calculations Including Soft Iron and Permanent Magnets Using an Iterative Discretization Technique. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 57(2), 1-5.
Scopus2 WoS22021 Kamaruzaman, N. A., Robertson, W. S. P., Ghayesh, M. H., Cazzolato, B. S., & Zander, A. C. (2021). Six degree of freedom quasi-zero stiffness magnetic spring with active control: Theoretical analysis of passive versus active stability for vibration isolation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 502, 1-20.
Scopus27 WoS102021 O'Connell, J. L. G., Robertson, W. S. P., & Cazzolato, B. S. (2021). Optimisation of the magnetic field produced by frustum permanent magnets for single magnet and planar Halbach array configurations. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 57(8), 1-9.
Scopus4 WoS12021 Lewis, A. R., Phillips, E. J., Robertson, W. S. P., Grimshaw, P. N., Portus, M., & Winter, J. (2021). A practical assessment of wheelchair racing performance kinetics using accelerometers. Sports Biomechanics, 20(8), 1001-1014.
Scopus2 WoS3 Europe PMC12020 Schubert, B. W., Robertson, W. S. P., Cazzolato, B. S., & Ghayesh, M. H. (2020). Enhancement of a 3-DOF submerged wave energy device using bistability. International Marine Energy Journal, 3(2), 73-82.
Scopus22020 O'Connell, J. L. G., Robertson, W. S. P., & Cazzolato, B. S. (2020). Simplified equations for the magnetic field due to an arbitrarily-shaped polyhedral permanent magnet. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 510, 1-10.
Scopus4 WoS32020 Nguyen, V. T., Lu, T. F., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2020). A novel approach for human intention recognition based on hall effect sensors and permanent magnets. Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, 92, 55-65.
2020 Schubert, B. W., Robertson, W. S. P., Cazzolato, B. S., Ghayesh, M. H., & Sergiienko, N. Y. (2020). Performance enhancement of submerged wave energy device using bistability. Ocean Engineering, 213, 14 pages.
Scopus18 WoS132020 Farajpour, A., Howard, C. Q., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2020). On size-dependent mechanics of nanoplates. International Journal of Engineering Science, 156, 19 pages.
Scopus48 WoS352020 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Brandon, S. C. E., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R., Freeman, B. J. C., Graham, R. B., . . . Jones, C. F. (2020). A braced arm-to-thigh (BATT) lifting technique reduces lumbar spine loads in healthy and low back pain participants. Journal of Biomechanics, 100, 109584-1-109584-10.
Scopus8 WoS6 Europe PMC42020 Schubert, B., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Ghayesh, M. (2020). Linear and nonlinear hydrodynamic models for dynamics of a submerged point absorber wave energy converter. Ocean Engineering, 197, 106828-1-106828-12.
Scopus20 WoS112020 O'Connell, J., Robertson, W., & Cazzolato, B. (2020). Analytic magnetic fields and semi-analytic forces and torques due to general polyhedral permanent magnets. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 56(1), 7400208-1-7400208-8.
Scopus3 WoS22019 Nguyen, V. T., Lu, T. F., Robertson, W., & Grimshaw, P. (2019). Magnetic field distribution of an elliptical permanent magnet. Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, 97, 69-82.
Scopus42019 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P. N., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2019). Wheelchair Rugby chair configurations: an individual, Robust design approach.. Sports biomechanics, 21(1), 104-119.
Scopus11 WoS12 Europe PMC52019 Yeomans, J., Thwaites, S., Robertson, W. S. P., Booth, D., Ng, B., & Thewlis, D. (2019). Simulating time-series data for improved deep neural network performance. IEEE Access, 7, 131248-131255.
Scopus23 WoS102019 Lewis, A. R., Robertson, W. S. P., Phillips, E. J., Grimshaw, P. N., & Portus, M. (2019). Estimating the Maximum Isometric Force-Generating Capacity of Wheelchair Racing Athletes for Simulation Purposes. JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMECHANICS, 35(5), 358-365.
2019 Lewis, A. R., Robertson, W. S. P., Phillips, E. J., Grimshaw, P. N., & Portus, M. (2019). The Effects of Personalized Versus Generic Scaling of Body Segment Masses on Joint Torques During Stationary Wheelchair Racing. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 141(10), 9 pages.
Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC12019 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Robertson, W. S. P., Brandon, S. C. E., Fraser, R., Freeman, B. J. C., Graham, R. B., . . . Jones, C. F. (2019). Validation of an OpenSim full-body model with detailed lumbar spine for estimating lower lumbar spine loads during symmetric and asymmetric lifting tasks. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 22(5), 451-464.
Scopus82 WoS56 Europe PMC262018 Lewis, A. R., Haydon, D. S., Phillips, E. J., Grimshaw, P. N., Pinder, R. A., Winter, J., . . . Portus, M. R. (2018). Placement effects of inertial measurement units on contact identification in wheelchair racing. Sports Biomechanics, 20(1), 55-70.
Scopus6 WoS1 Europe PMC22018 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P. N., & Robertson, W. S. (2018). Test design and individual analysis in wheelchair rugby. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 21(12), 1262-1267.
Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC42018 Lewis, A., Haydon, D., Phillips, E., Grimshaw, P., Robertson, W., & Portus, M. (2018). Monitoring seating interface pressure in wheelchair sports. Sports Engineering, 21(4), 311-319.
Scopus3 WoS22018 Haydon, D., Pinder, R., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2018). Overground-Propulsion Kinematics and Acceleration in Elite Wheelchair Rugby. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 13(2), 156-162.
Scopus20 WoS12 Europe PMC62016 Haydon, D., Pinder, R., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2016). Elite wheelchair rugby: a quantitative analysis of chair configuration in Australia. Sports Engineering, 19(3), 177-184.
Scopus12 WoS102016 Van Dam, J., Paulides, J., Robertson, W., Dhaens, M., & Lomonova, E. (2016). Analytical surface charge method for rotated permanent magnets: boundary element method comparison and experimental validation. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 52(7), 1-4.
Scopus11 WoS102015 Zhu, T., Cazzolato, B., Robertson, W., & Zander, A. (2015). Vibration isolation using six degree-of-freedom quasi-zero stiffness magnetic levitation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 358, 48-73.
Scopus92 WoS692014 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2014). Horizontal stability of a quasi-zero stiffness mechanism using inclined linear springs. Acoustics Australia, 42(1), 8-13.
Scopus8 WoS62014 Mittelbach, F., & Robertson, W. (2014). l3build - A modern Lua test suite for TeX programming. TUGboat, 35(3), 287-293. 2012 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2012). Theoretical analysis of a non-contact spring with inclined permanent magnets for load-independent resonance frequency. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 331(6), 1331-1341.
Scopus27 WoS172012 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2012). Axial force between a thick coil and a cylindrical permanent magnet: optimising the geometry of an electromagnetic actuator. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 48(9), 2479-2487.
Scopus63 WoS482011 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2011). A simplified force equation for coaxial cylindrical magnets and thin coils. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 47(8), 2045-2049.
Scopus75 WoS512011 Robertson, W. S., Kidner, M. R. F., Cazzolato, B. S., & Zander, A. C. (2011). Erratum: Theoretical design parameters for a quasi-zero stiffness magnetic spring for vibration isolation (Journal of Sound and Vibration 326 (2009) 12 (88-103)). Journal of Sound and Vibration, 330(1), 154.
Scopus3 WoS12010 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2010). Maximizing the force between two cuboid magnets. IEEE Magnetic Letters, 1, 9000102.
Scopus4 WoS72010 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2010). Parameters for optimizing the forces between linear multipole magnet arrays. IEEE Magnetic Letters, 1, 1-4.
Scopus14 WoS102009 Robertson, W., Kidner, M., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2009). Theoretical design parameters for a quasi-zero stiffness magnetic spring for vibration isolation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 326(1-2), 88-103.
Scopus260 WoS1942006 Robertson, W. (2006). Advanced font features with XETEX - the fontspec package. TUGboat, 26(3), 215-223. 2005 Robertson, W. (2005). Square cells: an array cooking lesson. The PracTEX Journal, 2, WWW 1-WWW 8. 2005 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2005). A multipole array magnetic spring. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 41(10), 3826-3828.
Scopus47 WoS402005 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B. S., & Zander, A. C. (2005). A halbach array magnetic spring. INTERMAG ASIA 2005: Digests of the IEEE International Magnetics Conference, 979.
1960 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1960). UN REAFFIRMS PRINCIPLES ON UNIFICATION OF KOREA. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 42(1071), 18-25. 1959 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1959). UNITED-STATES CHINA POLICY. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 40(1032), 472-478. 1959 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1959). TRENDS AND PORTENTS IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 41(1045), 5-10. 1959 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1959). DISARMAMENT AND THE CHINESE-COMMUNIST THREAT. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 40(1029), 375-378. 1959 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1959). GENERAL-ASSEMBLY AGAIN DECIDES NOT TO CONSIDER QUESTION OF CHINESE REPRESENTATION. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 41(1059), 517-522. 1958 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1958). UNITED-STATES POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 38(988), 914-918. 1958 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1958). FREEDOM FROM FEAR. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 38(985), 770-772. 1958 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1958). THE MUTUAL SECURITY PROGRAM IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 38(983), 698-702. 1957 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1957). AMERICAS RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 36(939), 995-1000. 1957 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1957). REPORT TO THE FOUNDER ON FOREIGN-AFFAIRS. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 36(931), 682-687. 1957 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1957). MEETING THE THREAT OF COMMUNISM IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 36(922), 295-299. 1956 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1956). THE COLOMBO PLAN AND THE ASIAN REGIONAL NUCLEAR-CENTER. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 35(912), 957-960. 1956 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1956). THE PROBLEM OF PEACE IN THE FAR-EAST. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 35(894), 264-269. 1956 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1956). PROGRESS IN FREE VIETNAM. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 34(885), 972-974. 1956 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1956). THE IDEALS OF WILSON,WOODROW. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 34(881), 805-810. 1956 ROBERTSON, W. S. (1956). OBJECTIVES OF THE MUTUAL SECURITY PROGRAM IN ASIA. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN, 34(879), 723-727. 1942 Robertson, W. S. (1942). The United States and the Independence of Latin America, 1800-1830. AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, 36(1), 177. 1941 Robertson, W. S. (1941). Good Neighbors. ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 218(1), 214.
1938 Robertson, W. S. (1938). Bolivar and the Political Thought of the Spanish American Revolution. AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, 32(4), 770-771.
1936 Robertson, W. S. (1936). Cuba and the United States, 1900-1935. AMERICAN ECONOMIC REVIEW, 26(1), 101-102. 1935 Robertson, W. S. (1935). Problems of the New Cuba, Report of the Commission on Cuban Affairs. AMERICAN ECONOMIC REVIEW, 25(3), 521-522. 1934 Robertson, W. S. (1934). Church and State in Latin America. POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, 49(4), 623-625.
1933 Robertson, W. S. (1933). The Monroe Doctrine 1826-1867. ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE, 170(1), 183.
1931 Robertson, W. S. (1931). The Monroe Doctrine. Publications of Uruguay jurisprudence. ILLINOIS LAW REVIEW, 26(1), 117. 1924 Robertson, W. S. (1924). One Hundred Years of the Monroe Doctrine, 1823-1923. POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, 39(4), 700-702.
1923 Robertson, W. S. (1923). The Federal System of the Argentine Republic. AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, 17(1), 134.
1920 Robertson, W. S. (1920). Industrial Mexico; Facts and Figures. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 11(1), 155.
1915 Robertson, W. S. (1915). SOUTH AMERICA AND THE MONROE DOCTRINE, 1824-1828. POLITICAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, 30(1), 82-105.
1912 Robertson, W. S. (1912). THE MONROE DOCTRINE ABROAD IN 1823-24. AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEW, 6(4), 546-563.
1911 Robertson, W. S. (1911). Acute inflammation of the thyroid gland.. LANCET, 1, 930-931. 1905 Robertson, W. S. (1905). A case of traumatic asphyxia. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 1905(2342), 1339-1340.
- Lewis, A. R., Phillips, E. J., Robertson, W. S. P., Grimshaw, P. N., & Portus, M. (n.d.). Intra-Stroke Profiling of Wheelchair Propulsion Using Inertial Measurement Units. The 12th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association, 256.
- Robertson, W. (n.d.). Progress of fontspec and unicode-math.
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Book Chapters
Year Citation 2021 Kamaruzaman, N. A., Robertson, W. S. P., Ghayesh, M. H., Cazzolato, B. S., & Zander, A. C. (2021). Vibration Isolation Performance of an LQR-Stabilised Planar Quasi-zero Stiffness Magnetic Levitation System. In S. Oberst, B. Halkon, J. Ji, & T. Brown (Eds.), Vibration Engineering for a Sustainable Future: Experiments, Materials and Signal Processing, Vol. 2 (Vol. 2, pp. 237-243). USA: Springer International Publishing.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2024 Cazzolato, B., Schembri, T., Robertson, W., West, C., & Watkins, P. (2024). BEYOND AESTHETICS: THE APPLICATION OF INNOVATIVE WINDOW COVERINGS FOR ENHANCING ACOUSTIC COMFORT. In Proceedings of the International Congress on Sound and Vibration. 2024 Hall, H. V., Mortier-Spole, O., Nguyen, V., Lang, B., Laden, M., Munn, M., & Robertson, W. (2024). Investigating the Use of Electrodynamic Dust Shielding to Improve the Robustness of a Lunar Rover Drivetrain to Regolith. In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering Vol. 1248 LNEE (pp. 179-189).
DOI2023 Loud, D., Grimshaw, P., Kelso, R., & Robertson, W. (2023). “TEARING UP THE TURF”: HOW NATURAL GRASS RESPONDS TO REPEATED TRACTIONAL TRIALS FOR SOCCER BOOT ANALYSIS. In 41 st Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Vol. 41. oNLINE: NMU Commons. 2023 Robertson, W., Yung, W. K., Hall, H., Chew, H. G., & Missingham, D. (2023). Honours project marking of seminar and expo assessments with a robust statistical approach. In Proceedings of the 34th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference (AAEE), 2023 (pp. 1-9). Online: Australasian Association for Engineering Education. 2021 Meldrum, A. W., Robertson, W., & Soong, W. L. (2021). Planar Levitation and Propulsion of a Solid-State Craft over Conducting Surfaces. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2021 - Proceedings (pp. 4382-4388). online: IEEE.
DOI2020 Farajpour Ouderji, A., Howard, C., & Robertson, W. (2020). Stress-driven nonlocal integral elasticity for nanostructures. In 6th International Conference on Mechanics of Composites. University of Porto, Portugal. 2019 Forbes, M., Robertson, W. S. P., Zander, A. C., & Paulides, J. J. H. (2019). Analytic magnetic field modelling approach for iron-less tubular permanent magnet linear synchronous motors. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2019 (pp. 3038-3045). online: IEEE.
DOI Scopus4 WoS12019 Schubert, B., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Hajghayesh, M. (2019). Enhancement of a 3-DOF submerged wave energy device using bistability. In Proceedings of the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (pp. 1559-1-1559-10). online: EWTEC. 2018 Heffernan, L., Holmes, Z., Inglis, J., Shearer, N., Shaddock, D., Roberts, L., . . . Luiten, A. (2018). Target acquisition and tracking of extremely long distance targets using multiple risley prism systems. In Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC Vol. 2018-October (pp. 5225-5232). USA: International Astronautical Federation, IAF. 2018 Robertson, W. (2018). The Canvas Learning Management System and LaTeXML. In TUGboat.
DOI2018 Schubert, B., Meng, F., Sergiienko, N., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., Ghayesh, M., . . . Arjomandi, M. (2018). Pseudo-nonlinear hydrodynamic coefficients for modelling point absorber wave energy converters. In Proceedings of the 4th Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC 2018) (pp. 1-10). online: AWTEC. 2018 Robertson, W. S. P. (2018). Font loading in LaTeX using the fontspec package. In TUGboat Vol. 39. Rio de Janeiro. 2018 Robertson, W. S. P. (2018). The Canvas learning management system and LaTeXML. In Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the TeX Users Group (TUG 2018), as published in TUGboat Vol. 39 (pp. 126-130). Portland, OR, USA: TEX Users Group.
DOI2018 Kamaruzaman, N., Robertson, W., Ghayesh, M., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2018). Improving passive stability of a planar quasi-zero stiffness magnetic levitation system via lever arm. In 2018 IEEE International Magnetic Conference, INTERMAG 2018 (pp. 5 pages). Singapore, SINGAPORE: IEEE.
DOI Scopus5 WoS22018 Kamaruzaman, N., Robertson, W., Ghayesh, M., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2018). Quasi-zero stiffness magnetic levitation vibration isolation system with improved passive stability: A theoretical analysis. In Proceedings of the Australian Acoustical Society Annual Conference (pp. 368-376). online: Australian Acoustical Society. 2018 Lewis, A., Phillips, E., Robertson, W., Grimshaw, P., & Portus, M. (2018). Injury prevention of elite wheelchair racing athletes using simulation approaches. In Proceedings (pp. 255). online: MDPI.
DOI2018 Lewis, A., Phillips, E., Robertson, W., Grimshaw, P., & Portus, M. (2018). Intra-stroke profiling of wheelchair propulsion using inertial measurement units. In Proceedings (pp. 1-6). online: MDPI. 2016 Sobey, S. A., Grimshaw, P. N., Grainger, S., Robertson, W. S., Taylor, I., & Weston, M. (2016). A Low Cost, Wireless Spinal Motion Measurement Device. In P. Novais, & S. Konomi (Eds.), INTELLIGENT ENVIRONMENTS 2016 Vol. 21 (pp. 570-576). London, ENGLAND: IOS PRESS.
DOI2015 McLean, L., Chen, L., & Robertson, W. (2015). A robotic joint sensor. In Proceedings of the 2015 Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation (pp. 1-8). Canberra, ACT: ARAA.
Scopus32014 Leav, O., Eriksson, C., Cazzolato, B., Robertson, W., & Ding, B. (2014). A novel semi-active quasi-zero stiffness vibration isolation system using a constant-force magnetic spring and an electromagnetic linear motor. In Proceedings of 43rd International Congress on Noise Control Engineering (pp. 1-10). Melbourne, Victoria: Australian Acoustical Society. 2014 Prime, Z., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., Missingham, D., & Kestell, C. (2014). Using the Honours Project course to enhance engagement across all stakeholders. In Proceedings of the 2014 Canadian Engineering Education Association Conference (pp. 001-1-001-4). Cammore, Alberta: Canadian Engineering Education Association.
DOI2013 Shields, B., Robertson, W., Redmond, N., Jobson, R., Visser, R., Prime, Z., & Cazzolato, B. (2013). Falling cat robot lands on its feet. In Proceedings of the Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA 2013 (pp. 1-9). Online: ARAA.
Scopus82013 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2013). Planar analysis of a quasi-zero stiffness mechanism using inclined linear springs. In Terrance McMinn (Ed.), Proceedings of Acoustics 2013 Victor Harbor: Science, Technology and Amenity (pp. 1-6). South Australia: The Australian Acoustical Society.
Scopus62013 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2013). Experimental results of a 1D passive magnetic spring approaching quasi-zero stiffness and using active skyhook damping. In Terrance McMinn (Ed.), Proceedings of Acoustics 2013 Victor Harbor: Science, Technology and Amenity (pp. 1-8). South Australia: Australian Acoustical Society.
Scopus12013 Robertson, W. (2013). A modern take on the theoretical modelling of inertial properties of a human body for biomechanical simulations. In J. Piantadosi, R. Anderssen, & J. Boland (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2013) (pp. 1-8). Australia: Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand. 2013 Robertson, W. S. P. (2013). A modern take on the theoretical modelling of inertial properties of a human body for biomechanical simulations. In Proceedings - 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, MODSIM 2013 (pp. 768-774). 2012 Medwell, P., Grimshaw, P., Robertson, W., & Kelso, R. (2012). Developing sports engineering education in Australia. In Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) Vol. 34 (pp. 260-265). Netherlands: Elsevier BV.
DOI Scopus3 WoS82011 Zhu, T., Cazzolato, B., Robertson, W., & Zander, A. (2011). The development of a 6 degree of freedom quasi-zero stiffness Maglev vibration isolator with adaptive-passive load support. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mechatronics Technology (pp. 1-6). Australia: ICMT secretariat. 2011 Frizenschaf, Y., Giles, S., Miller, J., Pitman, T., Stapleton, C., Cazzolato, B., & Robertson, W. (2011). Development of a magnetic levitation vibration isolator using inclined permanent magnet springs. In Proceedings of ACOUSTICS 2011 (pp. 1-7). CD: Australian Acoustical Society.
Scopus42010 Robertson, W. (2010). Unicode mathematics in LaTeX: Advantages and challenges. In TUGboat, Volume 31, No 2 (pp. 211-220). United States: TeX Users Group. 2009 Robertson, W. (2009). Peter Wilson's Herries Press packages. In TUGboat, Volume 30, No 2 (pp. 290-292). United States: TeX Users Group. 2007 Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2007). Nonlinear control of a one axis magnetic spring. In Nicole Kessissoglou (Ed.), Proceedings of ICSV14 Vol. 4 (pp. 1-8). CDROM: AAS.
Scopus52006 Robertson, W., Wood, R., Cazzolato, B., & Zander, A. (2006). Zero-stiffness magnetic springs for active vibration isolation. In M. Kidner, & C. Howard (Eds.), Proceedings of ACTIVE 2006 (pp. CDROM1-CDROM12). Australia: Australian Acoustical Society. - Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P. N., & Robertson, W. S. P. (n.d.). Using a Robust Design Approach to Optimize Chair Set-up in Wheelchair Sport. In The 12th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association (pp. 482). MDPI.
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2023 Liu, M., Quarrington, R., Sandoz, B., Robertson, W., & Jones, C. (2023). Instrumented six degree-of-freedom paramedic mannequin neck design, informed by adult passive neck stiffness and range of motion data. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 18th Annual injury biomechanics symposium. 2023 Liu, M., Quarrington, R., Sandoz, B., Robertson, W., & Jones, C. (2023). Passive neck stiffness and range of motion in 80 adults up to 80 years of age. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXIX Congress of International Society of Biomechanics. 2022 Liu, M., Quarrington, R., Sandoz, B., Robertson, W., & Jones, C. (2022). Human passive neck stiffness and range of motion. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th World Congress of Biomechanics. 2021 Liu, M., Quarrington, R., Robertson, W., & Jones, C. (2021). Human passive neck stiffness and range of motion. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 12th Australasian Biomechanics Conference. 2018 Schubert, B. W., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B., & Ghayesh, M. (2018). Phase dependence in bistable submerged wave energy converters. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium. Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, University of Western Australia. 2017 Robertson, W. S. P. (2017). Open source comparison of regression-based body segment parameter models. Poster session presented at the meeting of 23rd Annual ANZORS Conference. Adelaide, Australia. 2017 Jones, C. F., Robertson, W. S. P., Gayen, M., & Freeman, B. J. C. (2017). An Articulated, Instrumented Neck for a Paramedic Training Mannequin: Proof-of-Concept Design and Testing. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Sobey, S. A., Grimshaw, P. N., Grainger, S., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2017). Design of a New Smart Inertial Based Spinal Motion Measurement Device. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Graham, R., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R. D., Freeman, B. J., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Validation of Full Body OpenSim Model With Detailed Lumbar Spine to Evaluate Biomechanics of Lifting Tasks. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Jones, C. F., Robertson, W. S. P., Callary, S., Mulaibrahimovic, A., Kuliwaba, J., Gunzburg, R., . . . Freeman, B. J. (2017). Radiographic, Mechanical and Histological Evaluation of Fusion in an Ovine Model: Peek Interbody Cages With and Without a Porous Titanium Alloy Coating. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R. D., Freeman, B. J. C., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Biomechanical Investigation of a Braced Arm-To-Thigh Lifting Technique for Occupational Tasks, With Kinematic Analysis and Computer Modeling Approaches. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Jones, C. F., robertson, W. S. P., gayen, M., & freeman, B. J. C. (2017). An articulated, instrumented, neck for a paramedic training mannequin: proof-of-concept design and testing. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. 2017 Jones, C. F., Robertson, W. S. P., Callary, S., mulaibrahimovic., Kuliwaba., Gunzburg, R., . . . Freeman. (2017). Radiographic, mechanical and histological evaluation of fusion using PEEK interbody cages with and without a porous titanium alloy coating, in an ovine model. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. 2017 beaucage-gauvreau., thewlis., robertson, W. S. P., fraser, R. D., freeman., & jones, C. F. (2017). Biomechanical investigation of a braced arm-to-thigh lifting technique for occupational tasks, with kinematic analysis and computer modeling approaches. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. 2017 Beaucage-Gauvreau, E., Thewlis, D., Graham, R., Robertson, W. S. P., Fraser, R., Freeman, B. J. C., & Jones, C. F. (2017). Validation of full body OpenSim model with detailed lumbar spine to evaluate biomechanics of lifting tasks. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS-RSA Joint Conference. Adelaide. 2017 Jones, C. F., Robertson, W. S. P., Gayen, M., & Freeman, B. J. C. (2017). Proof-of-concept design and testing of an articulated and instrumented neck for a paramedic mannequin. Poster session presented at the meeting of Spine Society of Australia 28th Annual Scientific Meeting. Hobart. 2017 Jones, C. F., Robertson, W. S. P., Callary, S., Mulaibrahimovic, A., Kuliwaba, J., Gunzburg, R., . . . Freeman, B. J. C. (2017). Evaluation of fusion with a porous titanium alloy coated peek interbody cage in an ovine model. Poster session presented at the meeting of Spine Society of Australia 28th Annual Scientific Meeting. Hobart. 2017 Lewis, A., Robertson, W., Grimshaw, P., Phillips, E., & Portus, M. (2017). The effect of altering intensity thresholds in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scans on the calculations of body segment masses. Poster session presented at the meeting of XVI International Symposium on Computer Simulation in Biomechanics. Gold Coast, Australia. 2017 Lewis, A. R., Phillips, E. J., Moore, V., Bartram, J., Grimshaw, P., Portus, M., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2017). The optimisation of trunk position for the 2016 Rio Paralympic wheelchair racing finals. Poster session presented at the meeting of 35th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports. Cologne, Germany. 2017 Robertson, W. S., Pratt, D., Schubert, B., Kawashima, E., Papa, T., & Fraysse, F. (2017). 3D Human Body Scanning With Multiple Microsoft Kinect V2 Sensors. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane. 2017 Lewis, A. R., Phillips, E. J., Portus, M., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2017). Changes in leg pressure during modes of wheelchair propulsion. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. 2017 Lewis, A., Phillips, E. J., Periac, F., Portus, M., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2017). Does glove type influence wheelchair propulsion symmetry in junior athletes?. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. 2017 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2017). Intra-Stroke Acceleration Profile Of An Elite Mid-Point Wheelchair Rugby Player. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2017 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. S. P. (2017). Alterations In Pressure Distribution During Agility Activities In Wheelchair Rugby. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Brisbane, Australia. 2016 Haydon, D. S., Pinder, R. A., Grimshaw, P., & Robertson, W. (2016). Propulsion in Elite Low-point Classification Rugby Wheelchair Athletes. Poster session presented at the meeting of International Society of Biomechanics in Sport. Tsukuba, Japan. 2016 Robertson, W. S. P. (2016). An online repository of body segment parameter models. Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th Australasian Biomechanics Conference. Melbourne, Australia.
DOI2015 Robertson, W. S. P. (2015). Body segment parameter estimation using Hatze’s geometric model. Poster session presented at the meeting of ANZORS 21st Annual Scientific Meeting. Auckland, NZ.
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Year Citation 2013 Robertson, W. (2013). Modelling and design of magnetic levitation systems for vibration isolation. (PhD Thesis, University of Adelaide). -
Software
Year Citation 2019 Beaucage-Gauvreau, É., Jones, C., Thewlis, D., Robertson, W., Freeman, B., Fraser, R., . . . Brandon, S. (2019). Lifting Full-Body (LFB) Model [Online]. https://simtk.org/projects/lfbmodel: SimTK. 2019 Beaucage-Gauvreau, É., Jones, C., Thewlis, D., Robertson, W., Freeman, B., Fraser, R., . . . Brandon, S. (2019). Lifting Full-Body (LFB) Model [Online]. https://simtk.org/projects/lfbmodel: SimTK. - Robertson, W. (n.d.). Magcode: models of magnetic fields, forces, and interactions [Computer Software].
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| "A data fusion approach to biometrics for person identification" | University of Adelaide Interdisciplinary Research Fund & DSTG | 2017 |
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"A new tool for improving and evaluating neck immobilisation devices and techniques: articulated, instrumented neck for paramedic training mannequin" |
AOSpine | 2017 |
| "Validation of a full-body musculoskeletal model with detailed lumbar spine, for estimating spinal muscle and joint loads in bending and lifting tasks" | AOSpine | 2017 |
| ECMS Future Research Support Scheme | University of Adelaide | 2016 |
| ECMS Future Research Support Fellowship | University of Adelaide | 2015 |
| Bursary to attend ANZORS conference, Auckland, NZ | ANZORS | 2015 |
| ECMS Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award | University of Adelaide | 2014 |
| e-Assessment by Design Grant | University of Adelaide | 2014 |
| Engineering Engagement Award | AAEE | 2013 |
| "Prosthetic attachment for transfemoral amputees" | MDRG | 2011 |
| Bursary to attend TUG conference, San Francisco, USA | TeX Users Group | 2010 |
| Bursary to attend ICSV conference, Cairns, Australia | Australian Acoustical Society | 2007 |
- Mechanical Engineering Honours Projects coordinator (2012, 2014–present)
- Advanced PID Control (2011–2012, 2015–present)
- Dynamics and Control II — Automatic Control II (2012, 2015–2016)
- Advanced Vibrations — Digital Signal Processing and Machine Condition Monitoring (2015–2016)
- Biomechanical Engineering (2015)
- Sports Engineering I (2010–2014)
- Sports Engineering III (2013–2014)
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2024 Principal Supervisor Autonomous swarms for detection of underwater objects using decentralised decision support systems and signal detection using machine learning Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Chung Fang 2024 Principal Supervisor Semi-Autonomous VR Modeling: Integrating Visual and Acoustic Realism Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Dhong Fhel Gom-os 2022 Co-Supervisor Developing a frictionless rig for skin friction drag measurement Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yuxin Yang 2022 Principal Supervisor Prioritisation of Communications Bandwidth to Enable Mission Success Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Wui Kei Yung 2021 Co-Supervisor Optimal control of global flow trajectories Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sean McGowan 2020 Co-Supervisor Development and validation of an integrated gait recognition system with a deep-learning architecture. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Kayne Andrew Duncanson 2020 Co-Supervisor Cervical Spine Biomechanics with application to a novel Patient Simulator Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Miss Mingyue Liu 2017 Principal Supervisor Investigating Factors Affecting the Performance of a Six - DOF Maglev Vibration Isolator Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Nur Afifah Kamaruzaman -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2022 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Translational Traction Properties of Soccer Boots Under Various Loading Conditions Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Danyon Loud 2019 - 2021 Co-Supervisor Nonlinear scale-dependent deformation behaviour of beam and plate structures Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Ali Farajpour Ouderji 2018 - 2022 Principal Supervisor Interactions Between Polyhedral Permanent Magnets Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr James Lawrence Grady O'Connell 2017 - 2021 Principal Supervisor Performance Enhancement of Submerged Ocean Wave Energy Converter using Nonlinear Stiffness Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Benjamin Wilhelm Schubert 2016 - 2019 Co-Supervisor High-Order Robotic Joint Sensing with Multiple Accelerometer and Gyroscope Systems Master of Philosophy Master Full Time Laurence McLean 2015 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Three-Dimensional Measurement of Spinal Kinematics and Whole-Body Activity Recognition Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Sammuel Aleck Sobey 2015 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Optimisation of the Rugby Wheelchair for Performance Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr David Scott Haydon 2015 - 2019 Co-Supervisor Performance Benefits of Customised Seating Interfaces for Elite Wheelchair Racing Athletes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Amy Rebecca Lewis 2013 - 2014 Co-Supervisor Six Degree of Freedom Active Vibration Isolation Using Quasi-Zero Stiffness Magnetic Levitation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Tao Zhu -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2017 - ongoing Principal Supervisor Magnetically Levitating Slice Motor The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Engineering Honours Part Time Dominic Burnet, John Habis, Caleb McMahon, James O'Connell
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Date Role Board name Institution name Country 2017 - ongoing Board Member TeX Users Group - - -
Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2017 - ongoing Member Transmag 2018 Conference Programme Committee IEEE Transactions on Magnetics - 2017 - ongoing Member Figshare reference group - - 2017 - ongoing Member ACUR academic program committee - - 2017 - ongoing Member PAF Tool Innovations Framework The University of Adelaide - 2017 - 2017 Member Finance System Upgrade ECMS Champion The University of Adelaide - 2017 - 2017 Member Interview panel – ECMS Outreach and Events Senior Officer, HEO6 The University of Adelaide - 2017 - ongoing Member Finance and Procurement Manager's Choice Award Panel The University of Adelaide - 2017 - ongoing Member Three Minute Thesis ECMS Judging Panel - - 2015 - 2016 Member LMS Review - - -
Consulting/Advisories
Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country 2014 - ongoing The University of Adelaide - - -
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