Regular biography
Dr Ray Roberts is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of PHY at The Australian National University. His research focuses on the behavior of liquids in paper and the application of imaging techniques to study material properties. Roberts has contributed to the understanding of adhesive distribution in particleboard and the effects of manufacturing variables on paper laminates. His work includes publications in journals such as the International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives and the Journal of Pulp and Paper Science. He has also presented at various conferences, including the International Society for Optical Engineering Conference and the International Paper and Coating Chemistry Symposium.
Scholar-generated biography
Dr Ray Roberts is a researcher in the Department of Applied Mathematics at ANU, focusing on surface physics, surfactants, and the physics of fluid flow in paper. His work explores the effects of manufacturing variables on surface quality and resin distribution in paper laminates, as well as the visualization and numerical analysis of fluid dynamics in materials like particleboard. Roberts investigates liquid penetration into paper, wetting composition, and the role of gradients in fluid flow. His research integrates experimental imaging and computational methods to understand fluid behavior in porous media, with applications in materials science and industrial processes.