Dr Sebastian Oberst
Expertise
- Vibration & acoustics (numerically, experimentally)
- Mechanical characterisation & vibration/noise control
- Microvibrations esp. that of insects communicating
- Nonlinear time series analysis & chaotic dynamics
- Statistical & uncertainty analysis
Current Research
- Stability behaviour of deployable, flexible structures of nano-satellites
- Friction-induced vibrations & sound (e.g. automotive disc brake squeal)
- Vibrational communication in insects (e.g ants, termites)
Teaching Interest
Statics, Dynamics, Thermofluids, Introduction to vibration, Acoustics, Instrumentation, Statistics
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
Category 1
- Discovering how termites use vibrations to thrive in a predators' world, Australian Research Council, Discovery Project DP200100358, 5 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022, (Lead CI)
- Metamaterials for control of acoustic radiation forces, Australian Research Council, Discovery Project DP200101708, 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (CI)
- National Laser-Based Non-Destructive Evaluation System, Australian Research Council, LIEF LE180100041, 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (CI)
Category 2
- Enhanced detection, localisation and identification of sand-covered naval mines using novel hybrid signal processing methods, NSW Department of Industry 3 Jan 2021 (CI)
- Development of statistical test metrics to analyse the dynamics of omnidirectional wheel vibrations, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, 5 Apr 2020 (Lead CI)
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Bio-inspired vibration-reduction for sensing and detection, NSW Department of Industry, 12 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)
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DSTG Project support "Bio-inspired vibration-reduction for sensing and detection", PRO19-9033, Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence, 8 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)
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Rapidscan - Enhanced Time Domain Signal Processing Methods for LiDar as Payload on Autonomous Systems (Part A), Robotic Systems Pty Ltd, 8 Jan 2020, (Lead CI)
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Analysis of termite vibrations and acoustic signatures to innovate stealthy hexapod gait pattern, NSW Department of Industry, (Sole CI)
Category 3
- Contributing to the understanding of insect communication by combining dynamics preserving machine learning with neurophysiology, DAAD Germany 1 Jan 2021 (Lead CI)
- Vibro-Acoustic Behaviour of Panels, Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence 3 Sep 2020 - 3 Sep 2023, (Lead CI)
- Audio focused experiments using new technology, Google Australia Pty Ltd, 2 Apr 2020 (Lead CI)
- Bio-acoustic termite control device – laboratory experiments, US Department of Agriculture, 6 Jan 2020, (Sole CI)
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Studying bio-inspired materials to innovate stealthy robot gaits, Robotic Systems Pty Ltd, 12 Feb 2019, (Lead CI)
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Student top-up scholarship, Analysis of termite vibration signatures to innovate stealthy hexapod gait pattern, (Robotic Systems), project PRO19-7275, Robotic Systems Pty Ltd (Lead CI)
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Evidenced-based modelling of thin-film lubrication in total hip arthroplasty, National Computational Infrastructure, 1 Jan 2018, (Sole CI)
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PHD Programme with Southern University of Science and Technology - Optimal Dynamic Pricing in Revenue Management with Uncertainty Demand, Southern University of Science and Technology, 7 Jan 2017, (Sole CI)