Rate My Professor Roger Dong

Associate Professor Roger Dong, also known as Yu (Roger) Dong, serves in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University, specializing in polymers and composite materials. He completed both his Master of Engineering degree with First Class Honours and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland. His early career included a position as Research Associate at the University of Auckland's Centre for Advanced Composite Materials from February 2003 to April 2004. Since July 2008, he has been at Curtin University, initially as Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering until June 2021, before advancing to his current role as Associate Professor. He leads the Advanced Composite Materials Lab and has undertaken executive education at Harvard University in Higher Education Teaching and International Business.

Dr. Dong's research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, electrospun nanofibres, shape memory materials, green composites, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, micromechanical modelling, nanomanufacturing, nanoparticles, and engineering education. He has authored over 208 publications, accumulating more than 6,800 citations. Notable works include 'Joining of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites and aluminium alloys - A review' (Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2017, 744 citations), 'A critical review on additive manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy: microstructure and mechanical properties' (Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022, 642 citations), 'Polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites reinforced with coir fibres: Evaluation of mechanical performance and multifunctional properties' (Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2014, 410 citations), 'PVA, PVA blends, and their nanocomposites for biodegradable packaging application' (Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2017, 384 citations), and 'Biodegradable and water resistant poly (vinyl) alcohol (PVA)/starch (ST)/glycerol (GL)/halloysite nanotube (HNT) nanocomposite films for sustainable food packaging' (Frontiers in Materials, 2019, 279 citations). His contributions extend to editorial roles as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Materials (Polymeric and Composite Materials section) and board member for Smart Science, Discover Applied Sciences, and Journal of Nanomaterials. Dr. Dong holds fellowships including FIMMM, FHEA, FISDS, and has been elected to Curtin's Academic Board. He is recognized among the world's top 2% scientists in polymer materials and serves on the International Affairs Committee of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.