Dr. Tom Hughes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Tom Hughes' research focuses on high accuracy measurements of thermophysical properties at high pressures and a wide range of temperatures, including cryogenic conditions, as well as vapour-liquid and solid-liquid equilibrium measurements related to carbon dioxide capture and sequestration and the use of natural gas hydrates and semi-clathrate hydrates for gas separations. He also explores ways to improve natural gas processing, liquefied natural gas production, and liquefied hydrogen production, storage, and transportation, contributing to the study of environmentally friendly refrigerants and their mixtures. Tom has worked on research funded by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, Gas Processors Association, Woodside, Chevron Energy Technology Company, Shell Development Australia, and the Australian Research Council. He received a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Chemical) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2009. His PhD thesis focused on the dissociation of natural gas hydrate pipeline blockages and gas hydrate dissociation enthalpies. His primary research ambition is to assist industry in improving operations and processes by providing measurements and modeling that allow optimal designs and operating conditions to be confidently determined, thereby reducing energy requirements and environmental impacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Tom Hughes teaches and conducts research in the field of Chemical Engineering with a focus on thermophysical properties and natural gas technologies.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.