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Dr Steven Richardson

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5082
Email: s.richardson@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO19.348  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5723-7346

Steven is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics within the School of Science.

Current Teaching

  • MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics
  • MAT1250 Mathematics 1
  • MAT3150 Differential Equations and Numerical Methods
  • MAT3486 Multivariate Calculus

Background

  • 2016-present: Senior Lecturer, School of Science, ECU
  • 2009-2015: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer, School of Engineering, ECU
  • 2007-2008: Research Associate, School of Mechanical Engineering, UWA
  • 2006-2007: Research Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, UWA

Research Areas and Interests

  • Mathematical Modelling

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Western Australia, 2008.
  • Bachelor of Science with 1st Class Honours in Mathematics, The University of Western Australia, 2008.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

Journal Articles

  • Hatisaru, V., Richardson, S. (2023). A structural perspective to mathematics teaching. Mathematics Teaching, 2023(286), 8-10.
  • Staples, K., Richardson, S., Neville, P., Oosthuizen, J. (2023). A Multi-Species Simulation of Mosquito Disease Vector Development in Temperate Australian Tidal Wetlands Using Publicly Available Data. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 8(4), Article number 215. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8040215.
  • Staples, K., Richardson, S., Neville, PJ., Oosthuizen, J. (2023). An Improved Shallow Water Temperature Model for An Australian Tidal Wetland Environment Using Publicly Available Data. Water, 15(12), Article number 2221. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/w15122221.

Journal Articles

  • Richardson, S. (2022). Mathematics assessment integrity during lockdown: experiences in running online un-invigilated exams. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 53(3), 662-672. https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2021.1986161.

Books

  • Penney, G., Habibi, D., Cattani, M., Richardson, S. (2020). A Handbook of Wildfire Engineering. Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC.

Journal Articles

  • Balash, C., Richardson, S., Guzzomi, N., Rassau, A. (2020). Engineering Mechanics: adoption of project-based learning supported by computer-aided online adaptive assessments–overcoming fundamental issues with a fundamental subject. European Journal of Engineering Education, 45(6), 809-820. https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2019.1664413.

Journal Articles

  • Penney, G., Richardson, S. (2019). Modelling of the Radiant Heat Flux and Rate of Spread of Wildfire within the Urban Environment. Fire, 2(1), Article number 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/fire2010004.

Conference Publications

  • Guan, A., Hinckley, S., Richardson, S. (2019). Light source spectra effects on optical coherence tomography Ascans. Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 11202 Biophotonics Australasia 2019 (Article number 1120216). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2539595.
  • Allwood, G., Richardson, S., Wild, G., Hinckley, S. (2019). Standardization of FBG sensors in dual-bus fiber networks. Proceedings of SPIE Volume 11200 AOS Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT) and Australian Conference on Optics, Lasers, and Spectroscopy (ACOLS) 2019 (Article number 112002X). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2539903.

Journal Articles

  • Thomas, N., Richardson, S., Shukla, S. (2018). A simplified simulation model to estimate the storage length of the right-turn-lane in left-hand traffic at signalised intersections for different signal phases and cycle timings. Open Civil Engineering Journal, 12(1), 205-224. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874149501812010205.

Conference Publications

  • Hinckley, S., Richardson, S., Allwood, G., Wild, G. (2018). Comparison of Si, SiGe and GaAs photovoltaic microcells for power-over-fibre. Proceddings of the Conference on Optielectronc and Microelectronic Materials and Devices 2018 (online) (13-15). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/COMMAD.2018.8715254.

Journal Articles

  • Srisaeng, P., Richardson, S., Baxter, G., Wild, G. (2016). Forecasting Australia's domestic low cost carrier passenger demand using a genetic algorithm approach. Aviation, 20(2), 39-47. https://doi.org/10.3846/16487788.2016.1171798.

Conference Publications

  • Wild, G., Richardson, S., Hinckley, S. (2016). Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Sensors: Fiber Bragg Grating and Noise. Proceedings 16th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices (NUSOD) (167-168). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/NUSOD.2016.7547086.

Journal Articles

  • Srisaeng, P., Baxter, G., Richardson, S., Wild, G. (2015). A forecasting tool for predicting Australia's domestic airline passenger demand using a genetic algorithm. Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 7(4), 476-489. https://doi.org/10.5028/jatm.v7i4/475.
  • Somerville, A., Baxter, G., Richardson, S., Wild, G. (2015). Sustainable water management at major Australian regional airports: the case of Mildura airport. Aviation, 19(2), 83-89. https://doi.org/10.3846/16487788.2015.1057992.
  • Wild, G., Richardson, S. (2015). Analytical modeling of power detection-based interrogation methods for fiber Bragg grating sensors for system optimization. Optical Engineering, 54(9), Article no. 097109. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.54.9.097109.

Journal Articles

  • Jansz, P., Richardson, S., Wild, G., Hinckley, S. (2014). Characterizing the resolvability of real superluminescent diode sources for application to optical coherence tomography using a low coherence interferometry model. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 19(8), Article no. 085003. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.19.8.085003.

Journal Articles

  • Wild, G., Richardson, S. (2013). Numerical modeling of intensity-based optical fiber Bragg grating sensor interrogation systems. Optical Engineering, 52(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.OE.52.2.024404.
  • Richardson, S., Kefford, A., Hodkiewicz, M. (2013). Optimised asset replacement strategy in the presence of lead time uncertainty. International Journal of Production Economics, 141(2), 659-667. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.10.006.

Book Chapters

  • Jansz, P., Richardson, S., Wild, G., Hinckley, S. (2012). Biomedical Image Signal Processing for Reflection-Based Imaging. Biomedical Engineering - Technical Applications in Medicine (361-386). In-Tech. https://doi.org/10.5772/50213.

Journal Articles

  • Jansz, P., Richardson, S., Wild, G., Hinckley, S. (2012). Modeling of low coherence interferometry using broadband multi-Gaussian light sources. Photonic Sensors, 2(3), 247-258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13320-012-0069-0.

Conference Publications

  • Alwardi , H., Wang, S., Jennings, L., Richardson, S. (2012). An adaptive least-squares collocation radial basis function method for the HJB equation. Journal of Global Optimization (305-322). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10898-011-9667-4.
  • Jansz, P., Wild, G., Richardson, S., Hinckley, S. (2012). Low Coherence Interferometry Modelling using Combined Broadband Gaussian Light Sources. Proceedings of the SPIE Third Asia Pacific Optical Sensors Conference (83510C1-7). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.916030.
  • Wild, G., Richardson, S. (2012). Optimisation of Power Detection Interrogation Methods for Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors. The Proceedings of the 20th Australian Institute of Physics Congress (1-4). Engineers Australia.

Journal Articles

Conference Publications

  • Jansz, P., Richardson, S., Wild, G., Hinckley, S. (2011). An extended analytical model to simulate optical coherence tomography systems with a quasi-stationary optical delay line. Proceedings of SPIE Smart Nano-Micro Materials and Devices (82043G). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.903280.
  • Jansz, P., Wild, G., Richardson, S., Hinckley, S. (2011). Simulation of an optical delay lines for optical coherence tomography. IQEC/CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 Conference Proceedings (1400-1402). Australian Optical Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6194128.
  • Oswald, D., Richardson, S., Wild, G. (2011). Numerical Modelling of Interrogation Systems for Optical Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors. Proceedings of SPIE: Smart Nano-Micro Materials and Devices (art. no. 82040Q). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.903544.

Journal Articles

  • Richardson, S., Wang, S. (2010). The viscosity approximation to the Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation in optimal feedback control: Upper bounds for extended domains. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 6(1), 161-175.

Conference Publications

  • Hodkiewicz, M., Richardson, S., Durham, R. (2010). Challenges and opportunities for simulation modelling integrating mine haulage and truck shop operations. Proceedings of the 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference "Technology changing the mining business footprint". (163-172). CRC Mining.
  • Bandarian, E., Mueller, U., Ferreira, J., Richardson, S. (2010). Transformation Methods for Multivariate Geostatistical Simulation - Minimum/Maximum Autocorrelation Factors and Alternating Columns Diagonal Centres. Advances in Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning 1: Old and New Dimensions in a Changing World (79-89). Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
  • Wild, G., Richardson, S. (2010). Analytical Modelling of Interrogation Systems for Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors. Proceedings of the 35th Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (4p.). Australian Institute of Physics.

Journal Articles

  • Richardson, S., Wang, S., Jennings, L. (2008). A multivariate adaptive regression B-spline algorithm (BMARS) for solving a class of nonlinear optimal feedback control problems. Automatica, 44(4), 1149-1155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2007.09.001.

Conference Publications

  • Richardson, S., Macgeehan, D., Hodkiewicz, M., Traianou, C. (2008). Modelling tool to support budgeting and planning decisions for pump overhauls. Proceedings of ICOMS Asset Management Conference 2008 in the The Asset Journal, Issue 1, Volume 2 2007 (10p). Asset Management Council.

Journal Articles

  • Richardson, S., Wang, S. (2006). Numerical solution of Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equations by an exponentially fitted finite volume method. Optimization, 55(1-2), 121-140.

Conference Publications

  • Keady, G., Richardson, S. (2005). Computer tables of torsional rigidity for convex cross-sections. Developments in mechanics of structures and materials : proceedings of the 18th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (265-269). A.A. Balkema Publishers.

Research Projects

  • The use of Geostatistical Simulation in Mine Planning, RIO Tinto (Technological Resources Pty Ltd), Grant, 2010 ‑ 2012, $24,319.

Research Student Supervision

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, BAYESIAN HIERARCHICAL MODELLING OF THE SPATIO-TEMPORAL DYNAMICS IN AUSTRALIAN HOUSE PRICING
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Modelling of Rotavirus and Campylobacteriosis Co-infections
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematical modelling of optical coherence tomography and solutions of the inverse scattering problem

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advancing BGP Anomaly Detection: Employing Matrix Profile and Multidimensional Recurrence Quantification Analysis BGP Anomaly Detection with Reduced Parameter Complexity

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Science (Mathematics and Planning), Plurigaussian simulation of rocktypes using data from a gold mine in Western Australia.
  • Master of Engineering Science, Analysis of right-turn lane length in left-hand traffic countries at signalised intersections of urban roads
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Epidemiological model of the transmission and spread of hepatitis B pandemic in Ghana
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Measuring and Mitigating Vigilance Decrement in Network Defence Personnel
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Geostatistical spatiotemporal modelling with application to the shark Bay managed prawn fishery.
  • Master of Science (Mathematics and Planning), The simulation of material types in a Western Australian iron deposit.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Mosquito vectors of Ross River virus, a simulation model of thermal mortality and development in a tidal urban saltmarsh environment in Southwest Western Australia
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