Overview
Background
Dr Mahshid Firouzi is an Honorary Associate Professor at UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centreand an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle (Australia).
Dr Firouzi has a strong interest in both fundamental and practical research, collaborating with industry and various disciplines across a broad range of areas with a focus on Energy and Resources. Her research projects are centered on the experimental investigation and mathematical modeling of interfacial interactions in multiphase flows (foams/emulsions, bubble coalescence, thin liquid films) and process optimisation of engineering processes. She particularly focuses on the application of bio-inspired reagents in eco-efficient beneficiation of minerals and clean energy production as well recycling vaulable minerals from EoL PVs.
Her research achievements have been recognised through multiple awards including the 2018 UQ Engineering Faculty Early Career Researcher Award and being one of two Australian female scientists profiled by the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia.
More information about A/Prof Firouzi's research can be found here.
Availability
- Associate Professor Mahshid Firouzi is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2018
Other Outputs
Combining maths and bubbles to boost gas production
Firouzi, Mahshid (2018, 09 27). Combining maths and bubbles to boost gas production The Australian Energy Review 1-1.
2018
Other Outputs
Combining maths and bubbles to boost gas production
Mahshid Firouzi, Towler, Brian and Wu, Benjamin (2018, 09 04). Combining maths and bubbles to boost gas production Australian Mining Review 1-1.
2018
Other Outputs
Enhancing CSG well production through well bottom-hole pressure control. Stage 3 Report: laboratory work and mathematical modelling
Wu, Benjamin and Firouzi, Mahshid (2018). Enhancing CSG well production through well bottom-hole pressure control. Stage 3 Report: laboratory work and mathematical modelling. Qld, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2018
Journal Article
A review on determination of particle–bubble encounter using analytical, experimental and numerical methods
Hassanzadeh, Ahmad, Firouzi, Mahshid, Albijanic, Boris and Celik, Mehmet S. (2018). A review on determination of particle–bubble encounter using analytical, experimental and numerical methods. Minerals Engineering, 122, 296-311. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.04.014
2018
Other Outputs
Method for dewatering and operating coal seam gas wells
Firouzi, Mahshid, Rudolph, Victor and Greenway, Brent (2018). Method for dewatering and operating coal seam gas wells. International (PCT) Patent Application No. PCT/AU2017/051355.
2018
Other Outputs
Data collation, preparation, and initial analysis
Stenlake, Alex and Firouzi, Mahshid (2018). Data collation, preparation, and initial analysis. Improving run-time of PC-Pumps through torque data analytics
2018
Conference Publication
Mitigating the failure of downhole pumps due to gas interference in coal seam gas wells
Wu, Benjamin, Firouzi, Mahshid, Rufford, Thomas E. and Towler, Brian (2018). Mitigating the failure of downhole pumps due to gas interference in coal seam gas wells. SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 23-25 October 2018. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/191910-ms
2018
Conference Publication
Towards closure relations for the rise velocity of Taylor bubbles in annular piping using phase-field lattice Boltzmann techniques
Mitchell, Travis, Leonardi, Chris, Firouzi, Mahshid and Towler, Brian (2018). Towards closure relations for the rise velocity of Taylor bubbles in annular piping using phase-field lattice Boltzmann techniques. 21st Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 10 - 13 December 2018. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2018
Conference Publication
Australia's world scale gas resources, its markets and why new approaches are required
Towler, Brian, Firouzi, Mahshid and Wilkinson, Rick (2018). Australia's world scale gas resources, its markets and why new approaches are required. SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23 - 25 October 2018. Richardson, TX, United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/191895-ms
2017
Other Outputs
Candidate models/algorithms for determination of hole in tubing-data analytics
Du Plessis, Jaco and Firouzi, Mahshid (2017). Candidate models/algorithms for determination of hole in tubing-data analytics. Improving run-time of PC-Pumps through torque data analytics Industry report submitted to Santos:
2017
Journal Article
Evaluation of interfacial properties of concentrated KCl solutions by molecular dynamics simulation
Peng, Hong and Firouzi, Mahshid (2017). Evaluation of interfacial properties of concentrated KCl solutions by molecular dynamics simulation. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 538, 703-710. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2017.11.063
2017
Journal Article
A critical review of flow maps for gas-liquid flows in vertical pipes and annuli
Wu, Benjamin, Firouzi, Mahshid, Mitchell, Travis, Rufford, Thomas E., Leonardi, Christopher and Towler, Brian (2017). A critical review of flow maps for gas-liquid flows in vertical pipes and annuli. Chemical Engineering Journal, 326, 350-377. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2017.05.135
2017
Journal Article
The Gibbs-Marangoni stress and nonDLVO forces are equally important for modeling bubble coalescence in salt solutions
Firouzi, Mahshid and Nguyen, Anh V. (2017). The Gibbs-Marangoni stress and nonDLVO forces are equally important for modeling bubble coalescence in salt solutions. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 515, 62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2016.12.004
2017
Journal Article
Spontaneous imbibition experiments of enhanced oil recovery with surfactants and complex nano-fluids
Towler, Brian F., Lehr, Heidi L., Austin, Scott W., Bowthorpe, Brooks, Feldman, Jacob H., Forbis, Sabrina K., Germack, David and Firouzi, Mahshid (2017). Spontaneous imbibition experiments of enhanced oil recovery with surfactants and complex nano-fluids. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 20 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s11743-017-1924-1
2016
Journal Article
An overview of the coal seam gas developments in Queensland
Towler, Brian, Firouzi, Mahshid, Underschultz, James, Rifkin, Will, Garnett, Andrew, Schultz, Helen, Esterle, Joan, Tyson, Stephen and Witt, Katherine (2016). An overview of the coal seam gas developments in Queensland. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 31, 249-271. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2016.02.040
2016
Journal Article
Developing new mechanistic models for predicting pressure gradient in coal bed methane wells
Firouzi, Mahshid, Towler, Brian and Rufford, Thomas (2016). Developing new mechanistic models for predicting pressure gradient in coal bed methane wells. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 33, 961-972. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2016.04.035
2016
Conference Publication
Field trials of plugging oil and gas wells with hydrated bentonite
Towler, Brian F., Firouzi, Mahshid, Holl, Heinz-Gerd, Gandhi, Randeep and Thomas, Anthony (2016). Field trials of plugging oil and gas wells with hydrated bentonite. SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Perth, Australia, 25-27 October 2016. Richardson, TX, United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/182199-MS
2015
Journal Article
A quantitative review of the transition salt concentration for inhibiting bubble coalescence
Firouzi, Mahshid, Howes, Tony and Nguyen, Anh V. (2015). A quantitative review of the transition salt concentration for inhibiting bubble coalescence. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 222, 305-318. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2014.07.005
2015
Journal Article
Surface force at the nano-scale: Observation of non-monotonic surface tension and disjoining pressure
Peng, Tiefeng, Firouzi, Mahshid, Li, Qibin and Peng, Kang (2015). Surface force at the nano-scale: Observation of non-monotonic surface tension and disjoining pressure. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 17 (32), 20502-20507. doi: 10.1039/c5cp03050a
2015
Conference Publication
Plugging CSG Wells with Bentonite: Review and Preliminary Lab Results
Towler, Brian F., Firouzi, Mahshid, Mortezapour, Amin and Hywel-Evans, Paul D. (2015). Plugging CSG Wells with Bentonite: Review and Preliminary Lab Results. SPE Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 9-11 November 2015. SPE Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition,: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/176987-MS
Funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of the dynamic foam flow in vertical pipes for sustainable production of unconventional gas
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Suzanne Hurter
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The experimental study of counter-current two-phase flows in annuli
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Tom Rufford
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Remediation of PFAS contaminated water by foam fractionation
Associate Advisor
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Abandonment of economically depleted coal seam gas wells with bentonite.
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Quantification of fluidization and bubble-particle collision interaction in a HydroFloat cell
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anh Nguyen
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a multiphase lattice Boltzmann model for high-density and viscosity ratio flows in unconventional gas wells
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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