Overview
Background
My research focuses on fluid flows, in particular turbulent flows. Turbulence is present is many engineering and environmental applications and affects many aspects of our lives. The aim of my research is to better understand turbulence to be able to develop more sustainable engineering solutions and strategies.
Examples include:
- Analysis of atmospheric boundary layer turbulence,
- Investigation of turbulent wind impacts in renewable energy applications, including solar and wind energy,
- Investigation of strategies for reducing the turbulent drag that occurs on aircraft and ships as they move through air or water.
An area of my current research interest is understanding and characterisation of turbulent canopy flows using wind tunnel experiments, field measurements and analytical modelling. Canopy flows exist in agricultural fields, forests, solar arrays and urban environments. My research aims to develop an improved understanding of the turbulent and scalar transport in these environments to inform operational strategies and design considerations in these various environmental, engineering and urban settings.
I joined the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at the University of Queensland as a lecturer in 2024. Prior to that, I held lecturer and postdoctoral positions at the University of Adelaide. In addition to my research and teaching activities, I co-convene the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society (AFMS) Seminar Series, a fortnightly online seminar featuring Fluid Mechanics research, and I am on the Student/Early Career Researcher sub-committee of the AFMS.
Availability
- Dr Azadeh Jafari is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Guilan
- Masters (Coursework) of Mechanical Engineering, University of Guilan
- Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide
Research interests
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Fluid Dynamics of Renewable Energy Applications
Investigating the flow dynamics in solar and wind farms. Examples include wind loads on solar panels and heliostats, along with how urban photovoltaics impact heat and airflow quality in urban settings, and aerodynamics of wind farms.
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Microclimates of Tree Canopy Flows
Analysing turbulent flow in tree canopies to assess heat and mass exchange between the canopy microclimate and the atmospheric boundary layer. This research will contribute to an improved understanding of regional and global climate change and the development of climate change mitigation strategies.
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Atmospheric Boundary Layer Turbulence
This research combines wind tunnel experiments and observational data to improve our understanding of the near-surface turbulence within the atmospheric boundary layer.
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Turbulent Flow in Agricultural Canopies
The turbulent flow within the canopy of orchards and agricultural fields plays a crucial role in the transport of carbon dioxide and humidity, and thus impacts the growth of plants and agricultural crops. By characterising the flow properties, this research will inform improvements in crop management practices.
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Fundamental analysis of turbulence
Using analytical and experimental approaches to analyse and manipulate turbulence in different flow applications
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Modification of near-wall turbulence in turbulent boundary layers due to a perforated structure
Hoang, V. T., Jafari, A., Cazzolato, B. and Arjomandi, M. (2024). Modification of near-wall turbulence in turbulent boundary layers due to a perforated structure. Physics of Fluids, 36 (7) 075173. doi: 10.1063/5.0213907
2024
Journal Article
A resolvent analysis of the effect of passive perforated surfaces on wall-bounded turbulence
Jafari, Azadeh, Mckeon, Beverley J., Cazzolato, Benjamin C. and Arjomandi, Maziar (2024). A resolvent analysis of the effect of passive perforated surfaces on wall-bounded turbulence. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 106 109315, 109315. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2024.109315
2024
Journal Article
Effect of facet gap on heliostat wind loading
Marano, Matthew, Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2024). Effect of facet gap on heliostat wind loading. Solar Energy, 271 112428, 112428. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2024.112428
2024
Journal Article
Characteristics of turbulent boundary layers generated by different tripping devices
Freidoonimehr, Navid, Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2024). Characteristics of turbulent boundary layers generated by different tripping devices. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 105 109244, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2023.109244
2024
Journal Article
Heliostat wind loads: effects of the aspect ratio and ground clearance ratio
Bakhshipour, Sahar, Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2024). Heliostat wind loads: effects of the aspect ratio and ground clearance ratio. Solar Energy, 269 112332, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2024.112332
2023
Conference Publication
Heliostat wind load field measurements at the University of Adelaide Atmospheric Boundary Layer Research Facility (ABLRF)
Marano, Matthew, Emes, Matthew, Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2023). Heliostat wind load field measurements at the University of Adelaide Atmospheric Boundary Layer Research Facility (ABLRF). 28th International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, Albuquerque, NM, United States, 27-30 September 2022. Hannover, Germany: TIB Open Publishing. doi: 10.52825/solarpaces.v1i.670
2023
Journal Article
Frequency-tuned surfaces for passive control of wall-bounded turbulent flow - a resolvent analysis study
Jafari, Azadeh, McKeon, Beverley J. and Arjomandi, Maziar (2023). Frequency-tuned surfaces for passive control of wall-bounded turbulent flow - a resolvent analysis study. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 959 A26. doi: 10.1017/jfm.2023.149
2022
Journal Article
A feasibility study on the application of mesh grids for heliostat wind load reduction
Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2022). A feasibility study on the application of mesh grids for heliostat wind load reduction. Solar Energy, 240, 121-130. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2022.05.033
2022
Journal Article
Finite-length porous surfaces for control of a turbulent boundary layer
Jafari, Azadeh, Cazzolato, Benjamin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2022). Finite-length porous surfaces for control of a turbulent boundary layer. Physics of Fluids, 34 (4) 045115, 1-11. doi: 10.1063/5.0084505
2022
Conference Publication
Reducing turbulent skin-friction drag by application of a perforated surface
Jafari, Azadeh, Mckeon, Beverley, Cazzolato, Benjamin S. and Arjomandi, Mazia (2022). Reducing turbulent skin-friction drag by application of a perforated surface. 23rd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 4–8 December 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Stowing strategy for a heliostat field based on wind speed and direction
Emes, Matthew, Jafari, Azadeh, Collins, Mike, Wilbert, Stefan, Zarzalejo, Luis, Siegrist, Silvan and Arjomandi, Maziar (2022). Stowing strategy for a heliostat field based on wind speed and direction. 26th International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems (SolarPACES), Freiburg, Germany, 28 September - 2 October 2020. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0085677
2021
Journal Article
A review of static and dynamic heliostat wind loads
Emes, Matthew, Jafari, Azadeh, Pfahl, Andreas, Coventry, Joe and Arjomandi, Maziar (2021). A review of static and dynamic heliostat wind loads. Solar Energy, 225, 60-82. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.07.014
2021
Journal Article
Wire mesh fences for manipulation of turbulence energy spectrum
Jafari, Azadeh, Emes, Matthew, Cazzolato, Benjamin, Ghanadi, Farzin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2021). Wire mesh fences for manipulation of turbulence energy spectrum. Experiments in Fluids, 62 (2) 30, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s00348-021-03133-7
2020
Conference Publication
Wind load design considerations for the elevation and azimuth drives of a heliostat
Emes, Matthew, Jafari, Azadeh and Arjomandi, Maziar (2020). Wind load design considerations for the elevation and azimuth drives of a heliostat. International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems (SolarPACES), Daegu, South Korea, 1-4 October 2019. Melville, NY USA: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0028609
2020
Conference Publication
The Control of a turbulent boundary layer by the application of a micro-cavity array
Silvestri, Anton, Jafari, Azadeh, Bhat, Shantanu, Severino, Gianni, Cazzolato, B.S. and Arjomandi, Maziar (2020). The Control of a turbulent boundary layer by the application of a micro-cavity array. 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 December 2020. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/3d3e559
2020
Journal Article
The influence of atmospheric boundary layer turbulence on the design wind loads and cost of heliostats
Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh, Coventry, Joe and Arjomandi, Maziar (2020). The influence of atmospheric boundary layer turbulence on the design wind loads and cost of heliostats. Solar Energy, 207, 796-812. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.07.022
2020
Journal Article
Turbulence characteristics in the wake of a heliostat in an atmospheric boundary layer flow
Jafari, Azadeh, Emes, Matthew, Cazzolato, Benjamin, Ghanadi, Farzin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2020). Turbulence characteristics in the wake of a heliostat in an atmospheric boundary layer flow. Physics of Fluids, 32 (4) 045116. doi: 10.1063/5.0005594
2020
Conference Publication
A summary of experimental studies on heliostat wind loads in a turbulent atmospheric boundary layer
Arjomandi, Maziar, Emes, Matthew, Jafari, Azadeh, Yu, Jeremy, Ghanadi, Farzin, Kelso, Richard, Cazzolato, Benjamin, Coventry, Joe and Collins, Mike (2020). A summary of experimental studies on heliostat wind loads in a turbulent atmospheric boundary layer. International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems (SolarPACES), Daegu, South Korea, 1-4 October 2019. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0028676
2020
Conference Publication
An experimental investigation of unsteady pressure distribution on tandem heliostats
Jafari, Azadeh, Emes, Matthew, Cazzolato, Benjamin, Ghanadi, Farzin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2020). An experimental investigation of unsteady pressure distribution on tandem heliostats. International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems (SolarPACES), Daegu, South Korea, 1-4 October 2019. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0028678
2019
Journal Article
Hinge and overturning moments due to unsteady heliostat pressure distributions in a turbulent atmospheric boundary layer
Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh, Ghanadi, Farzin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2019). Hinge and overturning moments due to unsteady heliostat pressure distributions in a turbulent atmospheric boundary layer. Solar Energy, 193, 604-617. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2019.09.097
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