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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Boundary Layer Flows
Characterising boundary layer flows over complex surfaces is important for several engineering and environmental applications. This research combines wind tunnel experiments and theoretical analysis to improve our understanding of boundary layers over different surfaces.
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Fluid Dynamics of Renewable Energy Applications
Investigating the wind and flow dynamics in solar and wind farms to inform design and operational strategies. Examples include wind loads on solar panels and heliostats, heat mitigation in PV arrays, and how urban photovoltaics and agrivoltaics impact heat and airflow transfer in urban and rural settings.
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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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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
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
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
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
2019
Journal Article
Measurement of unsteady wind loads in a wind tunnel: Scaling of turbulence spectra
Jafari, Azadeh, Ghanadi, Farzin, Emes, Matthew J., Arjomandi, Maziar and Cazzolato, Benjamin S. (2019). Measurement of unsteady wind loads in a wind tunnel: Scaling of turbulence spectra. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 193 103955, 103955-193. doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.103955
2019
Journal Article
Correlating turbulence intensity and length scale with the unsteady lift force on flat plates in an atmospheric boundary layer flow
Jafari, Azadeh, Ghanadi, Farzin, Arjomandi, Maziar, Emes, Matthew J. and Cazzolato, Benjamin S. (2019). Correlating turbulence intensity and length scale with the unsteady lift force on flat plates in an atmospheric boundary layer flow. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 189, 218-230. doi: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.03.029
2019
Conference Publication
A method for the calculation of the design wind loads on heliostats
Emes, Matthew J., Jafari, Azadeh, Ghanadi, Farzin and Arjomandi, Maziar (2019). A method for the calculation of the design wind loads on heliostats. 24th International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems (SolarPACES), Casablanca, Morocco, 2-5 October 2018. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/1.5117532
2018
Conference Publication
Estimating the turbulence length scales from cross-correlation measurements in the atmospheric surface layer
Emes, M. J., Jafari, A. and Arjomandi, M. (2018). Estimating the turbulence length scales from cross-correlation measurements in the atmospheric surface layer. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2018
Conference Publication
Effect of free-stream turbulence on the drag force on a flat plate
Jafari, Azadeh, Ghanadi, Farzin, Emes, Matthew J., Arjomandi, Maziar and Cazzolato, Benjamin S. (2018). Effect of free-stream turbulence on the drag force on a flat plate. Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.
2017
Journal Article
24-hour cooling of a building by a PCM-integrated adsorption system
Poshtiri, Amin Haghighi and Jafari, Azadeh (2017). 24-hour cooling of a building by a PCM-integrated adsorption system. International Journal of Refrigeration, 79, 57-75. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2017.03.025
2017
Journal Article
Passive solar cooling of single-storey buildings by an adsorption chiller system combined with a solar chimney
Jafari, Azadeh and Poshtiri, Amin Haghighi (2017). Passive solar cooling of single-storey buildings by an adsorption chiller system combined with a solar chimney. Journal of Cleaner Production, 141, 662-682. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.09.099
2016
Journal Article
Daily cooling of one-story buildings using domed roof and solar adsorption cooling system
Poshtiri, Amin Haghighi, Bahar, Safoura and Jafari, Azadeh (2016). Daily cooling of one-story buildings using domed roof and solar adsorption cooling system. Applied Energy, 182, 299-319. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.132
2016
Journal Article
Reduction in auxiliary energy consumption in a solar adsorption cooling system by utilization of phase change materials
Poshtiri, Amin Haghighi and Jafari, Azadeh (2016). Reduction in auxiliary energy consumption in a solar adsorption cooling system by utilization of phase change materials. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 138 (5) 051002. doi: 10.1115/1.4033711
2016
Journal Article
A study of a wind catcher assisted adsorption cooling channel for natural cooling of a 2-storey building
Haghighi, A. P., Pakdel, S. H. and Jafari, A. (2016). A study of a wind catcher assisted adsorption cooling channel for natural cooling of a 2-storey building. Energy, 102, 118-138. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.033
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Azadeh Jafari is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Turbulent flow in canopies of complex geometries
Experimental investigation of turbulent canopy flows for environmental and renewable energy applications
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Turbulent flow in canopies of complex geometries
Experimental investigation of turbulent canopy flows for environmental and renewable energy applications
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Turbulent Flows over canopies and rough surfaces
Different projects related to boundary layers over rough walls and canopies, including Microclimates of Tree Canopy Flows, urban flows, and wind flow in agrivoltaics.
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Turbulent Flows over canopies and rough surfaces
Different projects related to boundary layers over rough walls and canopies, including Microclimates of Tree Canopy Flows, urban flows, and wind flow in agrivoltaics.
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