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Mehmet Kizil
- Email:
- m.kizil@uq.edu.au
- Phone:
- +61 7 336 54499
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- 0405 440 344
Overview
Background
Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil is currently the mining engineering program leader in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering at The University of Queensland. Mehmet received his bachelor of mining engineering from Dokuz Eylul University in Turkey in 1986. He then went to England to complete his PhD with the University of Nottingham. In 1993, he returned to Turkey where he worked as assistant professor at the University of Dokuz Eylul. Mehmet joined UQ in 1996 and since then has contributed to the education of more than 800 mining engineering graduates.
A national award-winning lecturer, Mehmet’s teaching and learning innovations have been recognised by both students and colleagues achieving numerous School, Faculty, University and National teaching awards. In 2018, Mehmet has become a Higher Education Academy Senior Fellow. He has past experience as an Engineering Researcher and Academic in universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, Turkey and Australia.
Mehmet’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of:
• Mine planning and design
• Mining systems - production analysis and improvement
• Computer applications and virtual reality in mining
• Mine ventilation
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Izmir University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
Research interests
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Advanced Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Techniques
Assoc Prof Mehmet Kizil has 20 years of research into using advanced computer graphics and virtual reality for the benefit of teaching and learning as well as industry applications. Applications have been developed in conjunction with various research centres and mining companies in the areas of: data visualisation, education and training, environmental monitoring application, accident reconstructions, simulation applications, risk analysis, and hazard awareness applications.
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Improving Safety and Productivity of Mining Operations
Assoc. Prof Mehmet Kizil has been involved in a large number of industry supported projects to improve mining systems efficiencies, productivity and safety. Some examples include the development of a real-time dragline diggability index and coal seam gas portable analyser which identifies within a few minutes a range of different coal seam gases and measures their concentrations directly at the point of sampling, coring or extraction.
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Innovative Curriculum, Course and Teaching Space Design
Assoc Prof Mehmet Kizil has been involved in introducing relevant and contemporary courses using innovative teaching techniques, using the most up-to-date computer software and hardware technology from mining engineering in my teaching and courses, designing and developing a state-of-the-art multi-purpose teaching and learning laboratory for engineering students, preparing students for the challenges of the real world by using project-based learning with real industry projects, encouraging students to participate in their learning process and encouraging interactive and problem-solving approaches and experimenting with innovative peer assessment and communication methods for group assignments to fairly assess individual contributions and maximise student learning. He also played a leading role in developing a common national mining curriculum for Mining Education Australia. These initiatives resulted in him receiving many teaching awards at university and national levels.
Research impacts
Assoc Prof Mehmet Kizil has been involved in a large number of research projects with a budget of more than $3 million. His research can be divided into two categories: teaching and learning related research and industry focused applied research. Teaching and learning related research usually involved developing up-to-date innovative course materials, learning techniques or software tools to enhance teaching and learning of future mining engineering students. These projects have been supported by the university or industry. His other applied research projects always involved at least an industry partner to solve a problem, develop tools to measure or monitor processes to enhance productivity, efficiency, economics or safety. His research sponsors include ACARP, Newcrest Mining Ltd., CRCTiME, MRIWA, SIMTARS, Rio Tinto, Xstrata, BHP, Anglo American, Origin Energy and Iluka Resources.
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Particle-crushing characteristics and acoustic-emission patterns of crushing gangue backfilling material under cyclic loading
Li, Junmeng, Huang, Yanli, Chen, Zhongwei, Li, Meng, Qiao, Ming and Kizil, Mehmet (2018). Particle-crushing characteristics and acoustic-emission patterns of crushing gangue backfilling material under cyclic loading. Minerals, 8 (6) 244, 244. doi: 10.3390/min8060244
2018
Journal Article
Lignosulfonate treating bauxite residue dust pollution: enhancement of mechanical properties and wind erosion behavior
Ding, Xuhan, Xu, Guang, Kizil, Mehmet, Zhou, Wei and Guo, Xingyun (2018). Lignosulfonate treating bauxite residue dust pollution: enhancement of mechanical properties and wind erosion behavior. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 229 (7) 214. doi: 10.1007/s11270-018-3876-0
2018
Journal Article
IPCC a real alternative
Nehring, M., Knights, P. F., Kizil, M. S. and Hay, E. (2018). IPCC a real alternative. Coal International, 266 (4), 28-39.
2018
Journal Article
Analysis on the multi-phase flow characterization in cross-measure borehole during coal hydraulic slotting
Zheng, Chunshan, Lin, Baiquan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Li, He and Chen, Zhongwei (2018). Analysis on the multi-phase flow characterization in cross-measure borehole during coal hydraulic slotting. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 28 (4), 701-705. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.05.006
2018
Journal Article
Numerical analysis of gas diffusion in drilled hollow–core photonic crystal fibres
Masum, B. M., Aminossadati, S. M., Leonardi, C. R., Kizil, M. S. and Amanzadeh, M. (2018). Numerical analysis of gas diffusion in drilled hollow–core photonic crystal fibres. Measurement, 127, 283-291. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.05.106
2018
Journal Article
Effects of geomechanical properties of interburden on the damage-based permeability variation in the underlying coal seam
Zheng, Chunshan , Kizil, Mehmet S. , Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2018). Effects of geomechanical properties of interburden on the damage-based permeability variation in the underlying coal seam. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 55, 42-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2018.04.017
2018
Journal Article
A comparison of strategic mine planning approaches for in-pit crushing and conveying, and truck/shovel systems
Nehring, M., Knights, P. F., Kizil, M. S. and Hay, E. (2018). A comparison of strategic mine planning approaches for in-pit crushing and conveying, and truck/shovel systems. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 28 (2), 205-214. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.12.026
2018
Journal Article
Role of multi-seam interaction on gas drainage engineering design for mining safety and environmental benefits: linking coal damage to permeability variation
Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2018). Role of multi-seam interaction on gas drainage engineering design for mining safety and environmental benefits: linking coal damage to permeability variation. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 114, 310-322. doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2018.01.011
2018
Conference Publication
Experimental investigation of slope tension crack monitoring using fibre optic sensing
Yang, Ben, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Chen, Zhongwei, Kizil, Mehmet S., Gong, Hongkui and Kennedy, Gareth (2018). Experimental investigation of slope tension crack monitoring using fibre optic sensing. XIV Congress International de Energia y Resources Minerales, Seville, Spain, 10-13 April 2018. Seville, Spain: Bco Congresos.
2018
Book Chapter
Application of advanced data analytics to improve haul trucks energy efficiency in surface mines
Soofastaei, Ali, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2018). Application of advanced data analytics to improve haul trucks energy efficiency in surface mines. Extracting innovations: mining, energy, and technological change in the digital age. (pp. 163-179) edited by Martin J. Clifford, Robert K. Perrons, Saleem H. Ali and Tim A. Grice. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.
2018
Conference Publication
Selecting the best development face ventilation scheme using G1-coefficient of variation method
Zhiyong, Zhou, Kizil, Mehmet, Zhongwei, Chen and Jianhong, Chen (2018). Selecting the best development face ventilation scheme using G1-coefficient of variation method. 11th International Mine Ventilation Congress, Xi’an China, September 14-20, 2018 . Singapore: Springer Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-1420-9_9
2018
Book Chapter
Energy-efficient loading and hauling operations
Soofastaei, Ali, Karimpour, Elnaz, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2018). Energy-efficient loading and hauling operations. Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best Practices and Research Directions. (pp. 121-146) edited by Kwame Awuah-Offei. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-54199-0_7
2017
Journal Article
Effects of coal properties on ventilation air leakage into methane gas drainage borehole: application of the orthogonal design
Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Effects of coal properties on ventilation air leakage into methane gas drainage borehole: application of the orthogonal design. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 45, 88-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2017.05.005
2017
Journal Article
Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance
Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet, Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied (2017). Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 27 (5), 783-786. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.07.009
2017
Conference Publication
Diurnal thermal flywheel influence on ventilation temperatures in large underground mines
Stewart, Craig, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Andreatidis, Tim (2017). Diurnal thermal flywheel influence on ventilation temperatures in large underground mines. The 16th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Golden, CO United States, 17-22 June 2017. Golden, CO United States: Colorado School of Mines.
2017
Journal Article
New developments in the Australian mining education
Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). New developments in the Australian mining education. Scientific Mining Journal, 56 (1), 33-40.
2017
Journal Article
Characterisation of creep in coal and its impact on permeability: An experimental study
Danesh, Nima N., Chen, Zhongwei, Connell, Luke D., Kizil, Mehmet S., Pan, Zhejun and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Characterisation of creep in coal and its impact on permeability: An experimental study. International Journal of Coal Geology, 173, 200-211. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.03.003
2017
Journal Article
New developments in the Australian mining education
Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). New developments in the Australian mining education. Madencilik, 56 (1), 33-40.
2017
Conference Publication
Predictive network modelling with live sensor data
Stewart, Craig M., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). Predictive network modelling with live sensor data. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.16
2017
Conference Publication
Validation of bare FBG sensors in monitoring compressive rock mass deformation
Gong, Hongkui, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Validation of bare FBG sensors in monitoring compressive rock mass deformation. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.20
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Design for Ergonomics & Human/cobotics task allocation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chelsea Dobbins
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Doctor Philosophy
Use of Thin Spray Liners in Underground Coal Mines: Mechanism, Testing and Design Methodology Development
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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Doctor Philosophy
Production Scheduling Optimisation in Underground Mining Operations Using a Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights, Dr Micah Nehring
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Doctor Philosophy
A New Mathematical Optimisation Model for Fully Mobile In-pit Crushing and Conveying (FMIPCC) Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Forbes, Professor Peter Knights, Dr Micah Nehring
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Doctor Philosophy
Forecasting the Market Capitalisation of ASX Listed Junior Resource Companies through an Artificial Neural Network
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Fred Roosta, Dr Micah Nehring
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Doctor Philosophy
Integration of Pre-concentration Systems into Mining Operations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Italo Onederra, Dr Micah Nehring
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Doctor Philosophy
Intelligent Systems for Evaluating the Energy Efficiency of IPCC Systems in Open Pit Mines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Micah Nehring, Professor Peter Knights
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Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of the effect of information flow and the application of theory of constraints to the mining value chain.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Micah Nehring, Professor Peter Knights
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Impact of Mining Technological Innovations on Iron Ore Share Prices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Rand Low, Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Developing a Digital Twin for Real-time Remote Ball Mill Operation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mohsen Yahyaei
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of sensory framework using drones and embedded systems specialized for the mining industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Pauline Pounds
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of coal mining on multi-seam gas drainage borehole layout and sealing: implementation of the coupled permeability model
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The Selection and Planning of Fully Mobile In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (FMIPCC) Mining Systems for Deep Open-Pit Metalliferous Application
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
The Determination of Deformation of Soil Nailed Structures by Simplified Method
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Profiling and Mining Control to Mitigate Dilution Effect from Si02 at the Base of a Bauxite Deposit
Principal Advisor
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2012
Master Philosophy
Lowwall and Ex-pit Waste Dump Slope Design Optimisation Study: Millennium Mine Bowen Basin Queensland, Australia
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Integrated Production Schedule Optimisation for Sublevel Stoping Mines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Mining of Shallow Water Coastal Mineral Sand Deposits: Dredge Mine Reconciliation.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Fibre Optic Shape Sensing for Robotics and Mining Applications: Algorithms and Design Optimisation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Aleksandar Rakic, Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Production Scheduling Optimisation in Sublevel Stoping Mines Using Mathematical Programming in the Presence of Pre-Concentration Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights, Dr Micah Nehring
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2021
Master Philosophy
Analysis of bench excavation strategies and use case scenarios for shovel/hopper interaction in autonomous fully mobile in-pit crushing conveying systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Micah Nehring, Dr Tyson Phillips, Professor Peter Knights
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Rapid Dynamic Ventilation Modelling for Improving Health and Safety in Underground Mining
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Performance simulation of Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibre as a gas sensor for industry applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi, Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Time Utilisation Modelling of Fully Mobile In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Dr Micah Nehring, Professor Peter Knights
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Ultimate Pit Limit Determination for Fully Mobile In-Pit Crushing and Conveying Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights, Dr Micah Nehring
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Time-dependent Deformation on Coal Permeability and Gas Drainage Efficiency
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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2016
Master Philosophy
Enhancing Mining Education through the use of a Scenario-based Virtual Reality Simulation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Development of an Advanced Data Analytics Model to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Haul Trucks in Surface Mines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights, Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of an Innovative FBG based Slope Stability Monitoring System
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen, Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Translation of Corporate Talent Management Strategies Across Subsidiaries in Emerging Economies
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Energy-Efficiency, Emission Pricing and Pre-Concentration for the Optimised Development of a Au-Cu Deposit
Associate Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Fibre Optic Conveyor Monitoring System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2014
Master Philosophy
Investigation of All-fibre Methane Sensors for Underground Coal Mines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Professor Warwick Bowen
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2013
Master Philosophy
Characterisation of an Experimental Pre-drainage Borehole Simulator
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
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2012
Master Philosophy
Systems modelling of parallel conveyors in IPCC systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Sequential Multipoint Fibre Optic Methane Measurement System for Coal Mines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati, Professor Warwick Bowen
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