Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
Associate Professor

Mehmet Kizil

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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

Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Izmir University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham

Research interests

  • Advanced Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Techniques

    Assoc Prof Mehmet Kizil has 25 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Search Professor Mehmet Kizil’s works on UQ eSpace

176 works between 1991 and 2025
All (176) Journal Article (71) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (101) Other Outputs (1)

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2016

Conference Publication

Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance

Chunshan Zheng, Kizil, Mehmet S., Zhongwei Chen and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2016). Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance. The 9th International Symposium on Green Mining, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 27-30 Nov 2016.

Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance

2016

Conference Publication

Enhancing mining education through the use of virtual reality learning and assessment tools

Harrod, Jovan, Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2016). Enhancing mining education through the use of virtual reality learning and assessment tools. Virtual Reality and spatial information applications in the mining industry conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, 15-16 July 2015. Johannesburg, South Africa: SAIMM.

Enhancing mining education through the use of virtual reality learning and assessment tools

2016

Conference Publication

Truck and shovel versus in-pit conveyor systems: a comparison of the valuable operating time

Dzakpata, Isaac, Knights, Peter, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik, Nehring, Micah and Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa (2016). Truck and shovel versus in-pit conveyor systems: a comparison of the valuable operating time. 2016 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 10-12 Feb 2016. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.

Truck and shovel versus in-pit conveyor systems: a comparison of the valuable operating time

2016

Conference Publication

Experimental study of impact of creep on coal permeability

Danesh, Nima Noraei, Chen, Zhongwei, Pan, Zhejun, Connell, Luke, Aminossadati, Saiied, Bai, Tianhang and Kizil, Mehmet (2016). Experimental study of impact of creep on coal permeability. 50th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium, Houston, TX, United States, 26-29 June 2016. Alexandria, VA, United States: American Rock Mechanics Association.

Experimental study of impact of creep on coal permeability

2016

Conference Publication

Extending mine ventilation sensor coverage with real time model simulation

Stewart, C. M., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2016). Extending mine ventilation sensor coverage with real time model simulation. 2016 SME Annual Conference and Expo: The Future for Mining in a Data-Driven World, Phoenix, AZ United States, 21-24 February 2016. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.

Extending mine ventilation sensor coverage with real time model simulation

2015

Journal Article

Filling Up The Tank

De Francia, Matthew, Soofastaei, Ali, Aminossadati, Saiied, Kizil, Mehmet and Knights, Peter (2015). Filling Up The Tank. Australasian Mining Review, 2 (12), 56-57.

Filling Up The Tank

2015

Journal Article

Rolling resistance in Haul Truck operations

Adair, L., Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2015). Rolling resistance in Haul Truck operations. Australian Mining, 107 (6)

Rolling resistance in Haul Truck operations

2015

Journal Article

Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry – part 2

Stothard, P., Squelch, A., Stone, R., van Wyk, E., Kizil, M., Schofield, D. and Fowle, K. (2015). Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry – part 2. Mining Technology, 124 (2), 83-96. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000006

Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry – part 2

2015

Conference Publication

Use of live sensor data in transient simulations of mine ventilation models

Stewart, Craig, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). Use of live sensor data in transient simulations of mine ventilation models. International Conference on Fiber-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Jinan, Shandong, China, 20-23 January 2015. Jinan, Shandong, China: Shandong Academy of Science.

Use of live sensor data in transient simulations of mine ventilation models

2015

Conference Publication

Simulation of payload variance effects on truck bunching to minimise energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

Soofastaei, Ali, Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik and Knights, Peter (2015). Simulation of payload variance effects on truck bunching to minimise energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.

Simulation of payload variance effects on truck bunching to minimise energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

2015

Conference Publication

The determination of deformation of soil nailed structures by a simplified method

Bridges, Christopher and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). The determination of deformation of soil nailed structures by a simplified method. The XVI ECSMGE Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 13-17 Sep 2015. ICE Publishing. doi: 10.1680/ecsmge.60678.vol3.123

The determination of deformation of soil nailed structures by a simplified method

2015

Conference Publication

Development and implementation of a geotechnical database management system

Keen, Sean, Hossack, Alex and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). Development and implementation of a geotechnical database management system. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.

Development and implementation of a geotechnical database management system

2015

Conference Publication

Creep, a neglected phenomenon in coal permeability evolution and coalbed methane production

Danesh, N. N., Chen, Z., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M., Pan, Z. and Connell, L. D. (2015). Creep, a neglected phenomenon in coal permeability evolution and coalbed methane production. SPE Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 November 2015. Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/176980-MS

Creep, a neglected phenomenon in coal permeability evolution and coalbed methane production

2015

Conference Publication

A real-time conveyor monitoring system

Aminossadati, Saiied M., Yang, Ben and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). A real-time conveyor monitoring system. International Conference on Fiber-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Jinan, Shandong, China, 20-23 January 2015. Jinan, Shandong, China: Shandong Academy of Science.

A real-time conveyor monitoring system

2015

Conference Publication

Underground fire rollback simulation in large scale ventilation models

Stewart, C. M., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2015). Underground fire rollback simulation in large scale ventilation models. The 15th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium 2015, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA, 20-25 June 2015. Virginia Tech Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, USA:

Underground fire rollback simulation in large scale ventilation models

2015

Conference Publication

Risk-benefit analysis in coal mine roof support design using stochastic modelling technique

Gong, Hongkui, Canbulat, Ismet, Kizil, Mehmet S., Mills, Anna and Emery, Jason (2015). Risk-benefit analysis in coal mine roof support design using stochastic modelling technique. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.

Risk-benefit analysis in coal mine roof support design using stochastic modelling technique

2015

Conference Publication

Recent developments in Australian mining education

Kizil, M. S. (2015). Recent developments in Australian mining education. 24th International Mining Congress of Turkey, IMCET 2015, Antalya, Turkey, 14-17 April 2015. Ankara, Turkey: TMMOB Maden Muhendisleri Odasi.

Recent developments in Australian mining education

2015

Conference Publication

First-year student engineers experience authentic practice with industry engagement

Aminossadati, Saiied M., Nehring, Micah, Hay, Edward, Kizil, Mehmet, Seib, Warren and Kavanagh, Lydia (2015). First-year student engineers experience authentic practice with industry engagement. Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, Geelong, VIC, Australia, 6-9 December 2015. Victoria, Australia: School of Engineering Deakin University.

First-year student engineers experience authentic practice with industry engagement

2015

Conference Publication

Fibre optic based distributed temperature sensing system monitoring of underground coal mine inertisation in Australia

Yang, Ben, Liddell, Ken, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). Fibre optic based distributed temperature sensing system monitoring of underground coal mine inertisation in Australia. International Conference on Fiber-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Jinan, Shandong, China, 20-23 January 2015. Jinan, Shandong, China: Shandong Academy of Science.

Fibre optic based distributed temperature sensing system monitoring of underground coal mine inertisation in Australia

2015

Conference Publication

The effectiveness of rapid stone dust compliance testing in underground coal

Wedel, Dylan James, Belle, Bharath and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2015). The effectiveness of rapid stone dust compliance testing in underground coal. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.

The effectiveness of rapid stone dust compliance testing in underground coal

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2028
    ARC Training Centre for Innovative Composites for the Future of Sustainable Mining Equipment (ARC ITRP administered by the University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021
    Quantification and Qualification of the Mechanical Properties of Thin Spray-on Liners Through Laboratory (Small) Scale Testing
    NewCrest Mining Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Exploring the issues to be addressed in Mine closure planning (CRC TiME project led by CMTE Development)
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Relevance and Applicability of Inhalable Dust and Current Issues with AS3640
    Australian Coal Research Limited
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Exploiting the mineral resources to build and electric motor vehicle in Minecraft
    Mining Education Australia Collaborative Research Grant Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Establishing the in situ rock bolt behaviour underground in order to model and design improved rock bolt support systems.
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Distributed Acoustic Conveyor Monitoring - Phase 2
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Millimetre Waves for Imaging and Sensing
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Distributed acoustic conveyor monitoring
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    To carry out academic research into the comparative safety benefits of geophone-based and laser/optical fibre based seismic monitoring systems in the context of underground coal mining
    Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Accident Reconstruction - Callide
    University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Landscape Reconstruction - Thiess
    University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Virtual Reality
    University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Development of an expert system for risk assessment in underground mines
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

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Enquiries

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  • Coal mining
  • Computer applications in mining
  • Mine planning and design
  • Mining
  • Mining education
  • Mining systems
  • Virtual reality

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