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)

121 - 140 of 176 works

2012

Journal Article

A review of developments in near infrared methane detection based on tunable diode laser

Shemshad, Javad, Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa and Kizil, Mehmet Siddik (2012). A review of developments in near infrared methane detection based on tunable diode laser. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 171-172, 77-92. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2012.06.018

A review of developments in near infrared methane detection based on tunable diode laser

2012

Journal Article

Integrated short- and medium-term underground mine production scheduling

Nehring, M., Topal, E., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Knights, P. (2012). Integrated short- and medium-term underground mine production scheduling. Journal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 112 (5), 365-378.

Integrated short- and medium-term underground mine production scheduling

2012

Conference Publication

Temporary ground support systems for the Airport Link Project, Brisbane

Bridges, C., Beaumont, J. and Kizil, M. (2012). Temporary ground support systems for the Airport Link Project, Brisbane. World Tunnel Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-23 May 2012.

Temporary ground support systems for the Airport Link Project, Brisbane

2012

Conference Publication

Characterization of an experimental drainage borehole simulator

Danesh, N. N., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Prochon, E. (2012). Characterization of an experimental drainage borehole simulator. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, WA., Australia, 8 - 10 October 2012. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: Colourwise Digital.

Characterization of an experimental drainage borehole simulator

2012

Conference Publication

Scoping metalearning opportunity in the first three years of engineering

Meyer, Jan, Knight, David, Baldock, Tom, Kizil, Mehmet, O'Moore, Liza and Callaghan, David (2012). Scoping metalearning opportunity in the first three years of engineering. 23rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2012), Melbourne, Australia, 3 - 5 December 2012. Melbourne, Australia: Swinburne University of Technology.

Scoping metalearning opportunity in the first three years of engineering

2012

Conference Publication

Truck-shovel fleet cycle optimisation using GPS collision avoidance system

Knights, Benjamin, Kizil, Mehmet and Seib, Warren (2012). Truck-shovel fleet cycle optimisation using GPS collision avoidance system. 2012 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, Australia, 16-17 Feb 2012. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.

Truck-shovel fleet cycle optimisation using GPS collision avoidance system

2012

Journal Article

Effects of pressure and temperature fluctuations on near-infrared measurements of methane in underground coal mines

Shemshad, J., Aminossadati, S. M., Bowen, W. P. and Kizil, M. S. (2012). Effects of pressure and temperature fluctuations on near-infrared measurements of methane in underground coal mines. Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics, 106 (4), 979-986. doi: 10.1007/s00340-011-4801-z

Effects of pressure and temperature fluctuations on near-infrared measurements of methane in underground coal mines

2012

Conference Publication

Fibre microfabrication and characterization for gas sensing

Sheridan, Eoin, Amanzadeh, Mohammad, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Bowen, Warwick P. (2012). Fibre microfabrication and characterization for gas sensing. Optical Sensors, Monterey, CA, United States, 24-28 June 2012. Washington, DC, United States: Optical Society of America. doi: 10.1364/sensors.2012.stu2f.3

Fibre microfabrication and characterization for gas sensing

2012

Book Chapter

An analysis of the SAFEMine Global Positioning System Collision Avoidance System

Knights, B and Kizil, M.S (2012). An analysis of the SAFEMine Global Positioning System Collision Avoidance System. Mining education Australia: research projects review 2011. (pp. 23-29) edited by Paul Hagan. Carton, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

An analysis of the SAFEMine Global Positioning System Collision Avoidance System

2012

Conference Publication

Analysing the effectiveness of the 1750 tonne shields at Moranbah North Mine

Martin, Kelly, Kizil, Mehmet S. and Canbulat, Ismet (2012). Analysing the effectiveness of the 1750 tonne shields at Moranbah North Mine. 2012 Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 16-17 February 2012. Wollongong, Australia: The University of Wollongong Printery.

Analysing the effectiveness of the 1750 tonne shields at Moranbah North Mine

2012

Conference Publication

Review of In-pit Crusher Conveyor (IPCC) application

Londono, Juan G., Knights, Peter and Kizil, Mehmet (2012). Review of In-pit Crusher Conveyor (IPCC) application. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 8-10 October 2012. Kenmore East, QLD, Australia: CRCMining Australia.

Review of In-pit Crusher Conveyor (IPCC) application

2012

Conference Publication

Methane sensing in underground coal mines using a microstructured optical fibre

Amanzadeh, M., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S., Sheridan, E. and Bowen, W. P. (2012). Methane sensing in underground coal mines using a microstructured optical fibre. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 8 - 10 October 2012. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: Colourwise Digital.

Methane sensing in underground coal mines using a microstructured optical fibre

2012

Conference Publication

A microfabricated fibre optic sensor for methane gas measurement in underground coal mines

Amanzadeh, Mohammad, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S., Sheridan, Eoin and Bowen, Warwick P. (2012). A microfabricated fibre optic sensor for methane gas measurement in underground coal mines. Photonics Global Conference (PGC), 2012, Singapore, 13-16 December 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PGC.2012.6457999

A microfabricated fibre optic sensor for methane gas measurement in underground coal mines

2012

Conference Publication

Characterisation of gas cells used in fibre-optic based methane sensing

Shemshad, J., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2012). Characterisation of gas cells used in fibre-optic based methane sensing. 2012 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 8-10 October 2012.

Characterisation of gas cells used in fibre-optic based methane sensing

2011

Conference Publication

Assessment of uncertainty in grade-tonnage curves of a multivariate lateritic bauxite deposit through min/max autocorrelation factor transformation

Erten, O., Kizil, Mehmet S., Beamish, Bevan B. and McAndrew, L. (2011). Assessment of uncertainty in grade-tonnage curves of a multivariate lateritic bauxite deposit through min/max autocorrelation factor transformation. 22nd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey-IMCET, Ankara, Turkey, 11-13 May 2011. Ankara, Turkey: UCTEA The Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey.

Assessment of uncertainty in grade-tonnage curves of a multivariate lateritic bauxite deposit through min/max autocorrelation factor transformation

2011

Conference Publication

Simulation of development in longwall coal mines

Kizil, Mehmet S., McAllister, Alex and Pascoe, Robert (2011). Simulation of development in longwall coal mines. COAL2011: 11th Underground Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 10-11 February 2011. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: University of Woollongong.

Simulation of development in longwall coal mines

2011

Conference Publication

Methane concentration measurement using tunable diode laser in near infrared spectrum

Shemshad, J., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. (2011). Methane concentration measurement using tunable diode laser in near infrared spectrum. 2011 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Noosa, Australia, 12-14 September 2011. Brisbane, Australia: CRCMining.

Methane concentration measurement using tunable diode laser in near infrared spectrum

2011

Conference Publication

A numerical approach for pre-feasibility analysis of tailings disposal options

Kizil, M. S. and Muller, B. (2011). A numerical approach for pre-feasibility analysis of tailings disposal options. 35th APCOM Symposium, Wollongong, Australia, 24-30 September 2011. Carlton, Australia: The Autralasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

A numerical approach for pre-feasibility analysis of tailings disposal options

2011

Conference Publication

A numerical approach for prefeasibility analysis of tailings disposal options

Kizil, M. S. and Muller, B. (2011). A numerical approach for prefeasibility analysis of tailings disposal options. 35th APCOM Symposium , Wollongong, NSW, Australia , 24-30 September 2011. Carlton Nth, VIC Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

A numerical approach for prefeasibility analysis of tailings disposal options

2011

Conference Publication

Development of a cavity prediction model for longwall mining

Wiklund, Bronya, Kizil, Mehmet S. and Canbulat, Ismet (2011). Development of a cavity prediction model for longwall mining. Underground Coal Operators' Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 10-11 February 2011. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: AusIMM.

Development of a cavity prediction model for longwall mining

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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