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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2011

Conference Publication

Improving truck-shovel matching

Nel, S., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2011). Improving truck-shovel matching. 35th APCOM Symposium, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 24-30 September 2011. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Improving truck-shovel matching

2010

Conference Publication

The effect of temperature, pressure and path-length in spectroscopic detection of methane in near infrared spectrum

Shemshad, Javad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2010). The effect of temperature, pressure and path-length in spectroscopic detection of methane in near infrared spectrum. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, Qld, Australia: CRCMining.

The effect of temperature, pressure and path-length in spectroscopic detection of methane in near infrared spectrum

2010

Conference Publication

Improving dragline productivity using a diggability index as an indicator

Kizil, Mehmet (2010). Improving dragline productivity using a diggability index as an indicator. 100 Years of Mining Research (in conjunction with 2010 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit), Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 28 February - 3 March 2010. Littleton, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.

Improving dragline productivity using a diggability index as an indicator

2010

Conference Publication

An investigation to integrate optimum long-term planning with short planning in underground mine production scheduling

Nehring, M., Topal, E., Kizil, M. and Knights, P. (2010). An investigation to integrate optimum long-term planning with short planning in underground mine production scheduling. MPES2010: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, Freemantle, Western Australia, 1-3 December, 2010. London , United Kingdom: IOM3.

An investigation to integrate optimum long-term planning with short planning in underground mine production scheduling

2009

Journal Article

A Cost Effective Method to Enhance Dredge Mine Reconciliation in Heavy Minerals Mining Industry

Samaradivakara, GVI, Kizil, M and Knights, P (2009). A Cost Effective Method to Enhance Dredge Mine Reconciliation in Heavy Minerals Mining Industry. Marine Resources and Geotechnology, 27 (4), 273-280. doi: 10.1080/10641190903256934

A Cost Effective Method to Enhance Dredge Mine Reconciliation in Heavy Minerals Mining Industry

2009

Conference Publication

Simulation of methane detection in near infrared spectrum

Javad Shemshad Shadbad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2009). Simulation of methane detection in near infrared spectrum. 2009 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, October 2009. Brisbane, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Simulation of methane detection in near infrared spectrum

2009

Conference Publication

System Management Approach to Improvement in Longwall

Barker, S. and Kizil, M. S. (2009). System Management Approach to Improvement in Longwall. 9th Underground Coal Operators' Conference, University of Wollongong, Australia, 12-13 February 2009. Wollongong: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

System Management Approach to Improvement in Longwall

2009

Conference Publication

Monitoring mining engineering undergraduate perceptions of contribution to group project work

Beamish, Bevan B., Kizil, Mehmet S., Willey, K. and Gardner, A. (2009). Monitoring mining engineering undergraduate perceptions of contribution to group project work. AAEE Conference 2009, University of Adelaide, South Australia, 6-9 December 2009. The University of Adelaide, South Australia: The School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide.

Monitoring mining engineering undergraduate perceptions of contribution to group project work

2009

Journal Article

Analysis of quarry-blast-induced ground vibrations to mitigate their adverse effects on nearby structures

Erten, Oktay, Konak, Gurcan, Kizil, Mehmet Siddik, Onur, Ahmet Hakan and Karakus, Dogan (2009). Analysis of quarry-blast-induced ground vibrations to mitigate their adverse effects on nearby structures. International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, 1 (4), 313-326. doi: 10.1504/IJMME.2009.029317

Analysis of quarry-blast-induced ground vibrations to mitigate their adverse effects on nearby structures

2009

Conference Publication

A sequential multipoint fibre optic methane sensing system

Javad Shemshad Shadbad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2009). A sequential multipoint fibre optic methane sensing system. 9th IASTED International Conference, Banff, Canada, July 2009. Alberta, Canada: ACTA Press.

A sequential multipoint fibre optic methane sensing system

2009

Journal Article

Average methane concentration measurement in underground coal mines

Shemshad, J., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2009). Average methane concentration measurement in underground coal mines. Australasian Mine Safety Journal, 2 (7), 94-96.

Average methane concentration measurement in underground coal mines

2008

Conference Publication

Internet-based remote machinery control

Kizil, M. S. and Hancock, W. (2008). Internet-based remote machinery control. First International Future Mining Conference & Exhibition 2008, Sydney, Australia, 19-21 November, 2008. Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.

Internet-based remote machinery control

2008

Conference Publication

Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry: Part One

Stothard, P., Squelch, A., van Wyk, E., Schofield, D., Fowle, K., Caris, C., Kizil, M.S. and Schmid, M. (2008). Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry: Part One. First International Future Mining Conference & Exhibition 2008, Sydney, Australia, 19-21 November, 2008. Victoria, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.

Taxonomy of interactive computer-based visualisation systems and content for the mining industry: Part One

2007

Conference Publication

Virtual Reality - A toy or a new way of training

Kizil, M.S. (2007). Virtual Reality - A toy or a new way of training. IMCET2007, Turkey, 6-8 June 2007. Ankara, Turkey: Umit offset Matbaacilik.

Virtual Reality - A toy or a new way of training

2005

Conference Publication

Computer animation of hot spot development in bulk coal as an aid for training coal miners

Hancock, M. G., Kizil, M. S. and Beamish, B. B. (2005). Computer animation of hot spot development in bulk coal as an aid for training coal miners. Coal 2005: 6th Australasian Coal Operators’ Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 26-28 April 2005. Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Computer animation of hot spot development in bulk coal as an aid for training coal miners

2005

Conference Publication

Visualisation of hot spot development in bulk coal

Kizil, M. S., Hancock, M. G., Phillips, J D A and Beamish, B. B. (2005). Visualisation of hot spot development in bulk coal. Proceedings of the 2005 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Freemantle, Western Australia, 27-28 September 2005. Carlton, Victoria, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Visualisation of hot spot development in bulk coal

2004

Conference Publication

Ventilation simulations of the University of Queensland ExperimentalMine using virtual reality

Kerridge, A. P., Hancock, M. G. and Kizil, M. S. (2004). Ventilation simulations of the University of Queensland ExperimentalMine using virtual reality. JKMRC International Student Conference 2004, Brisbane, Australia, 6-7 September 2004. Australia: JKMRC.

Ventilation simulations of the University of Queensland ExperimentalMine using virtual reality

2004

Conference Publication

Use of virtual reality in mining education and training

Kizil, M. S., Kerridge, A. P. and Hancock, M. G. (2004). Use of virtual reality in mining education and training. CRCMining Conference, Noosa Head, Queensland, Australia, 15-16 June 2004. Brisbane, Australia: Cooperative Research Centre - Mining (CRCMining).

Use of virtual reality in mining education and training

2004

Conference Publication

Applications of virtual reality in the minerals industry

Kizil, M. S. (2004). Applications of virtual reality in the minerals industry. Infomina 2004, Peru, September 2004. Peru:

Applications of virtual reality in the minerals industry

2003

Conference Publication

Visualising the future in mining with virtual reality

Kizil, M. S. (2003). Visualising the future in mining with virtual reality. NSW Minerals Council, Environmental Workshop, Change for the r, Mudgee, NSW, Australia, 2 - 4 July 2003. Australia: NSW Minerals Council.

Visualising the future in mining with virtual reality

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:
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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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