Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
Associate Professor

Saiied Aminossadati

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Background

Associate Professor Aminossadati completed BEng in 1989, MEng in 1994 and PhD in 1999 in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He is a highly accomplished academic with a wealth of experience in Mechanical and Mining engineering research and academia. He has made significant contributions to advancing collaborative research in this field and has gained national and international recognition for his research on flows in porous underground media thermofluids, flow simulations in pipes, pumps, turbines and compressors, fibre-optic sensing systems and underground mine ventilation systems. He has secured 16 research grants totalling $2,650,000, published 180 journal and conference papers, resulting in 2850 citations and an H-Index of 35. Additionally, he has produced 3 industry reports, served as academic advisor for 18 RHD students who have graduated and 8 current RHD students, and is a reviewer for 30 international journals. He has also been invited as a keynote speaker at the Mine Vent Conference in Brisbane in 2009 and the Fibre Optic Conference in China in 2015.

Availability

Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Engineering Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering - Mechanical, Isfahan University of Technology
  • Masters (Coursework) of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Thermofluids, Mine Ventilation, CFD in Mining, Fibre Optic Sensing, Gas Management Systems

Search Professor Saiied Aminossadati’s works on UQ eSpace

183 works between 1995 and 2024
All (183) Journal Article (100) Conference Publication (76) Book (3) Other Outputs (4)

1 - 20 of 183 works

2024

Journal Article

Numerical analysis of a hybrid SF-CPV/T collector using spectral-filter nanofluids suitable for a high operating temperature range

Mojumder, Juwel C., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2024). Numerical analysis of a hybrid SF-CPV/T collector using spectral-filter nanofluids suitable for a high operating temperature range. Renewable Energy, 230 120735, 120735. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120735

Numerical analysis of a hybrid SF-CPV/T collector using spectral-filter nanofluids suitable for a high operating temperature range

2024

Journal Article

Numerical investigation of the effect of nanoparticle aggregation on the performance of concentrated photovoltaic-solar thermal collectors with spectral filtering

Mojumder, Juwel C., Mitchell, Travis, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2024). Numerical investigation of the effect of nanoparticle aggregation on the performance of concentrated photovoltaic-solar thermal collectors with spectral filtering. Applied Thermal Engineering, 239 121944, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121944

Numerical investigation of the effect of nanoparticle aggregation on the performance of concentrated photovoltaic-solar thermal collectors with spectral filtering

2024

Journal Article

Horizontal borehole azimuth optimization for enhanced stability and coal seam gas production

Saber, Erfan, Qu, Qingdong, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Zhu, Yiran and Chen, Zhongwei (2024). Horizontal borehole azimuth optimization for enhanced stability and coal seam gas production. Rock Mechanics Bulletin, 3 (1) 100100, 100100. doi: 10.1016/j.rockmb.2023.100100

Horizontal borehole azimuth optimization for enhanced stability and coal seam gas production

2023

Conference Publication

A New coupled approach to simulating fault reactivation during CO2 sequestration

Saber, Erfan, Qu, Qingdong, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Li, Jimmy and Chen, Zhongwei (2023). A New coupled approach to simulating fault reactivation during CO2 sequestration. Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 14-15 November 2023. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: SPE. doi: 10.2118/217287-ms

A New coupled approach to simulating fault reactivation during CO2 sequestration

2023

Journal Article

Theoretical investigation of combustion and emissions of CI engines fueled by various blends of depolymerized low-density polythene and diesel with co-solvent additives

Alrazen, Hayder A., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Mahmood, Hussein A., Hasan, M. M., Abdulkreem-Alsultan, G. and Konarova, Muxina (2023). Theoretical investigation of combustion and emissions of CI engines fueled by various blends of depolymerized low-density polythene and diesel with co-solvent additives. Energy, 282 128754. doi: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.128754

Theoretical investigation of combustion and emissions of CI engines fueled by various blends of depolymerized low-density polythene and diesel with co-solvent additives

2023

Journal Article

Propagation of multiple hydraulic fractures in a transversely isotropic shale formation

Saber, Erfan, Qu, Qingdong, Sarmadivaleh, Mohammad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2023). Propagation of multiple hydraulic fractures in a transversely isotropic shale formation. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 170 105510, 105510. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2023.105510

Propagation of multiple hydraulic fractures in a transversely isotropic shale formation

2023

Journal Article

Effectiveness of co-solvents in boosting LDPE depolymerization in diesel

Alrazen, Hayder A., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Mahmudul Hasan, Md and Konarova, Muxina (2023). Effectiveness of co-solvents in boosting LDPE depolymerization in diesel. Fuel, 345 128135, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128135

Effectiveness of co-solvents in boosting LDPE depolymerization in diesel

2023

Journal Article

Hydrodynamic clogging of micro-particles in planar channels under electrostatic forces

Di Vaira, Nathan J., Łaniewski-Wołłk, Łukasz, Johnson, Raymond L., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2023). Hydrodynamic clogging of micro-particles in planar channels under electrostatic forces. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 960 A34. doi: 10.1017/jfm.2023.214

Hydrodynamic clogging of micro-particles in planar channels under electrostatic forces

2023

Journal Article

Performance analysis of a concentrated direct absorption solar collector (DASC) with nanofluids using computational fluid dynamics and discrete ordinates radiation modelling (CFD-DORM)

Mojumder, Juwel C., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2023). Performance analysis of a concentrated direct absorption solar collector (DASC) with nanofluids using computational fluid dynamics and discrete ordinates radiation modelling (CFD-DORM). Renewable Energy, 205, 30-52. doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.01.066

Performance analysis of a concentrated direct absorption solar collector (DASC) with nanofluids using computational fluid dynamics and discrete ordinates radiation modelling (CFD-DORM)

2023

Journal Article

Performance analysis of magnetorheological plastomer dampers with different annular shear gaps

Aziz, Mohammad Abdul, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher (2023). Performance analysis of magnetorheological plastomer dampers with different annular shear gaps. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 568 170396. doi: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2023.170396

Performance analysis of magnetorheological plastomer dampers with different annular shear gaps

2023

Conference Publication

Probabilistic quantification of size segregation and screen-out of microparticles subject to electrostatic forces

Leonardi, Christopher R., Di Vaira, Nathan J., Laniewski-Wollk, Lukasz, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Johnson, Raymond L. (2023). Probabilistic quantification of size segregation and screen-out of microparticles subject to electrostatic forces. SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition 2023, HFTC 2023, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 31 January– 2 February 2023. Richardson, TX, United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/212379-ms

Probabilistic quantification of size segregation and screen-out of microparticles subject to electrostatic forces

2022

Journal Article

Low-temperature diesel-induced depolymerization of waste polyethylene

Alrazen, Hayder A., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Hasan, Md Mahmudul and Konarova, Muxina (2022). Low-temperature diesel-induced depolymerization of waste polyethylene. Energy Conversion and Management, 272 116360, 116360. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116360

Low-temperature diesel-induced depolymerization of waste polyethylene

2022

Conference Publication

Horizontal coal seam gas well orientation optimization: the impact of stress regime

Saber, Erfan, Qu, Qingdong, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2022). Horizontal coal seam gas well orientation optimization: the impact of stress regime. SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 17-19 October 2022. Houston, TX, United States: The Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/210647-ms

Horizontal coal seam gas well orientation optimization: the impact of stress regime

2022

Journal Article

Comparative performance analysis of a SF-CPV/T collector under Australian climatic conditions using CFD and radiation modelling techniques

Mojumder, Juwel C., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2022). Comparative performance analysis of a SF-CPV/T collector under Australian climatic conditions using CFD and radiation modelling techniques. Energy and Buildings, 271 112297, 1-20. doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112297

Comparative performance analysis of a SF-CPV/T collector under Australian climatic conditions using CFD and radiation modelling techniques

2022

Journal Article

Load response of magnetorheological (MR) plastomer dampers under applied magnetic fields

Abdul Aziz, Mohammad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher (2022). Load response of magnetorheological (MR) plastomer dampers under applied magnetic fields. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 547 168930, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2021.168930

Load response of magnetorheological (MR) plastomer dampers under applied magnetic fields

2022

Journal Article

Influence of particle polydispersity on bulk migration and size segregation in channel flows

Di Vaira, Nathan J., Łaniewski-Wołłk, Łukasz, Johnson, Raymond L., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2022). Influence of particle polydispersity on bulk migration and size segregation in channel flows. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 939 A30. doi: 10.1017/jfm.2022.166

Influence of particle polydispersity on bulk migration and size segregation in channel flows

2022

Journal Article

Simulation of variable magnetic field effect on natural convection heat transfer of Fe3O4/graphite slurry based on experimental properties of slurries

Pishkar, I., Ghasemi, B., Raisi, A. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2022). Simulation of variable magnetic field effect on natural convection heat transfer of Fe3O4/graphite slurry based on experimental properties of slurries. Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 15 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.47176/jafm.15.01.32637

Simulation of variable magnetic field effect on natural convection heat transfer of Fe3O4/graphite slurry based on experimental properties of slurries

2021

Conference Publication

A novel methodology for predicting micro-proppant screenout in hydraulic fracturing treatments

Di Vaira, Nathan J., Łaniewski-Wołłk, Łukasz, Johnson Jr., Raymond L., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2021). A novel methodology for predicting micro-proppant screenout in hydraulic fracturing treatments. Asia Pacific Unconventional Resources Technology Conference, Virtual, 16–18 November 2021. Tulsa, OK, United States: Society of Exploration Geophysicists. doi: 10.15530/ap-urtec-2021-208342

A novel methodology for predicting micro-proppant screenout in hydraulic fracturing treatments

2021

Journal Article

Investigating impact of gas emission uncertainty on airflow distribution in an auxiliary ventilation system using CFD and Monte-Carlo simulation

Rahimi, Shokofe, Ataee-pour, Majid, Madani, Hasan and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2021). Investigating impact of gas emission uncertainty on airflow distribution in an auxiliary ventilation system using CFD and Monte-Carlo simulation. Building and Environment, 204 108165, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108165

Investigating impact of gas emission uncertainty on airflow distribution in an auxiliary ventilation system using CFD and Monte-Carlo simulation

2021

Journal Article

A 3D LBM-DEM study of sheared particle suspensions under the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity

McCullough, J. W.S., Łaniewski-Wołłk, , Aminossadati, S. M. and Leonardi, C. R. (2021). A 3D LBM-DEM study of sheared particle suspensions under the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity. Powder Technology, 390, 143-158. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.05.011

A 3D LBM-DEM study of sheared particle suspensions under the influence of temperature-dependent viscosity

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    Leading Practice in Hard Rock Preconditioning
    Technological Resources Pty Limited
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Aerodynamic characterisation of textured fabrics
    AusCycling Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Multimode optical waveguide characterisation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Optical Equipment for Advanced Thermofluid Measurements
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    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
  • 2017
    Advanced Pulsed Power: an emerging technology for science and engineering systems
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Distributed Acoustic Conveyor Monitoring - Phase 2
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    For creating enhanced learning environments that engage engineering students in meaningful tasks which emphasise the link between education, research and industry. (AAUT COCSL Award)
    AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
    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
  • 2015
    Characterisation of Coal Fines Generation and Migration in Coal Seams: A Microscale Investigation
    University of Adelaide
    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
  • 2014 - 2022
    CRCMining 2014-2022
    CMTE Development Limited
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2014
    CRC Mining ongoing funding
    Cooperative Research Centre for Mining
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Experimental Investigation of Heat Pipe Technology in Haul Road Truck Tyre Cooling
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Numerical Simulation of Ventilation Air Flow in Underground Mine Workings
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Smart Grid monitoring with Artificial Intelligence

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Computational Simulation of a high-efficiency refrigeration system for underground mines

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modeling of the fault slippage mechanisms during gas extraction

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati directly for media enquiries about:

  • CFD
  • Computational fluid dyanamics (CFD)
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Gas
  • Mechanics - fluid
  • Mine ventilation
  • Turbomachinery
  • Underground heat

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