
Overview
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
- Media expert
Fields of research
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
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Thermofluids, Mine Ventilation, CFD in Mining, Fibre Optic Sensing, Gas Management Systems
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Numerical investigation of the role of human motion in the spread of virus-laden droplets from coughing using CFD dynamic mesh technique
Sadeghi, Sadegh, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher (2025). Numerical investigation of the role of human motion in the spread of virus-laden droplets from coughing using CFD dynamic mesh technique. European Journal of Mechanics, B/Fluids, 111, 42-60. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2024.12.002
2024
Journal Article
Development and validation of a phase-field lattice Boltzmann method for non-Newtonian Herschel-Bulkley fluids in three dimensions
Hill, B. M., Mitchell, T. R., Łaniewski-Wołłk, Ł., Aminossadati, S. M. and Leonardi, C. R. (2024). Development and validation of a phase-field lattice Boltzmann method for non-Newtonian Herschel-Bulkley fluids in three dimensions. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 176, 398-414. doi: 10.1016/j.camwa.2024.10.035
2024
Conference Publication
Numerical Study of Airflow Dynamics in Longwall Mining: Impacts of Ventilation Air Humidity Level and Shearer Movement
Sadeghi, Sadegh, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet and Leonardi, Christopher (2024). Numerical Study of Airflow Dynamics in Longwall Mining: Impacts of Ventilation Air Humidity Level and Shearer Movement. Green Mining Conference 2024, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 1-3 October 2024. Wollongong, NSW Australia: University of Wollongong.
2024
Conference Publication
Steady-state CFD Simulation of Airflow Around Rotating Cutting Drums in Longwall Mining
Sadeghi, Sadegh, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet and Leonardi, Christopher (2024). Steady-state CFD Simulation of Airflow Around Rotating Cutting Drums in Longwall Mining. Green Mining Conference 2024, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 1-3 October 2024. Wollongong, NSW Australia: University of Wollongong.
2024
Conference Publication
Potential Opportunities of Using Fibre-optic Sensors for Enhancing Mine Safety and Productivity
Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2024). Potential Opportunities of Using Fibre-optic Sensors for Enhancing Mine Safety and Productivity. Green Mining Conference 2024, Wollongong, NSW Australia, 1-3 October 2024. Wollongong, NSW Australia: University of Wollongong.
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
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
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
2024
Journal Article
Comprehensive Computational Study on the Influences of Particle Size and Relative Humidity on Aerosol/Droplet Transmission in a Ventilated Room Under Stationary and Dynamic Conditions
Sadeghi, Sadegh, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher (2024). Comprehensive Computational Study on the Influences of Particle Size and Relative Humidity on Aerosol/Droplet Transmission in a Ventilated Room Under Stationary and Dynamic Conditions. Indoor Air, 2024 (1) 6039587. doi: 10.1155/ina/6039587
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Funding
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development and Optimisation of 3D Reconstruction Algorithms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of an Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Model to Investigate the Transmission of Airborne Contaminants Under Both Static and Dynamic Scenarios
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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Doctor Philosophy
Computational Simulation of a high-efficiency refrigeration system for underground mines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a non-Newtonian phase-field lattice Boltzmann method model for complex flows in porous media
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Travis Mitchell, Dr Christopher Leonardi
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Doctor Philosophy
Geomechanical Risks and Mitigation Strategies: From Coal Mine Gas Drainage to CO2 Geosequestration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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Doctor Philosophy
Geomechanical Risks and Mitigation Strategies: From Coal Mine Gas Drainage to CO2 Geosequestration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Fibre Optic Shape Sensing for Robotics and Mining Applications: Algorithms and Design Optimisation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Aleksandar Rakic, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Integrated Numerical Model for Examining the Performance of Magnetorheological Plastomer Dampers: Magnetorheological Plastomer Dampers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Converting Lower Density Polyethylene Polymer to Blended Diesel Fuel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Muxina Konarova
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of an Innovative FBG based Slope Stability Monitoring System
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Rapid Dynamic Ventilation Modelling for Improving Health and Safety in Underground Mining
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Performance simulation of Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibre as a gas sensor for industry applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Dr Christopher Leonardi
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical and Experimental Investigations of Thermo-hydrodynamic Characteristics of Ice Slurry in Helical Heat Exchangers
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Development and Investigation of Integrated Reservoir-Wellbore Flow Model
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen, Dr Christopher Leonardi
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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
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Peter Knights
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Modifying Subterranean Fluid Flow Patterns Using Barriers to Improve Pre-Drainage in Coal Mining
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Joan Esterle, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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2014
Master Philosophy
Fibre Optic Conveyor Monitoring System
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2014
Master Philosophy
Investigation of All-fibre Methane Sensors for Underground Coal Mines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Warwick Bowen
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2013
Master Philosophy
Characterisation of an Experimental Pre-drainage Borehole Simulator
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a Sequential Multipoint Fibre Optic Methane Measurement System for Coal Mines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Professor Warwick Bowen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the transport of proppant and micro-proppant in fracture networks via direct numerical simulation of particle-laden flows
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ray Johnson, Dr Christopher Leonardi
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Computational modelling of nanofluids under solar radiation in a CPV/T collector
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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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 Mehmet Kizil, Dr Micah Nehring, Professor Peter Knights
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Direct Numerical Simulation of Coupled Fluid-Particle Flow in Hydraulic Fractures
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Integrated Geomechanical, Geohydraulic and Geological (3G) Study of Coal Fines Generation and Migration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Numerical investigation of conjugate heat transfer and temperature-dependent viscosity in non-Brownian suspensions with application to hydraulic fracturing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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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
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen, Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of Gas Flow Pattern on the Sintering of Aluminium Alloys in Nitrogen
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Time-dependent Deformation on Coal Permeability and Gas Drainage Efficiency
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mehmet Kizil, Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen
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Enquiries
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- CFD
- Computational fluid dyanamics (CFD)
- Fluid mechanics
- Gas
- Mechanics - fluid
- Mine ventilation
- Turbomachinery
- Underground heat
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