Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati
Associate Professor

Saiied Aminossadati

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Background

Associate Professor Saiied Aminossadati is a distinguished academic in Mechanical and Mining Engineering with over three decades of experience in research, teaching and industry collaboration. He holds a B. Eng. (1989), M. Eng. (1994), PhD (1999) in Mechanical Engineering, Grad. Cert. in Higher Education (2009) and Senior Fellowship in Higher Education Academy (2017). His research in computational thermofluids, fibre optic sensing and underground mine ventilation has earned national and international recognition, resulting in nearly 200 publications, over 6600 citations and an H-index of 40. He has secured more than $4.65 million in competitive research funding and serves as a reviewer for 30 leading journals. He has supervised 22 higher degree research students and contributed to numerous industry reports. He is a regular keynote speaker and conference chair at national and international forums. In the classroom, he inspires a diverse cohort of over 1000 engineering students annually with a personalised and inclusive teaching approach. Through leadership, mentoring and employability initiatives, he actively connects students with professional pathways, ensuring they are prepared for real-world engineering challenges. Since 2009, his exceptional contributions to education have been recognised with 14 university and national teaching awards.

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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
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Mechanical Engineering, 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

193 works between 1995 and 2025
All (193) Journal Article (107) Conference Publication (79) Book (3) Other Outputs (4)

21 - 40 of 193 works

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

2021

Journal Article

State-of-the-art developments of bypass magnetorheological (MR) dampers: a review

Aziz, Mohammad Abdul and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2021). State-of-the-art developments of bypass magnetorheological (MR) dampers: a review. Korea-Australia Rheology Journal, 33 (3), 225-249. doi: 10.1007/s13367-021-0018-9

State-of-the-art developments of bypass magnetorheological (MR) dampers: a review

2021

Journal Article

Numerical investigation of the effects of proppant embedment on fracture permeability and well production in Queensland coal seam gas reservoirs

Wang, Duo, You, Zhenjiang, Johnson, Raymond L., Wu, Lei, Bedrikovetsky, Pavel, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2021). Numerical investigation of the effects of proppant embedment on fracture permeability and well production in Queensland coal seam gas reservoirs. International Journal of Coal Geology, 242 103689, 103689. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2021.103689

Numerical investigation of the effects of proppant embedment on fracture permeability and well production in Queensland coal seam gas reservoirs

2020

Conference Publication

Modelling of selective nanofluids under radiation in a CPV/T collector

Mojumder, Juwel Chandra, Aminossadati, Saiied and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2020). Modelling of selective nanofluids under radiation in a CPV/T collector. 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 December 2020. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/d43e050

Modelling of selective nanofluids under radiation in a CPV/T collector

2020

Conference Publication

Hydrodynamic and electrostatic jamming of microparticles in narrow channels

Di Vaira, Nathan J., Łaniewski-Wołłk, Łukasz, Johnson, Raymond L., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2020). Hydrodynamic and electrostatic jamming of microparticles in narrow channels. 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 7-10 December 2020. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/8d34dcf

Hydrodynamic and electrostatic jamming of microparticles in narrow channels

2020

Journal Article

Gas sensing with hollow-core photonic crystal fibres: a comparative study of mode analysis and gas flow performance

Masum, Billah M., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Leonardi, Christopher R. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2020). Gas sensing with hollow-core photonic crystal fibres: a comparative study of mode analysis and gas flow performance. Photonics and Nanostructures - Fundamentals and Applications, 41 100830, 100830. doi: 10.1016/j.photonics.2020.100830

Gas sensing with hollow-core photonic crystal fibres: a comparative study of mode analysis and gas flow performance

2020

Journal Article

Flow characterisation of monopropylene glycol ice slurry through a horizontal U-bend: a numerical approach

Kamyar, Amin, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Leonardi, Christopher R., Sasmito, Agus P. and Poncet, Sébastien (2020). Flow characterisation of monopropylene glycol ice slurry through a horizontal U-bend: a numerical approach. European Journal of Mechanics, B/Fluids, 82, 93-105. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2020.03.004

Flow characterisation of monopropylene glycol ice slurry through a horizontal U-bend: a numerical approach

2020

Journal Article

Editorial for Special Issue on OFSIS2017

Aminossadati, Saiied M., Liu, Tongyu and Amanzadeh, Moe (2020). Editorial for Special Issue on OFSIS2017. Measurement, 154 107531, 107531. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2020.107531

Editorial for Special Issue on OFSIS2017

2020

Journal Article

Transport of particles suspended within a temperature-dependent viscosity fluid using coupled LBM–DEM

McCullough, J. W.S., Aminossadati, S. M. and Leonardi, C. R. (2020). Transport of particles suspended within a temperature-dependent viscosity fluid using coupled LBM–DEM. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 149 119159, 119159. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.119159

Transport of particles suspended within a temperature-dependent viscosity fluid using coupled LBM–DEM

2019

Journal Article

A multi-factor methodology for evaluation and optimization of plate-fin recuperators for micro gas turbine applications considering payback period as universal objective function

Maghsoudi, Peyman, Sadeghi, Sadegh, Xiong, Qingang and Aminossadati, Saiied Mostafa (2019). A multi-factor methodology for evaluation and optimization of plate-fin recuperators for micro gas turbine applications considering payback period as universal objective function. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 30 (5), 2411-2438. doi: 10.1108/HFF-04-2019-0333

A multi-factor methodology for evaluation and optimization of plate-fin recuperators for micro gas turbine applications considering payback period as universal objective function

2019

Journal Article

Numerical simulation of methane distribution in development zones of underground coal mines equipped with auxiliary ventilation

Hasheminasab, Fakhrossadat, Bagherpour, Raheb and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2019). Numerical simulation of methane distribution in development zones of underground coal mines equipped with auxiliary ventilation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 89, 68-77. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2019.03.022

Numerical simulation of methane distribution in development zones of underground coal mines equipped with auxiliary ventilation

2019

Journal Article

Natural convective heat transfer of magnetite/graphite slurry under a magnetic field

Pishkar, I., Ghasemi, B., Raisi A. and Aminossadati, S.M. (2019). Natural convective heat transfer of magnetite/graphite slurry under a magnetic field. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 33 (4), 1-13. doi: 10.2514/1.t5751

Natural convective heat transfer of magnetite/graphite slurry under a magnetic field

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

    Development and Optimisation of 3D Reconstruction Algorithms

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi

  • 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

  • Master Philosophy

    Optimising Asset Productivity via an Integrated MRO Value Chain Framework

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Peter Knights

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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