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
Media expert

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

191 works between 1995 and 2025
All (191) Journal Article (105) Conference Publication (79) Book (3) Other Outputs (4)

41 - 60 of 191 works

2019

Journal Article

Numerical and experimental investigations of pressure-driven gas flow in hollow-core photonic crystal fibers

Masum, Billah M., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2019). Numerical and experimental investigations of pressure-driven gas flow in hollow-core photonic crystal fibers. Applied Optics, 58 (4), 963-972. doi: 10.1364/ao.58.000963

Numerical and experimental investigations of pressure-driven gas flow in hollow-core photonic crystal fibers

2019

Conference Publication

Improving the performance of the hardy cross algorithm for large ventilation models

Stewart, C. M., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2019). Improving the performance of the hardy cross algorithm for large ventilation models. North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Montreal, Canada, 28 April - 1 May 2019. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Improving the performance of the hardy cross algorithm for large ventilation models

2019

Journal Article

Thermo-Hydrodynamics of a Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Operated with a Phase-Change Ice Slurry as a Refrigerant

Kamyar, Amin, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher R. (2019). Thermo-Hydrodynamics of a Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Operated with a Phase-Change Ice Slurry as a Refrigerant. Heat Transfer Engineering, 40 (3-4), 283-294. doi: 10.1080/01457632.2018.1428989

Thermo-Hydrodynamics of a Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Operated with a Phase-Change Ice Slurry as a Refrigerant

2018

Journal Article

Recent developments in fibre optic shape sensing

Amanzadeh, Moe, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Rakić, Aleksandar D. (2018). Recent developments in fibre optic shape sensing. Measurement, 128, 119-137. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.06.034

Recent developments in fibre optic shape sensing

2018

Journal Article

Analysis on the multi-phase flow characterization in cross-measure borehole during coal hydraulic slotting

Zheng, Chunshan, Lin, Baiquan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Aminossadati, Saiied M., Li, He and Chen, Zhongwei (2018). Analysis on the multi-phase flow characterization in cross-measure borehole during coal hydraulic slotting. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 28 (4), 701-705. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.05.006

Analysis on the multi-phase flow characterization in cross-measure borehole during coal hydraulic slotting

2018

Journal Article

Numerical analysis of gas diffusion in drilled hollow–core photonic crystal fibres

Masum, B. M., Aminossadati, S. M., Leonardi, C. R., Kizil, M. S. and Amanzadeh, M. (2018). Numerical analysis of gas diffusion in drilled hollow–core photonic crystal fibres. Measurement, 127, 283-291. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.05.106

Numerical analysis of gas diffusion in drilled hollow–core photonic crystal fibres

2018

Journal Article

Effects of geomechanical properties of interburden on the damage-based permeability variation in the underlying coal seam

Zheng, Chunshan , Kizil, Mehmet S. , Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2018). Effects of geomechanical properties of interburden on the damage-based permeability variation in the underlying coal seam. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 55, 42-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2018.04.017

Effects of geomechanical properties of interburden on the damage-based permeability variation in the underlying coal seam

2018

Journal Article

Improved coupling of time integration and hydrodynamic interaction in particle suspensions using the lattice Boltzmann and discrete element methods

Wang, Duo, Leonardi, Christopher and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2018). Improved coupling of time integration and hydrodynamic interaction in particle suspensions using the lattice Boltzmann and discrete element methods. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 75 (7), 2593-2606. doi: 10.1016/j.camwa.2018.01.002

Improved coupling of time integration and hydrodynamic interaction in particle suspensions using the lattice Boltzmann and discrete element methods

2018

Journal Article

Investigation of local and non-local lattice Boltzmann models for transient heat transfer between non-stationary, disparate media

McCullough, J. W.S., Leonardi, C. R., Jones, B. D., Aminossadati, S. M. and Williams, J. R. (2018). Investigation of local and non-local lattice Boltzmann models for transient heat transfer between non-stationary, disparate media. Computers and Mathematics with Applications, 79 (1), 174-194. doi: 10.1016/j.camwa.2018.01.018

Investigation of local and non-local lattice Boltzmann models for transient heat transfer between non-stationary, disparate media

2018

Journal Article

Role of multi-seam interaction on gas drainage engineering design for mining safety and environmental benefits: linking coal damage to permeability variation

Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2018). Role of multi-seam interaction on gas drainage engineering design for mining safety and environmental benefits: linking coal damage to permeability variation. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 114, 310-322. doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2018.01.011

Role of multi-seam interaction on gas drainage engineering design for mining safety and environmental benefits: linking coal damage to permeability variation

2018

Conference Publication

Experimental investigation of slope tension crack monitoring using fibre optic sensing

Yang, Ben, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Chen, Zhongwei, Kizil, Mehmet S., Gong, Hongkui and Kennedy, Gareth (2018). Experimental investigation of slope tension crack monitoring using fibre optic sensing. XIV Congress International de Energia y Resources Minerales, Seville, Spain, 10-13 April 2018. Seville, Spain: Bco Congresos.

Experimental investigation of slope tension crack monitoring using fibre optic sensing

2018

Conference Publication

Evaluation of the temperature-dependent rheology of non-Brownian particle suspensions via direct numerical simulation

Leonardi, C. R., McCullough, J. W. S., Wang, D. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2018). Evaluation of the temperature-dependent rheology of non-Brownian particle suspensions via direct numerical simulation. 21st Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 10-13 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society.

Evaluation of the temperature-dependent rheology of non-Brownian particle suspensions via direct numerical simulation

2017

Journal Article

Improving availability and maintenance of conveyor belt systems using smart sensing technologies

Amanzadeh, Moe, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Vaeben, Martin and James, Gary L. (2017). Improving availability and maintenance of conveyor belt systems using smart sensing technologies. Australian Bulk Handling Review, 22 (6), 10-17.

Improving availability and maintenance of conveyor belt systems using smart sensing technologies

2017

Journal Article

Experimental investigation on the impact of coal fines generation and migration on coal permeability

Bai, Tianhang, Chen, Zhongwei, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Rufford, Thomas E. and Li, Ling (2017). Experimental investigation on the impact of coal fines generation and migration on coal permeability. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 159, 257-266. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.09.035

Experimental investigation on the impact of coal fines generation and migration on coal permeability

2017

Journal Article

Effects of coal properties on ventilation air leakage into methane gas drainage borehole: application of the orthogonal design

Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Effects of coal properties on ventilation air leakage into methane gas drainage borehole: application of the orthogonal design. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 45, 88-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2017.05.005

Effects of coal properties on ventilation air leakage into methane gas drainage borehole: application of the orthogonal design

2017

Journal Article

Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance

Zheng, Chunshan, Kizil, Mehmet, Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied (2017). Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 27 (5), 783-786. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.07.009

Effects of coal damage on permeability and gas drainage performance

2017

Journal Article

Message from the Conference Chair

Aminossadati, Saiied (2017). Message from the Conference Chair. Proceedings - 2017 2nd International Conference of Fibre-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, OFSIS 2017 7984323. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.4

Message from the Conference Chair

2017

Journal Article

Development of an integrated reservoir-wellbore model to examine the hydrodynamic behaviour of perforated pipes

Azadi, Mohsen, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2017). Development of an integrated reservoir-wellbore model to examine the hydrodynamic behaviour of perforated pipes. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 156, 269-281. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2017.05.027

Development of an integrated reservoir-wellbore model to examine the hydrodynamic behaviour of perforated pipes

2017

Conference Publication

Diurnal thermal flywheel influence on ventilation temperatures in large underground mines

Stewart, Craig, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Kizil, Mehmet S. and Andreatidis, Tim (2017). Diurnal thermal flywheel influence on ventilation temperatures in large underground mines. The 16th North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Golden, CO United States, 17-22 June 2017. Golden, CO United States: Colorado School of Mines.

Diurnal thermal flywheel influence on ventilation temperatures in large underground mines

2017

Journal Article

Melting of cyclohexane-Cu nano-phase change material (Nano-PCM) in porous medium under magnetic field

Kohyani, M. Tahmasebi, Ghsemi, B., Raisi, A. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2017). Melting of cyclohexane-Cu nano-phase change material (Nano-PCM) in porous medium under magnetic field. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 77, 142-151. doi: 10.1016/j.jtice.2017.04.037

Melting of cyclohexane-Cu nano-phase change material (Nano-PCM) in porous medium under 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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development and Optimisation of 3D Reconstruction Algorithms

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Geomechanical Risks and Mitigation Strategies: From Coal Mine Gas Drainage to CO2 Geosequestration

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Zhongwei Chen

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Enquiries

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

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