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)

61 - 80 of 191 works

2017

Journal Article

Dimensional analysis and prediction of coal fines generation under two-phase flow conditions

Bai, Tianhang, Chen, Zhongwei, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Li, Ling, Liu, Jishan and Lu, Hang (2017). Dimensional analysis and prediction of coal fines generation under two-phase flow conditions. Fuel, 194, 460-479. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.01.040

Dimensional analysis and prediction of coal fines generation under two-phase flow conditions

2017

Journal Article

Characterisation of creep in coal and its impact on permeability: An experimental study

Danesh, Nima N., Chen, Zhongwei, Connell, Luke D., Kizil, Mehmet S., Pan, Zhejun and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Characterisation of creep in coal and its impact on permeability: An experimental study. International Journal of Coal Geology, 173, 200-211. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2017.03.003

Characterisation of creep in coal and its impact on permeability: An experimental study

2017

Journal Article

Fibre and sensors take centre-stage at global event

Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Fibre and sensors take centre-stage at global event. Australasian Mine Safety Journal, Summer (31), 62-63.

Fibre and sensors take centre-stage at global event

2017

Journal Article

Potential strategies towards energy-efficient mine ventilation and cooling systems

Kamyar, Amin, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Leonardi, Christopher (2017). Potential strategies towards energy-efficient mine ventilation and cooling systems. Australian Resources and Investment, 11 (1), 49-50.

Potential strategies towards energy-efficient mine ventilation and cooling systems

2017

Conference Publication

Validation of bare FBG sensors in monitoring compressive rock mass deformation

Gong, Hongkui, Kizil, Mehmet S., Chen, Zhongwei and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Validation of bare FBG sensors in monitoring compressive rock mass deformation. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.20

Validation of bare FBG sensors in monitoring compressive rock mass deformation

2017

Conference Publication

Predictive network modelling with live sensor data

Stewart, Craig M., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). Predictive network modelling with live sensor data. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.16

Predictive network modelling with live sensor data

2017

Conference Publication

Fibre-optic based sensors for dust monitoring

Hasheminasab, F., Aminossadati, S. M., Bagherpour, R. and Amanzadeh, Mohammad (2017). Fibre-optic based sensors for dust monitoring. 2nd International Conference on Fibre-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.22

Fibre-optic based sensors for dust monitoring

2017

Conference Publication

Utilisation of fibre-optic based distributed temperature sensing in examining the flow behaviour in gas drainage boreholes

Prochon, E., Danesh, N. N. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2017). Utilisation of fibre-optic based distributed temperature sensing in examining the flow behaviour in gas drainage boreholes. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.17

Utilisation of fibre-optic based distributed temperature sensing in examining the flow behaviour in gas drainage boreholes

2017

Conference Publication

Mathematical modelling of gas flow in a hollow-core optical fibre

Masum, B. M., Aminossadati, S. M., Leonardi, C. R. and Amanzadeh, M. (2017). Mathematical modelling of gas flow in a hollow-core optical fibre. 2nd International Conference of Fibre-optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.13

Mathematical modelling of gas flow in a hollow-core optical fibre

2017

Journal Article

Use of Live Sensor Data in Transient Simulations of Mine Ventilation Models Verwendung von Echtzeit-Messdaten zur Simulation dynamischer wettertechnischer Modelle

Stewart, Craig M., Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). Use of Live Sensor Data in Transient Simulations of Mine Ventilation Models Verwendung von Echtzeit-Messdaten zur Simulation dynamischer wettertechnischer Modelle. Mining Report, 153 (4), 356-363.

Use of Live Sensor Data in Transient Simulations of Mine Ventilation Models Verwendung von Echtzeit-Messdaten zur Simulation dynamischer wettertechnischer Modelle

2017

Conference Publication

Development of fibre-optic sensors for Australian mining industry

Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Amanzadeh, Moe (2017). Development of fibre-optic sensors for Australian mining industry. 2017 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR), Singapore, 31 July-4 August 2017. NEW YORK: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/CLEOPR.2017.8118988

Development of fibre-optic sensors for Australian mining industry

2017

Conference Publication

Experimental study of impact of dewatering induced coal fines on coal permeability

Bai, Tianhang, Chen, Zhongwei, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Rufford, Thomas (2017). Experimental study of impact of dewatering induced coal fines on coal permeability. 6th Biot Conference on Poromechanics, Paris, France, 9-13 July 2017. Reston, VA, United States: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi: 10.1061/9780784480779.141

Experimental study of impact of dewatering induced coal fines on coal permeability

2017

Conference Publication

New generation of gas sensors for underground coal mining applications

Masum, B. M., Aminossadati, S. M., Leonardi, C. R., Kizil, M. S. and Amanzadeh, M. (2017). New generation of gas sensors for underground coal mining applications. Australian Mine Ventilation Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 28-30 August 2017. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Mine Ventilation Conference.

New generation of gas sensors for underground coal mining applications

2017

Conference Publication

An overview of ventilation and gas management systems in an underground coalmine in Iran

Hasheminasab, F., Aminossadati, S. M. and Bagherpour, R. (2017). An overview of ventilation and gas management systems in an underground coalmine in Iran. Australian Mine Ventilation Conference 2017, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 28 - 30 August 2017. Carlton South, VIC, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

An overview of ventilation and gas management systems in an underground coalmine in Iran

2017

Conference Publication

Emergency egress pathway prediction using ventilation models

Stewart, C. M., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. S. (2017). Emergency egress pathway prediction using ventilation models. Australian Mine Ventilation Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 28-30 August 2017. Carlton South, VIC Australia: AusIMM.

Emergency egress pathway prediction using ventilation models

2017

Other Outputs

Distributed Acoustic Conveyor Monitoring- ACARP PROJECT C24014

Wilson, Paul, Prochon, Edward, Vieira, Fernando, Brooks, Tim, Giang, Long, Amanzadeh, Mohammad, Adam, Scott and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2017). Distributed Acoustic Conveyor Monitoring- ACARP PROJECT C24014. Pinjarra Hills, Qld Australia: CRCMining and The University of Queensland.

Distributed Acoustic Conveyor Monitoring- ACARP PROJECT C24014

2017

Conference Publication

Fibre optic sensing based slope tension crack monitoring system for surface mines

Yang, Ben, Aminossadati, Saiied M., Zhongwei, Chen and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2017). Fibre optic sensing based slope tension crack monitoring system for surface mines. 2nd International Conference on Fibre-Optic and Photonic Sensors for Industrial and Safety Applications, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 8 - 10 January 2017. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/OFSIS.2017.21

Fibre optic sensing based slope tension crack monitoring system for surface mines

2016

Journal Article

Lattice Boltzmann methods for the simulation of heat transfer in particle suspensions

McCullough, J. W. S., Leonardi, C. R., Jones, B. D., Aminossadati, S. M. and Williams, J. R. (2016). Lattice Boltzmann methods for the simulation of heat transfer in particle suspensions. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 62 (Part B), 150-165. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2016.11.005

Lattice Boltzmann methods for the simulation of heat transfer in particle suspensions

2016

Journal Article

A comprehensive investigation of loading variance influence on fuel consumption and gas emissions in mine haulage operation

Soofastaei, A., Aminossadati, S. M., Kizil, M. S. and Knights, P. (2016). A comprehensive investigation of loading variance influence on fuel consumption and gas emissions in mine haulage operation. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 26 (6), 995-1001. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2016.09.006

A comprehensive investigation of loading variance influence on fuel consumption and gas emissions in mine haulage operation

2016

Journal Article

Large-scale study of the effect of wellbore geometry on integrated reservoir-wellbore flow

Azadi, Mohsen, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Chen, Zhongwei (2016). Large-scale study of the effect of wellbore geometry on integrated reservoir-wellbore flow. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 35 (A), 320-330. doi: 10.1016/j.jngse.2016.08.032

Large-scale study of the effect of wellbore geometry on integrated reservoir-wellbore flow

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 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

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

    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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