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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2011
Conference Publication
Methane concentration measurement using tunable diode laser in near infrared spectrum
Shemshad, J., Aminossadati, S. M. and Kizil, M. (2011). Methane concentration measurement using tunable diode laser in near infrared spectrum. 2011 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Noosa, Australia, 12-14 September 2011. Brisbane, Australia: CRCMining.
2011
Journal Article
A numerical study on the forced convection of laminar nanofluid in a microchannel with both slip and no-slip conditions
Raisi, A., Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S.M. (2011). A numerical study on the forced convection of laminar nanofluid in a microchannel with both slip and no-slip conditions. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A: Applications, 59 (2), 114-129. doi: 10.1080/10407782.2011.540964
2011
Conference Publication
Experimental simulation of flow behaviour in drainage boreholes
Noraei, N., Aminossadati, S. M. and Prochon, E. (2011). Experimental simulation of flow behaviour in drainage boreholes. 2011 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Noosa, Australia, 12-14 September 2011. Brisbane, Australia: CRCMining.
2010
Journal Article
Mixed convection in a lid-driven triangular enclosure filled with nanofluids
Ghasemi B. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2010). Mixed convection in a lid-driven triangular enclosure filled with nanofluids. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 37 (8), 1142-1148. doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2010.06.020
2010
Journal Article
Brownian motion of nanoparticles in a triangular enclosure with natural convection
Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2010). Brownian motion of nanoparticles in a triangular enclosure with natural convection. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 49 (6), 931-940. doi: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2009.12.017
2010
Journal Article
Distributed temperature measurements using optical fibre technology in an underground mine environment
Aminossadati, Saiied M., Mohammed, Nayeemuddin M. and Shemshad, Javad (2010). Distributed temperature measurements using optical fibre technology in an underground mine environment. Tunnelling And Underground Space Technology, 25 (3), 220-229. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2009.11.006
2010
Conference Publication
Underground coal mining development face ventilation
Skewes, C. J. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2010). Underground coal mining development face ventilation. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, Qld., Australia: CRC Mining.
2010
Conference Publication
The effect of temperature, pressure and path-length in spectroscopic detection of methane in near infrared spectrum
Shemshad, Javad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2010). The effect of temperature, pressure and path-length in spectroscopic detection of methane in near infrared spectrum. 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Perth, Australia, 13-15 September 2010. Pinjarra Hills, Qld, Australia: CRCMining.
2010
Journal Article
Periodic natural convection in a nanofluid-filled enclosure with oscillating heat flux
Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2010). Periodic natural convection in a nanofluid-filled enclosure with oscillating heat flux. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 49 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2009.07.020
2010
Journal Article
Natural convection in two porous media separated by a solid wall
Jafari, M., Ghasemi, B., Raisi, A. and Aminossadati, S.M. (2010). Natural convection in two porous media separated by a solid wall. International Journal of Heat & Technology, 28 (1), 95-102.
2009
Journal Article
Natural convection cooling of a localised heat source at the bottom of a nanofluid-filled enclosure
Aminossadati, SM and Ghasemi, B (2009). Natural convection cooling of a localised heat source at the bottom of a nanofluid-filled enclosure. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MECHANICS B-FLUIDS, 28 (5), 630-640. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2009.05.006
2009
Journal Article
Investigating the use of methane as diesel fuel in off-road haul road truck operations
Gurgenci, Halim and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2009). Investigating the use of methane as diesel fuel in off-road haul road truck operations. Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 131 (3), 032202.1-032202.9. doi: 10.1115/1.3185350
2009
Journal Article
A new criterion to design reactive coal stockpiles
Ejlali, A, Aminossadati, S. M., Hooman, K and Beamish, B. B (2009). A new criterion to design reactive coal stockpiles. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 36 (7), 669-673. doi: 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2009.04.005
2009
Journal Article
A numerical study of mixed convection in a horizontal channel with a discrete heat source in an open cavity
Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Ghasemi, Behzad (2009). A numerical study of mixed convection in a horizontal channel with a discrete heat source in an open cavity. European Journal of Mechanics B - Fluids, 28 (4), 590-598. doi: 10.1016/j.euromechflu.2009.01.001
2009
Journal Article
Fluid flow analysis within the coal stockpile
Ejlali, A., Aminossadati, S. M. and Beamish, B. B. (2009). Fluid flow analysis within the coal stockpile. Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin (Autumn), 101-104.
2009
Journal Article
Natural Convection Heat Transfer in an Inclined Enclosure Filled with a Water-Cuo Nanofluid
Ghasemi, B and Aminossadati, SM (2009). Natural Convection Heat Transfer in an Inclined Enclosure Filled with a Water-Cuo Nanofluid. NUMERICAL HEAT TRANSFER PART A-APPLICATIONS, 55 (8), 807-823. doi: 10.1080/10407780902864623
2009
Conference Publication
Simulation of methane detection in near infrared spectrum
Javad Shemshad Shadbad, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Kizil, Mehmet S. (2009). Simulation of methane detection in near infrared spectrum. 2009 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, October 2009. Brisbane, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
2009
Conference Publication
A numerical study on the flow and heat transfer characteristics of underground auxiliary ventilation systems
Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Ghasemi, B. (2009). A numerical study on the flow and heat transfer characteristics of underground auxiliary ventilation systems. 9th International Mine Ventilation Congress, New Delhi, India, 10th – 13th November, 2009. New Delhi, India: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd..
2009
Conference Publication
Numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer through a reactive coal stockpile
Arash Ejlali and Aminossadati, Saiied M. (2009). Numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer through a reactive coal stockpile. 7th International Conference on CFD in the Minerals and Process Industries, Melbourne, Australia, 9-11 December 2009. Melbourne, Australia: CSIRO Australia.
2009
Conference Publication
Side angle optimisation of coal stockpiles
Arash Ejlali, Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Beamish, Bevan B. (2009). Side angle optimisation of coal stockpiles. 2009 Australian Mining Technology Conference, Brisbane, Australia, October 2009. Carlton, Victoria Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Smart Grid monitoring with Artificial Intelligence
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi
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Doctor Philosophy
Modeling of the fault slippage mechanisms during gas extraction
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
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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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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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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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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- CFD
- Computational fluid dyanamics (CFD)
- Fluid mechanics
- Gas
- Mechanics - fluid
- Mine ventilation
- Turbomachinery
- Underground heat
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