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:
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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

196 works between 1995 and 2025
All (196) Book (3) Journal Article (110) Other Outputs (4) Conference Publication (79)

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2008

Conference Publication

The effect of a baffle on the heat transfer in underground auxiliary ventalitation systems

Aminossadati, S.M. and Ghasemi, B. (2008). The effect of a baffle on the heat transfer in underground auxiliary ventalitation systems. Underground Spaces, The New Forest, UK, 8-10 September 2008. Southampton, U.K.: WIT Press. doi: 10.2495/US080191

The effect of a baffle on the heat transfer in underground auxiliary ventalitation systems

2008

Journal Article

Numerical simulation of mixed convection in a rectangular enclosure with different numbers and arrangements of discrete heat sources

Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S.M. (2008). Numerical simulation of mixed convection in a rectangular enclosure with different numbers and arrangements of discrete heat sources. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 33 (1B), 189-207.

Numerical simulation of mixed convection in a rectangular enclosure with different numbers and arrangements of discrete heat sources

2008

Conference Publication

Numerical modelling of wind-driven flow fields around coal stockpiles

Ejlali, A., Aminossadati, S. M. and Beamish, B. B. (2008). Numerical modelling of wind-driven flow fields around coal stockpiles. 2008 Australian Mining Techology Conference, Novotel Twin Waters Resort , Queensland, 16-18 September 2008. Victoria (Australia): Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Numerical modelling of wind-driven flow fields around coal stockpiles

2008

Conference Publication

Numerical simulation of ventilation air flow in underground mine workings

Aminossadati, Saiied M. and Hooman, Kamel (2008). Numerical simulation of ventilation air flow in underground mine workings. 12th U.S./North American Mine Ventilation Symposium 2008, Reno, Nevada, USA, 9-11 June, 2008. Nevada, USA: The University of Nevada, Reno.

Numerical simulation of ventilation air flow in underground mine workings

2008

Journal Article

Comparison of mixed convection in a square cavity with an oscillating versus a constant velocity wall

Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S.M. (2008). Comparison of mixed convection in a square cavity with an oscillating versus a constant velocity wall. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A-applications, 54 (7), 726-743. doi: 10.1080/10407780802338959

Comparison of mixed convection in a square cavity with an oscillating versus a constant velocity wall

2007

Conference Publication

Computational modelling of natural convection from a heat source located in a two-cell enclosure

Ghasemi, B. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2007). Computational modelling of natural convection from a heat source located in a two-cell enclosure. 8th Biennial Engineering Mathematics & Applications Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, 1-4 July, 2007. Tasmania: University of Tasmania.

Computational modelling of natural convection from a heat source located in a two-cell enclosure

2007

Conference Publication

Measurement of heat parameters at Grasstree Mine

Simmonds, L. and Aminossadati, S. M. (2007). Measurement of heat parameters at Grasstree Mine. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October, 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Measurement of heat parameters at Grasstree Mine

2007

Conference Publication

Goaf drainage design for Moranbah North Mine

Gray, A., Aminossadati, S. M. and Stolberg, D. J. (2007). Goaf drainage design for Moranbah North Mine. 2007 Australian Mining Technology Conference, The Vines, Western Australia, 2-4 October 2007. Melbourne, Victoria: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Goaf drainage design for Moranbah North Mine

2005

Journal Article

The effects of orientation of an inclined enclosure on laminar natural convection

Aminossadati, S. M. and Ghasemi, B. (2005). The effects of orientation of an inclined enclosure on laminar natural convection. International Journal of Heat and Technology, 23 (2), 43-49.

The effects of orientation of an inclined enclosure on laminar natural convection

2004

Conference Publication

A numerical investigation on the natural convection flow in a two-section enclosure

Aminossadati, S. M. and Ghasemi, B. (2004). A numerical investigation on the natural convection flow in a two-section enclosure. 8th International and 12th Annual Mechanical Engineering Conference, Tehran, Iran, May 2004. not available: not available.

A numerical investigation on the natural convection flow in a two-section enclosure

2003

Conference Publication

Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow

Aminossadati, S. M. (2003). Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow. 11th Annual Conference (International) of Mechanical Engineering, Mashhad University, Iran, 2003. Iran: Mashhad University.

Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow

2002

Conference Publication

Uncertainty analysis for the measurements of aerodynamic loss of cooled turbine blades

Aminossadati, S. M. and Mee, D. J. (2002). Uncertainty analysis for the measurements of aerodynamic loss of cooled turbine blades. The Fifth Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 29/09/02 - 02/10/02. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.

Uncertainty analysis for the measurements of aerodynamic loss of cooled turbine blades

1998

Book

A technique for calibration a triple hot-wire probe (DANTEC type 55P91)

Aminossadati, S. M. (1998). A technique for calibration a triple hot-wire probe (DANTEC type 55P91). St Lucia, QLD Australia: Mechanical Engineering Department, The University of Queensland.

A technique for calibration a triple hot-wire probe (DANTEC type 55P91)

1998

Book

Design, manufacturing and commissioning of a cascade of turbine blades and the modifications to the low speed wind tunnel

Aminossadati, S. M. (1998). Design, manufacturing and commissioning of a cascade of turbine blades and the modifications to the low speed wind tunnel. St. Lucia, QLD Austalia: Mechanical Engineering Department, The University of Queensland.

Design, manufacturing and commissioning of a cascade of turbine blades and the modifications to the low speed wind tunnel

1998

Book

Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow

Aminossadati, S. M. (1998). Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow. St Lucia, QLD Austalia: Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Queensland.

Calibration of a four-hole pressure probe in a low speed flow

1995

Conference Publication

Simulation of Aerodynamic Loss for Trailing-edge coolant ejection in gas turbine blades

Aminossadati, S.M. and Mee, D.J. (1995). Simulation of Aerodynamic Loss for Trailing-edge coolant ejection in gas turbine blades. 12th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, Sydney , Australia, 10-15 December 1995. Sydney, N.S.W., Australia: University of Sydney.

Simulation of Aerodynamic Loss for Trailing-edge coolant ejection in gas turbine blades

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

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Supervision history

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

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