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Professor Mehdi Khiadani

Professor

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5825
Facsimile: +61 8 6304 5811
Email: m.khiadani@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO27.M07  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1703-9342

Professor Khiadani has several years of experience in the higher education system and consulting professions. He has dedicated his career to enhancing research, academic excellence, and engaging with industry in his field of research. He served as the Associate Dean (Research) within the School of Engineering at Edith Cowan University from 2016 to 2021. In this role, Professor Khiadani initiated and led research programs in the School, developing an excellent research environment and culture, and positioning the School among the highly-ranked engineering schools worldwide.

Professor Khiadani has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and successfully supervised several higher degrees by research candidates to completion. He has secured several research projects funded by different industries. His research focuses on innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies coupled with renewable energy sources. Furthermore, Professor Khiadani has been involved in developing course curricula and teaching materials, ensuring that our educational programs are both innovative and aligned with industry standards. Through these comprehensive roles, he has significantly advanced the mission of ECU and the broader academic community.

Research areas and interests

  • Innovative Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies
  • Renewable Energy Integration in Water Treatment
  • Desalination Processes and Optimization
  • Environmental Fluid Mechanics in Natural and Engineered Systems
  • Sustainable Water Resource Management

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Technology, Sydney, 2000.
  • Master of Engineering Science, The University of New South Wales, 1994.
  • Bachelor of Water Engineering, Iran, 1989.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Nadeem, B., Jamil, F., Hussain, A., Nadeem, H., Khiadani, M., Ali, HM. (2024). Comparative experimental analysis of monocrystalline and polycrystalline photovoltaic panel through hybrid phase change material. Journal of Energy Storage, 100(2024), article number 113357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113357.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Golgoli, M., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Zargar, M. (2024). Microplastics fouling mitigation in forward osmosis membranes by the molecular assembly of sulfobetaine zwitterion. Desalination, 575(2024), article number 117300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.117300.
  • Shoeibi, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Khiadani, M., Rashidi, MM. (2024). Techno-enviro-exergo-economic evaluation of hot water production by waste heat recovery using U-shaped pulsating heat pipe–an experimental study. Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 46(1), 3292-3308. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2024.2318005.
  • Behnam, P., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Zargar, M., Khiadani, M. (2024). Performance enhancement of a solar-driven DCMD system using an air-cooled condenser and oil: Experimental and machine learning investigations. Desalination, 574(2024), article number 117255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.117255.
  • Dhivagar, R., Shoeibi, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Sadi, M., Arabkoohsar, A., Khiadani, M. (2024). Performance Analysis Of Solar Desalination Using Crushed Granite Stone As An Energy Storage Material And The Integration Of Solar District Heating. Energy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 46(1), 1370-1388. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2023.2299693.
  • Shakib, B., Singh, N., Jeon, JH., Lee, J., Khiadani, M., Jyothi, RK. (2024). Hybrid ANN-PSO modeling and risk assessment approach of molybdenum separation from tungsten in sulfate solutions by liquid–liquid extraction process with D2EHPA. Separation and Purification Technology, 340(2024), article number 126509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126509.
  • Taheri, E., Fatehizadeh, A., Hadi, S., Amin, MM., Khiadani, M., Ghasemian, M., Rafiei, N., Rezakazemi, M., Aminabhavi, TM. (2024). Mesoporous bimetallic S-doped nanoparticles prepared via hydrothermal method for enhanced photodegradation of 4-chlorophenol. Journal of Environmental Management, 349(2024), article number 119460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119460.
  • Mohamed Hijaz, H., Zargar, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Khiadani, M. (2024). Experimental investigation of varying design parameters on the production rate and temperature polarisation of a DCMD system. Journal of Membrane Science, 698(2024), article number 122603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.122603.
  • Haeri, SZ., Khiadani, M., Ramezanzadeh, B., Mohammed, H., Zargar, M. (2024). Review on Stability, Thermophysical Properties, and Solar Harvesting Applications of Titanium Nitride-Based Nanofluids: Current Status and Outlook. Energy and Fuels, 38(4), 2548−2572. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c03360.
  • Ghamati, E., Khiadani, M., Das, B. (2024). Techno-economic and multi-objective optimization of a hydrogen liquefaction plant based on RBC integrated with ORC for waste heat recovery. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 83(2024), 1349-1358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.08.137.
  • Shakib, B., Kang, H., Khiadani, M., Petranikova, M., Jyothi, RK., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Lee, J. (2024). Experimental study-based hybrid SVR-GWO modeling of copper sustainable reclamation from spent printed circuit boards (PCBs) induced by leaching followed by liquid–liquid extraction. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12(5), article number 114056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.114056.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Shakori, S., Najafi Arani, M., Delnavaz, M., Khiadani, M., Vatanpour, V., Mahdavi, MR., Zargar, M. (2024). Functionalised carbon nanotube thin film nanocomposite membranes: A comparison study on the role of backbone monomers and hydraulic pressure on membrane's performance and fouling. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 190(2024), 1028-1039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.07.060.
  • Shoeibi, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Khiadani, M., Parsa, SM., Mirjalily, SA., Mohammed, H. (2024). Techniques used to enhance condensation rate of solar desalination systems: State-of-the-art review. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 159(2024), article number 108164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.108164.
  • Mahdavi, M., Taheri, E., Fatehizadeh, A., Khiadani, M., Hoseinzadeh, E., Salehi, M., Aminabhavi, TM. (2024). Water recovery and treatment of spent filter backwash from drinking water using chemical reactor-ultrafiltration process. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 66(2024), article number 105895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105895.
  • Shakib, B., Khiadani, M., Petranikova, M., Jyothi, RK., Lee, J. (2024). Development of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and stochastic simulation for mean droplet size modeling in rotatory agitated columns under different mass transfer scenarios. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 158(2024), article number 107839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107839.
  • Adil, A., Farrukh, A., Hassan, F., Jamil, F., Khiadani, M., Saeed, S., Farukh, F., Ali, HM. (2024). Magnetic nanofluids preparation and its thermal applications: a recent review. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies, 149(17), 9001-9033. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13348-5.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Golgoli, M., Najafi Arani, M., Haeri, Z., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Zargar, M. (2024). An innovative NH2-UiO-66/NH2-MIL-125 MOF-on-MOF structure to improve the performance and antifouling properties of ultrafiltration membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 353(2025), article number 128273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128273.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Golgoli, M., Khiadani, M., Najafi Arani, M., Suwaileh, W., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Zargar, M. (2024). Recent advances in surface tailoring of thin film forward osmosis membranes: A review. Chemosphere, 346(2024), article number 140493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140493.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Najafi Arani, M., Golgoli, M., Asif, A., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Zargar, M. (2024). Microplastics and dye removal from textile wastewater using MIL-53 (Fe) metal-organic framework-based ultrafiltration membranes. Chemosphere, 364(2024), article number 143170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143170.
  • Kariman, H., Khiadani, M., Hoseinzadeh, S., Shoeibi, S., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A. (2024). Evaluation of mechanical vapor recompression and easy multi-effect desalination systems in different climate conditions-sensitivity and 7E analysis. Desalination, 582(2024), article number 117601. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2024.117601.
  • Golgoli, M., Farahbakhsh, J., Najafi Arani, M., Khiadani, M., Johns, ML., Zargar, M. (2024). Resilient forward osmosis membranes against microplastics fouling enhanced by MWCNTs/UiO-66-NH2 hybrid nanoparticles. Chemosphere, 359(2024), article number 142180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142180.
  • Momeni, Z., Modalaliyan, F., Fatehizadeh, A., Ghanbari, S., Ebrahimi, A., Khiadani, M., Taheri, E., Rezakazemi, M. (2024). Harnessing bromide ions to boost peroxymonosulfate for reactive yellow 145 dye degradation. Environmental Research, 255(2024), article number 119111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119111.
  • Kamranifar, M., Ghanbari, S., Fatehizadeh, A., Taheri, E., Azizollahi, N., Momeni, Z., Khiadani, M., Ebrahimpour, K., Ganachari, SV., Aminabhavi, TM. (2024). Unique effect of bromide ion on intensification of advanced oxidation processes for pollutants removal: A systematic review. Environmental Pollution, 354(2024), article number 124136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124136.
  • Mohamed Hijaz, H., Zargar, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Khiadani, M. (2024). Beyond the surface: Understanding temperature polarisation in DCMD membranes through varied operational parameters. Separation and Purification Technology, 350(2024), article number 127978. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127978.
  • Tabrizi, AM., Kakhki, S., Foroughi, M., Khiadani, M., Mohammadi, MZ. (2024). Azithromycin resistance genes in clinically-isolated Escherichia coli and their relationship with those from wastewater. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2024(Article in press), article number 105549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105549.
  • Razavi-Termeh, SV., Sadeghi-Niaraki, A., Farhangi, F., Khiadani, M., Pirasteh, S., Choi, S. (2024). Solving water scarcity challenges in arid regions: A novel approach employing human-based meta-heuristics and machine learning algorithm for groundwater potential mapping. Chemosphere, 363(2024), article number 142859. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142859.
  • Farahbakhsh, J., Najafi Arani, M., Golgoli, M., Haeri, Z., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Zargar, M. (2024). Dual modification of reverse osmosis membranes with NH2-MIL-125 and functionalised multiwalled carbon nanotubes for enhanced nanoplastic removal. Chemosphere, 361(2024), article number 142401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142401.
  • Shoeibi, S., Jamil, F., Parsa, SM., Mehdi, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Mirjalily, SA., Guo, W., Ngo, HH., Ni, B., Khiadani, M. (2024). Recent advancements in applications of encapsulated phase change materials for solar energy systems: A state of the art review. Journal of Energy Storage, 94(2024), article number 112401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.112401.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Nabi, H., Gholinia, M., Khiadani, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A. (2023). Performance Enhancement Of Photovoltaic-Thermal Modules Using A New Environmentally Friendly Paraffin Wax And Red Wine-Rgo/H2O Nanofluid. Energies, 16(11), article number 4332. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114332.
  • Panchal, H., Sohani, A., Van Nguyen, N., Shoeibi, S., Khiadani, M., Huy, P., Hoseinzadeh, S., Kabeel, A., Shaik, S., Cuce, E. (2023). Performance evaluation of using evacuated tubes solar collector, perforated fins, and pebbles in a solar still – experimental study and CO2 mitigation analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(5), 11769-11784. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22809-z.
  • Jamil, F., Khiadani, M., Ali, HM., Nasir, MA., Shoeibi, S. (2023). Thermal Regulation Of Photovoltaics Using Various Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials: An Experimental Study. Journal of Cleaner Production, 414(2023), article number 137663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137663.
  • Golgoli, M., Farahbakhsh, J., Asif, A., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Johns, ML., Zargar, M. (2023). Harnessing The Power Of Metal-Organic Frameworks To Develop Microplastic Fouling Resistant Forward Osmosis Membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 682(2023), article number 121766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121766.
  • Gholizadeh, A., Khiadani, M., Foroughi, M., Alizade Siuki, H., Mehrfar, H. (2023). Wastewater treatment plants: The missing link in global One-Health surveillance and management of antibiotic resistance. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 16(2023), 217-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2023.09.017.
  • Dhivagar, R., Shoeibi, S., Parsa, SM., Hoseinzadeh, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Khiadani, M. (2023). Performance Evaluation Of Solar Still Using Energy Storage Biomaterial With Porous Surface: An Experimental Study And Environmental Analysis. Renewable Energy, 206(2023), 879-889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.097.
  • Jamil, F., Hassan, F., Shoeibi, S., Khiadani, M. (2023). Application of advanced energy storage materials in direct solar desalination: A state of art review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 186(TBD), article number 113663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113663.
  • Kariman, H., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M. (2023). Small scale desalination technologies: A comprehensive review. Desalination, 567(TBD), article number 116985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116985.
  • Shoeibi, S., Saemian, M., Parsa, S., Khiadani, M., Mirjalily, S., Kargarsharifabad, H. (2023). A novel solar desalination system equipped with thermoelectric generator, reflectors and low-cost sensible energy-storage for co-production of power and drinking water. Desalination, 567(TBD), article number 116955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116955.
  • Kariman, H., Hoseinzadeh, S., Khiadani, M., Nazarieh, M. (2023). 3D-CFD analysing of tidal Hunter turbine to enhance the power coefficient by changing the stroke angle of blades and incorporation of winglets. Ocean Engineering, 287(TBD), article number 115713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.115713.
  • Shoeibi, S., Saemian, M., Khiadani, M., Kargarsharifabad, H., Mirjalily, SA. (2023). Influence Of Pv/T Waste Heat On Water Productivity And Electricity Generation Of Solar Stills Using Heat Pipes And Thermoelectric Generator: An Experimental Study And Environmental Analysis. Energy Conversion and Management, 276(2023), article number 116504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116504.
  • Jamil, F., Ali, H., Khiadani, M. (2023). Concise summary of existing correlations with thermophysical properties of seawater with applications: A recent review. Applied Thermal Engineering, 227(TBD), article number 120404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120404.
  • Mohamed Hijaz, H., Zargar, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Razmjou, A., Khiadani, M. (2023). Experimental investigation of temperature polarisation by capturing the temperature profile development over DCMD membranes. Journal of Membrane Science, 687(TBD), article number 122089. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2023.122089.
  • Behnam, P., Zargar, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Khiadani, M. (2023). Harnessing the power of neural networks for the investigation of solar-driven membrane distillation systems under the dynamic operation mode. Solar Energy, 261(2023), 63-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.06.007.
  • Roostaee, A., Khiadani, M., Mohammed, H., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A. (2023). Harnessing the power of computational fluid dynamics for flow coefficient and rain resistance improvement of Type 1 Natural Ventilators. Journal of Building Engineering, 74(September 2023), Article number 106844. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106844.
  • Golgoli, M., Sen, TK., Khiadani, M., Razmjou Chaharmahali, A., Johns, ML., Zargar, M. (2023). Synergistic Effects Of Microplastics And Organic Foulants On The Performance Of Forward Osmosis Membranes. Chemosphere, 311(2023), article number 136906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136906.
  • Rahimi-Ahar, Z., Khiadani, M., Rahimi Ahar, L., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A. (2023). Performance Evaluation Of Single Stand And Hybrid Solar Water Heaters: A Comprehensive Review. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2023(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-023-02556-6.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Roostaee, A., Behnam, P., Khiadani, M. (2022). Performance analysis of a solar-driven integrated direct-contact membrane distillation and humidification–dehumidification system. Energy Conversion and Management, 274(December 2022), article number 116479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116479.
  • Shafieiyoun, E., Gheysari, M., Khiadani, M., Abedi Koupai, J. (2022). Evaluating the spatiotemporal variations of daytime surface and canopy urban heat islands: an arid climate case study. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2022(Article in Press), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2022.2094225.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M. (2022). Oxygen transfer characteristics of swirl and non-swirl plunging jets. ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2022(Article in Press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1080/09715010.2022.2154618.
  • Ghanbari, S., Fatehizadeh, A., Taheri, E., Khiadani, M., Iqbal, H. (2022). Degradation of 4-chlorophenol using MnOOH and γ-MnOOH nanomaterials as porous catalyst: Performance, synergistic mechanism, and effect of co-existing anions. Environmental Research, 215(2022), article number 114316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.114316.
  • Azhar, MR., Nolan, P., Cadee, K., Khiadani, M. (2022). Chemical-Free Biologically Enhanced Primary Treatment of Raw Wastewater for Improved Capture Carbon. Water, 14(23), article number 3825. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14233825.
  • Fatima, H., Azhar, MR., Zhong, Y., Arafat, Y., Khiadani, M., Shao, Z. (2022). Rational design of ZnO-zeolite imidazole hybrid nanoparticles with reduced charge recombination for enhanced photocatalysis. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 614(15 May 2022), 538-546. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.086.
  • Fatima, H., Azhar, MR., Khiadani, M., Zhong, Y., Wang, W., Su, C., Shao, Z. (2022). Prussian blue-conjugated ZnO nanoparticles for near-infrared light-responsive photocatalysis. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 23(January 2022), article number 100895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtener.2021.100895.
  • Behnam, P., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Zargar, M., Khiadani, M. (2022). Development of machine learning and stepwise mechanistic models for performance prediction of direct contact membrane distillation module- A comparative study. Chemical Engineering and Processing: process intensification, 173(March 2022), Article Number108857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2022.108857.
  • Shoeibi, S., Mirjalily, S., Kargarsharifabad, H., Khiadani, M., Panchal, H. (2022). A comprehensive review on performance improvement of solar desalination with applications of heat pipes. Desalination, 540(2022), article number 115983. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2022.115983.
  • Alawi, O., Kamar, H., Hussein, O., Mallah, A., Mohammed, H., Khiadani, M., Roomi, A., Kazi, S., Yaseen, Z. (2022). Effects of binary hybrid nanofluid on heat transfer and fluid flow in a triangular-corrugated channel: An experimental and numerical study. Powder Technology, 395(January 2022), 267-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2021.09.046.
  • Shoeibi, S., Saemian, M., Kargarsharifabad, H., Hosseinzade, S., Rahbar, N., Khiadani, M., Rashidi, M. (2022). A review on evaporation improvement of solar still desalination using porous material. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 138(2022), article number 106387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2022.106387.
  • Behnam, P., Faegh, M., Khiadani, M. (2022). A review on state-of-the-art applications of data-driven methods in desalination systems. Desalination, 532(2022), article number 115744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2022.115744.
  • Suwaileh, W., Zargar, M., Abdala, A., Siddiqui, F., Khiadani, M., Abdel-Wahab, A. (2022). Concentration polarization controlin stand-alone and hybrid forward osmosis systems: Recent technological advancements and future directions. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 178(February 2022), 199-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2021.12.031.
  • Bano, R., Khiadani, M., Nyam, Y. (2022). System Archetypes Underlying Formal-Informal Urban Water Supply Dynamics. Water Resources Management, 36(13), 4995-5010. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-022-03288-w.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Zargar, M. (2022). Performance analysis of tubular membrane distillation modules: An experimental and CFD analysis. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 183(July 2022), 478-493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2022.05.033.
  • Rajapakse, SD., Zargar, M., Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2022). Effects of influent physicochemical characteristics on air dissolution, bubble size and rise velocity in dissolved air flotation: A review. Separation and Purification Technology, 289(15 May 2022), article number 120772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120772.
  • Alawi, O., Kamar, H., Abdelrazek, A., Mallah, A., Mohammed, H., Ibrahim Abdulla, A., Alwan Gatea, H., Khiadani, M., Kazi, S., Yaseen, Z. (2022). Hydrothermal and energy analysis of flat plate solar collector using copper oxide nanomaterials with different morphologies: Economic performance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 49(February 2022), Article number 101772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101772.
  • Ghanbari, S., Fatehizadeh, A., Khiadani, M., Taheri, E., Iqbal, H. (2022). Treatment of synthetic dye containing textile raw wastewater effluent using UV/Chlorine/Br photolysis process followed by activated carbon adsorption. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(26), 39400-39409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-18860-5.
  • Foroughi, M., Khiadani, M., Kakhki, S., Kholghi, V., Naderi, K., Yektay, S. (2022). Effect of ozonation-based disinfection methods on the removal of antibiotic resistant bacteria and resistance genes (ARB/ARGs) in water and wastewater treatment: a systematic review. Science of the Total Environment, 811(10 March 2022), Article number 151404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151404.

Conference Publications

  • Griggs, R., Griffiths, T., Khiadani, M. (2022). CFD MODELLING OF FLEXIBLE CONCRETE MATTRESS HYDRODYNAMIC FORCES. Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE (article number V003T04A041). American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2022-78728.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Ikhlaq, M., Al-Abdeli, Y., Khiadani, M. (2021). Methodology for spatially resolved transient convection processes using infrared thermography. Experimental Heat Transfer, 34(3), 269-292. https://doi.org/10.1080/08916152.2020.1749189.
  • Biswas, S., Sharma, S., Siddiqi, H., Meikap, B., Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2021). Semifluidized Bed Adsorption Column Studies for Simultaneous Removal of Aqueous Phase Pb2+ and Cd2+ by Composite Adsorbents: an Experimental and Mass Transfer Dynamic Model–Based Approach. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution, 232(1), Article number 8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-020-04951-x.
  • Behnam, P., Faegh, M., Shafii, M., Khiadani, M. (2021). A comparative study of various machine learning methods for performance prediction of an evaporative condenser. International Journal of Refrigeration, 126(June 2021), 280-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2021.02.009.
  • Ikhlaq, M., Al-Abdeli, Y., Khiadani, M. (2021). Flow and heat transfer characteristics of turbulent swirling impinging jets. Applied Thermal Engineering, 196(September 2021), Article number 117357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117357.
  • Faegh, M., Behnam, P., Shafii, M., Khiadani, M. (2021). Development of artificial neural networks for performance prediction of a heat pump assisted humidification-dehumidification desalination system. Desalination, 508(15 July 2021), Article number 115052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2021.115052.
  • Amiraftabi, M., Khiadani, M., Mohammed, H., Arshad, A. (2021). CFD-PBM and experimental investigation of a shear thinning fluid in a gas-liquid tank agitated by a helical ribbon impeller. Separation and Purification Technology, 272(1 October 2021), Article number 118855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118855.
  • Azhar, MR., Arafat, Y., Zhong, Y., Khiadani, M., Tade, M., Wang, S., Shao, Z. (2021). An Adsorption–Catalysis Pathway toward Sustainable Application of Mesoporous Carbon Nanospheres for Efficient Environmental Remediation. ACS ES&T Water, 1(1), 145–156. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.0c00026.
  • Golgoli, M., Khiadani, M., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Sen, T., Hartanto, Y., Johns, M., Zargar, M. (2021). Microplastics fouling and interaction with polymeric membranes: A review. Chemosphere, 283(November 2021), Article number 131185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131185.

Reports

  • Khiadani, M., Azhar, MR. (2021). Biological Enhanced Primary Treatment of Wastewater. Australia. Water Corporation, WA.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Ikhlaq, M., Al-Abdeli, Y., Khiadani, M. (2020). Nozzle exit conditions and the heat transfer in non-swirling and weakly swirling turbulent impinging jets. Heat and Mass Transfer, 56(1), 269-290. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-019-02710-1.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Parast Vand, H., Khiadani, M. (2020). Comparative and performative investigation of various data-based and conventional theoretical methods for modelling heat pipe solar collectors. Solar Energy, 198(1 March 2020), 212-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.01.056.
  • Bano, R., Khiadani, M., Burian, S. (2020). Socio-hydrological modelling to assess reliability of an urban water system under formal-informal supply dynamics. Water: an open access journal, 12(10), Article number 2795. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12102795.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M., Sookhak Lari, K. (2020). Comparison and verification of turbulence Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes closures to model spatially varied flows. Scientific Reports, 10(1), Article number 19059. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76128-9.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Azhar, MR., Khiadani, M., Sen, T. (2020). Performance improvement of thermal-driven membrane-based solar desalination systems using nanofluid in the feed stream. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 39(June 2020), Article number 100715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2020.100715.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Azhar, MR. (2020). A solar membrane-based wastewater treatment system for high-quality water production. Energy, 206(1 September 2020), Article number 118233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118233.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M. (2020). Integration of heat pipe solar water heating systems with different residential households: An energy, environmental, and economic evaluation. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 21(October 2020), Article number 100662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100662.
  • Azhar, MR., Arafat, Y., Khiadani, M., Wang, S., Shao, Z. (2020). Water-stable MOFs-based core-shell nanostructures for advanced oxidation towards environmental remediation. Composites Part B: Engineering, 192(1 July 2020), Article number 107985. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.107985.
  • Amiraftabi, M., Khiadani, M., Mohammed, H. (2020). Performance of a dual helical ribbon impeller in a two-phase (gas-liquid) stirred tank reactor. Chemical Engineering and Processing: process intensification, 148(February 2020), Article number 107811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2020.107811.
  • Ambrose, HW., Chin, CT., Hong, E., Philp, L., Suraishkumar , GK., Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2020). Effect of hybrid (microwave-H2O2) feed sludge pretreatment on single and two-stage anaerobic digestion efficiency of real mixed sewage sludge. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 136(April 2020), 194-202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2020.01.032.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M. (2020). A multipurpose desalination, cooling, and air-conditioning system powered by waste heat recovery from diesel exhaust fumes and cooling water. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 21(October 2020), Article number 100702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100702.
  • Biswas, S., Siddiq, H., Meikap, BC., Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2020). Preparation and Characterization of Raw and Inorganic Acid-Activated Pine Cone Biochar and Its Application in the Removal of Aqueous-Phase Pb2+ Metal Ions by Adsorption. Water, Air and Soil Pollution: an international journal of environmental pollution, 231(1), Article number 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-019-4375-7.
  • Fanaie Esfahani, V., Khiadani, M. (2020). Effect of salinity on air dissolution, size distribution of microbubbles, and hydrodynamics of a dissolved air flotation (DAF) system. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 591(20 April 2020), Article number 124547. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.124547.
  • Omara, AA., Abuelnuor, AA., Mohammed, H., Khiadani, M. (2020). Phase change materials (PCMs) for improving solar still productivity: a review. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies, 139(3), 1585–1617. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08645-3.
  • Shafieiyoun, E., Gheysari, M., Khiadani, M., Abedi Koupai, J., Shojaei, P., Moomkesh, M. (2020). Assessment of reference evapotranspiration across an arid urban environment having poor data monitoring system. Hydrological Processes, 34(20), 4000-4016. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.13851.
  • Biswas, S., Diwakar, RK., Behera, ID., Meikap, BC., Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2020). Aqueous phase phenol removal from synthetic and real steel plant effluents through a batch and Semifluidized bed column operation: Experimental and model analysis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), Article number 104441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2020.104441.

Reports

  • Sen, T., Khiadani, M. (2020). Comprehensive interim six months research project progress report. Australia. Water Corporation, WA.
  • Khiadani, M., Rashidian, B. (2020). Determination of Infiltration Rate and Developing Performance Curves. Australia. Water Corporation.
  • Khiadani, M., Azhar, MR. (2020). The Magnetic Ion Exchange (Miex) Resin Recovery and Sand Separation. Australia. Water Corporation, WA.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Fathinia, F., Al-Abdeli, Y., Khiadani, M. (2019). Evaporation rates and temperature distributions in fine droplet flash evaporation sprays. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 145(November 2019), Article number 106037. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.106037.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2019). Theoretical modelling approaches of heat pipe solar collectors in solar systems: A comprehensive review. Solar Energy, 193(15 November), 227-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.09.036.
  • Gholami, A., Mohammed, H., A. Wahid, M., Khiadani, M. (2019). Parametric design exploration of fin-and-oval tube compact heat exchangers performance with a new type of corrugated fin patterns. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 144(October), 173-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2019.05.022.
  • Fanaie Esfahani, V., Khiadani, M., Sun, G. (2019). Effect of salinity and temperature on air dissolution in an unpacked air saturator of a dissolved air flotation system. Desalination and Water Treatment, 170(December 2019), 91-100. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2019.24718.
  • Fathinia, F., Khiadani, M., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2019). Experimental and mathematical investigations of spray angle and droplet sizes of a flash evaporation desalination system. Powder Technology, 355(October 2019), 542-551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2019.07.081.
  • Mousavi, N., Kothapalli, G., Habibi, D., Khiadani, M., Das, C. (2019). An improved mathematical model for a pumped hydro storage system considering electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic losses. Applied Energy, 247(1 August 2019), 228-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.015.
  • Fanaie Esfahani, V., Khiadani, M., Ayres, T. (2019). Effects of internal geometry on hydrodynamics of dissolved air flotation (DAF) tank: An experimental study using particle image velocimetry (PIV). Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 575(20 August 2019), 382-390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.05.027.
  • Fathinia, F., Khiadani, M., Al-Abdeli, Y., Shafieian Dastjerdi, A. (2019). Performance improvement of spray flash evaporation desalination systems using multiple nozzle arrangement. Applied Thermal Engineering, 163(25 December 2019), Article number 114385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.114385.
  • Ikhlaq, M., Al-Abdeli, Y., Khiadani, M. (2019). Transient heat transfer characteristics of swirling and non-swirling turbulent impinging jets. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 109(December 2019), Article number 109917. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2019.109917.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2019). Performance analysis of a thermal-driven tubular direct contact membrane distillation system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 159(August 2019), 113887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.113887.
  • Amiraftabi, M., Khiadani, M. (2019). Transparent polymers to emulate the rheological properties of primary, activated, and digested sludge. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 146(June 2019), 404-415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2019.03.040.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2019). Thermal performance of an evacuated tube heat pipe solar water heating system in cold season. Applied Thermal Engineering, 149(25 February 2019), 644-657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.12.078.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Osman, JJ., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2019). Enhancing heat pipe solar water heating systems performance using a novel variable mass flow rate technique and different solar working fluids. Solar Energy, 186(1 July 2019), 191-203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.05.016.
  • Esmi Jahromi, M., Khiadani, M., Shukla, S. (2019). A comparative study of predicting oxygen transfer in weirs and water jets in cross-flows. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Water Management, 172(1), 14-29. https://doi.org/10.1680/jwama.16.00046.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2019). Strategies to improve the thermal performance of heat pipe solar collectors in solar systems: A review. Energy Conversion and Management, 183(1 March 2019), 307-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.12.115.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M. (2019). A novel solar-driven direct contact membrane-based water desalination system. Energy Conversion and Management, 199(1 November 2019), Article number 112055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112055.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Hashtroudi, H., Khiadani, M., Sun, G. (2018). Pb (II) ions sequestration from aqueous solutions by canola stalk: isotherms and kinetics studies. Desalination and Water Treatment, 118(2018), 205-215. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2018.22420.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M. (2018). Experimental investigation and analysis of a new single-stage vacuum spray flash desalinator utilising a gas-liquid ejector. Journal of Cleaner Production, 190(2018), 118-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.135.
  • Shafieian Dastjerdi, A., Khiadani, M., Nosrati, A. (2018). A review of latest developments, progress, and applications of heat pipe solar collectors. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 95(November 2018), 273-304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.07.014.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Esmi Jahromi, M., Khiadani, M. (2017). Experimental Study on Oxygen Transfer Capacity of Water Jets Discharging into Turbulent Cross-Flow. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 143(6), article no. 04017007. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001194.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M. (2017). Reoxygenation by Free, Wall-Supported, and Plate-Supported Rectangular Jets Plunging into a Quiescent Pool. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 143(8), article no. 04017031. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001233.
  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Khiadani, M., Warren, G. (2017). Large-scale regional delineation of riparian vegetation in the arid and semi-arid Pilbara region, WA. Hydrological Processes, 31(24), 4269–4281. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.11348.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M. (2017). Spatially Varied Open-Channel Flow with Increasing Discharge Equation. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 143(3), Article number 04016089. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0001258.
  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Sims, N., Khiadani, M., Mohyeddin Kermani, A. (2017). Delineation of riparian vegetation from Landsat multi-temporal imagery using PCA. Hydrological Processes, 31(4), 800-810. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.11054.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M., Sadafi, M., Hooman, K. (2017). A numerical model and experimental verification for analysing a new vacuum spray flash desalinator utilising low grade energy. Desalination, 413(July 2017), 109–118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2017.03.014.
  • Shokoohi, R., Asgari, G., Leili, M., Khiadani, M., Foroughi, M., Sedighi Hemmat, M. (2017). Modelling of moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) efficiency on hospital wastewater (HW) treatment: a comprehensive analysis on BOD and COD removal. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 14(4), 841–852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-017-1255-9.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M., Hooman, K., Lucas, G. (2017). Efficiency of a combined desalination and power system utilising a two-phase flow multi-stream heat exchanger. Heat Transfer Engineering, 38(11-12), 1000-1007. https://doi.org/10.1080/01457632.2016.1216939.
  • Ahooghalandari, M., Khiadani, M., Esmi Jahromi, M. (2017). Calibration of Valiantzas’ reference evapotranspiration equations for the Pilbara region, Western Australia. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 128(3-4), 845-856. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-016-1744-7.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M. (2017). Oxygen transfer by multiple vertical plunging jets in tandem. Journal of Environmental Engineering, 143(1), Article Number: 04016072. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001145.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Ahooghalandari, M., Khiadani, M., Esmi Jahromi, M. (2016). Developing equations for estimating reference evapotranspiration in Australia. Water Resources Management, 30(11), 3815–3828. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-016-1386-7.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M., Hooman, K. (2016). A novel vacuum discharge thermal energy combined desalination and power generation system utilizing R290/R600a. Energy, 98(2016), 215–224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.007.
  • Samarghandi, MR., Khiadani, M., Foroughi, M., Zolghadr Nasab, H. (2016). Defluoridation of water using activated alumina in presence of natural organic matter via response surface methodology. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(1), 887-897. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-015-5293-x.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M., Hooman, K., Lucas, G. (2016). Optimised exergy efficiency of a combined flash spray desalinator recovering discharge thermal energy. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(40), 18588-18596. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2015.1095684.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Miao, J., Lu, HB., Habibi, D., Khiadani, M., Zhang, L. (2015). Photocatalytic Degradation of the Azo Dye Acid Red 14 in Nanosized TiO2 Suspension under Simulated Solar Light. CLEAN: Soil, Air, Water, 43(7), 1037-1043. https://doi.org/10.1002/clen.201400383.
  • Hosseini Araghi, A., Khiadani, M., Lucas, G., Hooman, K. (2015). Performance analysis of a low pressure discharge thermal energy combined desalination unit. Applied Thermal Engineering, 76(February), 116-122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.10.092.
  • Chipongo, K., Khiadani, M. (2015). Comparison of Simulation Methods for Recharge Mounds Under Rectangular Basins. Water Resources Management, 29(8), 2855-2874. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-015-0974-2.
  • Alai Bakhsh, M., Emelyanova, I., Barron, O., Mohyeddin Kermani, A., Khiadani, M. (2015). Multivariate detection and attribution of land-cover changes in the Central Pilbara, Western Australia. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 36(10), 2599-2621. https://doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2015.1042595.
  • Ahooghalandari, M., Khiadani, M., Kothapalli, G. (2015). Assessment of Artificial Neural Networks and IHACRES models for simulating streamflow in Marillana catchment in the Pilbara, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Water Resources, 19(2), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/13241583.2015.1116183.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Shahryari, A., Nikaeen, M., Khiadani, M., Nabavi, F., Hatamzadeh, M., Hassanzadeh, A. (2014). Applicability of universal Bacteroidales genetic marker for microbial monitoring of drinking water sources in comparison to conventional indicators. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 186(11), 7055-7062. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-014-3910-7.
  • Khiadani, M., Foroughi, MM., Amin, MM. (2014). Improving urban run-off quality using iron oxide nanoparticles with magnetic field. Desalination and Water Treatment, 52(4-6), 678-682. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.826382.
  • Khiadani, M., Kolivand, R., Ahooghalandari, M., Mohajer, M. (2014). Removal of turbidity from water by dissolved air flotation and conventional sedimentation systems using poly aluminum chloride as coagulant. Desalination and Water Treatment, 52(4-6), 985-989. https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.826339.
  • Amin, MM., Khiadani, M., Fatehizadeh, A., Taheri, E. (2014). Validation of linear and non-linear kinetic modeling of saline waste water treatment by sequencing batch reactor with adapted and non-adapted consortiums. Desalination, 344(2014), 228-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2014.03.032.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Khiadani, M., Zarrabi, M., Foroughi, M. (2013). Urban runoff treatment using nano-sized iron oxide coated sand with and without magnetic field applying. Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 11(1), Article 43. https://doi.org/10.1186/2052-336X-11-43.
  • Ziajahromi, S., Khanizadeh, M., Khiadani, M., Daryabeigi Zand, A., Mehrdad, M. (2013). Experimental evaluation of nitrate reduction from water using synthesis nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI) under aerobic conditions. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 16(2), 205-209. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2013.16.02.11661.
  • Mohammadi-Moghadam, F., Amin, , MM., Khiadani, M., Momenbeik, F., Nourmoradi , H., Hatamipour, MS. (2013). Application of Glycyrrhiza glabra Root as a Novel Adsorbent in the Removal of Toluene Vapors: Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Study. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2013(986083), 7 p.. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/986083.
  • Nourmoradi, H., Khiadani, M., Nikaeen, M. (2013). Multi-Component Adsorption of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene from Aqueous Solutions by Montmorillonite Modified with Tetradecyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide. Journal of Chemistry, 2013, Article 589354. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/589354.
  • Foroughi, M., Khiadani, M., Amin, MM., Pourzamani, HR., Vahid Dastjerdi, M. (2013). Treatment of synthetic urban runoff using manganese oxide-coated sand in the presence of magnetic field. International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 2(1), 5 p.. https://doi.org/10.4103/2277-9183.115794.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Rahsepar, AR., Khiadani, M., Amin, MM. (2012). Measurement and simulation of dissolved oxygen in Zayandehrood river. International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 1(5), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.4103/2277-9183.102376.
  • Taheri, E., Khiadani, M., Amin, MM., Nikaeen, M., Hassanzadeh, A. (2012). Treatment of saline wastewater by a sequencing batch reactor with emphasis on aerobic granule formation. Bioresource Technology, 111(May 2012), 21-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.01.164.
  • Khiadani, M., Beecham, S., Kandasamy, J. (2012). Turbulence measurements in spatially-varied flow with increasing discharge. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 50(4), 418-426. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221686.2012.696883.
  • Nourmoradia, H., Nikaeena, M., Khiadani, M. (2012). Removal of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX) from aqueous solutions by montmorillonite modified with nonionic surfactant: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic study. Chemical Engineering Journal, 191(2012), 341-348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2012.03.029.

2011

Journal Articles

  • Zafarzadeh, A., Bina, B., Nikaeen, M., Attar, HM., Khiadani, M. (2011). Effect of dissolved oxygen and chemical oxygen demand to nitrogen ratios on the partial nitrification/denitrification process in moving bed biofilm reactors. Iranian Journal of Biotechnology, 9(3), 197-205.

Research Projects

  • Innovative composite photocatalysts and membranes for effective PFAS degradation and removal – Project 1, Water Corporation, Scholarship-Water Corp, 2023 ‑ 2028, $167,250.
  • PFAS removal with advanced functional photocatalytic materials - Project 2, Water Corporation, Scholarship-Water Corp, 2023 ‑ 2028, $173,582.
  • Sustainable High Purity Alumina Production, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Programme, 2025 ‑ 2027, $1,295,302.
  • Electrochemically-Assisted Fluidized Bed MBR, Water Corporation, Scholarship-Water Corp, 2023 ‑ 2027, $167,250.
  • Advanced Process Control at WRIP Project, Water Corporation, Scholarship-Water Corp, 2023 ‑ 2026, $167,250.
  • Ultrafiltration (UF) Membrane Recycling for a Circular Water Treatment Economy, Water Corporation, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $129,065.
  • Extraction of Rubidium and Lithium from Mica, Everest Metals Corporation Ltd, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $147,654.
  • Pre-feasibility study into the development of a pilot plant for the adaption of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) for leached lithium from WA hard-rock deposits , Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, Grant, 2024 ‑ 2025, $450,000.
  • The Impact of Chemical Root Treatment on Nitrifying Bacteria in Secondary Treatment Process , Water Corporation, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2025, $172,120.
  • Feasibility Study of Water Recovery from Salar Lithium Circuit Using Membrane Distillation, Rio Tinto Ltd, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2024, $94,117.
  • Vetiver Biofiltration System for the Treatment of Landfill Leachate, Unspecified Funding Source, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects , 2017 ‑ 2022, $48,000.
  • Biologically Enhanced Primary Treatment of Wastewater, Water Corporation, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2021, $188,236.
  • Determining Infiltration Pond Performance Curves, Water Corporation, Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $347,648.
  • Vetiver Wetland System for Domestic Effluent Treatment and Disposal, Lennard Waste Pty Ltd, Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $23,000.
  • The studies on rheological properties of activated sludge in wastewater treatment plants project - phase 2, Water Corporation, Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $38,000.
  • Magnetic ion exchange resin (MIEX) sand separation, Water Corporation, Grant, 2019, $151,756.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow field and thermal effects on performance of evacuated tube heat pipe solar collector by manifold geometric modifications
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Swirly Flow in Ambient and Flash Environment using Centrifugal Atomization.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Data-driven techniques in WWTP’s management, optimisation, and process control
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Conversion of wastewater, municipal solid waste, and algae to electricity, treated water, and valuable products
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Impact of Flow Alteration Aids on the Thermal Performance of Vacuum Membrane Desalination Modules (VMDM)

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, A study of the aqueous droplet velocity and size under atmospheric and flash envrionments
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Developing novel photocatalytic materials and membranes to remove microplastics (MPs), PFAS, and other emerging contaminants from water

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Novel Flow Alteration Designs for Water Productivity Enhancement in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) Modules
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimization of Coagulation and Flocculation Followed by Dissolved Air Flotation for Enhanced Microplastic Removal
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Harnessing the power of surface modification for developing nano/microplastics resistant membranes for water/wastewater treatment
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Developing Eco-friendly Nanofluids to enhance the photo-thermal performance of Heat Pipe Solar Collectors (HPSC)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Electrochemically Assisted Fluidized Bed MBR

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental study of oxygen transfer and Air-water two-phase flow characteristics of water jets-in-crossflows
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Integrated Design and Operational Considerations Impacting Temperature Polarisation and Performance in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental and CFD-PBM investigation of an agitated bioreactor using a dual helical ribbon impeller
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Hydrodynamics of open channel flow with partially occupied continuous double layered vegetation
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Water resource options for sustainable development in the pilbara region of Western Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Air dissolution, size distribution, and hydrodynamics of microbubbles in a dissolved air flotation (DAF) system
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A study into the effects of spray and jet characteristics on flash evaporation system
  • Master of Engineering Science, An experimental study on the effect of viscosity on micro-bubble size distribution and rise velocity in a bubble column
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A novel discharge thermal energy combined desalination and power cycle utilising a vacuum spray flash evaporator
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Harnessing the power of machine learning methods for the investigation of direct contact membrane distillation systems
  • Master of Engineering Science, Investigation of flow characteristics in an open channel with one-line semicircular vegetation patches
  • Master of Engineering Science, In situ leaching and recovery of copper from ores using cryogenic fracturing by liquid nitrogen
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow characteristics of narrow vegetated open channels
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow characteristics of a transverse water jet into an unconfined water channel
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Effects of lateral inflow on oxygen transfer and hydraulics in open channel flows
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A solar-driven membrane-based water desalination/purification system
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Coupled Human-Water Interactions in Formal-Informal Dynamics
  • Master of Engineering Science, Using agricultural wastes to treat lead-contaminated water in Western Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Digital change detection and separation of anthropogenic and natural impacts on ecohydrological conditions in the pilbara region, WA

Associate Supervisor

  • Master of Engineering Science, Engineered iron oxide nanoparticle-polymer composites for the removal of dissolved arsenic and antimony
  • Master of Engineering Science, Engineering characteristics of compacted sand-bentonite mixtures
  • Master of Engineering Science, Permeability characteristics of fibre-reinforced Perth sandy soil
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Simulated solar light assisted photocatalytic degradation of organic matters
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Turbulent Swirling Impinging Jets
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advanced functional metal organic frameworks-reinforced membranes for enhanced microplastic fouling mitigation
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advanced functional materials and modified membranes targeting synergistic fouling mitigation
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