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Associate Professor Yasir Al-Abdeli

Associate Dean

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5439
Email: Y.Al-Abdeli@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO23.202  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5672-9448

Yasir Al-Abdeli is the Associate Dean Teaching and Learning, a member of the School of Engineering's Executive and leader/founder of the Thermofluids Research Group.

In this academic leadership role, as Associate Dean Teaching and Learning, Yasir is responsible in the School of Engineering for driving excellence in Learning and Teaching L&T as well as developing and implementing teaching and learning strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement. This is done considering factors such as creativity, innovation, sound risk management, the student experience, developments and directions in the higher education sector as well as forward thinking. More broadly, the ADTL’s portfolio includes overseeing external (Professional) accreditation of engineering programs through Engineers Australia, internal accreditation of courses (against University policy / the Australian Qualifications Framework AQF) as well as leading initiatives to further develop, enhance and support L&T activities.

The ADTL role also has a strong focus on enhancing the national and international profile for the School which is home to an array of disciplines spanning engineering and aviation. Programs which fall under the ADTL's portfolio cover Diploma, Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Technology and Master of Engineering (AQF levels 5-9).

With the above in mind, Yasir brings into the ADTL role:

  • A passion and interest in pedagogy, curriculum design and industry engagement (in L&T)
  • Experience in adopting, adapting to, leading and motivating change (in L&T)
  • Leadership in overseeing and securing external (professional) accreditations, leading working parties and initiating projects into the learning experience and student success
  • Demonstrated ability to operationalise academic governance requirements (in L&T programs)
  • A scholarly record of research and higher degree supervision in mechanical engineering (thermofluids and energy) as well as engineering education (flipped classes, problem-based and experiential learning)
  • Co-coordination of a large community of practice, the Blended Learning Community BLC, with a membership base across all universities in Perth
  • Mentoring across both L&T as well as research
  • A collegial approach to both managing teams (made of academic and professional staff) as well as supporting colleagues

Background

  • 2017, Edith Cowan University (Associate Professor)
  • 2008, Edith Cowan University, School of Engineering (Senior Lecturer)
  • 2007, Monash University (Malaysia), School of Engineering (Senior Lecturer)
  • 2003-2006, University of Tasmania, School of Engineering (Post Doctoral Fellow, Hydrogen Energy)

Professional Associations

  • The Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
  • Australasian Association for Engineering Education (Member)

Awards and Recognition

University and National Teaching Awards

  • 2010 - Winner, Vice-Chancellor’s Award , Engagement in Learning and Teaching (ECU)

Other

  • 2022 - ongoing, Associate Dean Teaching and Learning (School of Engineering)
  • 2021 - ongoing, Associate Editor, Journal of Thermal Science
  • 2019 - 2021,  Chair, University Student Appeals Committee (ECU)
  • 2017 - ongoing, Co-Coordinator, Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Community (ECU)
  • 2017 - 2021, Member, Mechanical Panel - Engineers Australia Western Australia Division
  • 2016 - 2021, Assocaite Editor, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering
  • 2014 - Workshops Coordinator, Australian Combustion Symposium, The University Club of Western Australia
  • 2010-2013 - Faculty Elected Member, University Academic Board (ECU)
  • 2011 - Technical Chair, Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference, Fremantle (AAEE)
  • Peer Reviewer: Competitive Grants, Journals and Conferences
  • Examiner, Doctorate and Masters Theses

Research Areas and Interests

Yasir Al-Abdeli is the founder/leader of the Thermofluids Research Group at ECU. His research interests span four main areas:

  • Turbulent Jets (Swirl, Impinging)
  • Combustion (Gas Flames, Biomass)
  • Energy Systems (Renewable, Hybrid)
  • Engineering Education (Flipped L&T, PBL)

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Sydney, 2004.
  • Master of Science in Production Engineering, Iraq, 1994.
  • Bachelor of Science in Production Engineering, Iraq, 1990.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Gillani, S., Al-Abdeli, Y., Tian, ZF. (2024). Influence of side dilution jets on swirling and non-swirling pulverised biomass turbulent annular flows. Powder Technology, 438(1 April 2024), Article number 119683. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2024.119683.
  • Gillani, S., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2024). Insights into the intrinsic asymmetry of bluff-body stabilised swirling and non-swirling annular flows. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 150(1 January 2024), Article number 111063. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2023.111063.
  • Junejo, A., Al-Abdeli, Y., Porteiro, J. (2024). Role of Air Staging in a Batch-Type Fixed Bed Biomass Combustor under Constant Primary Air. Journal of Thermal Science, 33(2024), 284–299. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-023-1869-9.
  • Junejo, A., Chapela, S., Porteiro, J., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2024). Secondary air induced flow structures and their interplay with the temperature field in fixed bed combustors. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1177/09576509241275778.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Riaz, S., Al-Abdeli, Y., Oluwoye,, I. (2023). Partially oxidative torrefaction of woody biomass pellets: burning behaviour and emission analysis. BioEnergy Research, 16(January), 2331-2341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-023-10572-z.
  • Gillani, S., Al-Abdeli, Y., Tian, ZF. (2023). Experiments and modelling of biomass pulverisation in swirling and non-swirling bluff body-stabilised turbulent annular flows. Powder Technology, 428(October 2023), Article number 118855. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118855.
  • Hassan, A., Bass, O., Al-Abdeli, Y., Masek, M., Masoum, MA. (2023). A novel approach for optimal sizing of stand-alone solar PV systems with power quality considerations. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 144(Janurary 2023), Article number 108597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108597.
  • Ahmed, ZU., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2023). Temperature Uniformity, Correlations and the Flow Field in Swirling Impinging Jets. Journal of Thermal Science, 32(2), 662-679. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-023-1740-z.
  • Gillani, S., Al-Abdeli, Y., Tian, ZF. (2023). Effect of side dilution jets on the velocity field and mixing in swirl and bluff-body stabilised annular confined flows. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 237(2), 365-384. https://doi.org/10.1177/09576509221115505.
  • Riaz, S., Oluwoye, I., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2023). Torrefaction of densified biomass using flue gases in a fixed bed combustor. Applied Thermal Engineering, 233(October 2023), Article number 121157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121157.
  • Junejo, A., Chapela, S., Porteiro, J., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2023). Secondary Air Induced Flow Structures And Mixing In A Fixed Bed Combustor. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 237(7), 1479-1492. https://doi.org/10.1177/09576509231173010.
  • Junejo, A., Al-Abdeli, Y., Porteiro, J. (2023). Role of primary freeboard on staged combustion of hardwood pellets in a fixed bed combustor. BioEnergy Research, 16(2023), 1579–1591. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-022-10504-3.
  • Gillani, S., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2023). Experiments into the interaction of side dilution jets with bluff-body stabilised annular jets. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 146(1 August 2023), Article number 110906. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2023.110906.

Conference Publications

  • Elsebaie, A., Zhu, M., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2023). Experimental uncertainty and time-resolved process variability of biomass combustion during fouling tests. Proceedings of the Australian Combustion Symposium (54-57). Charles Darwin University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2022-2026/3726.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Hassan, A., Al-Abdeli, Y., Masek, M., Bass, O. (2022). Optimal sizing and energy scheduling of grid-supplemented solar PV systems with battery storage: Sensitivity of reliability and financial constraints. Energy, 238(Part A), article number 121780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121780.
  • Riaz, S., Oluwoye, I., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2022). Oxidative torrefaction of densified woody biomass: Performance, combustion kinetics and thermodynamics. Renewable Energy, 199(November 2022), 908-918. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.09.023.
  • Junejo, A., Al-Abdeli, Y., Ikhlaq, M. (2022). Progress variables to resolve the steady state period in a batch-type fixed bed combustor. Combustion Science and Technology, 2022(Article in Press), 23. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2022.2150969.
  • Hassan, R., Das, BK., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2022). Investigation of a hybrid renewable-based grid-independent electricity-heat nexus: Impacts of recovery and thermally storing waste heat and electricity. Energy Conversion and Management, 252(15 January 2022), article number 115073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.115073.
  • Riaz, S., Al-Abdeli, Y., Oluwoye, I., Altarawneh, M. (2022). Torrefaction of densified woody biomass: the effect of pellet size on thermochemical and thermophysical characteristics. BioEnergy Research, 15(2022), 544–558. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-021-10319-8.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Das, B., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2021). Integrating renewables into stand-alone hybrid systems meeting electric, heating, and cooling loads: A case study. Renewable Energy, 180(December 2021), 1222-1236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.09.016.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Conference Publications

  • Riaz, S., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2021). Effects of Constant and Staged Torrefaction Temperatures on Biomass Combustion and Pyrolysis. Proceedings of the Australian Combustion Symposium 2021 (181-185). The Combustion Institute. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11781.
  • Junejo, A., Al-Abdeli, Y., Porteiro, J. (2021). Freeboard Effects on Instabilities in a Fixed Bed Biomass Combustor. Proceedings of the Australian Combustion Symposium 2021 (176-180). Australian and New Zealand Section of the Combustion Institute. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11782.

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.

2019

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Das, B., Al-Abdeli, Y., Woolridge, M. (2019). Effects of battery technology and load scalability on stand-alone PV/ICE hybrid micro-grid system performance. Energy, 168(1 February 2019), 57-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.033.
  • 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.
  • 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.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Das, B., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2018). Effect of load following strategies, hardware, and thermal load distribution on stand-alone hybrid CCHP systems. Applied Energy, 220(June), 735-753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.03.068.

2017

Book Chapters

  • Al-Abdeli, Y. (2017). Flipped Classes: Drivers for Change, Transition and Implementation. The Flipped Classroom: Practice and Practices in Higher Education (193-209). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3413-8_12.

Journal Articles

Conference Publications

  • Ahmed, ZU., Al-Abdeli, Y. (2017). Flow characteristics due to jet impact at low swirl intensity. ICERIE 4th International Conference on Engineering Research, Innovation and Education (Paper 156). Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

2016

Journal Articles

2015

Journal Articles

2014

Journal Articles

  • Clarke, D., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2014). The impact of using Particle Swarm Optimisation on the operational characteristics of a stand-alone hydrogen system with on-site water production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39(28), 15307-15319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.07.116.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Clarke, D., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2013). The effects of including intricacies in the modelling of a small-scale solar-PV reverse osmosis desalination system. Desalination, 311(2013), 127-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2012.11.006.
  • Clarke, D., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2013). The impact of renewable energy intermittency on the operational characteristics of a stand-alone hydrogen generation system with on-site water production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 38(28), 12253-12265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.07.031.

Conference Publications

  • Thomas, B., Ahmed, Z., Al-Abdeli, Y., Matthews, M. (2013). The Optimisation of a Turbulent Swirl Nozzle Using CFD. Proceedings of The Australian Combustion Symposium (271-274). University of Western Australia.

2011

Conference Publications

  • Clarke, D., Al-Abdeli, Y., Kothapalli, G. (2011). Modelling Small-Scale Stand-Alone (PV) Energy Systems with Reverse Osmosis Integration. MODSIM2011, 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation. (3031-3037). Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

2009

Conference Publications

  • Al-Abdeli, Y. (2009). Cooperative work supplemented by eGroups: learner perspectives. Proceedings of 20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (375-380). University of Adelaide.

2008

Conference Publications

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Davis, M. (2008). Schlieren Imaging Of Banded Structures In Transitional Jets. Proceedings of the 5th Australian Conference on Laser Diagnostics in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion (19-22). University of Western Australia.

2007

Journal Articles

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Masri, A. (2007). Turbulent swirling natural gas flames: stability characteristics, unsteady behavior and vortex breakdown. Combustion Science and Technology, 179(1-2), 207-225.
  • Masri, A., Kalt, P., Al-Abdeli, Y., Barlow, R. (2007). Turbulence-Chemistry Interactions in Non-Premixed Swirling Flames. Combustion Theory and Modelling, 11(5), 653-673.

Conference Publications

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Karri, V., Bullen, F., Nguyen, P., McCullough, J., Avery, S. (2007). Learning Platforms For Renewable Energy Awareness: Hydrogen Powered Vehicles. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Education & Training (ICEET-2) (9). College of Engineering & Petroleum, Kuwait University.

2006

Journal Articles

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Masri, A., Marquez, G., Starner, S. (2006). Time-varying behaviour of turbulent swirling nonpremixed flames. Combustion and Flame, 146(1-2), 200-214.

Conference Publications

  • Burke, P., Al-Abdeli, Y., Karri, V. (2006). Alternative and Sustainable Fueling Options for Two Wheeled Vehicles. Second International Conference on Thermal Engineering: Theory and Applications (ICTEA2-67-1to 67-5). Ryerson University.
  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Bullen, F. (2006). Connecting Teaching and Research Through Problem Based Learning in Thermal and Automotive Engineering,. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AaeE), (10). Australasian Association for Engineering Education.

2004

Journal Articles

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Masri, A. (2004). Precession and recirculation in turbulent swirling isothermal jets. Combustion Science and Technology, 176(5-6), 645-665.

2003

Journal Articles

  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Masri, A. (2003). Stability characteristics and flowfields of turbulent non-premixed swirling flames. Combustion Theory and Modelling, 7(4), 731-766.
  • Al-Abdeli, Y., Masri, A. (2003). Recirculation and Flowfield Regimes of Unconfined Non-Reacting Swirling Flows. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 27(5), 655-665.

Conference Publications

  • Guo, B., Fletcher, D., Marquez, G., Al-Abdeli, Y., Starner, S., Masri, A. (2003). RANS Calculations and measurements of instabilities in swirl-stablised jets and flames. Proceedings of 2003 of the Australian Symposium on Combustion & 8th Australian Flame Days (6). Monash University.

Research Projects

  • Stand Alone Solar-Hydrogen Energy System for Remote Areas with Integrated Reverse Osmosis, National Centre of Excellence in Desalination, 2011 NCEDA PHD Supplementary Scholarship, 2011 ‑ 2014, $30,000.
  • A Mobile Learning Platform for Sustainability in Power Engineering, Based on Hybrid Renewable Energy, The Australian Power Institute Limited, Australian Power Institute - Grant, 2011 ‑ 2012, $99,517.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, A study of the aqueous droplet velocity and size under atmospheric and flash envrionments
  • Master of Engineering Science, Experimental Investigation into Fouling in Fixed-Bed Combustion of Biomass

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, An Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Swirly Flow in Ambient and Flash Environment using Centrifugal Atomization.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow field and thermal effects on performance of evacuated tube heat pipe solar collector by manifold geometric modifications

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Hydrodynamics of open channel flow with partially occupied continuous double layered vegetation

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Deflector effects in fixed bed (biomass) combustors and non-combusting packed beds
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimisation of stand-alone hybrid energy systems for power and thermal loads
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Experiments and Modelling into Air Staging in a Fixed Bed Biomass Combustor
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Downstream air dilution and biomass pulverisation into bluff-body and swirl stabilised confined turbulent jets
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An experimental and numerical study of surface interactions in turbulent swirling jets
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A study into the use of torrefied biomass in a fixed bed biomass combustor
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Turbulent Swirling Impinging Jets

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Stand-alone solar-pv hydrogen energy systems incorporating reverse osmosis
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimisation of stand-alone hydrogen-based renewable energy systems using intelligent techniques
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A study into the effects of spray and jet characteristics on flash evaporation system
  • S1 Engine Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks as Virtual Sensors prediction

Associate Supervisor

  • Performance appraisal of a four-stroke Hydrogen internal combustion engine
  • Study of Predictive Models for Emissions in Hydrogen Assisted Dual Fuel Internal Comustion Engine
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