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Associate Professor Mehdi Khiadani

Associate 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

Mehdi is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering.

Dr Mehdi Khiadani has several years of experience in the academic and consulting professions both in Australia and overseas. Mehdi's industry and research contributions include water resources, hydraulics, water quality and pollution transport.

Dr Khiadani has held positions with other universities and leading consultants as follows:

  • 2017- recent: Edith Cowan University, Associate Professor
  • 2011- 2016: Edith Cowan University, Senior Lecturer

Research areas and interests

  • Environmental Fluid Mechanics
  • Multi-phase Flows
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

2023

Journal Articles

  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

2022

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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). 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Reports

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

2020

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

  • 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). 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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). 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., 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

2017

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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., 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.
  • 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. (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.

2015

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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., 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

2012

Journal Articles

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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 ‑ 2027, $167,250.
  • PFAS degradation with advanced functional photocatalytic materials, Water Corporation, Scholarship-Water Corp, 2023 ‑ 2027, $167,250.
  • 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.
  • 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, $450,000.
  • Feasibility Study of Water Recovery from Salar Lithium Circuit Using Membrane Distillation, Rio Tinto Ltd, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2024, $94,117.
  • The Impact of Chemical Root Treatment on Nitrifying Bacteria in Secondary Treatment Process , Water Corporation, Grant, 2023 ‑ 2024, $84,120.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Determining Infiltration Pond Performance Curves, Water Corporation, Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $347,648.
  • Magnetic ion exchange resin (MIEX) sand separation, Water Corporation, Grant, 2019, $151,756.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Evaluating the influence of vegetation and hydrodynamic characteristics of flow on the vertical distribution of microplastics in a wide open channel
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Data-driven techniques in WWTP’s management, optimisation, and process control
  • Doctor of Philosophy, A comparative analysis of temperature polarisation effect on membrane distillation's overall performance in DCMD, AGMD and VMD configurations
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An Experimental and Numerical Investigation of a Swirly Flow in Ambient and Flash Environment using Centrifugal Atomization.
  • Master of Engineering Science, In situ mining on copper by hydraulic fracturing of copper ore using liquid nitrogen
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Hydrodynamics of open chanel flow with partially occupied continuous double layered vegetation
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Conversion of waste and algae to electricity, water and useful products
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Impact of Flow Alteration Aids on the Thermal Performance of Vacuum Membrane Desalination Modules (VMDM)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Harnessing the power of machine learning methods for the investigation of direct contact membrane distillation systems
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Flow field and thermal effects on performance of evacuated tube heat pipe solar collector by manifold geometric modifications

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, The investigation of new methods to improve the quality of brackish water
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Novel Flow Alteration Designs for Water Productivity Enhancement in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) Modules
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advanced functional metal organic frameworks-reinforced membranes for enhanced microplastic fouling mitigation
  • 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, Optimization of Coagulation and Flocculation Followed by Dissolved Air Flotation for Enhanced Microplastic Removal

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental and CFD-PBM investigation of an agitated bioreactor using a dual helical ribbon impeller
  • 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
  • Master of Engineering Science, Investigation of flow characteristics in an open channel with one-line semicircular vegetation patches
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental study of oxygen transfer and Air-water two-phase flow characteristics of water jets-in-crossflows
  • 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, Flow characteristics of narrow vegetated open channels
  • 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

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
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