By Professor Serkan Saydam

Journal articles

Liu J; Zhang C; Oh J; Craig P; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2026, 'Numerical and Experimental Investigation on the Role of Loading Condition to Granite Post-Peak Behaviour', Computers and Geotechnics, 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107639

Zhang W; Chen H; Zhang C; Oh J; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2026, 'A hydro-mechanical model for predicting long-term swelling of claystone under constant loading', Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 147, pp. 103245 - 103245, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2025.103245

Karatas Batan C; Akdag S; Zhang C; Oh J; Saydam S, 2025, 'Numerical modelling of drop mass shape influence on energy absorption of welded wire mesh in dynamic impact conditions', Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 145, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2025.103207

Chen M; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'A DEM-DFN Method for Assessing Mining-Induced Continuous Fracturing and Fracture Connectivity in Rock Masses', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 12207 - 12230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04658-7

Zhang H; Chen S; Karimi M; Li B; Saydam S; Hassan M, 2025, 'VIV–galloping coupled piezoelectric wind energy harvester for industrial applications', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 302, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2025.110587

Li K; Ramandi HL; Zhang C; Saydam S; Oh J, 2025, 'Influence of Substrate Surface Morphology on Bonding Behaviours at Shotcrete–Substrate Interface', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 10853 - 10871, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04627-0

McKeown B; Dempster AG; Saydam S; Coulton J, 2025, 'Placing lunar resources research in the context of mining feasibility studies', Acta Astronautica, 233, pp. 315 - 329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2025.04.041

Kim HJ; Li K; Akdag S; Zhang C; Oh J; Jiang P; Spicer PT; Zetterlund PB; Saydam S, 2025, 'Thin spray-on liners (TSLs) as surface support in underground mining: A review', Construction and Building Materials, 470, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140432

Chen H; Kimyon Ö; Gunawan C; Lamei Ramandi H; Craig P; Chen R; Kabir I; Kumar N; Manefield M; Crosky A; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'An Effective Barrier Coating Technology Against Premature Bolt Failures in Underground Mines', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 4303 - 4320, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-03909-3

Chen M; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'An Enhanced Empirical Model for Predicting Continuous Fracturing in Rock Masses', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 4321 - 4346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04171-3

Chen M; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'Assessment of Groundwater Depressurisation due to Mining Considering Flow Nonlinearity in Connected Fractures', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 4347 - 4376, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-025-04434-7

Karatas Batan C; Akdag S; Zhang C; Oh J; Holden M; Craig P; Mikula P; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'Assessment of the Performance of Ground Support System in Burst-Prone Areas', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 4281 - 4302, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04230-9

Yu H; Zhang C; Chen H; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2025, 'Effect of Anion Concentration in the Acidic Environment on Rock’s Mechanical Properties', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58, pp. 4569 - 4583, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-024-04330-6

McKeown B; Dempster AG; Saydam S; Coulton J, 2025, 'The space resources fund: A solution to the space resources benefit sharing dilemma?', Space Policy, 71, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2024.101663

Shirbazo A; Li B; Ata S; Ramandi HL; Saydam S, 2025, 'A Guideline for the Standardization of Smart Manufacturing and the Role of RAMI 4.0 in Digitising the Industrial Sector', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 12, pp. 19090 - 19118, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2025.3559929

Chen M; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Saydam S; Fan G; Zhang D, 2024, 'Assessment of factors and mechanism contributing to groundwater depressurisation due to longwall mining', International Journal of Coal Science and Technology, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40789-024-00716-7

Liang R; Huang C; Zhang C; Li B; Saydam S; Canbulat I, 2024, 'Data Diagram Design and Data Management for Visualisation and Analytics Fusion in The Mining Industry', Engineered Science, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.30919/es1036

Ellersdorfer P; Wang C; Saydam S; Canbulat I; MacGill I; Daiyan R, 2024, 'Unlocking new export opportunities: An open-source framework for assessing green iron and steel supply chains', International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 92, pp. 1366 - 1374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.163

Liang R; Zhang C; Li B; Saydam S; Canbulat I; Munsamy L, 2024, 'Data-driven visual model development and 3D visual analytics framework for underground mining', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106054

McKeown B; Coulton J; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2024, 'What is an appropriate investment hurdle rate for commercial space resource development projects?', Space Policy, 70, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2024.101630

Liu J; Zhang C; Oh J; Canbulat I; Li CC; Craig P; Saydam S, 2024, 'Microcrack characteristics of granite under circumferential strain-controlled uniaxial compression test using UDEC-GBM', Computers and Geotechnics, 174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106627

Liang R; Zhang C; Huang C; Li B; Saydam S; Canbulat I; Munsamy L, 2024, 'Multimodal data fusion for geo-hazard prediction in underground mining operation', Computers and Industrial Engineering, 193, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2024.110268

Zhang H; Chen S; Karimi M; Li B; Saydam S; Hassan M, 2024, 'Numerical and experimental investigation of an auxetic piezoelectric energy harvester with frequency self-tuning capability', Smart Materials and Structures, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ad3bfe

Khan MHA; Sitaraman T; Haque N; Leslie G; Saydam S; Daiyan R; Amal R; Kara S, 2024, 'Strategies for life cycle impact reduction of green hydrogen production – Influence of electrolyser value chain design', International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 62, pp. 769 - 782, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.081

Gong Z; Barnett N; Lee J; Jin H; Ryu B; Ko T; Oh J; Dempster A; Saydam S, 2024, 'Experimental Evaluation of Lunar Regolith Settlement Caused by Ice Extraction', Aerospace, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11030207

Kim HJ; Li K; Akdag S; Zhang C; Oh J; Jiang P; Spicer PT; Zetterlund PB; Saydam S, 2024, 'Thin Spray-On Liners (Tsls) as Surface Support in Underground Mining: Materials, Support Mechanisms, Mechanical Properties, and Field Applications', , http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4958059

Xu S; Ma J; Liang R; Zhang C; Li B; Saydam S; Canbulat I, 2023, 'Intelligent recognition of drill cores and automatic RQD analytics based on deep learning', Acta Geotechnica, 18, pp. 6027 - 6050, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11440-023-02011-2

Zhang H; Li B; Karimi M; Saydam S; Hassan M, 2023, 'Recent Advancements in IoT Implementation for Environmental, Safety, and Production Monitoring in Underground Mines', IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 10, pp. 14507 - 14526, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JIOT.2023.3267828

Xie R; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2023, 'Low-thrust trajectory design for near-Earth asteroid supply delivery and resource transportation mission using high-power solar electric propulsion', Aerospace Science and Technology, 137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2023.108304

McKeown B; Dempster AG; Saydam S; Coulton J, 2023, 'Commercial Lunar Ice Mining: Is There a Role for Royalties?', Space Policy, 64, pp. 1 - 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2022.101525

Li K; Ramandi HL; Zhang C; Saydam S; Oh J; Saydam S, 2023, 'Exploring the capabilities of portable device photogrammetry for 3D surface roughness evaluation', International Journal of Mining Reclamation and Environment, 37, pp. 630 - 647, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2023.2235845

Liang R; Huang C; Zhang C; Li B; Saydam S; Canbulat I, 2023, 'Exploring the Fusion Potentials of Data Visualization and Data Analytics in the Process of Mining Digitalization', IEEE Access, 11, pp. 40608 - 40628, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3267813

Chen H; Kimyon O; Chen R; Gunawan C; Lamei Ramandi H; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2023, 'The effectiveness of epoxy coating for preventing microbially induced corrosion of rock bolts', Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, 1124, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1124/1/012097

Pelech T; Yao L; Saydam S, 2022, 'Planning lunar In-Situ Resource Utilisation with a reinforcement learning agent', Acta Astronautica, 201, pp. 401 - 419, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.09.040

McKeown B; Dempster AG; Saydam S, 2022, 'Artemis Accords: Are Safety Zones Practical for Long Term Commercial Lunar Resource Utilisation?', Space Policy, 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2022.101504

Pelech T; Barnett N; Dello-Iacovo M; Oh J; Saydam S, 2022, 'Analysis of the stability of micro-tunnels in lunar regolith with the Discrete Element Method', Acta Astronautica, 196, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.03.037

Chen H; Ramandi HL; Craig P; Crosky A; Saydam S; Lamei Ramandi H, 2022, 'Stress corrosion cracking of cable bolts in tunnels: An in-situ testing approach', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 123, pp. 104421, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2022.104421

Zoorabadi M; Saydam S; Timms W; Hebblewhite B, 2022, 'Analytical methods to estimate the hydraulic conductivity of jointed rocks', Hydrogeology Journal, 30, pp. 111 - 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-021-02413-0

Chen H; Kimyon Ö; Ramandi HL; Craig P; Gunawan C; Wu S; Manefield M; Crosky A; Saydam S; Lamei Ramandi H, 2022, 'Microbiologically influenced stress corrosion cracking responsible for catastrophic failure of cable bolts', Engineering Failure Analysis, 131, pp. 105884, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105884

Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2021, 'An experimental study of the specimen geometry effect on the axial performance of cement-based grouts', Construction and Building Materials, 310, pp. 125167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125167

Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Wei C; Canbulat I; Saydam S; Sepasgozar S, 2021, 'A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.104132

Dallas JA; Raval S; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2021, 'Investigating extraterrestrial bodies as a source of critical minerals for renewable energy technology', Acta Astronautica, 186, pp. 74 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.05.021

Dallas JA; Raval S; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2021, 'An Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for Space Resource Extraction', Space Policy, 57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2021.101441

Chen H; Kimyon O; Lamei Ramandi H; Manefield M; Kaksonen AH; Morris C; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2021, 'Microbiologically influenced corrosion of cable bolts in underground coal mines: The effect of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 31, pp. 357 - 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.01.006

Pelech TM; Sibille L; Dempster A; Saydam S, 2021, 'A framework for Off-Earth mining method selection', Acta Astronautica, 181, pp. 552 - 568, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.01.018

Tabelin CB; Dallas J; Casanova S; Pelech T; Bournival G; Saydam S; Canbulat I, 2021, 'Towards a low-carbon society: A review of lithium resource availability, challenges and innovations in mining, extraction and recycling, and future perspectives', Minerals Engineering, 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106743

Lamei Ramandi H; Pirzada MA; Saydam S; Arns C; Roshan H, 2021, 'Digital and experimental rock analysis of proppant injection into naturally fractured coal', Fuel, 286, pp. 119368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119368

Craig P; Lamei Ramandi H; Chen H; Vandermaat D; Crosky A; Hagan P; Hebblewhite B; Saydam S, 2021, 'Stress corrosion cracking of rockbolts: An in-situ testing approach', Construction and Building Materials, 269, pp. 121275, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121275

Mo S; Sheffield P; Corbett P; Ramandi HL; Oh J; Canbulat I; Saydam S; Lamei Ramandi H, 2020, 'A numerical investigation into floor buckling mechanisms in underground coal mine roadways', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 103, pp. 103497, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2020.103497

Saydam S, 2020, 'UNSW takes leading role in researching future technologies', Ausimm Bulletin, 2020, pp. 1 - 2

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