Dr Sam Hashemi
| Name | Dr Sam Hashemi |  |
|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Lecturer | |
| Campus | Gippsland | |
| Room | 4N271 | |
| Phone | +613 51228978 | |
Research interests
- Numerical modelling of particulate materials by Discrete Element Method (DEM)
- Using recycled materials such as carpet waste fibres and paper Mill Sludge in ground improvement
- Study the behaviour of cemented sands by laboratory experimental methods
- Effect of pile driving on adjacent residential building by numerical simulation (FDM)
- Optimising the use of fly ash in Cemented Paste Backfill (CPB) design
- Borehole stability analysis in poorly cemented granular formations
- Optimising the direct geothermal energy heating and cooling systems
Short biography
Dr Sam Hashemi is a lecturer in the field of civil and geotechnical engineering at the Gippsland Campus. Before joining FedUni, Sam used to work at CQ University as a lecturer. He received his PhD from the University of Adelaide. Dr Hashemi is the first and corresponding author of several papers in A* and A journals (ERA ranking) and conferences. Besides his academic background, Sam also has more than 7 years of industry work experience where he worked on different construction and oil and gas projects as a Senior Civil Engineer. Dr Hashemi received several research grants and awards during his career in Australia, such as Joint Research Engagement Engineering Cadetship Grant, Deep Exploration Technologies CRC, etc.
Qualifications
- B.Sc in Civil and Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran
- M.Sc in Geotechnical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Iran
- PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Graduate research supervisions
PhD Students: Mr Jun Heo
Institution: The University of Adelaide
Project title: Effect of different in situ stress paths on wellbore convergence in poorly cemented formations
Teaching areas
- Geotechnical engineering
- Soil mechanics
- Building materials and construction
- Capstone structural and geotechnical design
- Design and project management
- Engineering statics