Dr Oveis Pourmehran
Grant-Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow
School of Medicine
College of Health
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD, but is currently at capacity - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Oveis Pourmehran is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, specialising in innovative drug delivery technologies for upper airway diseases from the lense of fluid mechanics. His research journey began during his Master's programme (2013-2015), where he developed computational fluid dynamics models for magnetic drug targeting in human lungs.
Dr Pourmehran completed his PhD at the University of Adelaide (2017-2021) with a thesis titled "Understanding the flow behaviour in human maxillary sinuses for drug delivery applications." His groundbreaking research introduced a novel acoustic wave technique for targeted sinus drug delivery, developing a high-fidelity computational aero-acoustic model that demonstrated remarkable efficiency improvements. Building upon this foundational work, he has refined the technology and developed a prototype acoustically enhanced nebuliser (AEN) that is now being tested in an MRFF-funded first-in-human clinical trial of bacteriophage therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis (ANZCTR: ACTRN12623000542695).
Currently, Dr Pourmehran leads the Biomechanics Research Node (ENT-BioMech), dedicated to developing innovative drug delivery methods and devices for upper airway diseases. As Chief Investigator, he has secured over $2.1 million in competitive research funding for developing cutting-edge chronic rhinosinusitis treatment technologies. His work has gained significant recognition through various media platforms:
SCONA Webinar Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHQo9ABcBRA
University of Adelaide news features:
https://set.adelaide.edu.au/news/list/2022/02/18/mechanical-engineering-phd-concept-developed-for-use-in-medical-clinical
Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research:
https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/AU/Adelaide/321219921227571/Basil-Hetzel-Institute-for-Translational-Health-Research
Dr Pourmehran continues to lead transformative research bridging engineering excellence with clinical application, positioning him at the forefront of next-generation therapeutic delivery technologies.
My research focuses on developing cutting-edge drug delivery methods and devices to enhance treatment efficacy for upper airway diseases, bridging the gap between engineering principles and clinical applications in otolaryngology.
Currently Running PhD Research Projects in ENT-BioMech Research Node
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Magnetic Drug Targeting Systems
Development of magnetic drug targeting systems to improve drug delivery to paranasal sinuses through targeted delivery approaches. This research employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling to optimise system design, followed by in-vitro experiments to evaluate and refine the concept.
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Intranasal Drug Delivery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) Treatment
Investigation of aerosol charged drug delivery systems, ranging from traditional irrigation methods to advanced charged aerosols. This project compares the efficacy of charged aerosol drug delivery with conventional drug delivery methods in the context of sinonasal treatment.
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Empty Nose Syndrome Aetiology Investigation
Combining perceptions research with computational modelling to investigate the aetiology of Empty Nose Syndrome. This multidisciplinary approach aims to resolve long-standing debates surrounding ENS syndrome causation.
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Nasal Airflow Optimisation
Using CFD modelling and in-vitro studies to analyse the effects of various virtual surgeries on nasal airflow behaviour. This research aims to optimise surgical approaches for treating nasal congestion, CRS management, and improving drug delivery outcomes.
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Bio-mimetic Sinonasal Cavity Model
Development of a comprehensive sinonasal cavity model that accurately mimics real-world anatomy and biological features, including mucus and epithelial layer characteristics and infection patterns. This realistic model will enhance drug delivery device design and optimisation processes.
Additional Research Areas
Acoustic and Music-Based Drug Delivery
- The power of music in sinonasal drug delivery
- Acoustic drug delivery to paranasal sinuses
- Development of mesh nebulisers for improved sinus drug delivery
Advanced Surgical Modelling and Drug Delivery
- Virtual endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) with subsequent airflow analysis and particle tracking
Specialised Delivery System Development
- Nasal irrigation flow dynamics evaluation with Eustachian tube involvement assessment using CFD approaches (part 1 has been completed through an Honours Project)
- Sinus drug delivery assessment using 3D models, FITC, and SPECT imaging
Research Methodologies and Technical Capabilities
Our research employs state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies, including:
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for airflow analysis and optimisation
- Discrete Phase Modelling (DPM-CFD) for particle tracking studies
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural and mechanical analysis
- Signal Processing for acoustic-based delivery systems
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modelling for device development
- Medical Imaging Processing using 3D Slicer and advanced reconstruction software
- Advanced Manufacturing through cutting-edge 3D printing technology, including FUSETEC systems
Research Impact
The ENT-BioMech research node represents a unique intersection of biomedical engineering and clinical ENT practice, with the potential to transform treatment approaches for upper airway diseases through innovative drug delivery solutions and enhanced surgical techniques..
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Senior Research Fellow | The University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - 2025 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow | The University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2021 | PhD candidate | The University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - 2017 | Lecturer | Golestan Institute of Higher Education |
| 2015 - 2017 | Lecturer | Islamic Azad University of Gorgan |
| 2015 - 2017 | Researcher | Young Researchers and Elites Club |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Award | Adelaide Medical School Research Travel Awards | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Award | Adelaide Medical School Research Travel Awards | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Scholarship | 2023 THRFG BHI Conference and Travel Grant | The Hospital Research Foundation Group | Australia | $750 |
| 2021 | Award | Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Award | ECMS High-Impact publication in the sector of "Health Solutions" | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2020 | Award | Frank Perry Travelling Scholarship in Engineering | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $1,500 |
| 2017 | Scholarship | Beacon of Enlightenment PhD Scholarship | The University of Adelaide | Australia | $90,000 |
| 2015 | Award | Distinguished Graduated Student | National Elite Foundation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2021 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| 2013 - 2015 | Babol Noshirvani University of Technology | Iran | M.Sc |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ANSYS Fluids Academic Training at University of Adelaide | LEAP Australia Pty Ltd Leading Engineering Application Providers | Australia |
| 2018 | 2 Day FEA and CFD ANSYS Academic Training at the University of Adelaide | LEAP Australia Pty Ltd Leading Engineering Application Providers | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Pourmehran, O., Psaltis, A. J., Vreugde, S., Zarei, K., Shang, Y., Inthavong, K., & Wormald, P. -J. (2025). Evaluating Nebulisation and Nasal Irrigation Efficiency in Post-Operative Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients Through Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 264, 108697-1-108697-18. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2024 | Meymivand, A., Shirani, M., Yamini, Y., Shahhosseini, S., Kashani, M. N., Pourmehran, O., & Vreugde, S. (2024). Polymeric membrane supports in electromembrane extraction: An overview of various options, methodologies, and modifications. TrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 181(Part B), 117994-1-117994-17. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2023 | Farnoud, A., Tofighian, H., Baumann, I., Ahookhosh, K., Pourmehran, O., Cui, X., . . . Schmid, O. (2023). Numerical and Machine Learning Analysis of the Parameters Affecting the Regionally Delivered Nasal Dose of Nano- and Micro-Sized Aerosolized Drugs. Pharmaceuticals, 16(1), 81-1-81-14. Scopus11 WoS9 Europe PMC7 |
| 2023 | Pourmehran, O., Zarei, K., Pourchez, J., Vreugde, S., Psaltis, A., & Wormald, P. -J. (2023). Advancements in Acoustic Drug Delivery for Paranasal Sinuses: A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 644, 123277-1-123277-18. Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC5 |
| 2022 | Pourmehran, O., Cazzolato, B., Tian, Z., & Arjomandi, M. (2022). The effect of inlet flow profile and nozzle diameter on drug delivery to the maxillary sinus. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 21(3), 849-870. Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC6 |
| 2021 | Pourmehran, O., Arjomandi, M., Cazzolato, B., Tian, Z., Vreugde, S., Javadiyan, S., . . . Wormald, P. -J. (2021). Acoustic drug delivery to the maxillary sinus. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 606, 120927-1-120927-15. Scopus23 WoS20 Europe PMC9 |
| 2021 | Islam, M. S., Larpruenrudee, P., Saha, S. C., Pourmehran, O., Paul, A. R., Gemci, T., . . . Gu, Y. (2021). How severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 aerosol propagates through the age-specific upper airways. Physics of Fluids, 33(8), 081911-1-081911-13. Scopus34 WoS32 Europe PMC13 |
| 2021 | Taheri, M. H., Pourmehran, O., Sarafraz, M. M., Ahookhosh, K., Farnoud, A., & Cui, X. (2021). Effect of swirling flow and particle-release pattern on drug delivery to human tracheobronchial airways. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 20(6), 2451-2469. Scopus22 WoS19 Europe PMC12 |
| 2020 | Sarafraz, M. M., Pourmehran, O., Yang, B., Arjomandi, M., & Ellahi, R. (2020). Pool boiling heat transfer characteristics of iron oxide nano-suspension under constant magnetic field. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 147, 106131-1-106131-11. Scopus145 WoS138 |
| 2020 | Ahookhosh, K., Pourmehran, O., Aminfar, H., Mohammadpourfard, M., Sarafraz, M. M., & Hamishehkar, H. (2020). Development of Human Respiratory Airway Models: A Review.. European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 145, 1-22. Scopus82 WoS74 Europe PMC38 |
| 2020 | Arya, H., Sarafraz, M. M., Pourmehran, O., & Arjomandi, M. (2020). Performance index improvement of a double-pipe cooler with MgO/water-ethylene glycol (50:50) nano-suspension. Propulsion and Power Research, 9(1), 75-86. Scopus13 WoS10 |
| 2020 | Pourmehran, O., Cazzolato, B., Tian, Z., & Arjomandi, M. (2020). Acoustically-driven drug delivery to maxillary sinuses: aero-acoustic analysis. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 151, 1-14. Scopus25 WoS23 Europe PMC12 |
| 2019 | Arya, H., Sarafraz, M. M., Pourmehran, O., & Arjomandi, M. (2019). Heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of MgO nanofluid in a double pipe heat exchanger. Heat and Mass Transfer, 55(6), 1769-1781. Scopus45 WoS34 |
| 2019 | Sarafraz, M. M., Pourmehran, O., Yang, B., & Arjomandi, M. (2019). Assessment of the thermal performance of a thermosyphon heat pipe using zirconia-acetone nanofluids. Renewable Energy, 136, 884-895. Scopus132 WoS118 |
| 2019 | Sarafraz, M. M., Yang, B., Pourmehran, O., Arjomandi, M., & Ghomashchi, R. (2019). Fluid and heat transfer characteristics of aqueous graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) nanofluid in a microchannel. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 107, 24-33. Scopus101 WoS91 |
| 2019 | Sarafraz, M. M., Silakhori, M., Madani, S. A., Kiamahalleh, M. V., & Pourmehran, O. (2019). Thermal and hydraulic performance of a heat exchanger working with carbon-water nanofluid. Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung, 55(12), 3443-3453. Scopus9 WoS9 |
| 2019 | Pourmehran, O., Arjomandi, M., Cazzolato, B., Ghanadi, F., & Tian, Z. (2019). The impact of geometrical parameters on acoustically driven drug delivery to maxillary sinuses.. Biomech Model Mechanobiol, 19(2), 557-575. Scopus16 WoS14 Europe PMC6 |
| 2018 | Tabassum, R., Mehmood, R., Pourmehran, O., Akbar, N. S., & Gorji-Bandpy, M. (2018). Impact of viscosity variation on oblique flow of Cu–H2O nanofluid. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 232(5), 622-631. Scopus32 WoS27 |
| 2018 | Mehmood, R., Tabassum, R., Pourmehran, O., & Ganji, D. D. (2018). Crosswise stream of hydrogen-oxide (H2O) through a porous media containing copper nanoparticles. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(15), 7562-7569. Scopus15 WoS16 |
| 2018 | Pourmehran, O., Sarafraz, M., Rahimi-Gorji, M., & Ganji, D. (2018). Rheological behaviour of various metal-based nano-fluids between rotating discs: a new insight. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 88, 37-48. Scopus74 WoS71 |
| 2018 | Sarafraz, M., Pourmehran, O., Nikkhah, V., & Arya, A. (2018). Pool boiling heat transfer to zinc oxide-ethylene glycol nano-suspension near the critical heat flux. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 32(5), 2309-2315. Scopus12 WoS9 |
| 2018 | Tabasum, R., Mehmood, R., & Pourmehran, O. (2018). Velocity slip in mixed convective oblique transport of titanium oxide/water (nano-polymer) with temperature-dependent viscosity. European Physical Journal Plus, 133(9), 1-12. Scopus14 WoS16 |
| 2018 | Mohammadian, M., Pourmehran, O., & Ju, P. (2018). An Iterative Approach to Obtaining the Nonlinear Frequency of a Conservative Oscillator with Strong Nonlinearities. International Applied Mechanics, 54(4), 470-479. Scopus12 WoS10 |
| 2017 | Pourmehran, O., Rahimi-Gorji, M., & Ganji, D. D. (2017). ANALYSIS OF NANOFLUID FLOW IN A POROUS MEDIA ROTATING SYSTEM BETWEEN TWO PERMEABLE SHEETS CONSIDERING THERMOPHORETIC AND BROWNIAN MOTION. THERMAL SCIENCE, 21(6B), 3063-3073. WoS15 |
| 2017 | Biglarian, M., Rahimi Gorji, M., Pourmehran, O., & Domairry, G. (2017). H<inf>2</inf>O based different nanofluids with unsteady condition and an external magnetic field on permeable channel heat transfer. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42(34), 22005-22014. Scopus62 WoS63 |
| 2017 | Yousefi, M., Pourmehran, O., Gorji-Bandpy, M., Inthavong, K., Yeo, L., & Tu, J. (2017). CFD simulation of aerosol delivery to a human lung via surface acoustic wave nebulization. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 16(6), 2035-2050. Scopus66 WoS61 Europe PMC28 |
| 2017 | Mosayebidorcheh, S., Rahimi-Gorji, M., Ganji, D. D., Moayebidorcheh, T., Pourmehran, O., & Biglarian, M. (2017). Transient thermal behavior of radial fins of rectangular, triangular and hyperbolic profiles with temperature-dependent properties using DTM-FDM. Journal of Central South University, 24(3), 675-682. Scopus55 WoS50 |
| 2016 | Pourmehran, O., Rahimi-Gorji, M., & Ganji, D. D. (2016). Heat transfer and flow analysis of nanofluid flow induced by a stretching sheet in the presence of an external magnetic field. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 65, 162-171. Scopus96 WoS83 |
| 2016 | Pourmehran, O., Gorji, T. B., & Gorji-Bandpy, M. (2016). Magnetic drug targeting through a realistic model of human tracheobronchial airways using computational fluid and particle dynamics. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 15(5), 1355-1374. Scopus100 WoS86 Europe PMC37 |
| 2016 | Rahimi-Gorji, M., Pourmehran, O., Gorji-Bandpy, M., & Ganji, D. D. (2016). Unsteady squeezing nanofluid simulation and investigation of its effect on important heat transfer parameters in presence of magnetic field. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 67, 467-475. Scopus103 WoS97 |
| 2015 | Pourmehran, O., Rahimi-Gorji, M., Hatami, M., Sahebi, S. A. R., & Domairry, G. (2015). Numerical optimization of microchannel heat sink (MCHS) performance cooled by KKL based nanofluids in saturated porous medium. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 55, 49-68. Scopus155 WoS141 |
| 2015 | Pourmehran, O., Rahimi-Gorji, M., Gorji-Bandpy, M., & Gorji, T. B. (2015). Simulation of magnetic drug targeting through tracheobronchial airways in the presence of an external non-uniform magnetic field using Lagrangian magnetic particle tracking. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 393, 380-393. Scopus99 WoS91 |
| 2015 | Rahimi-Gorji, M., Pourmehran, O., Gorji-Bandpy, M., & Gorji, T. B. (2015). CFD simulation of airflow behavior and particle transport and deposition in different breathing conditions through the realistic model of human airways. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 209, 121-133. Scopus181 WoS160 |
| 2015 | Rahimi-Gorji, M., Pourmehran, O., Hatami, M., & Ganji, D. D. (2015). Statistical optimization of microchannel heat sink (MCHS) geometry cooled by different nanofluids using RSM analysis. European Physical Journal Plus, 130(2), 1-21. Scopus180 WoS161 |
| 2015 | Pourmehran, O., Rahimi-Gorji, M., Gorji-Bandpy, M., & Baou, M. (2015). Comparison between the volumetric flow rate and pressure distribution for different kinds of sliding thrust bearing. Propulsion and Power Research, 4(2), 84-90. Scopus26 WoS26 |
| 2015 | Tavana, M., Pourmehran, O., Aghaei Khasraghei, A., Gorji-Bandpy, M., & Alipour Sangarab, J. (2015). Numerical analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in microchannels with various internal fins. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics, 3(4), 227-230. |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2024 | Hauben, U., Burdon, I., Vreugde, S., Psaltis, P., Wormald, P. -J., & Pourmehran, O. (2024). Optimising Meshing for Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Nasal Airflow: Balancing Efficiency and Mesh Independence. In Proceedings of the 24th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference. Canberran, Australia. DOI |
| 2022 | Pourmehran, O., Cazzolato, B., Tian, Z., & Arjomandi, M. (2022). Acoustic Behaviour of the Human Maxillary Sinus: The Importance of the Middle Meatus and the Ostium on Resonance Frequency Behaviour. In AIP (American Institute of Physics) Conference Proceedings Vol. 2425 (pp. 1-5). online: AIP. DOI Scopus1 |
| 2020 | Pourmehran, O., Arjomandi, M., Cazzolato, B., & Tian, Z. (2020). Effect of Particle Diameter and Density on Acoustic Drug Delivery to Maxillary Sinus – a Sensitivity Study. In Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference AFMC2020 (pp. 1-4). online: The University of Queensland. DOI |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2025 | Zarei, K., Vreugde, S., Robertson, W., Wormald, P. -J., & Pourmehran, O. (2025). Numerical modelling of magnetic drug targeting for enhanced drug delivery in the paranasal sinuses. Poster session presented at the meeting of IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2025, Adelaide, Australia. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2025 | Zarei, K., Vreugde, S., Kwok, P. C. L., Wormald, P. -J., & Pourmehran, O. (2025). Application of electrostatically charged aerosols for drug delivery in chronic rhinosinusitis. Poster session presented at the meeting of IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2025, Adelaide, Australia. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2025 | Xiao, J., Pourmehran, O., & Psaltis, A. (2025). ., Nasal airflow redistribution under varying airflow conditions: CFD-based evaluation on a post-surgery case. Poster session presented at the meeting of IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2025, Adelaide, Australia. Adelaide, Australia. |
| 2023 | Pourmehran, O., Vreugde, S., Psaltis, A., & Wormald, P. J. (2023). Comparison of the squeeze bottle and nebuliser in sinus drug delivery: a computational fluid dynamics study. Poster session presented at the meeting of SCONA2023 held in conjuction with in conjunction with Asia Oceania ORL-HNS Congress 2023, Brisbane, Australia. Brisbane, Australia. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Pourmehran, O. (2021). Understanding the flow behaviour in human maxillary sinuses for drug delivery applications. (PhD Thesis, The University of Adelaide). |
| Grant Title | Scheme and Year | Chief Investigators | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The AIRSPACE Trial: AntI-MRSA PhAge Cocktail treatment via Acoustic Enhanced Nebulisers |
NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund #2014977 (2022-2026) |
Wormald, Vreudge, Psaltis, Morales, Pourmehran, Cazzolato, Arjomandi, Louise, Schubert | $1,712,000 |
| Acoustic Drug Delivery for CRS Treatment |
Passe & Williams Foundation - Conjoint Grant (2022-2025) |
Wormald, Pourmehran | $375,000 |
| Adelaide Medical School Research Equipment Grants |
Equipment Grants (2024) |
Pourmehran | $5,000 |
| DVCR Research Small Equipment Grant |
Research Small Equipment Support (2024) |
Pourmehran | $8,590 |
| DVCR Research Small Equipment Grant |
Research Small Equipment Support (2025) |
Pourmehran | $14,955 |
| Total | $2,115,545 | ||
2025, CFD for Engineering Applications_MECH ENG 4111 & 7045 Combined, Guest Lecturer, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2025, CFD for Engineering Applications_MECH ENG 4111 & 7045 Combined, Tutorial, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2025, Finite Element Analysis of Structures_MECH ENG 4118 & 7059 combined, Tutorial and co-coordination, assessment, veting, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2025, Honours Project Part B_MECH ENG 4143B, Co-supervisor, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2024, Honours Project Part A_MECH ENG 4143A, Co-supervisor, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2024, Honours Dental Research Project Part 2_DENT 4400B, Co-supervisor, Dental School, The University of Adelaide
2023, Honours Dental Research Project Part 1_DENT 4400A, Co-supervisor, Dental School, The University of Adelaide
2023-25, CFD Applications in Respiratory Biomechanics (HDR training), Lecturer, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide
2023-25, Virtual Surgery Skills for CFD Simulation (HDR training), Lecturer, Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide
2019-2020, CFD for Engineering Applications_MECH ENG 4111 & 7045 Combined, Teacher Assistant, School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
2019, Applied Aerodynamics_MECH ENG 3101, Teacher Assistant, School of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Adelaide
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Engineering a Biocompatible Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) For Nasal Drug Delivery: Insights from Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Models | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Nikzad Abbariki |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Core-Silica Coated Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Enhanced Drug Delivery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Treatment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Sara Aghili |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Designing Focused Magnetic and Acoustic Systems for Targeted Drug Delivery: Strategy for Frontal and Maxillary Sinus | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Abdul Haseeb Lodhi |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Hypericin-Ampicillin Lipid Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles: Targeted Photodynamic Therapy against Antibiotic-Resistant P. aeruginosa | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mehrdad Hadadian |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Core-Silica Coated Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Enhanced Drug Delivery in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Treatment | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Sara Aghili |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Hypericin-Ampicillin Lipid Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles: Targeted Photodynamic Therapy against Antibiotic-Resistant P. aeruginosa | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mehrdad Hadadian |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Engineering a Biocompatible Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) For Nasal Drug Delivery: Insights from Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Models | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Nikzad Abbariki |
| 2025 | Principal Supervisor | Designing Focused Magnetic and Acoustic Systems for Targeted Drug Delivery: Strategy for Frontal and Maxillary Sinus | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Abdul Haseeb Lodhi |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | A comprehensive Study of magnetic drug targeting in human maxillary sinuses for drug delivery applications | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Kavan Zarei |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | A comprehensive numerical and experimental study of transport phenomena in nebulizer drug delivery targeting paranasal sinuses | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Alireza Meymivand |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to understand the flow behavior in patients with Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Jun Xiao |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | Applying Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to understand the flow behavior in patients with Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Jun Xiao |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | A comprehensive Study of magnetic drug targeting in human maxillary sinuses for drug delivery applications | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Kavan Zarei |
| 2024 | Principal Supervisor | A comprehensive numerical and experimental study of transport phenomena in nebulizer drug delivery targeting paranasal sinuses | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Alireza Meymivand |
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Co-Supervisor | Innovative Propeller Design for Human-Powered Submarines | The University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | Honours | Part Time | Keifer Daryl Potts, Michael Robin Smallridge, Shaghaf Abumustafa |
| 2024 - 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Evaluating Nasal Irrigation Flow Dynamics and Eustachian Tube Involvement: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach | The University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | Honours | Part Time | Syed Ahmed Luqman, Daniel Jungyun Kim, Danielle Zafiropoulos, |
| 2023 - 2024 | Co-Supervisor | High-resolution image assessment of the mandibular canal morphology in CT images. | The University of Adelaide | Bachelor of Dental Surgery | Honours | Full Time | Aaditya Mangla |
| 2023 - ongoing | Principal Supervisor | Development of nebuliser device for clinical trial | The University of Adelaide | Research Assistance, and Internship | Other | Part Time | Uri Hauben |
| Date | Topic | Location | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | The effect of functional endoscopic sinus surgery on nasal obstruction using computational fluid dynamics | The University of Adelaide | Isabella Amy Burdon |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Chair | Mini-Oral 2 session at 33rd TQEH Research Expo | The Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research (BHI) | Australia |
| 2024 - ongoing | Board Member | Organising Committee of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Expo 2024 | The Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research (BHI) | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Chair | SESSION #2: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS IN THE NOSE & AIRWAY | SCONA2023; 15th Asia Oceania ORL-HNS Congress | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Member | European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) | Switzerland |
| 2022 - ongoing | Member | Passe and Williams Foundation | Australia |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | Early- and Mid-Career Researchers, Australian Academy of Science | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Member | Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Acoustics Vibration and Control (AVC) Group | Australia |
| Date | Role | Editorial Board Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Editor | Nano and Medical Materials | Academic Publishing Pte Ltd | Singapore |
| 2023 - ongoing | Board Member | European Journal of Case Reports and Clinical Images | European Journal of Case Reports | United States |
| 2023 - ongoing | Associate Editor | Frontiers in Medical Engineering | Frontiers | Switzerland |
| 2023 - ongoing | Associate Editor | Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering | Frontiers | Switzerland |
| 2021 - ongoing | Editor | Special Issue "Recent Advances on Acoustic, Ultrasonic, and Magnetic Drug Delivery" (IF 5.215) | MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute | Switzerland |
| 2019 - ongoing | Board Member | Journal of Nanosciences: Current Research | Hilaris Publisher | Belgium |
| 2017 - ongoing | Board Member | SCIREA Journal of Mechanical Engineering | Scientific Research Association (SCIREA) | United States |
| Date | Event Name | Event Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2023 | Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI) Showcase event | Fair | Flinders University | Australia |
| 2022 - 2022 | ANFF-SA Microengineering School | Workshop | Australian National Fabrication Facility | Australia |
| 2018 - 2018 | MATLAB Academic Conference in Adelaide | Conference | MathWorks | - |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Innovations in Sinonasal Drug Delivery | Society for Computational Fluid Dynamics of the Nose and Airways (SCONA) | Society for Computational Fluid Dynamics of the Nose and Airways (SCONA) | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | CFD simulation of nasal irrigation and nebulisation for drug delivery to post operative sinuses | Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research (BHI) | Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Comparison of Squeeze Bottle and Nebuliser in Sinus Drug Delivery: A Computational Modelling | SCONA2023 in conjunction with Asia Oceania ORL-HNS Congress 2023 | Translational Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia | Australia |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | AAPG Generic call - 2023 | Grant Assessment | French National Research Agency (ANR) AAPG 2023 | France |
| 2022 - 2022 | PRACE 24th Call for Proposals for Project Access | Grant Assessment | Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe (PRACE) | Belgium |
