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Professor Alireza Maheri

Professor Alireza Maheri
Professor Alireza Maheri
Professor Alireza Maheri

PhD, CEng, MIMechE

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Email Address
alireza.maheri@abdn.ac.uk
Telephone Number
+44 (0)1224 272501
Office Address

Room 382, Fraser Noble Building

School of Engineering, King’s College

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, AB24 3UE

United Kingdom

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Biography

Professor Maheri joined the University of Aberdeen in 2016 (Senior Lecturer 2016, Reader 2021, Personal Chair 2022). Prior to that, he was a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University (2009-2016) and a member of Aerospace Vehicle Architecture and Design Integration Research and Teaching Group, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol (2007-2009). 

Professor Maheri has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Shiraz University, a Masters in Mechanical Engineering-Energy Conversion from Amirkabir University of Technology and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Design and Simulation of Adaptive Aero-structures from UWE Bristol. 

Memberships and Affiliations

Internal Memberships

Applied Dynamics and Structures Research Group

Centre for Energy Transition 

External Memberships

Research Council

  • International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction 

 Editorial Board

  • International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements 
  • Journal of Energy and Power Engineering 
  • Energies

 Guest Editor

  • Renewable Energy (2022)
  • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2019)

Conference Chair

  • General Chair and Founder, 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering Design and Optimisation, Belgrade, September 2016
  • Chair, 4th International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, Belgrade, September 2016
  • Publication Chair, 3rd International Conference on Control, Engineering & Information Technology, Tlemcen, May 2015
  • Publication Chair, 3rd International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, Paris, Nov 2014
  • Co-chair, 2nd International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, Newcastle upon Tyne, June 2012

 Research Proposal Review

  • Royal Society-Newton International Fellowships (UK)
  • EPSRC (UK)
  • Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
  • Romanian National Research Council (CNCS)
  • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
  • EC Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship
  • The Netherland NWA programme
  • SEAI National Energy RD&D Funding Programme (Ireland)

 External Examination and Advisory

  • Validation Panel Member, MEng/BEng Renewable Energy Engineering, Robert Gordon University (2023)
  • External Examiner, MSc Advanced Lightweight Structures and Impact, Cranfield University (2016-2018)
  • Academic External Adviser for MSc Renewable Energy and Power by Research, University of the West of England, Bristol (2015)
Research

Research Overview

Research Areas

  • Multi-vector Renewable Energy Systems
  • Energy Transition Planning (system approach and multi-criteria assessment)
  • Wind Energy
  • Multidisciplinary Design & Multiobjective Optimisation under Uncertainties
  • Decision Support Systems 
  • Nature Inspired Design & Sustainability

Current Research

  • Energy Transition: MOHRES (https://www.mohres.com), Just Systems, Distributed Multi-vector Renewable Energy Systems (multiple applications from offshore green hydrogen production to rural communities district heating )
  • Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems under Uncertainties https://www.abdn.ac.uk/stories/improving-energy-efficiency/index.html
  • Design of Wind Turbine Smart Blades
  • Windfarm Layout Optimisation
  • Floating Wind Turbines
  • Hydrogen Systems Integration

Past Research

  • Decision Support System for Offshore Windfarm Decommissioning   https://northsearegion.eu/decomtools/
  • Structural optimisation
  • Composite Materials Machining Using Mesh Free Methods
  • Design and Optimisation of Composite Structures 
  • Wind Turbine Adaptive and Smart Blades
  • High Fidelity Analysis of Composite Structures
  • Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

Knowledge Exchange

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/stories/improving-energy-efficiency/index.html 

Collaborations

Collaborators in recent projects:
  • ANM Group (UK)
  • Alnarjes Ltd (Jordan)
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University (China)
  • University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer (Germany)
  • HWWI (Germany)
  • Western Norway University of Applied Science
  • Aashraye ltd (UK)
  • Marine Scotland
  • Energy Valley (Netherlands)
  • Offshorenergy.dk (Denmark)
  • Maritime Cluster Funen (Denmark)
  • Samsoe Kommune (Denmark)
  • Virol (Netherlands)
  • Lauwershorst Group (Netherlands)
  • University of Limerick (Ireland)
  • University Mascareignes (Mauritius)
  • Energy Renewable UK 
  • University Valenciennes (France)
  • University of Belgrade (Serbia)

Supervision

Current PhD projects (Lead Supervisor):

  1. Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition: EMS
  2. Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition: Cross-disciplinary Assessment
  3. Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition: Energy Transition Planning
  4. Multi-objective Optimisation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Green Hydrogen Production

Past PhD projects (Lead Supervisor):

  1. Improving Aircraft Efficiency by Investigating Lifting Surface Topology (2025)
  2. Decommissioning Decision Support System (2023)
  3. Wind Turbine Smart Blades Made of Functional Materials (2023)
  4. Application of Cryogenic Cooling and Cutting for Offshore Energy Structures (2023)
  5. Smart Energy Management System for Hybrid Renewable Energy System Supplying Plannable Power for Industrial Applications (2021)
  6. Hybrid Wind Energy Systems Tailored for End User Requirements (2019)
  7. Aero-Structural Analysis and Design of Smart Blades Made of Functional Materials (2018)
  8. Performance-Reliability Driven Design of Complex Systems (2016)
  9. Usage Driven Design of Power Systems of Eco-Urban Electric Cars (2015)
  10. Decision Support System for Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (2015)
  11. Aeroelastic Analysis of Wind Turbine Smart Blades Utilising Multiple Control Surfaces (2014)
  12. Nonlinear Predictive Energy Management Strategies for Standalone DC Microgrids (2014)
  13. Wind Turbine Adaptive Blade Integrated Design and Analysis (2013)
  14. Aerodynamic Design of Wind Turbine Blades Utilising Nonconventional Control Systems (2012)

Funding and Grants

  • UKRI, 'Systems Approaches for Accelerating a Just Transition (JUST-Systems)', £5.7 m, 2025-2030, CoI (PI at School of Engineering)
  • Net Zero Technology Centre, 'Data for Net Zero (D4NZ)', £992 k, 2022-2025, CoI
  • Innovate UK and ANM Group Limited Knowledge Transfer Partnership, 'Application of Business and Engineering research methodologies to establish ANM Renewable & Agri-Tech advisory service', £188 k, 2022-2023, CoI (PI at School of Engineering)
  • EU-InterReg, 'Eco-innovative concepts for the end of offshore wind energy farms lifecycle (DecomTools)', £240 k, 2018-2023, PI
  • National Decommissioning Centre PhD Studentship 'A Decision Support System for Oil & Gas Decommissioning', £72 k, 2019-2022, PI
  • Carnegie Trust PhD Scholarship, 'Wind Turbine Smart Blades Made of Functional Materials', £60 k, 2019-2022, Principal Supervisor
  • Scottish Funding Council SPRe-Industrial Collaboration, 'Induced Ductile to Brittle Transition Impact Cut', £78 k 2019-2023, PI
  • Collaborative Industrial Doctoral Project, Energy Renewable UK, 'Renewable Energy Systems Tailored for End User (REST4U)', £66 k, 2015-2018,PI
  • International Academic Research Collaboration, Meliksah University, Turkey, 'Usage Driven Design of Power Systems of Eco-urban Electric Cars', £11.6 k, 2011-2014, PI
  • Collaborative Industrial Doctoral Project, Synchron technology, 'Distributed Adaptive Renewable Energy Systems (DARES)', £168 k, 2010-2014, PI
  • EU-FP7 European Lifelong Learning Programme, 'Green ELLEiEC', £40 k, 2009-2013, CoI 
  • Royal Aeronautical Society, 'Aeroelastic Composite Wings and Blades', £3 k, 2005, PI

 

Teaching

Courses

Teaching Responsibilities

Course Coordinator for Energy Systems Integration EG554T and EG554U

Publications

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  • Atypical design optimisation of structures: case studies

    Maheri, A.
    High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials. Wilde, W. P. D., Hernández, S., Brebbia, C. A. (eds.). WIT Press, pp. 419-430, 12 pages
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters

  • A Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Distribution of Aerofoils on Wind Turbine Blades

    Kahwash, F., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Effect of different bend-twist coupling topologies on induced twist and cost of wind turbine adaptive blades

    Bagali, R., Zhang, L., Maheri, A.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Updated cost modeling of hybrid renewable energy system components

    Kawash, F., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Educated search-A generic platform for partial modification at conceptual design phase of multidisciplinary problems

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A.
    Computer-Aided Design, vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 991-1004
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Modeling and Simulation of a Combined Solar and Wind Energy System using OpenModelica

    Dizqah, A. M., Maheri, A., Busawon, K., Fritzson, P.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Wind speed and solar irradiance variation simulation using ARMA models in design of hybrid wind-PV battery system

    Kamjoo, A., Maheri, A., Putrus, G.
    Journal of Clean Energy Technologies, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 14-17
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Acausal Modelling and Dynamic Simulation of the Standalone Wind-Solar Plant using Modelica

    Dizqah, A. M., Maheri, A., Busawon, K., Fritzson, P.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • On the performance of a modified multiple-deme genetic algorithm in LRFD design of steel frames

    Safari, D., Maheri, M. R., Maheri, A.
    Iranian Journal of Science and Technology:Transactions of Civil Engineering, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 169-190
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Utilising Implanted Carbon Fibre As A Resistive Heating Element In Wind Turbine Blade Anti-icing Systems

    Maheri, A.
    Materials Characterisation VI. Brebbia, C., Klemm, A. (eds.). WITPress, pp. 297-308, 12 pages
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters

  • A finite element suite for deformation analysis of composite aeroelastic structures subjected to operational aerodynamic loading

    Maheri, A.
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol. 226, no. C8, pp. 2062-2076
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • A robust method for integrated design of trusses supporting distributed loads

    Maheri, A., Maheri, M. R.
    Engineering Structures, vol. 40, pp. 339-349
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Design of a single-DOF kinematic chain using hybrid GA-pattern search and sequential GA

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol. 226, no. C6, pp. 1633-1643
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • A comparative study of the performance of DC permanent magnet and AC induction motors in urban electric cars

    Sedef, K., Maheri, A., Daadbin, A., Yilmaz, M.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • An analytical model for deformation analysis of wind turbine adaptive blades

    Zhang, H., Maheri, A., Daadbin, A., Hackney, P.
    High Performance Structures and Materials VI: WIT Transactions on the Built Environment. de Wilde, W., Brebbia, C., Hernandez, S. (eds.). WIT Press, pp. 13-25, 13 pages
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters

  • An analytical model for frequency analysis of composite wind turbine adaptive blades

    Zhang, H., Daadbin, A., Maheri, A., Hackney, P.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • An analytical model for frequency analysis of composite wind turbine blades

    Zhang, H., Maheri, A., Daadbin, A., Hackney, P.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • An assessment of solar irradiance stochastic model for the UK

    Dizqah, A. M., Maheri, A., Busawon, K.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • An assessment of wind speed stochastic model for the UK

    Dizqah, A. M., Maheri, A., Busawon, K.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Deterministic versus nondeterministic design of hybrid renewable energy systems

    Maheri, A., Bagali, R., Chilak, C., Scheller, F., Mustafa, A. I.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Effect of laminate configuration and shell-thickness variation on the inducted twist distribution in wind turbine adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Zhang, H., Daadbin, A., Hackney, P.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Improvement of the accuracy of the blade element momentum theory method in wind turbine aerodynamics analysis

    Macquart, T., Maheri, A., Busawon, K.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Integrated flight control system development using CEASIOM

    Beaverstocka, C., Richardson, T., Maheri, A., Isikveren, A.
    Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal, vol. 58, no. 1, pp. 29-46
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Multi-Objective Optimisation of Hybrid Wind Turbine - PV Systems

    Kamjoo, A., Maheri, A., Putrus, G., Dizqah, A. M.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Optimal sizing of grid-connected hybrid wind-PV systems with battery bank storage

    Kamjoo, A., Maheri, A., Putrus, G., Dizqah, A.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Optimisation of grid-connected hybrid wind-PV-systems with battery bank storage

    Kamjoo, A., Maheri, A., Putrus, G. A.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Optimisation of the efficiency of carbon fibre heating elements implanted in wind turbine blades

    Smith, B. A., Maheri, A.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Phenotype building blocks and geometric crossover in structural optimisation

    Maheri, A., Macquart, T., Safari, D., Maheri, M. R.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Reliability criteria in optimal sizing of stand-alone hybrid wind-PV-battery bank system

    Kamjoo, A., Maheri, A., Putrus, G. A.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Optimum design of steel frames using a multiple-deme GA with improved reproduction operators

    Safari, D., Maheri, M. R., Maheri, A.
    Journal of Constructional Steel Research, vol. 67, no. 8, pp. 1232-1243
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Analysis of the Boeing 747-100 using CEASIOM

    Richardson, T., Beaverstocka, C., Isikveren, A., Maheri, A., Badcockb, K., Da Ronchb, A.
    Progress in Aerospace Sciences, vol. 47, no. 8, pp. 660–673
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • An investigation into the potential use of microtabs in enhancing energy capture capability of wind turbines

    Wiratama, I. K., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Improving the Durability of Straw-Reinforced Clay Plaster Cladding for Earthen Buildings

    Maheri, M. R., Maheri, A., Pourfallah, S., Azarm, R., Hadjipour, A.
    International journal of architectural heritage, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 349-366
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Seismic performance of ordinary RC frames retrofitted at joints by FRP sheets

    Niroomandi, A., Maheri, A., Maheri, M. R., Mahini, S. S.
    Engineering Structures, vol. 32, no. 8, pp. 2326-2336
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Complete flight control system integration and optimisation from a conceptual design phase

    Beaverstocka, C., Richardson, T., Isikveren, A., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • High performance finite element analysis of composite aeroelastic structures

    Maheri, A., Daadbin, A.
    HIGH PERFORMANCE STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS V. DeWilde, W., Brebbia, C., Mander, U. (eds.). WIT Press, pp. 15-26, 12 pages
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters

  • Performance prediction of wind turbines utilizing passive smart blades: approaches and evaluation

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    Wind energy, vol. 13, no. 2-3, pp. 255-265
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • A Parallel Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Synthesis of a Morphing Aerofoil

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Design of wind turbine passive smart blades

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Integrated hardware and software optimization of conceptual flight control system development

    Beaverstock, C., Maheri, A., Richardson, T., Isikveren, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Methods for conceptual Flight Control System design

    Beaverstock, C. S., Maheri, A., Richardson, T. S., Lowenberg, M. H., Isikveren, A. T.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Upgrading the ductility and seismic behavior factor of ordinary RC frames using fiber composite sheets

    Niroomandi, A., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Upgrading the performance level of ordinary frames using fibre reinforced plastic sheets

    Niroomandi, A., Maheri, A.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Facilitating Meta-design Techniques for Multi-disciplinary Conceptual Design

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    Contributions to Conferences: Papers

  • Variable-state design parameters in the design of aero-structures made of intrinsically smart materials

    Maheri, A., Isikveren, A. T.
    HIGH PERFORMANCE STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS IV. DeWilde, W., Brebbia, C. (eds.). WIT PRESS/COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS PUBLICATIONS, pp. 421-430, 10 pages
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters

  • Application of combined analytical/FEA coupled aero-structure simulation in design of wind turbine adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.
    Renewable Energy, vol. 32, no. 12, pp. 2011-2018
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Decoupled aerodynamic and structural design of wind turbine adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.
    Renewable Energy, vol. 32, no. 10, pp. 1753-1767
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Combined analytical/FEA-based coupled aero structure simulation of a wind turbine with bend-twist adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Vinney, J.
    Renewable Energy, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 916-930
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Efficient meshing of a wind turbine blade using force adaptive mesh sizing functions

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C. A., Vinney, J.
    Renewable Energy, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 95-104
    Contributions to Journals: Articles

  • Optimum geometry design of plane trusses supporting distributed loads using genetic algorithms

    Maheri, A., Maheri, M. R.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • A simple algorithm to modify an ordinary wind turbine blade to an adaptive one

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C., Vinney, J.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Damping the fluctuating behaviour and improving the convergence rate of the axial induction factor in the BEMT-based rotor aerodynamic codes

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C., Vinney, J.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • Single-step versus coupled-aero-structure simulation of a wind turbine with bend-twist adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C., Vinney, J.
    Chapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Conference Proceedings

  • WTAB, a computer program for predicting the performance of horizontal axis wind turbines with adaptive blades

    Maheri, A., Noroozi, S., Toomer, C., Vinney, J.
    Renewable Energy, vol. 31, no. 11, pp. 1673-1685
    Contributions to Journals: Articles
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