A/Professor Hossein Masoumi

A/Professor Hossein Masoumi

Associate Professor in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
+61 3 990 56468
Room 122, 23 College Walk (B60), Clayton Campus
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Academic Experience

  • 2022-Present    Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University
  • 2018-2022         Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University
  • 2018-2019         Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, UNSW Australia
  • 2016-2018         Lecturer, School of Mining Engineering, UNSW Australia
  • 2012-2016         Associate Lecturer, School of Mining Engineering, UNSW Australia

Qualifications

  • PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW, Australia, 2013
  • MEng. in Mine Management and Mine Geomechanics, School of Mining Engineering, UNSW, Australia, 2009
  • B.Sc in Mining Engineering, Tehran University, Iran, 2007

Expertise

Rock mechanics with particular interest in size/scale and shape effects on intact rock
Constitutive modelling of intact rock exhibiting size/scale dependent behaviour under uniaxial and triaxial conditions
Cable bolt characterisation and modelling
Intact rocks micro-scale characterisation
Non-persistent jointed rocks modelling

Editorial Board Membership

  • International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, Elsevier (SJR Q1)
  • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Springer (SJR Q1)
  • Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Elsevier (SJR Q1)
  • International Journal of Geomechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (SJR Q1)
  • Mining, MDPI

Book

  • Wang, S., Masoumi, H., Oh, J. and Zhang, S. (2020) Scale-size and structural effects of rock materials, Matthew Deans, ISBN: 978-0-12-820502-0.
  • Masoumi, H. (2014) Size effects in intact rock, Scholars’ Press, ISBN: 978-3-639-66045-6.

Journal Papers

  1. Bahaaddini, M., Sheikhpourkhani, AM., Yazdani, A., Oh, J. and Masoumi, H. (2026) Numerical and statistical assessment of block-matrix interface parameters on the stability of soil-rock mixtures slopes. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 147, 103254. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  2. Srisangeerthanan, S., Li, D., Hashemi, J. and Masoumi, H. (2026) A novel laboratory testing framework for field-scale axial performance assessment of cable bolt reinforcement system. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 168, 107214. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  3. Dehghanipoodeh, M., Hashemi, J., Valipour, H. and Masoumi, H. (2026) Performance assessment of timber support system subjected to combined actions. Engineering Structures, 354, 122415. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  4. Dehghanipoodeh, M., Hashemi, J., Valipour, H. and Masoumi, H. (2026) Mechanical characterisation of corner joints in short timber support system. Structures, 84, 110965. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  5. Laghaei, M., Haque, N., Bruckard, WJ., Pownceby, MI. and Masoumi. H. (2026) Benchmarking the environmental impacts of representative heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) production in Australia: a life cycle assessment approach. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 31 (4), 53. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  6. Seyfaddini, M., Bahaaddini, M., Karimi Nasab, S., Khosravi, MH. and Masoumi, H. (2025) Failure mechanisms of block-flexural toppling: An extensive numerical study. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 144, 103198. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  7. Dehghanipoodeh, M., Hashemi, J., Valipour, H. and Masoumi, H. (2025) Uniaxial characterisation of timber support system in underground spaces. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 166, 106955. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  8. Dargahizarandi, A., Masoumi, H., Hashemi, A., Saha, B. and Roshan, H. (2025) An advanced 3D continuum finite element model for field-scale in-situ stress simulation of rock media. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 144, 103183. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  9. Sinha, S., Masoumi, H. and Walton, G (2025) Conceptual frameworks to explain reverse size effect in intact rocks considering end and annulus damage. International Journal of Geomechanics, 25 (6), 04025093. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  10. Dargahizarandi, A., Masoumi, H., Hashemi, A., Saha, B. and Roshan, H. (2025) Determination of 3D Stress State Using a Novel Integrated Diametrical Core Deformation and Ultrasonic Analysis. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58 (4), 4377 – 4401. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  11. Aghajanzadeh, M., Li, D., Heidarpour, A., Bahaaddini, M. and Masoumi, H. (2025) Shape‑Dependent Behavior of Intact Rock Under Creep Loading. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58 (4), 4225 – 4245. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  12. Aghajanzadeh, M., Masoumi, H., Heidarpour, A. and Alejano, LR. (2025) Estimating Time-to-Failure and Long-Term Strength of Rocks Based on Creep Strain Rate Model. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58 (4), 4207 – 4223. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  13. Azamipour, V., Roshan, H., Boldini, D. and Masoumi, H. (2025) A novel insight into the transition from plasticity to elasto-damage modelling in intact rocks. Computers and Geotechnics, 179, 107021. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  14. Khadivi, B., Masoumi, H., Heidarpour, A., Zhang, Q. and Zhao, J. (2025) Mechanical characterization of intact rock under polyaxial static-dynamic stress states. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 185, 105977. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  15. Sun, Y., Zhang, W., Li, G., Lu, Z., Wang, S., Ma, Z., Li, D and Masoumi, H. (2025) Investigation into the sustainable solid waste-based grouting materials with enhanced injectability, fluidity and strength. Construction and Building Materials, 498, 144002. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  16. Laghaei, M., Haque, N., Bruckard, WJ., Pownceby, MI. and Masoumi. H. (2025) Environmental impact assessment of valuable heavy minerals production through sand separation processes using life cycle assessment. Minerals Engineering, 232, 109556. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  17. Pérez-Rey, I., Masoumi. H., Ivars, DM., Suikkanen, J. and Alejano, LR. (2025) Size effects on the strength behavior of heterogeneous veined gneiss under uniaxial compression. Rock Mechanics Letters, 2 (2), 90 – 95.
  18. Piroozi, G., Aghaei, H., Ghaedi, M., Masoumi, H. (2025) Impact of data size on ML‑based prediction of shear and compressional slowness. Carbonates and Evaporites, 40 (2), 57.
  19. Lasantha, L., Ray, B., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2025) Cross-Polarised Chipless RFID Sensor: A Novel Approach for Measuring Dielectric Constants in Solid Minerals and Rocks. IEEE Sensors Journal, 25 (12), 22804 – 22814 [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  20. Aligholi, S., Torabi, A.R., Serati, M. and Masoumi. H. (2024) The length of fracture process zone deciphers variations of rock tensile strength. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 182, 105885. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  21. Mohammadpour, M., Roshan, H., Arashpour, M. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Machine learning assisted Kriging to capture spatial variability in petrophysical property modelling. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 167, 106967. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  22. González-Fernández, MA., Estévez-Ventosa, X., Pérez-Rey, I., Alejano, LR. and Masoumi. H. (2024) Size effects on strength and deformability of artificially jointed hard rock. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 176, 105696. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  23. Safari, A., Esfandyari, H., Sugai, Y., Haghighi, M., Zeinijahromi, A. Sarmadivaleh, M. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Computational fluid dynamics modeling of rock–liquid–H2 contact angles: Implications for underground hydrogen storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 81, 110475. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  24. Dehghanipoodeh, M., Hashemi, J., Valipour, H. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Effect of notch corner shapes on mechanical behaviour and failure mechanism of notched timber beams. Construction and Building Materials, 447, 138085. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  25. Lasantha, L., Khan, SI., Ray, B., Karmakar, N, Masoumi, H. and Josh, M. (2024) Chipless RFID Sensory Array for IoT Dielectric Sensing and Material Characterisation. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 11 (24), 40278 – 40292 [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  26. Sheikhpourkhani, AM., Bahaaddini, M., Oh, J. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Numerical study of the mechanical behaviour of unwelded block in matrix rocks under direct shearing. Bulletin of Engineering Geology, 83, 22. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  27. Karimi, A., Paydar, M.H., Aghaei, H. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Structural and Electrochemical Investigation of Anode-Supported Proton-Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Fabricated by the Freeze Casting Process. Fuel Cells, 24(4), e202300200. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  28. Khadivi, B., Heidarpour, A., Zhang, Q. and Masoumi, H. (2023) Characterizing the cracking process of various rock types under Brazilian loading based on coupled Acoustic Emission and high-speed imaging techniques. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 168, 105417. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  29. Khadivi, B., Masoumi, H., Heidarpour, A., Zhang, Q. and Zhao, J. (2023) Assessing the fracturing process of rocks based on Burst-Brittleness Ratio (BBR) governed by point load testing. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56 (11), 8167-8189. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  30. Mohammadpour, M., Roshan, H., Arashpour, M. and Masoumi, H. (2023) Effect of spatial variability of downhole geophysical logs on machine learning exercises. International Journal of Coal Geology, 277, 104333. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  31. González-Fernández, MA., Estévez-Ventosa, X., Alejano, LR. and Masoumi. H. (2023) Size-dependent behaviour of hard rock under triaxial loading. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56 (8), 6009-6025. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  32. Asadizadeh, M., Moosavi, M., Hossaini, MF., Hedayat, A., Sherizadeh, T. and Masoumi, H. (2023) Numerical modelling of rock blocks with nonpersistent rough joints subjected to uniaxial compressive and shear loadings. International Journal of Geomechanics, 23 (7), 04023103. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  33. Zohra, F., Salim, O., Dey, S., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2023) Machine Learning Approach to RFID Enabled Health Monitoring of Coal Mine Conveyor Belt. IEEE Journal of Radio Frequency Identification, 7, 105-117.
  34. Mirzaei, K., Arashpour, M., Asadi, E., Masoumi, H., Mahdiyar, A. and Gonzalez, V. (2023) End-to-end point cloud-based segmentation of building members for automating dimensional quality control. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 55, 101878. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  35. Aghighi, MA, Lv, A., Siddiqui, MAQ., Masoumi, H. Thomas, R. and Roshan, H. (2022) A multiphysics field-scale investigation of gas pre-drainage in sorptive sediments. International Journal of Coal Geology, 261, 104098. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  36. Farahani, M., Aghaei, H. and Masoumi, H. (2022) Effect of pore type on porosity, permeability and pore volume compressibility of geological formations due to in-situ stress change. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 218, 110986. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  37. Lv, A., Aghighi, MA., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2022) On swelling stress-strain of coal and their interaction with external stress. Fuel, 311, 122534. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  38. Lv, A., Aghighi, MA., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2022) The effects of sorbing and non-sorbing gases on ultrasonic wave propagation in fractured coal. International Journal of Coal Geology, 249, 103906. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  39. Lv, A., Bahaaddini, M., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2022) The comnined effect of fractures and mineral content on coal hydromechanical response. Bulletin of Engineering Geology, 81, 172. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1].
  40. Dey, S., Salim, O., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2022) A novel UHF RFID sensor-based crack detection technique for coal mining conveyer belt. IEEE Journal of Radio Frequency Identification, 6, 19-30.
  41. Mirzaei, K., Arashpour, M., Asadi, E., Masoumi, H. and Li, H. (2022) Automatic generation of structural geometric digital twins from point clouds. Scientific Reports, 12, 22321. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  42. Mirzaei, K., Arashpour, M., Asadi, E., Masoumi, H., Bai, Y. and Behnood, A. (2022) 3D point cloud data processing with machine learning for construction and infrastructure applications: A comprehensive review. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 51, 101501. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  43. Zohra, F., Salim, O., Masoumi, H., Karmakar, N. and Dey, S. (2022) Health monitoring of conveyer belt using UHF RFID and multi-class neural network. Electronics, 11, 3737.
  44. Li, D., Cai, M., Masoumi, H. (2021) A constitutive model for modified cable bolts exhibiting cone shaped failure mode. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 145, 104855. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  45. Li, D., Li, Y., Chen, J., Masoumi, H. (2021) An analytical model for axial performance of rock bolts under constant confining pressure based on continuously yielding criterion. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 113, 103955. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  46. Lv, A., Aghighi, MA., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2021) A novel workflow based on physics-informed machine learning to determine the permeability profile of fractured coal seams using downhole geophysical logs. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 131, 105171. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  47. Lv, A., Aghighi, MA., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2021) The effective stress coefficient of coal: A theoretical and experimental investigation. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 54 (8), 3891-3907. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  48. Salim, O., Dey, S., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2021) Crack monitoring system for soft rock mining conveyer belt using UHF-RFID sensors. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 70, 8003412. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  49. Lin, H., Oh, J., Canbulat, I., Hebblewhite, B., Masoumi, H. and Walsh, S. (2021) Experimental study on borehole size effect and prediction of breakout initiation stress. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 142, 104762. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  50. Zhai, H., Masoumi, H., Zoorabadi, M. and Canbulat, I. (2020) Size-dependent behaviour of weak intact rocks. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 53(8), 3563-3587. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  51. Li, D., Li, Y., Asadizadeh, M., Masoumi, H., Hagan, PC., and Saydam, S. (2020) Assessing the mechanical performance of different cable bolts based on design of experiments techniques and analysis of variance. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 130, 104307. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  52. Mo, S., Ramandi, HL., Oh, J., Masoumi, H., Canbulat, I., Hebblewhite, B. and Saydam, S. (2020) A new coal mine floor rating system and its application to assess the potential of floor heave. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 128, 104241. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  53. Cheshomi, A., Bakhtiyari, E. and Masoumi, H. (2020) An empirical approach to estimate EPMT and PL of silty clays based on SPT. Acta Montanistica Slovaca, 25 (3), 310-323
  54. Bahaaddini, M., Serati, M., Masoumi, H. and Rahimi, E. (2019) Numerical assessment of rupture mechanism in Brazilian test of brittle materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 180-181, 1 – 12. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  55. Asadizadeh, M., Masoumi, H., Roshan, H. and Hedayat, A. (2019) Coupling Taguchi and response surface methodologies for the efficient characterization of jointed rocks mechanical properties. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(11), 4807 – 4819. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  56. Asadizadeh, M., Hossaini, MF., Moosavi, M., Masoumi, H. and Ranjith, PG. (2019) Mechanical characterisation of jointed rock-like material with non-persistent rough joints subjected to uniaxial compression. Engineering Geology, 260, 105224. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  57. Lv, A., Masoumi, H., Walsh, SDC. and Roshan, H. (2019) Elastic-Softening-Plasticity Around a Borehole: An Analytical and Experimental Study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 52(4), 1149 – 1164. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  58. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Hagan, PC. and Saydam, S., (2019) Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical behaviour of cable bolts subjected to axial loading and constant normal stiffness. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 113, 83 – 91. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  59. Lv, A., Ramandi, HL., Masoumi, H., Saadatfar, M., Regenaur-Lieb, K. and Roshan, H. (2019) Analytical and experimental investigation of pore pressure induced strain softening around boreholes. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 113, 1 – 10. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  60. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S., Hagan, PC. and Asadizadeh, M. (2019) Parametric study of fully grouted cable bolts subjected to axial loading. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 56(10), 1514 – 1525. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  61. Roshan, H., Lv, A., Xu, Y., Masoumi, H. and Regenaur-Lieb, K. (2019) New generation of Hoek cells. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 42(3), 747 – 760. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  62. Shirole, D., Walton, G., Ostrovsky, L., Masoumi, H. and Hedayat, A. (2018) Non-linear ultrasonic monitoring of damage progression in disparate rocks. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 111, 33–44. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  63. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, PC. (2018) Mechanical Characterisation of modified cable bolts under axial loading: An extensive parametric study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(9), 2895-2910. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  64. Hedayat, A., Hinton, J., H. Haeri, Masoumi, H. and Spagnoli, G. (2018) Geophysical signatures of shear induced damage and frictional processes on rock joints. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 123(2), 1143-1160. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  65. Masoumi, H., Roshan, H., Hedayat, A. and Hagan, PC. (2018) Scale-Size dependency of intact rock under point load and indirect tensile Brazilian testing. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(3), 04018006. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  66. Asadizadeh, M., Moosavi, M., Hossaini, MF. and Masoumi, H. (2018) Shear strength and cracking process of non-persistent jointed rocks: An extensive experimental investigation. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(2), 415-428. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  67. Roshan, H., Masoumi, H., Zhang, Y., Al-Yaseri, AZ., Iglauer, S., Lebedev, M. and Sarmadivaleh, M. (2018) Micro-structural effects on mechanical properties of Shaly-sandstone. Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering, 144(2), 06017019. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  68. Masoumi, H., Horne, J. and Timms, W. (2017) Establishing relationships for the effects of water content on the mechanical behaviour of Gosford sandstone. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 50(8), 2235 – 2242. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  69. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, PC. (2017) A constitutive model for load-displacement performance of modified cable bolts. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 68, 95-105. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  70. Masoumi, H., Roshan, H. and Hagan, PC. (2017) Size-dependent Hoek-Brown failure criterion. International Journal of Geomechanics, 17(2), 04016048. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  71. Roshan, H., Masoumi, H. and Regenaur-Lieb, K. (2017) Frictional behaviour of Sandstone: A sample-size dependent triaxial investigation. Journal of Structural Geology, 94, 154-165. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  72. Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2016) Unified size-effect law for intact rock. International Journal of Geomechanics, 16 (2), 04015059. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  73. Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, PC. (2016) Incorporating scale effect into a multiaxial failure criterion for intact rock. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 83, 49 – 56. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  74. Masoumi, H., Douglas, KJ. and Russell, AR. (2016) A bounding surface plasticity model for intact rock exhibiting size-dependent behaviour. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 49(1), 47 – 62. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  75. Roshan, H., Sari, M., Arandiyan, H.R., Hu, Y., Mostaghimi, P., Sarmadivaleh, M., Masoumi, H., Veveakis, M., Iglauer, S. and Regenaur-Lieb, K. (2016) Total porosity of tight rocks: A welcome to heat transfer technique. Energy and Fuels, 30 (12), 10072-10079. [SJR Q1, JCR Q1]
  76. Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, PC. (2015) A modification to radial strain calculation in rock testing. Geotechnical Testing Journal, 38(6), 813 – 822. [SJR Q1, JCR Q2]
  77. Keaveney, R. and Masoumi, H. (2015) Investigation into the applicability of the different failure criteria to conventional triaxial data. Journal of Research Projects Review, 4(1), 1 – 10.

Refereed Conference Papers

  1. Dargahizarandi, A., Roshan, H. and Masoumi, H. (2024) 3D Finite element and automatic constraints optimisation for geological stress modelling. In Proceedings of the 2024 European Rock Mechanics Symposium, New Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 15 – 19 July, Alicante, Spain, CRC Press, London, ISBN 978-1-003-42923-4.
  2. Khadivi, B. and Masoumi, H. (2024) Experimental and numerical investigations into fracturing process of brittle rocks. In Proceedings of the 58th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), June, No 0071.
  3. Srisangeerthanan, S., Hashemi, J. and Masoumi, H. (2023) Performance assessment of grouted cable bolt system under rock strata movements using multi-axis testing. In Building for the Future: Durable, Sustainable, Resilient – Proceedings of the Symposium – Volume 2. Ilki, A., Çavunt, D. & Çavunt, Y. S. (eds.). Springer, p. 1694-1703 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 350).
  4. Khadivi, B., Heidarpour, A. and Masoumi, H. (2022) Investigation of the Relationship Between Rock Brittleness and Brittle Fragmentation. In Proceedings of the 56th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), June, No 40.
  5. Zohra, F. T., Salim, O., Dey, S., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2021) A novel machine learning based conveyor belt health monitoring incorporating UHF RFID backscattered power. In Proceedings – IEEE 5th International Conference on Information Technology, Information Systems and Electrical Engineering (ICITISEE). Wahyudi, R., Kom, S. & Kom, M. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 230-234 5 p.
  6. Zohra, F. T., Salim, O., Dey, S., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2021) A novel mining conveyor belt modelling for UHF RFID sensor-based health monitoring. In 7th International Conference on Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICEET). Ilyas, M. & Bin Roslee, M. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 5 p.
  7. Khadivi, B., Heidarpour, A. and Masoumi, H. (2021) Comparative study on the failure mechanisms and brittleness of rocks with various geological origins. In Proceedings of the 55th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), June, No 1061.
  8. Li, D. and Masoumi, H. (2020) Advanced statistical methodologies for cable bolt performance characterisation. In Proceedings of the 54th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 28 June – 1 July, No 1474.
  9. Serati, M. Valluru, T., van Wijk, I., and Masoumi, H. (2020) High-speed photography of asphalt cracking. In Proceedings of the 54th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 28 June – 1 July, No 2021.
  10. Lv, A. Aghighi, MA., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2020) A fully coupled thermodynamically consistent model for gas flow in coals and its numerical implementation. In Proceedings of the 54th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 28 June – 1 July, No 1479.
  11. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2020) Parametric studies of cable bolts using a modified short encapsulation pull-out test. In Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, da Fontoura, S. A. B., Rocca, R. J. & Mendoza, J. F. P. (eds.). CRC Press, p. 2006-2011 6 p.
  12. Zohra, F.T., Salim, O., Dey, S., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2020) Investigation of Chipless RFID Tag Performance in Coal Mining Conveyor Belt. In 4th Australian Microwave Symposium (AMS), 13 – 14 Feb, Sydney, Australia, No 19515102.
  13. Zohra, F.T., Dey, S., Salim, O., Masoumi, H. and Karmakar, N. (2020) Design and Analysis of a UHF RFID Crack Sensor for Health Monitoring of Mining Conveyor Belt. In 27th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), 23 – 26 Oct, Bali, Indonesia, No 20135986.
  14. Lv, A., Masoumi, H. and Roshan, H. (2019) Biot coefficient of gas sorbing rocks: a coal example. In Proceedings of the 53rd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23 – 26 June, New York, US, No 1648.
  15. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2019) Statistical assessment of performance of cable bolts under axial loading, In 5th ISRM Young Scholars’ Symposium on Rock Mechanics and International Symposium on Rock Engineering for Innovative Future, YSRM, International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, p. 69-74 6 p.
  16. Roshan, H., Lv, A. and Masoumi, H. (2018) Newly designed cell for triaxial testing. In Proceedings of the 52nd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17 – 20 June, Seattle, US, No 830.
  17. Serati, M., Masoumi, H., Williams, DJ., Alehossein, H. and Roshan, H. (2018) Some new aspects on the diametral point load testing. In Proceedings of the 52nd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17 – 20 June, Seattle, US, No 1025.
  18. Li, D., Saydam, S., Hagan, P. and Masoumi, H. (2018) Modelling the load-displacement behaviour of fully grouted cable bolts under constant normal stiffness. In Proceedings of the 52nd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17 – 20 June, Seattle, US, No 184.
  19. Shirole, D., Walton, G., Ostrovsky, L., Masoumi, H. and Hedayat, A. (2018) A Non-Linear Ultrasonic Method for Damage Characterization in a Shaly Sandstones. In Proceedings of the 52nd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17 – 20 June, Seattle, US, No 795.
  20. Aragon, L. E., Gheibi, A., Masoumi, H., and Hedayat, A. (2018) Geophysical imaging of frictional contacts and processes in shaly sandstone rock joints. In Proceedings of the 52nd US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 17 – 20 June, Seattle, US, No 1038.
  21. Li, D., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2018) An analytical model for load-displacement performance of modified cable bolts. In Proceedings of the 2018 European Rock Mechanics Symposium, Geomechanics and Geodynamics of Rock Masses, 22 – 26 May, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Vol 2, pp 1249-1258, Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-0-429-86859-7.
  22. Masoumi, H., Arefi, A., Hagan, P., Roshan, H. and Sharifzadeh, M. (2017) An improvement to unified size effect law for intact rock. In Proceedings of the 51st US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25 – 28 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 1, pp 507 – 512.
  23. Masoumi, H., Serati, M., Williams, DJ. and Alehossein, H. (2017) Size dependency of intact rocks with high brittleness: A potential solution to eliminate secondary fractures in Brazilian test. In Proceedings of the 51st US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25 – 28 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 5, pp 3003 – 3006.
  24. Serati, M., Masoumi, H., Williams, DJ. and Alehossein, H. (2017) Modified Brazilian test for indirect measurement of tensile strength of brittle materials. In Proceedings of the 51st US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25 – 28 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 5, pp 2983 – 2987.
  25. Cagnola, A., Li, Z., Roshan, H. and Masoumi, H. (2017) Microstructural evolution of organic matter-rich shales by ionic solution. In Proceedings of the 51st US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 25 – 28 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 1, pp 442 – 446.
  26. Roshan, H., Masoumi, H. and Hagan, P. (2016) On size-dependent uniaxial compressive strength of sedimentary rocks in reservoir geomechanics. In Proceedings of the 50th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 26 – 29 June, Houston, US, Vol. 3, pp 2322 – 2327.
  27. Forbes, M., Masoumi, H., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2015) Investigation into the effect of length to diameter ratio on the point load strength index of Gosford sandstone. In Proceedings of the 49th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 28 June – 1 July, San Francisco, US, Vol. 1, pp 478 – 488.
  28. Masoumi, H., Bahaaddini, M., Kim, G. and Hagan, P. (2014) Experimental investigation into the mechanical behaviour of Gosford sandstone at different sizes. In Proceedings of the 48th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 1-4 June, Minneapolis, US, Vol. 2, pp 1210 – 1215.
  29. Bahaaddini, M., Saymontry, J., Masoumi, H. and Hagan, P. (2014) Experimental study of the shear behaviour of rock joints under constant normal load and constant normal stiffness conditions. In Proceedings of the 48th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 1-4 June, Minneapolis, US, Vol. 3, pp 1650 – 1656.
  30. Masoumi, H., Hagan, P. and Saydam, S. (2013) A modified failure criterion with scale effect parameter. In Proceedings of the 47th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 4, pp 2986 – 2990.
  31. Sherpa, M.D., Hagan, P. and Masoumi, H. (2013) The effect of joint frequency on a discontinuous rock mass under experimental compressive strength testing condition. In Proceedings of the 47th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 23-26 June, San Francisco, US, Vol. 2, pp 1088 – 1096.
  32. Masoumi, H., Douglas, K.J., Saydam, S. and Hagan, P. (2012) Experimental study of size effects of rock on UCS and point load tests. In Proceedings of the 46th US Rock Mechanics Geomechanics Symposium (ARMA), 24-27 June, Chicago, USA, Vol. 4, pp 2561 – 2568.
  33. Masoumi H., Douglas, KJ. and Russell AR. (2012) Experimental investigation of the size effect of Gosford Sandstone. In Proceedings of the 11th Australia New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics (ANZ 2012), 15 – 18 July, Melbourne, Australia, pp 644 – 649.
  34. Masoumi, H., Douglas, KJ. and Seyed Alizadeh, SM. (2010) Yielding in intact rock at different scales. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on In‐situ Rock Stress and Earthquakes, 25‐27 August, Beijing, China, Vol 1, pp 769-776, Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-0-415-60165-8.
  35. Masoumi H and Douglas KJ, (2010) Review of rock slope displacement-time curves and failure prediction models, In Extracting the Science: A Century of Mining Research, Society of Mining Engineers (SME) Annual Meeting, 28 February – 3 March, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, pp 247 – 259.

H. Roshan, M Manefield, M Andersen, Hossein Masoumi, Lab to Field Bio-Engineered Carbon Mineralisation and Hydrogen Production, Australian Research Council (LP250100009), 2026-2029, $393,000

Hossein Masoumi, Advanced rock testing, Safety Focused Performance Joint Venture, Consulting project, 2025, $40,000

Hossein Masoumi, Numerical modelling of decline development, Geo-Engineering Solutions and Services Pty Ltd, Consulting project, 2025, $10,500

W. Duan plus 16 others including Hossein Masoumi, Hub for Infrastructure Net Zero, Australian Research Council (IH240100006), 2024-2030, $5,000,000

Hossein Masoumi, Advanced rock testing, New Century Resources Ltd, Consulting project, 2023, $46,000.

Hossein Masoumi, Numerical modelling training, Geo-Engineering Solutions and Services Pty Ltd, Consulting project, 2023, $7,500

Hossein Masoumi, Advanced rock testing, New Century Resources Ltd, Consulting project, 2023, $45,000.

Hossein Masoumi, Advanced materials testing, Anglo American Pty Ltd, Consulting project, 2023, $295,000.

Hossein Masoumi, Numerical modelling of driveway development under pastfilled stope, Geo-Engineering Solutions and Services Pty Ltd, Consulting project, 2023, $16,000.

Hossein Masoumi, Optimising stope design in Dugald River Mine with major geological structures using advanced numerical techniques, Dugald River Mine MMG Pty Ltd, Co-fund scholarship, 2022-2025, $70,000.

Hossein Masoumi, Life cycle assessment of energy consumption in Australian mining industry, CSIRO, Co-fund scholarship, 2021-2024, $45,000.

Hossein Masoumi, A. Heidarpour, J. Hashemi, Mechanical investigation of two critical standing support systems (Timber chock and pumpable crib) in underground coal mines, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C29022), 2020-2023, $295,000.

A. Heidarpour, Hossein Masoumi, D. Li, W. Duan, Mechanical assessment of time-dependent (creep) behaviour of coal and coal measure rocks under uniaxial and triaxial conditions based on experimental and analytical methodologies, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C29019), 2020-2023, $205,000.

H. Roshan, Hossein Masoumi, Development of a methodology for efficient design of the pattern of drainage holes based on stress variation and gas flow behaviour in coal seams, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C29023), 2020-2022, $164,500.

Hossein Masoumi, A. Heidarpour, M. Arashpour, Optimising the cablebolt pre-tensioning practice to control roadway roof failure using advanced combined axial and shear testing facility, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C28020), 2019-2022, $165,000.

Hossein Masoumi, H. Roshan, M. Arashpour, Partnering Geophysical Strata Rating (GSR) and numerical modelling for optimum characterisation of rock mass in open cut coal mines to improve slope design and stability, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C28040), 2019-2022, $116,500.

A. Heidarpour, Hossein Masoumi, J. Zhao, Q. Zhang, Advanced fracture propagation testing of coal measure rocks under dynamic loading and abrupt unloading to replicate coal burst, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C28009), 2019-2022, $287,500.

N. Karmakar, Hossein Masoumi, S. Dey, O. Salim, Wireless health monitoring of assets in open cut coal mines using radio frequency identification (RFID) sensors and machine learning, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C28036), 2019-2021, $250,000.

V. Chang, D. Chalmers, Hossein Masoumi, X. Zhang, Developing suitable gas separation membrane for breathing apparatus, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C28023), 2019-2021, $196,500.

H. Roshan, Hossein Masoumi, Advances in acoustic logs to predict the stress re-distribution in coal strata as a result of degassing-dewatering, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C27027), 2018-2020, $106,000.

S. Saydam, I. Canbulat, Hossein Masoumi, B. Hebblewhite, W. Timms, Floor stability – A comprehensive investigation into failure mechanisms and controlling factors, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C26064), 2017-2018, $299,000.

S. Raval,  J. Shen, Hossein Masoumi, D. Tannant, Improved structural mapping of pit walls using UAV-based mobile laser scanning, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C26030), 2017-2018, $96,000.

J. Oh, I. Canbulat, B. Hebblewhite, Hossein Masoumi, Reliable estimation of horizontal stress magnitudes from borehole breakout data, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C26063), 2017-2018, $123,000.

I. Canbualt, J. Esterle, Hossein Masoumi and M. Zoorabadi, Guidelines for estimating rock mass strength from laboratory properties, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C25025), 2016-2017, $397,000.

M. Serati, Hossein Masoumi, Technological improvement for rock tensile strength measurement. Mining Education Australia (MEA) Collaborative Research Project 2016, $22,000.

P. Hagan, S. Saydam, Hossein Masoumi, Determination of cablebolt performance under axial loading and subject to varying geotechnical conditions, Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP C24018), 2015-2016, $118,000.

M. Sharifzadeh, Hossein Masoumi, A. Taheri, Failure prediction in underground mine excavations using the combination of critical strain and Ground Reaction Curve (GRC). Mining Education Australia (MEA) Collaborative Research Project 2014, $20,000.

Supervision

PHD

Erfan Amini
2025 to Present

Hibert Alexanshirabad
2025 to Present

Amir Mohamadi
2025 to Present

Mohsen Alidaryan
2025 to Present

Mahdi Ahmadi (Part-time)
2022 to Present

Vahid Azamipour
2022 to Present

Likitha Lasantha
Chipless radio frequency identification (RFID) systems for mineral characterisation
2022 to 2026

Mahnaz Laghaei
Life cycle-based environmental and technoeconomic insights into Australia’s mineral sands industry
2021 to 2026

Atefeh Dargahi
Localised and field-scale 3D in-situ stress estimation of rock masses
2021 to 2025

Mohammadreza Aghajanzadeh
Mechanical characterisation of time-dependent behaviour of intact rocks under various stress conditions
2021 to 2025

Mohsen Dehghanipoodeh
Investigation into the mechanical behaviour of timber chocks in underground mining
2021 to 2025

Mobarakeh Mohammadpour
Application of Machine Learning algorithms in characterisation of sonic wave velocities within various geological formations
2020 to 2024

Kaveh Mirzaei
AI-based geometric quality inspection of construction projects with point clouds
2020 to 2023

Babak Khadivi
Investigation into the fracturing process of intact rocks under various stress conditions
2019 to 2023

Adelina Lv
A fundamental investigation and ultrasonic characterisation of coal effective stress behaviour
2018 to 2022

Sungsoon Mo
Floor heave mechanisms in underground coal mine roadways
2017 to 2020

Huasheng Lin
Reliable estimation of horizontal stress magnitudes from borehole breakout data
2017 to 2020

Hao Zhai
An Investigation of discontinuity impacts on weak rocks at various scales
2016 to 2020

Danqi Li
Analytical and laboratory investigations into the failure mechanisms of grouted cable bolts subjected to axial loading
2015 to 2019

Teaching Commitments

  • RSE1010 - Introduction to Resources Engineering
  • RSE3040 - Mining Systems
  • RSE4010 - Mine and Tunnel Planning
  • RSE4020 - Mine Design and Feasibility Project, 2018-2022
  • MNE3040 - Surface Mining Systems, 2018
  • MNE3050 - Underground Mining Systems, 2018
Last modified: 24/03/2026