Mohammad Vahab

Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Research Expertise

Scientific Machine Learning
Computational Geomechanics
Fracture
Hydraulic Fracturing
Modeling and Simulation
Mechanics of Materials
Computational Mechanics
Numerical Analysis
Applied Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science Applications
Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Analysis
Civil and Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Geology
Computational Mathematics
Computational Theory and Mathematics
Ocean Engineering
Catalysis
Soil Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Biomedical Engineering
Architecture

About

I am an experienced researcher and chartered engineer in numerical simulation of geotechnal and structural engineering applications.

Publications

A mesh-independent finite element formulation for modeling crack growth in saturated porous media based on an enriched-FEM technique

International Journal of Fracture / Jun 06, 2014

Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., Haghighat, E., & Moallemi, S. (2014). A mesh-independent finite element formulation for modeling crack growth in saturated porous media based on an enriched-FEM technique. International Journal of Fracture, 188(1), 79–108. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-014-9948-2

An enriched–FEM technique for numerical simulation of interacting discontinuities in naturally fractured porous media

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Apr 01, 2018

Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., & Hirmand, M. (2018). An enriched–FEM technique for numerical simulation of interacting discontinuities in naturally fractured porous media. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 331, 197–231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2017.11.016

An enriched FEM technique for modeling hydraulically driven cohesive fracture propagation in impermeable media with frictional natural faults: Numerical and experimental investigations

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering / Jun 01, 2015

Khoei, A. R., Hirmand, M., Vahab, M., & Bazargan, M. (2015). An enriched FEM technique for modeling hydraulically driven cohesive fracture propagation in impermeable media with frictional natural faults: Numerical and experimental investigations. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 104(6), 439–468. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/nme.4944

Modeling the interaction between fluid-driven fracture and natural fault using an enriched-FEM technique

International Journal of Fracture / Nov 14, 2015

Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., & Hirmand, M. (2015). Modeling the interaction between fluid-driven fracture and natural fault using an enriched-FEM technique. International Journal of Fracture, 197(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-015-0051-0

An augmented Lagrangian contact formulation for frictional discontinuities with the extended finite element method

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design / Dec 01, 2015

Hirmand, M., Vahab, M., & Khoei, A. R. (2015). An augmented Lagrangian contact formulation for frictional discontinuities with the extended finite element method. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 107, 28–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2015.08.003

X-FEM Modeling of Multizone Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments Within Saturated Porous Media

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering / Feb 08, 2018

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2018). X-FEM Modeling of Multizone Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments Within Saturated Porous Media. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 51(10), 3219–3239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-018-1419-z

An X-FEM investigation of hydro-fracture evolution in naturally-layered domains

Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Mar 01, 2018

Vahab, M., Akhondzadeh, Sh., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2018). An X-FEM investigation of hydro-fracture evolution in naturally-layered domains. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 191, 187–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.01.025

A Physics-Informed Neural Network Approach to Solution and Identification of Biharmonic Equations of Elasticity

Journal of Engineering Mechanics / Feb 01, 2022

Vahab, M., Haghighat, E., Khaleghi, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). A Physics-Informed Neural Network Approach to Solution and Identification of Biharmonic Equations of Elasticity. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 148(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)em.1943-7889.0002062

An X-FEM technique in modeling hydro-fracture interaction with naturally-cemented faults

Engineering Fracture Mechanics / May 01, 2019

Vahab, M., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2019). An X-FEM technique in modeling hydro-fracture interaction with naturally-cemented faults. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 212, 269–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2019.03.020

Numerical investigation of the flow regimes through hydraulic fractures using the X-FEM technique

Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Jan 01, 2017

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). Numerical investigation of the flow regimes through hydraulic fractures using the X-FEM technique. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 169, 146–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2016.11.017

An eXtended Finite Element Method implementation in COMSOL Multiphysics: Solid Mechanics

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design / May 01, 2022

Jafari, A., Broumand, P., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). An eXtended Finite Element Method implementation in COMSOL Multiphysics: Solid Mechanics. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, 202, 103707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2021.103707

A numerical contact algorithm in saturated porous media with the extended finite element method

Computational Mechanics / May 29, 2014

Khoei, A. R., & Vahab, M. (2014). A numerical contact algorithm in saturated porous media with the extended finite element method. Computational Mechanics, 54(5), 1089–1110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-014-1041-1

Robust simulation of dynamic fluid-driven fracture in naturally fractured impermeable media

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Dec 01, 2019

Hirmand, M. R., Vahab, M., Papoulia, K. D., & Khalili, N. (2019). Robust simulation of dynamic fluid-driven fracture in naturally fractured impermeable media. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 357, 112574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2019.112574

Fully coupled XFEM formulation for hydraulic fracturing simulation based on a generalized fluid leak-off model

Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering / Jan 01, 2021

Jafari, A., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2021). Fully coupled XFEM formulation for hydraulic fracturing simulation based on a generalized fluid leak-off model. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 373, 113447. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2020.113447

An X-FEM Formulation for the Optimized Graded Proppant Injection into Hydro-fractures Within Saturated Porous Media

Transport in Porous Media / Nov 13, 2017

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). An X-FEM Formulation for the Optimized Graded Proppant Injection into Hydro-fractures Within Saturated Porous Media. Transport in Porous Media, 121(2), 289–314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-017-0959-0

X-FEM modeling of large plasticity deformation; a convergence study on various blending strategies for weak discontinuities

European Journal of Computational Mechanics / May 04, 2015

Khoei, A. R., Vahab, M., Ehsani, H., & Rafieerad, M. (2015). X-FEM modeling of large plasticity deformation; a convergence study on various blending strategies for weak discontinuities. European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 24(3), 79–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/17797179.2015.1083516

Numerical analysis of multiple hydro-fracture growth in layered media based on a non-differentiable energy minimization approach

Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Jan 01, 2021

Vahab, M., Hirmand, M. R., Jafari, A., & Khalili, N. (2021). Numerical analysis of multiple hydro-fracture growth in layered media based on a non-differentiable energy minimization approach. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 241, 107361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.107361

Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments

International Journal of Geomechanics / Oct 01, 2018

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2018). Computational Algorithm for the Anticipation of the Fluid-Lag Zone in Hydraulic Fracturing Treatments. International Journal of Geomechanics, 18(10). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001273

An eXtended finite element method implementation in COMSOL multiphysics: Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of fluid flow in discontinuous porous media

Computers and Geotechnics / Jul 01, 2023

Jafari, A., Vahab, M., Broumand, P., & Khalili, N. (2023). An eXtended finite element method implementation in COMSOL multiphysics: Thermo-hydro-mechanical modeling of fluid flow in discontinuous porous media. Computers and Geotechnics, 159, 105458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105458

Fracture characterization from noisy displacement data using artificial neural networks

Engineering Fracture Mechanics / Aug 01, 2022

Khaleghi, M., Haghighat, E., Vahab, M., Shahbodagh, B., & Khalili, N. (2022). Fracture characterization from noisy displacement data using artificial neural networks. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 271, 108649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2022.108649

Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow

International Journal of Geomechanics / Mar 01, 2020

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2020). Empirical and Conceptual Challenges in Hydraulic Fracturing with Special Reference to the Inflow. International Journal of Geomechanics, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001545

A super-convergent staggered algorithm for the simulation of hydraulic fracturing treatments

International Journal of Fracture / May 21, 2019

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2019). A super-convergent staggered algorithm for the simulation of hydraulic fracturing treatments. International Journal of Fracture, 217(1–2), 49–64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10704-019-00362-0

Energy minimization versus criteria-based methods in discrete cohesive fracture simulations

Computational Mechanics / Jun 29, 2021

Hirmand, M. R., Vahab, M., Papoulia, K. D., & Khalili, N. (2021). Energy minimization versus criteria-based methods in discrete cohesive fracture simulations. Computational Mechanics, 68(4), 845–860. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00466-021-02049-7

Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks for forward and inverse analysis of pile–soil interaction

International Journal of Solids and Structures / Aug 01, 2023

Vahab, M., Shahbodagh, B., Haghighat, E., & Khalili, N. (2023). Application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks for forward and inverse analysis of pile–soil interaction. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 277–278, 112319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112319

A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PULSE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TREATMENTS USING THE X-FEM TECHNIQUE

Journal of Porous Media / Jan 01, 2019

Vahab, M., Harif, Z., & Khalili, N. (2019). A NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PULSE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TREATMENTS USING THE X-FEM TECHNIQUE. Journal of Porous Media, 22(8), 923–938. https://doi.org/10.1615/jpormedia.2018025971

The eXtended – Finite Element Method (X – FEM) Through State of the Art Applications

Comprehensive Structural Integrity / Jan 01, 2023

Khoei, A. R., Bahai, H., Giannakeas, I. N., Papathanasiou, T. K., Hirmand, M. R., & Vahab, M. (2023). The eXtended – Finite Element Method (X – FEM) Through State of the Art Applications. In Comprehensive Structural Integrity (pp. 247–295). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-822944-6.00021-9

Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering / Nov 30, 2023

Mortazavi Bak, H., Mostafaei, H., Shahbodagh, B., Vahab, M., Hashemolhosseini, H., & Khoshghalb, A. (2023). Effect of Sample Preparation on the Reliability of Large-Scale Physical Modeling in Geotechnical Systems: ACase Study. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-023-02699-9

Multiphysics modelling of fractures in porous media using eXtended finite element method

Caving 2022: Fifth International Conference on Block and Sublevel Caving / Jan 01, 2022

Jafari, A., Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2022). Multiphysics modelling of fractures in porous media using eXtended finite element method. Caving 2022: Fifth International Conference on Block and Sublevel Caving. https://doi.org/10.36487/acg_repo/2205_83

A Robust Implementation of Dynamic Evolution of Fluid-Driven Fractures

Challenges and Innovations in Geomechanics / Jan 01, 2021

Vahab, M. (2021). A Robust Implementation of Dynamic Evolution of Fluid-Driven Fractures. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (pp. 656–662). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64514-4_68

Dynamic characteristics of dislocations and mechanical behaviour of III-V materials

Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Semi-insulating III-V Materials,

Sumino, K., & Yonenaga, I. (n.d.). Dynamic characteristics of dislocations and mechanical behaviour of III-V materials. Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Semi-Insulating III-V Materials,. https://doi.org/10.1109/sim.1992.752673

An X-FEM investigation of deflection/penetration of hydro-fractures at material discontinuities

2019 Rock Dynamics Summit / Jul 04, 2019

Vahab, M., Akhondzadeh, Sh., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2019). An X-FEM investigation of deflection/penetration of hydro-fractures at material discontinuities. In 2019 Rock Dynamics Summit (pp. 604–610). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429327933-97

An X-FEM Algorithm for Modeling of Multi-zone Hydraulic Fracturing in Saturated Porous Media

Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering / Jan 01, 2017

Vahab, M., & Khalili, N. (2017). An X-FEM Algorithm for Modeling of Multi-zone Hydraulic Fracturing in Saturated Porous Media. In Bifurcation and Degradation of Geomaterials with Engineering Applications (pp. 277–290). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56397-8_35

An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media

Poromechanics VI / Jul 06, 2017

Vahab, M., Khoei, A. R., & Khalili, N. (2017, July 6). An X-FEM Implementation of Hydro-Fracture Growth in Naturally Fractured Saturated Porous Media. Poromechanics VI. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480779.251

X‐FEM Modeling of Saturated/Semi‐Saturated Porous Media

Extended Finite Element Method / Dec 18, 2014

X‐FEM Modeling of Saturated/Semi‐Saturated Porous Media. (2014, December 18). Extended Finite Element Method; Wiley; Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118869673.ch10

Education

Sharif University of Technology

Ph.D, Civil engineering / May, 2015

Tehran

Experience

TTW

Senior Soil Structure Analyst / June, 2023Present

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