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Publications: Dr Amin Paykani

Faghih, Valera-Medina A, Chen Z, Paykani A ( 2023 ) . Effect of radiation on laminar flame speed determination in spherically propagating NH3-air, NH3/CH4-air and NH3/H2-air flames at normal temperature and pressure . Combustion and Flame vol. 257 ,
Üstün CE, Herfatmanesh MR, Valera-Medina A, Paykani A ( 2023 ) . Applying machine learning techniques to predict laminar burning velocity for ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures . Energy and AI vol. 13 ,
Maddumage W, Cairns A, Paykani A ( 2023 ) . Numerical Study of Oil Jet Cooling in Electric Traction Motors with Hairpin Windings . Proceedings - 2023 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2023 . Conference: 2023 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD)
Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A, Hosseini SE, Desideri U, Tsatsaronis G, Floerchinger G, Braun R, Paykani A ( 2022 ) . Hybridizing solid oxide fuel cells with internal combustion engines for power and propulsion systems: A review . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews vol. 171 ,
Paykani A, Chehrmonavari H, Tsolakis A, Alger T, Northrop WF, Reitz RD ( 2022 ) . Synthesis gas as a fuel for internal combustion engines in transportation . Progress in Energy and Combustion Science vol. 90 ,
Paykani A, Garcia A, Shahbakhti M, Rahnama P, Reitz RD ( 2021 ) . Reactivity controlled compression ignition engine: Pathways towards commercial viability . Applied Energy vol. 282 ,
Paykani A, Frouzakis CE, Schürch C, Perini F, Boulouchos K ( 2021 ) . Computational optimization of CH4/H2/CO blends in a spark-ignition engine using quasi-dimensional combustion model . Fuel vol. 303 ,
Paykani A ( 2021 ) . Comparative study on chemical kinetics mechanisms for methane-based fuel mixtures under engine-relevant conditions . Energies vol. 14 , ( 10 )
Mohammadian A, Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A, Paykani A ( 2020 ) . Effect of injection strategies on a single-fuel RCCI combustion fueled with isobutanol/isobutanol + DTBP blends . Fuel vol. 278 ,
Kousheshi N, Yari M, Paykani A, Mehr AS, de la Fuente GF ( 2020 ) . Effect of Syngas Composition on the Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of a Syngas/Diesel RCCI Engine . Energies vol. 13 , ( 1 )
Paykani A, Frouzakis CE, Boulouchos K ( 2019 ) . Numerical optimization of methane-based fuel blends under engine-relevant conditions using a multi-objective genetic algorithm . Applied Energy vol. 242 , 1712 - 1724 .
Kakaee A-H, Jafari P, Paykani A ( 2018 ) . Numerical Study of Natural Gas/Diesel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion with Large Eddy Simulation and Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Model . Fluids vol. 3 , ( 2 )
Rahnama P, Paykani A, Bordbar V, Reitz RD ( 2017 ) . A numerical study of the effects of reformer gas composition on the combustion and emission characteristics of a natural gas/diesel RCCI engine enriched with reformer gas . Fuel vol. 209 , 742 - 753 .
Rahnama P, Paykani A, Reitz RD ( 2017 ) . A numerical study of the effects of using hydrogen, reformer gas and nitrogen on combustion, emissions and load limits of a heavy duty natural gas/diesel RCCI engine . Applied Energy vol. 193 , 182 - 198 .
Kakaee A-H, Nasiri-Toosi A, Partovi B, Paykani A ( 2016 ) . Effects of piston bowl geometry on combustion and emissions characteristics of a natural gas/diesel RCCI engine . Applied Thermal Engineering vol. 102 , 1462 - 1472 .
Kakaee H, Keshavarz M, Paykani A, Keshavarz M ( 2016 ) . Mathematical optimization of variable valve timing for reducing fuel consumption of a SI engine . Engineering Review vol. 36 , ( 1 ) 61 - 69 .
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Paykani A, Mashadi B ( 2015 ) . Combining artificial neural network and multi-objective optimization to reduce a heavy-duty diesel engine emissions and fuel consumption . Journal of Central South University vol. 22 , ( 11 ) 4235 - 4245 .
Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Reitz RD ( 2015 ) . Effects of diesel injection strategy on natural gas/diesel reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion . Energy vol. 90 , 814 - 826 .
Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Reitz RD ( 2015 ) . Progress and recent trends in reactivity-controlled compression ignition engines . International Journal of Engine Research vol. 17 , ( 5 ) 481 - 524 .
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Paykani A ( 2015 ) . Influence of fuel composition on combustion and emissions characteristics of natural gas/diesel RCCI engine . Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering vol. 25 , 58 - 65 .
Pourmahmoud N, Feyzi A, Orang AA, Paykani A ( 2015 ) . A parametric study on the performance of a Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube using a CFD-based approach . Mechanics & Industry vol. 16 , ( 2 )
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Paykani A ( 2015 ) . CFD Study of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine . Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering vol. 43 , ( 4 ) 177 - 183 .
Kakee AH, Sharifipour S, Mashadi B, Keshavarz M, Paykani A ( 2015 ) . Optimization of spark timing and air-fuel ratio of an SI engine with variable valve timing using genetic algorithm and steepest descend method . UPB Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 77 , ( 1 ) 61 - 76 .
Kakaee A-H, Paykani A, Ghajar M ( 2014 ) . The influence of fuel composition on the combustion and emission characteristics of natural gas fueled engines . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews vol. 38 , 64 - 78 .
Saeimi-Sadigh M-A, Paykani A, Afkar A, Aminollah D ( 2014 ) . Design and energy absorption enhancement of vehicle hull under high dynamic loads . Journal of Central South University vol. 21 , ( 4 ) 1307 - 1312 .
Zehsaz M, Vakili-TAHAMI F, Paykani A ( 2014 ) . Investigation on the effects of stiffness and damping coefficients of the suspension system of a vehicle on the ride and handling performance . UPB Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 76 , ( 1 ) 55 - 70 .
Afkar A, Camari MN, Paykani A ( 2014 ) . Design and analysis of a spherical pressure vessel using finite element method . World Journal of Modelling and Simulation vol. 10 , ( 2 ) 126 - 135 .
Akbarzadeh A, Talati F, Paykani A ( 2014 ) . EFFECT OF RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER ON HCCI MULTIZONE COMBUSTION . Heat Transfer Research vol. 45 , ( 1 ) 23 - 41 .
Nobakht AY, Shahsavan M, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . Numerical Study of Diodicity Mechanism in Different Tesla-Type Microvalves . Journal of Applied Research and Technology vol. 11 , ( 6 ) 876 - 885 .
Kakaee A-H, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . Research and development of natural-gas fueled engines in Iran . Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews vol. 26 , 805 - 821 .
Paykani A, Khosravi MI, Saeimi-Sadigh MA, Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M ( 2013 ) . Dynamic analysis and design of V-shape plates under blast loading . Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 15 , ( 2 ) 971 - 978 .
Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M, Javanshir I, Asadi K, Afkar A, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . Optimization of suspension system of off-road vehicle for vehicle performance improvement . Journal of Central South University vol. 20 , ( 4 ) 902 - 910 .
Marzbanrad J, Paykani A, Afkar A, Ghajar M ( 2013 ) . Finite element analysis of composite high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels . Journal of Materials and Environmental Science vol. 4 , ( 1 ) 63 - 74 .
Khoshravan MR, Khadivi O, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . Finite element analysis and experimental study of stress distribution in straight frog of railway needle . Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention vol. 13 , ( 1 ) 72 - 79 .
Zehsaz M, Torkanpouri KE, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . Convergence of shape optimization calculations of mechanical components using adaptive biological growth and iterative finite element methods . Journal of Central South University vol. 20 , ( 1 ) 76 - 82 .
Samaei M, Seifan M, Afkar A, Paykani A ( 2013 ) . The influence of geometric parameters and mechanical properties of adhesive on stress analysis in adhesively bonded aluminum single lap joint . Transactions of Famena vol. 37 , ( 4 ) 91 - 98 .
R. Khoshravan M, Paykani A ( 2012 ) . Design of a Composite Drive Shaft and its Coupling for Automotive Application . Journal of Applied Research and Technology vol. 10 , ( 6 )
Orang AA, Paykani A ( 2012 ) . Modified Characteristics-Based Schemes for Compressible Flow Past an Airfoil . Journal of Mechanics vol. 28 , ( 4 ) 627 - 635 .
Behjat B, Afkar A, Banan-Nojavani A, Paykani A ( 2012 ) . analytical framework for analyzing brake squeal noise using assumed-modes approach . Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 , ( 3 ) 1354 - 1361 .
Afkar A, Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M, Paykani A ( 2012 ) . Geometry optimization of double wishbone suspension system via genetic algorithm for handling improvement . Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 , ( 2 ) 827 - 837 .
Paykani A, Khoshbakhti Saray R, Shervani-Tabar MT, Mohammadi-Kousha A ( 2012 ) . Effect of exhaust gas recirculation and intake pre-heating on performance and emission characteristics of dual fuel engines at part loads . Journal of Central South University vol. 19 , ( 5 ) 1346 - 1352 .
Vakili-Tahami F, Zehsaz M, Saeimi-Sadigh MA, Paykani A ( 2011 ) . Failure analysis of Howell-Bunger valve using finite element method . Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention vol. 11 , ( 6 ) 710 - 717 .
Paykani A, Shervani-Tabar MT ( 2011 ) . A comparative study of hybrid electric vehicle fuel consumption over diverse driving cycles . Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters vol. 1 , ( 5 )
Paykani A, Akbarzadeh A, Tabar MTS ( 2011 ) . Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Performance and Emissions Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel . International Journal of Engineering and Technology vol. 3 , ( 3 ) 239 - 243 .
Ranjbar SF, Ehghaghi-Bonab MB, Hanifi M, Paykani A ( 2011 ) . Feasibility study on increasing the power of the turbine driver of compressor using an absorption refrigeration cycle on cooling circuit of condenser . International Review on Modelling and Simulations vol. 4 , ( 2 ) 918 - 928 .
Khoshravan MR, Samaei M, Paykani A ( 2011 ) . Numerical investigation on the position of holes for reducing stress concentration in composite plates with bolted and riveted joints . Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters vol. 1 , ( 4 )
Zehsaz M, Vakili-Tahami F, Saeimi-Sadigh MA, Paykani A ( 2011 ) . Numerical investigations on melt-through prediction and evaluation of residual stress of super-heat steam pipeline during in-service welding . International Review of Mechanical Engineering vol. 5 , ( 3 ) 526 - 532 .