Dr Amin Paykani
PhD, FHEA, CEng, MIMechE
Key Publications
- 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
Faghih , Valera-Medina A, Chen Z and Paykani A
Combustion and Flame, Elsevier vol. 257
01-11-2023 - Applying machine learning techniques to predict laminar burning velocity for ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures
Üstün CE, Herfatmanesh MR, Valera-Medina A and Paykani A
Energy and Ai, Elsevier vol. 13
10-05-2023
All Publications
2025
- An ensemble learning algorithm for optimization of spark ignition engine performance fuelled with methane/hydrogen blends
Tayarani-N. M-H and Paykani A
Applied Soft Computing, Elsevier vol. 168
01-01-2025
2024
- Perspectives on NO X Emissions and Impacts from Ammonia Combustion Processes
Mashruk S, Shi H, Mazzotta L, Ustun CE, Aravind B, Meloni R, Alnasif A, Boulet E, Jankowski R, Yu C, Alnajideen M, Paykani A, Maas U, Slefarski R, Borello D and Valera-Medina A
Energy & Fuels, American Chemical Society (Acs) vol. 38 (20), 19253-19292.
02-10-2024 - Probabilistic machine learning framework for chemical source term integration with Gaussian Processes: H 2 /air auto-ignition case
Üstün CE and Paykani A
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Elsevier vol. 81, 47-55.
01-09-2024 - Data-driven prediction of laminar burning velocity for ternary ammonia/hydrogen/methane/air premixed flames
Üstün CE, Eckart S, Valera-Medina A and Paykani A
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 368
01-07-2024 - Optimal Torque Allocation for All-Wheel-Drive Electric Vehicles Using a Reinforcement Learning Algorithm
Jafari R, Sarhadi P, Paykani A, Refaat SS and Asef P
2024 13th Mediterranean Conference on Embedded Computing (MECO).
14-06-2024
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
Faghih , Valera-Medina A, Chen Z and Paykani A
Combustion and Flame, Elsevier vol. 257
01-11-2023 - Applying machine learning techniques to predict laminar burning velocity for ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures
Üstün CE, Herfatmanesh MR, Valera-Medina A and Paykani A
Energy and Ai, Elsevier vol. 13
10-05-2023 - Numerical Study of Oil Jet Cooling in Electric Traction Motors with Hairpin Windings
Maddumage W, Cairns A and Paykani A
2023 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD).
13-04-2023
2022
- Hybridizing solid oxide fuel cells with internal combustion engines for power and propulsion systems: A review
Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A, Hosseini SE, Desideri U, Tsatsaronis G, Floerchinger G, Braun R and Paykani A
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 171
08-11-2022 - Synthesis gas as a fuel for internal combustion engines in transportation
Paykani A, Chehrmonavari H, Tsolakis A, Alger T, Northrop WF and Reitz RD
Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Elsevier vol. 90
18-02-2022
2021
- Reactivity controlled compression ignition engine: Pathways towards commercial viability
Paykani A, Garcia A, Shahbakhti M, Rahnama P and Reitz RD
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 282
14-11-2021 - Computational optimization of CH4/H2/CO blends in a spark-ignition engine using quasi-dimensional combustion model
Paykani A, Frouzakis CE, Schürch C, Perini F and Boulouchos K
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 303
01-11-2021 - Comparative study on chemical kinetics mechanisms for methane-based fuel mixtures under engine-relevant conditions
Paykani A
Energies, Mdpi vol. 14 (10)
14-05-2021
2020
- Effect of injection strategies on a single-fuel RCCI combustion fueled with isobutanol/isobutanol + DTBP blends
Mohammadian A, Chehrmonavari H, Kakaee A and Paykani A
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 278
18-06-2020 - Effect of Syngas Composition on the Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of a Syngas/Diesel RCCI Engine
Kousheshi N, Yari M, Paykani A, Mehr AS and de la Fuente GF
Energies, Mdpi vol. 13 (1)
02-01-2020
2019
- Numerical optimization of methane-based fuel blends under engine-relevant conditions using a multi-objective genetic algorithm
Paykani A, Frouzakis CE and Boulouchos K
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 242, 1712-1724.
01-05-2019
2018
- Numerical Study of Natural Gas/Diesel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion with Large Eddy Simulation and Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Model
Kakaee A-H, Jafari P and Paykani A
Fluids, Mdpi vol. 3 (2)
28-03-2018
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
Rahnama P, Paykani A, Bordbar V and Reitz RD
Fuel, Elsevier vol. 209, 742-753.
01-12-2017 - 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
Rahnama P, Paykani A and Reitz RD
Applied Energy, Elsevier vol. 193, 182-198.
01-05-2017
2016
- Effects of piston bowl geometry on combustion and emissions characteristics of a natural gas/diesel RCCI engine
Kakaee A-H, Nasiri-Toosi A, Partovi B and Paykani A
Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier vol. 102, 1462-1472.
01-06-2016 - Mathematical optimization of variable valve timing for reducing fuel consumption of a SI engine
Kakaee H, Keshavarz M and Paykani A
Engineering Review vol. 36 (1), 61-69.
01-01-2016
2015
- Combining artificial neural network and multi-objective optimization to reduce a heavy-duty diesel engine emissions and fuel consumption
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P, Paykani A and Mashadi B
Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 22 (11), 4235-4245.
01-11-2015 - Effects of diesel injection strategy on natural gas/diesel reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion
Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Reitz RD
Energy, Elsevier vol. 90, 814-826.
01-10-2015 - Progress and recent trends in reactivity-controlled compression ignition engines
Paykani A, Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Reitz RD
International Journal of Engine Research, Sage Publications vol. 17 (5), 481-524.
14-07-2015 - Influence of fuel composition on combustion and emissions characteristics of natural gas/diesel RCCI engine
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Paykani A
Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, Elsevier vol. 25, 58-65.
01-07-2015 - A parametric study on the performance of a Ranque-Hilsch vortex tube using a CFD-based approach
Pourmahmoud N, Feyzi A, Orang AA and Paykani A
Mechanics & Industry, Edp Sciences vol. 16 (2)
01-01-2015 - CFD Study of Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Combustion in a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine
Kakaee A-H, Rahnama P and Paykani A
Periodica Polytechnica Transportation Engineering, Periodica Polytechnica Budapest University of Technology and Economics vol. 43 (4), 177-183.
01-01-2015 - Optimization of spark timing and air-fuel ratio of an SI engine with variable valve timing using genetic algorithm and steepest descend method
Kakee AH, Sharifipour S, Mashadi B, Keshavarz M and Paykani A
Upb Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 77 (1), 61-76.
01-01-2015
2014
- The influence of fuel composition on the combustion and emission characteristics of natural gas fueled engines
Kakaee A-H, Paykani A and Ghajar M
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 38, 64-78.
01-10-2014 - Design and energy absorption enhancement of vehicle hull under high dynamic loads
Saeimi-Sadigh M-A, Paykani A, Afkar A and Aminollah D
Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 21 (4), 1307-1312.
01-04-2014 - Investigation on the effects of stiffness and damping coefficients of the suspension system of a vehicle on the ride and handling performance
Zehsaz M, Vakili-TAHAMI F and Paykani A
Upb Scientific Bulletin, Series D: Mechanical Engineering vol. 76 (1), 55-70.
28-02-2014 - Design and analysis of a spherical pressure vessel using finite element method
Afkar A, Camari MN and Paykani A
World Journal of Modelling and Simulation vol. 10 (2), 126-135.
01-01-2014 - EFFECT OF RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER ON HCCI MULTIZONE COMBUSTION
Akbarzadeh A, Talati F and Paykani A
Heat Transfer Research, Begell House vol. 45 (1), 23-41.
01-01-2014
2013
- Numerical Study of Diodicity Mechanism in Different Tesla-Type Microvalves
Nobakht AY, Shahsavan M and Paykani A
Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico vol. 11 (6), 876-885.
01-12-2013 - Research and development of natural-gas fueled engines in Iran
Kakaee A-H and Paykani A
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 26, 805-821.
01-10-2013 - Dynamic analysis and design of V-shape plates under blast loading
Paykani A, Khosravi MI, Saeimi-Sadigh MA and Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M
Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 15 (2), 971-978.
01-07-2013 - Finite element analysis of composite high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels
Marzbanrad J, Paykani A, Afkar A and Ghajar M
Journal of Materials and Environmental Science vol. 4 (1), 63-74.
21-03-2013 - The influence of geometric parameters and mechanical properties of adhesive on stress analysis in adhesively bonded aluminum single lap joint
Samaei M, Seifan M, Afkar A and Paykani A
Transactions of Famena vol. 37 (4), 91-98.
01-01-2013
2012
- Design of a Composite Drive Shaft and its Coupling for Automotive Application
R. Khoshravan M and Paykani A
Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico vol. 10 (6)
01-12-2012 - Modified Characteristics-Based Schemes for Compressible Flow Past an Airfoil
Orang AA and Paykani A
Journal of Mechanics, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 28 (4), 627-635.
16-10-2012 - analytical framework for analyzing brake squeal noise using assumed-modes approach
Behjat B, Afkar A, Banan-Nojavani A and Paykani A
Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 (3), 1354-1361.
04-10-2012 - Geometry optimization of double wishbone suspension system via genetic algorithm for handling improvement
Afkar A, Mahmoodi-Kaleibar M and Paykani A
Journal of Vibroengineering vol. 14 (2), 827-837.
23-08-2012 - Effect of exhaust gas recirculation and intake pre-heating on performance and emission characteristics of dual fuel engines at part loads
Paykani A, Khoshbakhti Saray R, Shervani-Tabar MT and Mohammadi-Kousha A
Journal of Central South University, Springer Nature vol. 19 (5), 1346-1352.
27-04-2012
2011
- A comparative study of hybrid electric vehicle fuel consumption over diverse driving cycles
Paykani A and Shervani-Tabar MT
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, Elsevier vol. 1 (5)
01-01-2011 - Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Exhaust Gas Recirculation on Performance and Emissions Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel
Paykani A, Akbarzadeh A and Tabar MTS
International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Iacsit Press vol. 3 (3), 239-243.
01-01-2011 - Feasibility study on increasing the power of the turbine driver of compressor using an absorption refrigeration cycle on cooling circuit of condenser
Ranjbar SF, Ehghaghi-Bonab MB, Hanifi M and Paykani A
International Review On Modelling and Simulations vol. 4 (2), 918-928.
01-01-2011 - Numerical investigations on melt-through prediction and evaluation of residual stress of super-heat steam pipeline during in-service welding
Zehsaz M, Vakili-Tahami F, Saeimi-Sadigh MA and Paykani A
International Review of Mechanical Engineering vol. 5 (3), 526-532.
01-01-2011