Professor Serkan Saydam
Professor

Professor Serkan Saydam

  • PhD (Mining Engineering), Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey, December 2000
  • MSc (Mining Engineering), Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey, June 1995
  • BSc (Mining Engineering), Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey, July 1992
Engineering
Mineral and Energy Resources Engineering

Serkan Saydam received his BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Mining Engineering from the Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He then worked at De Beers for 3 years as a project manager in Johannesburg, South Africa. Serkan joined the School of Mining Engineering as a Senior Lecturer in 2006 and since 2017 he has been working as a professor. He is currently Chair of Mining Engineering at the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at UNSW. A key focus of his research is to address the current needs and future challenges the minerals industry faces. These are generally complex engineering problems as mining environments become more extreme and constraints are imposed due to increasing social, environmental, and health and safety standards. His fields of research include space resources engineering, ground control, mine systems design, mine internet of things, and technology integration and management. He established research collaborations with NASA, ESA and Luxembourg Space Agency, and KICT, as well as more than 40 research organisations and universities globally. He has more than 250 publications and graduated with 19 PhD students. Serkan attracted more than $15M in research grants. Serkan is known for founding and chairing the AusIMM’s International Future Mining Conference Series and co-chairs AusIMM’s AusRock Conference Series and Off-Earth Mining Forums. Professor Saydam is the High-Level Advisory Board Member of EU funded illuMINEation Project and the Advisory Board Member of 7Sisters Mission, the first Australian Mission for the Moon. Serkan also invented the Virtual Mine – ViMINE mining engineering game. Professor Saydam received multiple academic awards, including the 2020 UNSW Dean’s Award for Global Impact, the 2019 UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate Research Supervision Award and the 2017 Society of Mining Professors’ International Tim Shaw Innovation in Teaching Award. Serkan is currently a Fellow Member of the AusIMM; President of the ISRM Commission on Planetary Rock Mechanics; Deputy Director of the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) at UNSW; Deputy Secretary-General and Council Member of the SOMP (The Society of Mining Professors). Prof Saydam is also President-Elect 2023 for the SOMP.  

Mobile
+61406876629
Phone
+61 2 9385 4525
Location
Room 159, 1st Floor, Old Main Building, Kensington, 2052, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Book Chapters | 2019
    Jiang P; Saydam S; Ramandi HL; Crosky A; Maghrebi M, 2019, 'Deep Molecular Representation in Cheminformatics', in Balas V; Roy S; Sharma D; Samui P (ed.), Handbook of Deep Learning Applications - Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Springer, pp. 147 - 159
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Jiang P; Maghrebi M; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2017, 'Chapter 23 Unsupervised Deep Learning for Data-Driven Reliability and Risk Analysis of Engineered Systems', in Handbook of Neural Computation, Elsevier, pp. 417 - 431, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-811318-9.00023-5
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Chen J; Saydam S; Hagan P, 2014, 'The load transfer mechanics of fully grouted cable bolts: A theoretical analysis', in Rock Engineering and Rock Mechanics: Structures in and on Rock Masses, pp. 1045 - 1050
    Book Chapters | 2012
    Mitra R; Saydam S, 2012, 'Surface Coal Mining Methods in Australia', in Onargan T (ed.), Mining Methods, edn. Original, InTech, pp. 3 - 22, http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/surface-coal-mining-methods-in-australia
  • Journal articles | 2022
    Pelech T; Yao L; Saydam S, 2022, 'Planning lunar In-Situ Resource Utilisation with a reinforcement learning agent', Acta Astronautica, vol. 201, pp. 401 - 419, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.09.040
    Journal articles | 2022
    Zoorabadi M; Saydam S; Timms W; Hebblewhite B, 2022, 'Analytical methods to estimate the hydraulic conductivity of jointed rocks', Hydrogeology Journal, vol. 30, pp. 111 - 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-021-02413-0
    Journal articles | 2021
    Chen H; Kimyon O; Lamei Ramandi H; Manefield M; Kaksonen AH; Morris C; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2021, 'Microbiologically influenced corrosion of cable bolts in underground coal mines: The effect of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 31, pp. 357 - 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.01.006
    Journal articles | 2021
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2021, 'An experimental study of the specimen geometry effect on the axial performance of cement-based grouts', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125167
    Journal articles | 2021
    Craig P; Lamei Ramandi H; Chen H; Vandermaat D; Crosky A; Hagan P; Hebblewhite B; Saydam S, 2021, 'Stress corrosion cracking of rockbolts: An in-situ testing approach', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121275
    Journal articles | 2021
    Dallas JA; Raval S; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2021, 'An Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for Space Resource Extraction', Space Policy, vol. 57, pp. 101441 - 101441, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spacepol.2021.101441
    Journal articles | 2021
    Dallas JA; Raval S; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2021, 'Investigating extraterrestrial bodies as a source of critical minerals for renewable energy technology', Acta Astronautica, vol. 186, pp. 74 - 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.05.021
    Journal articles | 2021
    Lamei Ramandi H; Pirzada MA; Saydam S; Arns C; Roshan H, 2021, 'Digital and experimental rock analysis of proppant injection into naturally fractured coal', Fuel, vol. 286, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119368
    Journal articles | 2021
    Pelech TM; Sibille L; Dempster A; Saydam S, 2021, 'A framework for Off-Earth mining method selection', Acta Astronautica, vol. 181, pp. 552 - 568, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.01.018
    Journal articles | 2021
    Tabelin CB; Dallas J; Casanova S; Pelech T; Bournival G; Saydam S; Canbulat I, 2021, 'Towards a low-carbon society: A review of lithium resource availability, challenges and innovations in mining, extraction and recycling, and future perspectives', Minerals Engineering, vol. 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106743
    Journal articles | 2021
    Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Wei C; Canbulat I; Saydam S; Sepasgozar S, 2021, 'A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2021.104132
    Journal articles | 2020
    Casanova S; Espejel C; Dempster AG; Anderson RC; Caprarelli G; Saydam S, 2020, 'Lunar polar water resource exploration – Examination of the lunar cold trap reservoir system model and introduction of play-based exploration (PBE) techniques', Planetary and Space Science, vol. 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2019.104742
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dallas JA; Raval S; Alvarez Gaitan JP; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2020, 'The environmental impact of emissions from space launches: A comprehensive review', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 255, pp. 120209 - 120209, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120209
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dallas JA; Raval S; Gaitan JPA; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2020, 'Mining beyond earth for sustainable development: Will humanity benefit from resource extraction in outer space?', Acta Astronautica, vol. 167, pp. 181 - 188, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.11.006
    Journal articles | 2020
    Li D; Li Y; Asadizadeh M; Masoumi H; Hagan PC; 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, vol. 130, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104307
    Journal articles | 2020
    Mo S; Ramandi HL; Oh J; Masoumi H; Canbulat I; Hebblewhite B; 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, vol. 128, pp. 104241 - 104241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104241
    Journal articles | 2020
    Mo S; Sheffield P; Corbett P; Ramandi HL; Oh J; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2020, 'A numerical investigation into floor buckling mechanisms in underground coal mine roadways', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 103, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2020.103497
    Journal articles | 2020
    Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Sepasgozar S; Saydam S, 2020, 'A novel damage model for strata layers and coal mass', Energies, vol. 13, pp. 1928 - 1928, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13081928
    Journal articles | 2020
    Tapia C; Coulton J; Saydam S, 2020, 'Using entropy to assess dynamic behaviour of long-term copper price', Resources Policy, vol. 66, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2020.101597
    Journal articles | 2019
    Li D; Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan PC; Asadizadeh M, 2019, 'Parametric study of fully grouted cable bolts subjected to axial loading', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, vol. 56, pp. 1514 - 1525, http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2018-0470
    Journal articles | 2019
    Li D; Massoumi H; Hagan P; 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, vol. 113, pp. 83 - 91, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2018.11.011
    Journal articles | 2019
    Li L; Hagan PC; Saydam S; Hebblewhite B; Zhang C, 2019, 'A laboratory study of shear behaviour of rockbolts under dynamic loading based on the drop test using a double shear system', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-019-01776-x
    Journal articles | 2019
    Mo S; Tutuk K; Saydam S, 2019, 'Management of floor heave at Bulga Underground Operations – A case study', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 29, pp. 73 - 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.11.015
    Journal articles | 2019
    Pelech TM; Roesler G; Saydam S, 2019, 'Technical evaluation of Off-Earth ice mining scenarios through an opportunity cost approach', Acta Astronautica, vol. 162, pp. 388 - 404, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.06.030
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wu S; Ramandi HL; Chen H; Crosky A; Hagan P; Saydam S, 2019, 'Mineralogically influenced stress corrosion cracking of rockbolts and cable bolts in underground mines', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 119, pp. 109 - 116, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2019.04.011
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chen H; Lamei Ramandi H; Walker J; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2018, 'Failure of the threaded region of rockbolts in underground coal mines', Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, vol. 127, pp. 146 - 154, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14749009.2018.1428060
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2018, 'A new laboratory short encapsulation pull test for investigating load transfer behaviour of fully grouted cable bolts', Geotechnical Testing Journal., vol. 41, pp. 435 - 447, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20170139
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2018, 'Shear behaviour of a cement grout tested in the direct shear test', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 166, pp. 271 - 279, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.01.151
    Journal articles | 2018
    Chen J; Saydam S; Hagan P, 2018, 'Numerical simulation of the pull-out behaviour of fully grouted cable bolts', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 191, pp. 1148 - 1148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.10.083
    Journal articles | 2018
    Lamei Ramandi H; Chen H; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2018, 'Interactions of stress corrosion cracks in cold drawn pearlitic steel wires: An X-ray micro-computed tomography study', Corrosion Science, vol. 145, pp. 170 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2018.09.009
    Journal articles | 2018
    Li D; Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan PC, 2018, 'Mechanical Characterisation of Modified Cable Bolts Under Axial Loading: An Extensive Parametric Study', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, vol. 51, pp. 2895 - 2910, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-018-1475-4
    Journal articles | 2018
    Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Vardar O; Saydam S, 2018, 'Numerical and analytical simulation of the structural behaviour of fully grouted cable bolts under impulsive loading', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 28, pp. 807 - 811, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.08.012
    Journal articles | 2018
    Tapia Cortez CA; Coulton J; Sammut C; Saydam S, 2018, 'Determining the chaotic behaviour of copper prices in the long-term using annual price data', Palgrave Communications, vol. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/s41599-017-0060-x
    Journal articles | 2018
    Tapia Cortez CA; Saydam S; Coulton J; Sammut C, 2018, 'Alternative techniques for forecasting mineral commodity prices', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 28, pp. 309 - 322, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.09.001
    Journal articles | 2018
    Wu S; Chen H; Craig P; Ramandi HL; Timms W; Hagan PC; Crosky A; Hebblewhite B; Saydam S, 2018, 'An experimental framework for simulating stress corrosion cracking in cable bolts', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 76, pp. 121 - 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2018.03.004
    Journal articles | 2018
    Wu S; Chen H; Lamei Ramandi H; Hagan PC; Hebblewhite B; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2018, 'Investigation of cable bolts for stress corrosion cracking failure', Construction and Building Materials, vol. 187, pp. 1224 - 1231, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.066
    Journal articles | 2018
    Wu S; Chen H; Ramandi HL; Hagan PC; Crosky A; Saydam S, 2018, 'Effects of environmental factors on stress corrosion cracking of cold-drawn high-carbon steel wires', Corrosion Science, vol. 132, pp. 234 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2017.12.014
    Journal articles | 2018
    Zhang C; Tahmasebinia F; Canbulat I; Vardar O; Saydam S, 2018, 'Computing the damage and fracture energy in a coal mass based on joint density', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology Available online 29 Septe, vol. 28, pp. 813 - 817, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.08.013
    Journal articles | 2018
    Zhang CHENGGUO; Tahmasebinia F; Canbulat ISMET; Vardar ONUR; Saydam SERKAN, 2018, 'Analytical Determination of Energy Release in a Coal Mass', Energies, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en11020285
    Journal articles | 2017
    Chen J; Hagan P; Saydam S, 2017, 'Sample diameter effect on bonding capacity of fully grouted cable bolts', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 68, pp. 238 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.06.004
    Journal articles | 2017
    Jiang P; Craig P; Crosky A; Canbulat I; Maghrebi M; Saydam S, 2017, 'Risk assessment of failure of rock bolts in underground coal mines using support vector machines', Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry, vol. 34, pp. 293 - 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/asmb.2273
    Journal articles | 2017
    LI D; Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan PC, 2017, 'A constitutive model for load-displacement performance of modified cable bolts', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 68, pp. 95 - 105, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2017.05.025
    Journal articles | 2017
    Li Z; Nocelli B; Saydam S, 2017, 'Effect of rock strength and surface roughness on adhesion strength of thin spray-on liners', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 91, pp. 195 - 202, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2016.11.011
    Journal articles | 2017
    Saydam S; Shishko R; Fradet R; Do S; Tapia Cortez C; Dempster AG; Coulton J, 2017, 'Mars Colony In Situ Resource Utilization: An Integrated Architecture and Economics Model', Acta Astronautica, vol. 138, pp. 53 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.05.024
    Journal articles | 2017
    Vandermaat D; Saydam S; Hagan PC; Crosky AG, 2017, 'Back-calculation of failure stress of rockbolts affected by Stress Corrosion Cracking in underground coal mines', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 100, pp. 310 - 317, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2017.10.029
    Journal articles | 2017
    Vardar O; Tahmasebinia F; Zhang C; Canbulat I; Saydam S, 2017, 'A Review of Uncontrolled Pillar Failures', Procedia Engineering, vol. 191, pp. 631 - 637, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.05.227
    Journal articles | 2017
    Wu S; Northover M; Craig P; Canbulat I; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2017, 'Environmental influence on mesh corrosion in underground coal mines', International Journal of Mining, Reclaimation and Environment, vol. 32, pp. 519 - 535, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2017.1299604
    Journal articles | 2016
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2016, 'Load transfer behavior of fully grouted cable bolts reinforced in weak rocks under tensile loading conditions', Geotechnical Testing Journal, vol. 39, pp. 252 - 263, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20150096
    Journal articles | 2016
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2016, 'Parametric study on the axial performance of a fully grouted cable bolt with a new pull-out test', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 26, pp. 53 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.010
    Journal articles | 2016
    Craig P; Saydam S; Hagan PC; Crosky A; Hebblewhite B, 2016, 'Investigations into the corrosive environments contributing to premature failure of Australian coal mine rock bolts', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 26, pp. 59 - 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.011
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li L; Hagan P; Saydam S; Hebblewhite B, 2016, 'Shear resistance contribution of support systems in double shear test', Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, vol. 56, pp. 168 - 175, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2016.03.011
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li L; Hagan PC; Saydam S; Hebblewhite B, 2016, 'Parametric study of rockbolt shear behaviour by double shear test', Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, vol. 49, pp. 4787 - 4797, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00603-016-1063-4
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li Z; Hussain F; Mitra R; Saydam S, 2016, 'Effectiveness of thin spray-on liners as a gas management tool in underground coal mines', International Journal of Coal Geology, vol. 168, pp. 193 - 201, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2016.11.006
    Journal articles | 2016
    Li Z; Tenney J; Chalmers D; Mitra R; Saydam S, 2016, 'Application of thin spray-on liners to enhance the predrained coal seam gas quality', Energy Exploration and Exploitation, vol. 34, pp. 746 - 765, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0144598716659599
    Journal articles | 2016
    Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan PC, 2016, 'Incorporating scale effect into a multiaxial failure criterion for intact rock', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 83, pp. 49 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2015.12.013
    Journal articles | 2016
    Vandermaat D; Saydam S; Crosky A; Hagan PC, 2016, 'Laboratory based coupon testing for the understanding of SCC in rockbolts', Mining Technology, vol. 125, pp. 174 - 183, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14749009.2015.1122296
    Journal articles | 2016
    Vandermaat D; Saydam S; Hagan PC; Crosky A, 2016, 'Examination of rockbolt stress corrosion cracking utilising full size rockbolts in a controlled mine environment', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 81, pp. 86 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2015.11.007
    Journal articles | 2016
    Zoorabadi M; Saydam S; Timms W; Hebblewhite B, 2016, 'Linear flow behaviour of matched joints – case study on standard JRC profiles', Geomechanics and Geoengineering, vol. 11, pp. 189 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2016.1153728
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chen J; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2015, 'Parametric study on the axial performance of a fully grouted cable bolt with a new pull-out test', International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, vol. 26, pp. 53 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.010
    Journal articles | 2015
    Chen J; Saydam S; Hagan PC, 2015, 'An analytical model of the load transfer behavior of fully grouted cable bolts', CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, vol. 101, pp. 1006 - 1015, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.10.099
    Journal articles | 2015
    Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan P, 2015, 'Unified size-effect law for intact rock', International Journal of Geomechanics, vol. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GM.1943-5622.0000543
    Journal articles | 2015
    Masoumi H; Saydam S; Hagan PC, 2015, 'A modification to radial strain calculation in rock testing', Geotechnical Testing Journal, vol. 38, pp. 813 - 822, http://dx.doi.org/10.1520/GTJ20140238
    Journal articles | 2015
    Zoorabadi M; Saydam S; Timms W; Hebblewhite B, 2015, 'Non-linear flow behaviour of rough fractures having standard JRC profiles', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 76, pp. 192 - 199, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2015.03.004
    Journal articles | 2014
    Saydam S; Kecojevic V, 2014, 'Publication strategies for academic career development in mining engineering', Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy Section A: Mining Technology, vol. 123, pp. 46 - 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743286314Y.46
    Journal articles | 2012
    Hussain F; Saydam S; Mitra R; Cinar Y, 2012, 'Experimental study for reducing gas inflow by use of thin spray-on liners in underground coal mines', Mining Technology, vol. 121, pp. 61 - 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000002
    Journal articles | 2004
    Onargan T; Koca MY; Kucuk K; Deliormanli AH; Saydam S, 2004, 'Impact of the Mechanical Characteristics of Weak Rocks and Trona Ore Beds on The Main Drift Deformation at The Beypazari Mine, Turkey', International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, vol. 41, pp. 641 - 654, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2004.01.006
  • Conference Papers | 2022
    Xie R; Saydam S; Dempster AG, 2022, 'A framework for campaign level asteroid mining pre-feasibility study', in AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-2583
    Conference Presentations | 2020
    Casanova SC; Anderson R; Caprarelli G; Saydam S, 2020, 'Plays, Leads, Prospects and Discoveries: Identification and Classification of Water Ice Resource Targets on Mars', presented at AGU Fall Meeting 2020, 01 December 2020 - 17 March 2020
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Casanova SC; Saydam S; Anderson RC; Nunes D; Caprarelli G, 2018, 'Ground ice resources of Prontonilus mensae, Mars', in Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Hagan PC; Chen J; Saydam S, 2015, 'A comparison of the anchorage performance of cable bolts based on a newly developed testing methodology', in 13th ISRM International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, pp. 1 - 12, presented at 13th ISRM International Congress of Rock Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, 10 May 2015 - 13 May 2015, https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ISRM-13CONGRESS-2015-105
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Chen J; Hagan P; Saydam S; Zhang S, 2014, 'Consideration of the Factors Impacting on the Design of the Laboratory Short Encapsulation Test for Cable Bolts', in Shimizu N; Kaneko K; Kaneko J (eds.), Proceedings 8th Asian Rock Mechanics Symposium, ISRM, Hokkaido, Japan, pp. 1379 - 1388, presented at ARMS 8, Hokkaido, Japan, 14 October 2014 - 16 October 2014
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Chen J; Saydam S; Hagan P, 2014, 'The load transfer mechanics of fully grouted cable bolts: a theoretical analysis', in Alejano A; Perucho A; Olalla C; Jimenez R (eds.), Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: structures on and in rock masses, CRC Press/Balkema, Vigo, Spain, pp. 1045 - 1050, presented at Eurock 2014, Vigo, Spain, 27 May 2014 - 29 May 2014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b16955-180
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Li L; Hagan PC; Saydam S, 2014, 'Tensile stress mobilization along a rockbolt under shear load', in Proceedings 3rd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, Taylor & Francis Group, China, pp. 275 - 279, presented at 3rd ISRM International Young Scholars' Symposium on Rock Mechanics, China, 09 November 2014 - 10 November 2014
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Elias E; Vandermaat D; Craig P; Crosky AG; Saydam S; Hagan P; Hebblewhite B, 2013, 'Environmental characterisation of the stress-corrosion cracking of rockbolts in underground coal mines via laboratory and in-situ testing', in Kwasniewski M; Lydzba D (ed.), Rock Mechanics for Resources, Energy, and Environment (EUROCK 2013), CRC Press/Balkema, London, pp. 261 - 266, presented at Eurock2013 – The 2013 ISRM International Symposium, Wroclaw, Poland, 23 September 2013 - 26 September 2013, http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000337166500037&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a
    Conference Presentations | 2013
    Saydam S; Daly C; Raval S; Timms W, 2013, 'Using Moodle As An Open Source Learning Management System in Mining Engineering Education', pp. 386 - 389, presented at The 24th Annual General Meeting of Society of Mining Professors, Milos, Greece, 26 June 2013 - 29 December 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MITE.2013.6756373

  1. DeepIoT – A New Hybrid Wireless IoT Platform for Underground Mines. D Forshaw, B Li, S Saydam. 2020-2022. Cooperative Research Centres Projects Round 8. CRCPEIGHT000094.
  2. Microbiologically Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking in Underground Mines. S Saydam, H Lamei Ramandi, N Kumar, M Manefield, A Crosky, I Canbulat, Scott Rice. 2020-2022. ARC Linkage Projects.
  3. Effectiveness of Shotcrete in Underground Coal Mines. ACARP. J OH, I Canbulat, S Saydam, HL Ramandi.
  4. Prevention techniques for stress corrosion cracking failures of rock and cable bolts. J Oh, H Lamei Ramandi, I Canbulat, S Saydam. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) 2020-2021.
  5. A Cost-Effective Communication Mechanism for Underground Mine IoT. Li, Hu (CUMT), Saydam, Wang (CUMT). Global Connections Fund Bridging Grant. 2018-2019
  6. Management of Coal Burst Research. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) I Canbulat, B Hebblewhite, J Galvin, S Saydam, P Hagan. 2017-2018
  7. Floor Stability – A comprehensive investigation into failure mechanisms and controlling factors. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) S Saydam, I Canbulat, H Masoumi, B Hebblewhite, W Timms. 2017-2019
  8. Network Lab: Tyree Micro-Ct Network Laboratory: UNSW Research Infrastructure Scheme (RIS). UNSW Grant number RG163084. A Russell, D Cohen, R Bonduriansky, S Saydam, T Barber, C Marjo, F Hussain, G Pearce, I Graham, P Mostaghimi, R Nordon, R Armstrong, W Timms, C Arns, E Ambikairajah, G Cassis, G Yeoh, K Regenauer-Lieb, M Van Kranendonk, M Knothe Tate, M Archer, N Khalili, S Rahman, S Foster, S Hand, D Waite, R Amal, 01 Jan 2017.
  9. Comprehensive Modelling for Off-Earth Mining Optimization and Resource Processing STTR. The US Government research grant with Ascentech, Virginia Tech and NASA KSC. L Sibille, S Saydam, M Karmis. 2017
  10. Stage 1: Review of Australian and International Coal Burst Experience and Control Technologies - Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP). I Canbulat, S Saydam, C Zhang, B Hebblewhite.
  11. Scoping of ACARP’s Coal Burst Project - Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) 2016. I Canbulat, S Saydam, C Zhang, B Hebblewhite.
  12. Third Generation of Positioning System for Underground Mine Environments: ARC Linkage Project– 2015.
  13. NASA- JPL: AN INTEGRATED ECONOMICS MODEL FOR ISRU IN SUPPORT OF
    A MARS COLONY Economic Research for Space Development, Emerging Space Office. 2015.
  14. 2015 Major Research Equipment and Infrastructure Scheme (MREII) Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. F Suorineni, S Saydam.
  15. Gas Control and Management using Thin Spray-on Liners for Underground Coal Mines. BHP Billiton Illawarra Coal Appin West Mine Research Project. S Saydam, D Chalmers.
  16. Determination of cable bolt performance under axial loading and subject to varying geotechnical conditions. Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) 2014. P Hagan, S Saydam.
  17. Avoiding Catastrophic Failure of Cable Bolts in Underground Coal Mines: ARC Linkage Project (Phase 2) – July 2014.
  18. Optimising the Selection of Fully Grouted Cable bolts in Varying Geotechnical Environments - Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) 2013. P Hagan, S Saydam.
  19. Avoiding Catastrophic Failure of Rock Bolts in Underground Coal Mines: ARC Linkage Project, July 2010-2014.
  20. ViMINE – An Innovative Interactive Learning System Approach to Mining Engineering Education: UNSW Faculty of Engineering Learning and Teaching (FRLT) Grant - Strategic Learning and Teaching Development Fund (SLTDF), September 2010 – ongoing (As Chief Investigator).
  21. The Development of Virtual Reality Tools for Mining Engineering: UNSW Faculty of Engineering Learning and Teaching (FRLT) Grant - Strategic Learning and Teaching Development Fund (SLTDF), January 2010 (As Chief Investigator).
  22. Investigation of the Potential Use of Thin Spray-on Liners for Gas Management in Underground Coal Mines: UNSW Faculty of Engineering Early Career Research Grant, January – December 2009 (As Chief Investigator – CI1)
  23. Investigation of Support Mechanism of Thin Spray-on Liners: UNSW Faculty Early Career Research Grant, January – December 2007 (As Chief Investigator – CI1).
  24. Wireless Sensor Networks for Remote Monitoring of Underground Mines: UNSW Faculty Research Grant, January – December 2007 (As Associate Investigator).

  1. Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (2002) – 12-month postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Mining Engineering, The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2002-2003.
  2. 2019 Postgraduate Research Supervision Award. UNSW.
  3. 2017 Tim Shaw Teaching Award Nomination, SOMP.
  4. 2013 AaEe - Department of Industry Award for Industry Engagement in Engineering Education to MEA.
  5. 2012 Lecturer of The Year – Mining Society.
  6. 2010 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning - Educational Partnerships and Collaborations with Other Organisations to Mining Education Australia.
  7. 2008 MEA Award for Staff Excellence in Teaching and Innovation – Presented to the Resource Estimation Course Team.
  8. 2008 Teaching Staff Excellence Award – MEA – UNSW Academic Team School of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering UNSW, Dated 18 December 2008.

Developing high-capacity dynamic rock reinforcement for underground mines. P Roberts, P Criag, S Saydam, C Zhang, J Oh. Jennmar Australia Pty Ltd / DIIS - Cooperative Research Centre Projects (CRC-P's) Shared Grant.

DeepIoT – A New Hybrid Wireless IoT Platform for Underground Mines. D Forshaw, B Li, S Saydam. Cooperative Research Centres Projects Round 8. CRCPEIGHT000094.

Microbiologically Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking in Underground Mines. S Saydam, H Lamei Ramandi, N Kumar, M Manefield, A Crosky, I Canbulat, Scott Rice. ARC Linkage Projects.

Effectiveness of Shotcrete in Underground Coal Mines. ACARP. J Oh, I Canbulat, S Saydam, HL Ramandi.

Vibration Energy Harvesting for Self Powered Sensors at Mine Sites. ACARP. B Li, S Saydam, B hebblewhite.