Newcastle University

Background

Engineer Officer (1984-1989)

Academic (1991 - present) 

Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty Dean (Singapore)

Chief Executive Officer, NUIS

Faculty’s Singapore Steering Committee 

Chair of Operations Committee for International Programmes (Singapore)

Management Board, Newcastle Institute for Research on Sustainability (NIRes) 

South East Asia International Sub-Committee

SAgE Faculty Executive Board (FEB)

Chair, Faculty’s Governance Committee for Internationalisation (Singapore)

Chief Executive Officer and Director, Newcastle University International Singapore Pte Ltd. (NUIS)

University International Executive Group (IEG)

Qualifications

PhD Newcastle 2000
MSc Newcastle 1991
BSc Zahedan/India 1989

Memberships

Fellow Member, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology(IMarEST)
Chartered Engineer (1996)

Honours and Awards

Stanley Grey Fellowship

CVCP ORS Award  

Languages

English

Persian

Research Interests

Current Work

Studentships:

• SBRC-BBSRC: "Cryptic codes in non-coding DNA: Autoassociative Neural Network and multidimensional Self Organising Map (SOM) mediated prediction of positional significance of cis-elements in co-regulated expression systems."

UK Government funded projects:

Industry funded research:

EU funded projects:

Research Roles

Principal investigator on 5 research projects
Co-investigator on 6 research projects

Postgraduate Supervision

Esteem Indicators

Visiting Professor at University of Stavanger, Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Material Science

Technical consultant to UK Department for Transport (DfT) through AEA on "Low Carbon Commercial Shipping"

Invited speaker at Marine Machinery Performance Analysis and Management Conference, Lloyd's List, February 2007, London.

Invited speaker at Greenship Conference, Amsterdam, April 2005.

External PhD/MPhil examiner at Delft University, Netherlands and Lund Technical University, Sweden.

Invited speaker, US Coast Guard, Scientific Workshop on Ballast Water Treatment Standards, Arlington, USA.

Invited speaker at “Nordic Ballast Water Summit” organised by DNV, 28th -29th January 2002, Oslo, Norway.

Invited Lecture on “Artificial Neural Networks and their Applications in Gas Turbine Fault Diagnostics and Condition Monitoring”, June 2000, ABB Alstom, Sweden.

Invited speaker at RECSO / IMO-GloBallast Joint Regional Seminar on Tanker Ballast Water Management & Technologies, 17th -18th December 2002, Dubai, UAE

Invited Lecture on “Artificial neural Networks, Fundamentals and applications”,Trondheim University, MARINTEK, Norway.

Invited lecture on “ Application of Artificial Neural Networks on Sensor Validation, Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of heat Engines”, Lund Technical University, Sweden.

Invited paper in 1st International EuroConference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries, COMPIT2000, Berlin, Germany.

Invited lecture for National Instruments Academic and Research Day, "Innovative application of LabView on simulation of ANN and intelligent system for research and teaching purposes", 2001, Manchester.

Patents

Development of a Ballast Water treatment process for oil tankers, Patent Pending, filed on 25th March 2007, Application No. 0704979.4

Undergraduate Teaching

Marine Engineering Practice I (MAR1001)(module Leader)
Marine Engineering III (MAR3016)(module leader)
Marine Engineering Design (MAR3001)(module leader)
Marine Informatics I (MAR1004)(module leader)
Marine Informatics II (MAR2004) (module leader)

Postgraduate Teaching

Marine Transmission Systems (MAR8003)(module leader)
Marine Machinery Systems (MAR8026)
Compter Aided Engineering(MAR402)
Ship Propulsion (MAR8025)

• Arora M, Anil AC, Leliaert F, Delany J, Mesbahi E. Tetraselmis indica (Chlorodendrophyceae, Chlorophyta), a new species isolated from salt pans in Goa, India. European Journal of Phycology 2013, 48(1), 61-78.
• Carney KJ, Basurko OC, Pazouki K, Marsham S, Delany JE, Desai DV, Anil AC, Mesbahi E. Difficulties in obtaining representative samples for compliance with the Ballast Water Management Convention. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2013, 68(1-2), 99-105.
• Mohd Zin Z, Yusof R, Mesbahi E. Dimension Reduction and Clustering of High Dimensional data Using Auto Associative Neural Networks. International Journal of Computer Applications 2013, 72(11), 31-37.
• Kaveh E, Mesbahi E, Enshaei H. Monitoring bacteria in ballast water by mass spectroscopy. The Ballast Water Times 2013, 3, 1-1.
• Zoolfakar MR, Norman R, Mesbahi E. A Study of the Effect of Ship Size on Components Selection for an LNG Carrier. In: International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Materials (ICMEM 2012). 2012, Melbourne, Australia.
• Zoolfakar MR, Norman R, Mesbahi E. A Study of the Effect of Ship Size on Components Selection for an LNG Carrier. In: Mechanical Engineering and Materials. 2012, Melbourne, Australia: Trans Tech Publications Ltd.
• Arora M, Anil AC, Delany J, Rajarajan N, Emami K, Mesbahi E. Carbohydrate-degrading bacteria closely associated with Tetraselmis indica: influence on algal growth. Aquatic Biology 2012, 15(1), 61-71.
• Bacchetti De Gregoris T, Khandeparker L, Anil AC, Mesbahi E, Burgess JG, Clare AS. Characterisation of the bacteria associated with barnacle, Balanus amphitrite, shell and their role in gregarious settlement of cypris larvae. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 2012, 413, 7-12.
• Emami K, Askari V, Ullrich M, Mohinudeen K, Anil AC, Khandeparker L, Burgess G, Mesbahi E. Characterization of bacteria in ballast water using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. PLoS One 2012, 7(6), e38515.
• Enshaei H, Birmingham R, Mesbahi E. Identification of influential parameters in a ship's motion responses: A route to monitoring dynamic stability. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering 2012, 154, A43-A51.
• Chin C, Mesbahi E. Problem-Based Learning Approach for Martronics. In: IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering. 2012, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong: IEEE.
• Pazouki K, Carney KJ, Delany J, Mesbahi E. Comparison of land-based test setups for a ballast water management system. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part A: International Journal of Maritime Engineering 2011, 153(A3), 173-183.
• Enshaei H, Mesbahi E. Development of a methodology for estimation of ballast water operations in UK ports. Maritime Policy and Management 2011, 38(7), 691-703.
• Tobatayeva A, Mesbahi AP, Muzaparov M, Mesbahi E. Development of a numerical tool for design of the Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) using Artificial Neural Networks. Energy Exploration & Exploitation 2011, 29(4), 357-377.
• Basurko OC, Mesbahi E. Statistical Representativeness of Ballast Water Sampling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment 2011, 225(3), 183-190.
• Carney KJ, Delany JE, Sawant S, Mesbahi E. The effects of prolonged darkness on temperature and tropical marine phytoplankton, and their implications for ballast water risk management. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2011, 62(6), 1233-1244.
• Pazouki K, Cabezas-Basurko O, Mesbahi E, Kemp J. Ballast Water Sampling: Methods, Analysis, Representativeness and Legal issues. London: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), 2009. RP577.
• Enshaei H, Mesbahi E. The Identification of the amount and origin of BW discharged annually in UK ports. London: Report to UK-MCA, 2009. PR577.
• Mesbahi E, Pu Y. Application of ANN-Based Response Surface Method to Prediction of Ultimate Strength of Stiffened Panels. Journal of Structural Engineering 2008, 134(10), 1649-1656.
• Cabezas-Basurko OC, Mesbahi E, Moloney S. Methodology of sustainability analysis of Ships. Ships and Offshore Structures 2008, 3(1), 1-11.
• Quilez-Badia G, McCollin T, Josefsen KD, Vourdachas A, Gill ME, Mesbahi E, Frid CLJ. On board short-time high temperature heat treatment of ballast water: A field trial under operational conditions. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2008, 56(1), 127-135.
• Mesbahi E. A Total Solution to Treatment of Tankers' Ballast Water. UK, 0704979.4, 2007.
• Mesbahi E, Norman R, Peng MWC. An intelligent simulation model for design and costing of high temperature ballast water treatment systems. Marine Technology 2007, 44(3), 194-202.
• Ernst G, Birmingham R, Mesbahi E. Application of artificial neural networks in preliminary sailing yacht design. Transactions of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects Part B: International Journal of Small Craft Technology 2007, 149(1), 33-38.
• Landamore M, Cabezas-Basurko O, Downes J, Mesbahi E. Design for Environmental Safety and Sustainability: The Adoption of a Risk Based Approach. In: 3rd Annual Conference on Design for Safety. 2007, Berkeley, CA, USA.
• Mesbahi E, Norman RA, Vourdachas A, Quilez-Badia G. Design of a high-temperature thermal ballast water treatment system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment 2007, 221(1), 31-42.
• Mesbahi E, Hasselaer T, Atlar M. Development of an online advanced ship performance monitoring system (APMS). In: Marine Machinery Performance Analysis and Management. 2007, London: LLod's List.
• Cabezas-Basurko O, Mesbahi E, Moloney SR. Holistic analysis of ship's sustainability. In: Advancements in Marine Structures: proceedings of the 1st MARSTRUCT International Conference. 2007, Glasgow, UK: Taylor & Francis.
• Hobson M, Pell E, Surgand M, Kollamthodi S, Moloney S, Mesbahi E, Wright P, Cabezas Basurko O, Pazouki K. Low Carbon Commercial Shipping. Policy, Guidance and Research, DfT: Department for Transport, 2007. Low Carbon Transport Innovation Strategy(LCTIS).
• Mesbahi E. Marine Machinery systems for Ballast Water treatment, a design methodology. In: Marine Machinery Performance Analysis and Management Conference. 2007, London, UK.
• McCollin T, Quilez-Badia G, Josefsen KD, Gill ME, Mesbahi E, Frid CLJ. Ship board testing of a deoxygenation ballast water treatment. Marine Pollution Bulletin 2007, 54(8), 1170-1178.
• Bertram V, Mesbahi E. SWATH Ship Design Formulae Based on Artificial Neural Nets. Journal of Ship Technology 2007, 3(1), 1-9.
• Seo KC, Atlar M, Mesbahi E, Kim H-J, Chun H-H, Danisman B, Goren O. The inclined keel hull concept and its efficient application using bow form optimisation. In: RINA: International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding. 2007, Portsmouth, UK.
• Grimmelius HT, Mesbahi E, Stapersma D. The use of Diesel engine simulation models in ship propulsion plant design and operation. In: 25th CIMAC Congress. 2007, Vienna.
• Pu Y, Mesbahi E. Application of artificial neural networks to evaluation of ultimate strength of steel panels. Engineering Structures 2006, 28(8), 1190-1196.
• Mesbahi E, Norman RA. Development of a cost optimisation tool for the design of onboard ballast water treatment systems. Journal of Marine Environmental Engineering 2006, 8(4), 319-336.
• Seo K-C, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Efficient Propulsion of A Container Ship Using the "Inclined Keel" Concept. In: International Conference on Design and Operation of Container Ships. 2006, London, UK: RINA.
• Seo KC, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Efficient propulsion of a container ship using the "inclined keel" concept. In: Design and Operation of Container Ships. 2006, London: Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
• Seo KC, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Efficient propulsion of a container ship using the "inclined keel" concept. In: Design and Operation of Container Ships 2006. 2006, London: Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
• Landamore MJ, Birmingham RW, Downie MJ, Mesbahi E, Jackson S. Life Cycle Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis of Selected Technologies for Sustainable Inland Boating. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Newcastle University, 2006.
• Hosni Elhewy A, Mesbahi E, Pu Y. Reliability analysis of structures using neural network method. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics 2006, 21(1), 44-53.
• Pu Y, Mesbahi E, Elhewy AH. ANN-based response surface method and its application to ultimate strength of plates. In: 15th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference. 2005, Seoul, Korea: ISOPE.
• Mesbahi E, Genrup M, Assadi. Fault prediction/diagnosis and sensor validation technique for a steam power plant. Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology, Part A: Proceedings of the IMarEST 2005, 7, 33-40.
• Mesbahi E, Genrup M, Assadi M. Fault prediction/diagnosis and sensor validation technique for a steam power plant. In: Proceedings of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Part A: Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology. 2005, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
• Koh L, Atlar M, Mesbahi E, Janson CE, Larsson L, Abt C. Novel Design and Hydrodynamic Optimisation of A High-Speed Hull Form. In: 5th International Conference on High Performance Marine Vessels (HPMV). 2005, Shanghai, China.
• Koh L, Atlar M, Wright PNH, Mesbahi E, Cooper D. An Inverse Design Procedure for Hydrodynamic Optimisation of High Speed Hull Form using Commercial Software. In: RINA International Exhibition and Conference on High Speed Craft: Technical and Operation. 2004, London, UK.
• Elhewy AH, Mesbahi E, Pu Y. Artificial neural networks and their application to composite plate reliability analysis. In: 2nd Intenational ASRANet Colloquium. 2004, Barcelona, Spain.
• Mesbahi E, Arriagada J, Assadi M, Ghorban H. Diesel Engine Fault diagnosis by means of ANNs: A comparison of two methods. Journal of Marine Design and Operations 2004, B(6), 29-39.
• Mesbahi E, Arriagada J, Assadi M, Ghorban H. Diesel engine fault diagnosis by means of ANNs: A comparison of two methods. Journal of Marine Design and Operations 2004, (6B), 29-37.
• Mesbahi E. Onboard treatment of Ballast Water and application of low sulphur fuel. In: IMO Diplomatic Conference. 2004, IMO Headquarters, London, UK: IMO.
• Bertram F, Mesbahi E. Simple Design Formulae for Fast Monohulls. Ship Technology Research 2004, 51, 146-148.
• Kenevissi F, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. A new-generation motion-control system for twin-hull vessels using a neural optimal controller. Marine Technology 2003, 40(3), 168-180.
• Mesbahi E. Artificial Neural Networks: Optimisation. In: Optimization in Marine Design. Berlin, Germany: Mensch & Buch Verlag, 2003.
• Mesbahi E. Ballast Water treatment: Proposals and Recommendations. In: US Coastguard Scientific Workshop on BW Treatment Standards and Type Testing Procedures. 2003, Arlington, Virginia , USA.
• Mesbahi E. Latest results from testing seven different technologies under the EU MARTOB project : Where do we stand now?. In: 2nd International Ballast Water Treatment : R&D Symposium. 2003, International Maritime Organization Headquarters London: Global Ballast Water Management Programme, International Maritime Organization.
• Mesbahi E. Neuro-governor: A neural adaptive controller for diesel engines. Control and Intelligent Systems 2003, 31(3), 138-153.
• Mazaheri S, Downie MJ, Mesbahi E, Incecik A. Seakeeping analysis of a turret-moored FPSO by using artificial neural networks. In: 22nd International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. 2003, Cancun, Mexico: ASME.
• Candries M, Atlar M, Mesbahi E, Pazouki K. The measurement of the drag characteristics of tin-free self-polishing co-polymers and fouling release coatings using a rotor apparatus. Biofouling 2003, 19(S1), 27-36.
• Danisman DB, Mesbahi E, Atlar M, Gören Ö. A New Hull Form Optimisation Technique for Minimum Wave Resistance. In: 10th International Congress of The International Maritime Association of The Mediterranean. 2002, Crete, Greece.
• Mesbahi E, Bertram V. Anwendungen Adaptiver Neuronaler Netze im Schiffsentwurf. In: Jahrbuch der Schiffbautechnischen Gesellschaft. Berlin: Springer, 2002.
• Esteves A, Begovic E. Comparison of Different Prediction Tools for Seakeeping Performance of High Speed Catamarans. In: 1st Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Marine Science and Technology. 2002, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Wang D, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Experimental Investigation on propeller Wash using Laser Doppler Anemometry. In: 3rd International Conference on High-Performance Marine Vehicles. 2002, Bergen, Norway.
• Mesbahi E, Genrup M, Assadi M. Fault Prediction/Diagnosis and Sensor Validation Technique for a Steam Power Plant. In: 15th International Conference on Efficiency, Costs, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems (ECOS). 2002, Berlin, Germany.
• Mesbahi E, Vourdachas A, Badia G, Gill M, Incecik A. High Temperature Thermal Treatment for Ballast Water, Design and Effectiveness. In: 2nd International Conference on Marine Science and Technology for Environmental Sustainability (ENSUS). 2002, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
• Smyrnakis G, Mesbahi E. Life Cycle Virtual Reality Ship Systems VRSHIPS-ROPAX: A Simulation Engine Software Selection review. In: School of Marine Science and Technology, 1st Postgraduate Research Conference. 2002, Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Mesbahi E. MARTOB – European Research Project for On-board Treatment of Ballast Water and Application of Low Sulphur Fuels. In: RECSO / IMO Joint Regional Seminar on ‘Tanker Ballast Water Management & Technologies’. 2002, Burj-Al-Arab, Dubai.
• Ellis J, Mesbahi E, Incecik A. MARTOB- European research project for on-borad treatment of ballast water and application of low sulphur fuels. In: Scandinavian Yearbook of Maritime Technology. Gothenburg, Sweden: Scandinavian Shipping Gazette, 2002, pp.44-48.
• Mesbahi E. MARTOB: A New European Community Funded Project for On-board Treatment of Ballast Water and Application of Low Sulphur Fuels. In: Nordic Ballast Water Summit. 2002, Oslo, Norway.
• Mesbahi E, Incecik A, Black JC. MARTOB: A New European Community Funded Project for On-board Treatment of Ballast Water and Application of Low Sulphur Fuels. In: 1st International Conference on Ballast Water Management, Best Practices, New Directions. 2002, MARTOB Presentation, London: University of Newcastle.
• Assadi M, Mesbahi E, Torisson T, Arriagada J, Olausson P. A Novel Correction Technique for Simple Gas Turbines. In: ASME, TurboExpo 2001. 2001, New Orleans - USA.
• Mesbahi E, Assadi M, Torisson T. A Unique Correction Technique for Evaporative Gas Turbine Parameters. In: ASME, Turboexpo2001. 2001, New Orleans - USA.
• Mesbahi E. An intelligent sensor validation and fault diagnostic technique for diesel engines. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control 2001, 123(1), 141-144.
• Mesbahi E, Assadi M, Torisson T. An online and Remote Sensor Validation and Condition Monitoring System for Power Plants. In: 23rd CIMAC world congress on combustion engine technology for ship propulsion, power generation, rail traction. 2001, Hamburg, Germany: Conseil International des Machines à Combustion.
• Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Application of a Neural Optimal Controller to Improve the Vertical Plane Motions of a Twin-Hull Vessel. In: 2nd International EuroConference on High-Performance Marine vehicles. 2001, Hamburg, Germany.
• Inzunza MS, Mesbahi E, Brink KE, Bertram V. “Empirical Roll Damping Formula derived by Artificial Neural Network Applications”. Jahrbuch der Schiffbautechnischen Gesellschaft, November , Springer 2001.
• Zhou PL, Mesbahi E. Development of Simulation Models for Diesel Fuel Atomisation with Conventional Mathematical Regression and Artificial Neural Networks. In: 23rd CIMAC Congress on Combustion Engine Technology for Ship Propulsion, Power Generation, Rail Traction. 2001, Hamburg, Germany: CIMAC Central Secretariat.
• Kenevissi F, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Vertical Motion Control of Twin-Hull Vessels Using Neural Optimal Control. In: FAST 2001: the 6th International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation. 2001, Southampton: Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
• Mesbahi E. A Quantitative Approach to the Definition of Just Noticeable Difference (JND) for Artificial Neural Networks. In: IEEE International Conference on Electro-Information Technology, EIT2000. 2000, Chicago - USA.
• Mesbahi E. Artificial Neural Networks for fault diagnosis, modelling and control of Diesel Engines. Newcastle upon Tyne: Newcastle University, 2000. Marine Technology.
• Mesbahi E, Atlar M. Artificial Neural Networks: Applications in Marine Design and Modelling. In: COMPIT 2000. 1st International EuroConference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries. 2000, Potsdam, Germany.
• Mesbahi E, Bertram V. Empirical Ship Design Formulae using Neural Networks. In: 1st International EuroConference on Computer Applications and Information Technology in the Maritime Industries, COMPIT2000. 2000, Potsdam, Germany.
• Moreira L, Mesbahi E, Guedes Soares C. The Application of the Static ANNs in Modelling and Simulation of Marine Propulsion Systems. In: Proceedings of the Marine Science and Technology for Environmental Sustainability Conference (ENSUS). 2000, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Instituto Superior Technico.
• Chrysanthou C, Mesbahi E, Zhou PL. The Effect of Water Injection on Combustion Generated Harmful Emissions and Engine Performance. In: ISME 2000, 6th International Symposium on Marine Engineering. 2000, Tokyo - Japan.
• Kenevissi F, Roskilly AP, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Twin-hull vessel motion control using a neural optimal controller design. In: Motion Control: Proceedings of the IFAC Workshop. 1999, Grenoble, France: Pergamon.
• Kenevissi F, Roskilly AP, Atlar M, Mesbahi E. Twin-hull vessel motion control using a neural optimal controller design. In: Motion Control: Proceedings of the IFAC Workshop. 1999, Grenoble, France: Pergamon.
• Mesbahi, E., Roskilly, A. P. A model reference neural adaptive controller (MRNAC) for time-variant systems with uncertainties. In: IASTED International Conference on Control and Applications. 1998, Honolulu - USA.
• Mesbahi, E., Atlar, M. Application of Artificial Neural Networks in marine Design and Modelling. In: AIOMA’98. 1998, Hamburg - Germany.
• Mesbahi, E., Koushan, K. Empirical Prediction Methods for Rudder Forces of a Novel Integrated Propeller-Rudder System. In: OCEANS’98, IEEE/OES conference. 1998, Nice - France.
• Kenevissi, F., Atlar, M., Roskilly, A. P., Mesbahi, E. Optimal-neural stabilisation for SWATH ships. In: IFAC Conference on Motion Control. 1998, Grenoble - France.
• Mesbahi, E., Roskilly, A. P. On-line adaptive modelling of diesel engines. Transactions of the Institute of Marine Engineers 1997.