University of Tehran - Iran
AUTHOR PROFILE
SCOPUS
ORCID
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Abolfazl Abdollahipour embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (Exploitation) from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran, in 2009. His undergraduate project focused on the "Investigating Methods of Rock Caverns Design and Excavation for Oil Storage." He continued his education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Mining Engineering (Rock Mechanics) in 2011 with a thesis titled “Predicting Cavern Wall Displacement and Investigating the Effect of Lateral Stress Effect on Cavern Stability.” Abdollahipour completed his academic training with a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering (Petroleum Geomechanics) from Yazd University, Iran, in 2015, presenting a thesis on the “Simulation of Crack Propagation Mechanism in Hydraulic Fracturing Process of Oil Fields.”
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Abdollahipour has held various academic and research positions throughout his career. He has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran's School of Mining Engineering since 2019. His previous roles include a postdoctoral researcher at Yazd University and a research fellow at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI). He also contributed as a teacher and teaching assistant at Yazd University and Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, respectively.
Abolfazl Abdollahipour’s research primarily focuses on petroleum geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing, rock mechanics, and the stability of wellbores and caverns. He has been involved in numerous projects, such as the stability analysis of inclined wellbores, constructing mechanical earth models, and conducting rock mechanics studies in various oil and gas fields in Iran. Abdollahipour has also contributed significantly to academic literature, with numerous publications in esteemed journals and conferences. His works include the development of numerical models and methods for analyzing crack propagation, hydraulic fracturing, and the stability of geological formations.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Abdollahipour’s research has had a considerable impact on the field of petroleum geomechanics. His publications in high-impact journals like "Tunneling and Underground Space Technology" and "Computers and Geotechnics" have been influential in advancing understanding and methodologies in hydraulic fracturing and rock mechanics. His book contributions and his role as a reviewer for several prestigious journals further highlight his influence in the academic community.
ACADEMIC CITES
Abdollahipour has been cited extensively in the academic community, with his research on hydraulic fracturing, rock mechanics, and petroleum geomechanics being referenced by peers and colleagues globally. His work on "Numerical rock fracture mechanics" and "Applied Geomechanics for petroleum engineers" has served as critical references for students and professionals in the field.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Abdollahipour’s legacy in the field of petroleum geomechanics is marked by his extensive research, teaching, and contributions to the understanding of rock mechanics and hydraulic fracturing. His ongoing projects and future research will likely continue to influence the field, particularly in the development of new methodologies and models for the petroleum industry. His expertise in software like FLAC3D, ABAQUS, COMSOL, and his programming skills in Python, FORTRAN, and C# position him at the forefront of technological advancements in geomechanics.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Analytical solution of the explosion-induced wave propagation in rock using elastodynamic theory 2023(1)
Numerical simulation of fatigue crack propagation in heterogeneous geomaterials under varied loads 2023(6)