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Hooman Mehdizadeh-Rad is a full-time Mechanical Engineering Lecturer and serves as the Coordinator of the Master of Engineering program within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Charles Darwin University. Holding Chartered status in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management (CPEng, NER, MIEAus), Dr Mehdizadeh-Rad's primary research is around heat mitigation within tropical urban landscapes, solar energy, HVAC system design, and building energy simulation. Dr Mehdizadeh-Rad received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and his PhD in the field of designing thin film solar cells. His contributions and expertise have been recognized through various prestigious awards, including the 2022 "Sir George Julius Medal" (a National Award), the 2022 "Young Mechanical Engineer of the Year" (a National Award), the 2023 NT "Emerging Professional Engineer of the Year Award," and the 2022 "Early Career Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence."
Dr Mehdizadeh-Rad has taught different Mechanical Engineering and Project Management units at the Faculty of Science and Technology of Charles Darwin University.
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Developing local capacity to monitor, evaluate, and communicate the impacts of urban innovation design for the Darwin Living Lab.
Campbell, H. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Chief Investigator C), Gautam, D. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Rogers, R. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
1/03/21 → 1/03/24
Project: Research
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Harnessing Wastewater Resources to Supply Water for Export-scale Green Hydrogen Industry in the NT: Circular Economy Principles-based Techno-socio-economic Study
Thennadil, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Herrera Diaz, L. F. (Chief Investigator C) & Ramsey, R. (Project Manager)
1/12/25 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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Joint PhD project – Evaluating cutting-edge passive cooling technologies to improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency in Darwin homes
Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Supervisor), Kutay, C. (Other), Chen , D. (Supervisor), Sadeghi , M. (Supervisor) & Hasnain, M. A. U. (Student Investigator)
15/09/25 → 14/09/28
Project: Research
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Perovskite cell measurement and performance, research services Phase I
Singh, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Ompong, D. (Chief Investigator C), Sreedhar Ram, K. (Chief Investigator D) & Setsoafia, D. D. Y. (Chief Investigator E)
15/03/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Relationship between interfacial traps and the operational temperature of perovskite solar cells
Singh, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Student Investigator)
31/08/16 → 1/04/20
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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Design of Thermodynamically Stable Lead-Free Cs2InCuCl6 Double Perovskite Solar Cells
Pham, L. T. B., Elumalai, N. K., Barua, P., Ram, K. S., Mehdizadeh-Rad, H. & Krishnan, K., Oct 2025, In: Advanced Theory and Simulations. 8, 10, p. 1-16 16 p., e00258.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Power Loss-Based Modeling of Power Conversion Efficiency in Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells
Mehdizadeh-Rad, H., Setsoafia, D. D. Y., Sreedhar Ram, K., Abdi-Jalebi, M., Ompong, D. & Singh, J., Mar 2024, In: Physica Status Solidi (A) Applications and Materials Science. 221, 6, p. 1-5 5 p., 2300814.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Density Functional Theory Simulation of Dithienothiophen[3,2-b]-pyrrolobenzothiadiazole-Based Organic Solar Cells
Setsoafia, D. D. Y., Ram, K. S., Mehdizadeh-Rad, H., Ompong, D. & Singh, J., Jan 2024, In: Energies. 17, 2, p. 1-16 16 p., 313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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FRP bar and concrete bond durability in seawater: A meta-analysis review on degradation process, effective parameters, and predictive models
Machello, C., Bazli, M., Rajabipour, A., Hadigheh, S. A., Rad, H. M., Arashpour, M. & Hassanli, R., Apr 2024, In: Structures. 62, p. 1-15 15 p., 106231.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Investigating the Impact of Interfacial Layers on Device Performance of Highly Stable Cs2InBiBr6 Based Double Perovskite Solar Cells
Meng, G., Elumalai, N. K., Mehdizadeh-Rad, H., Ram, K. S., Setsoafia, D. D. Y. & Ompong, D., Feb 2024, In: Advanced Theory and Simulations. 7, 2, p. 1-13 13 p., 2300784.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tree-based machine learning approach to modelling tensile strength retention of Fibre Reinforced Polymer composites exposed to elevated temperatures
Machello, C., Aghabalaei Baghaei, K., Bazli, M., Hadigheh, A., Rajabipour, A., Arashpour, M., Mahdizadeh Rad, H. & Hassanli, R., 1 Feb 2024, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 270, p. 1-16 16 p., 111132.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Density Functional Theory Simulation of Optical and Photovoltaic Properties of DRTB-T Donor-Based Organic Solar Cells
Setsoafia, D. D. Y., Sreedhar Ram, K., Mehdizadeh Rad, H., Ompong, D. & Singh, J., 19 Oct 2023, In: International Journal of Energy Research. 2023, p. 1-12 12 p., 6696446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Researchers from Charles Darwin University Report on Findings in Environmental Impact (Environmental Impact of Cold Sprayed 3d-printed Aluminium Metal Parts)
Krishnan, K., Ompong, D. & Mehdizadeh Rad, H.
11/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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CDU advances with solar power research
28/09/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Australia's Top Engineering Award Goes to Sustainable Construction Triumph
29/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Engineers behind technology to map surface temperatures across Darwin CBD
13/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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From solar research student to lecturer: Meet Hooman
11/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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New Findings in Organic Solar Cells Described from Charles Darwin University (Density Functional Theory Simulation of Dithienothiophen[3,2- b ]-pyrrolobenzothiadiazole-based Organic Solar Cells)
Singh, J., Ompong, D. & Mehdizadeh Rad, H.
26/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Engineering lecturer honoured with prestigious awards
Mehdizadeh Rad, H. & Singh, J.
8/09/22 → 8/09/22
1 item of Media coverage, 1 Media contribution
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The 2023 Northern Division "Emerging Profession Engineer of the Year" Award
Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Recipient), 2023
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2022 Vice Chancelor Award for Teaching Excellence (Early Career)
Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Recipient), 2022
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Designing of thin film organic and perovskite solar cells for optimal photovoltaic performance and stability
Mehdizadeh Rad, H. (Author), Singh, J. (Supervisor), Chan, E. (Supervisor) & Vafi, S. (Supervisor), Nov 2019Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - CDU
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