Professor Saman is Emeritus Professor of sustainable energy engineering and former director of the Barbara Hardy Institute/ University of South Australia. His recent roles include Research Leader in the CRC for Low Carbon Living, Leader, UniSA Research Node for Low Carbon Living and Co-Leader in the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute.
His career has focussed on sustainable energy education and industry targeted research since the 1980s. He has published over 300 technical articles and supervised 35 post graduate research candidates. Professor Saman's career has been in founding and leading an internationally recognised research group working in sustainable energy and sustainable systems and technologies.
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About me
Professor Saman is Emeritus Professor of sustainable energy engineering and former director of the Barbara Hardy Institute/ University of South Australia. His recent roles include Research Leader in the CRC for Low Carbon Living, Leader, UniSA Research Node for Low Carbon Living and Co-Leader in the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute.
His career has focussed on sustainable energy education and industry targeted research since the 1980s. He has published over 300 technical articles and supervised 35 post graduate research candidates. Professor Saman's career has been in founding and leading an internationally recognised research group working in sustainable energy and sustainable systems and technologies.
In 1997 Professor Saman founded, and became Director of the Sustainable Energy Centre.He is the founding Director of the Barbara Hardy Institute (formerly Institute for Sustainable Systems and Technologies). He has been leading projects focussing on solar thermal electricity generation and storage being carried out through the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. As Research Leader in the CRC for Low Carbon Living, he has been making substantial contributions to the transition to zero energy buildings.
Professor Saman has played a key role in establishing and leading research in using phase change materials as low-cost thermal batteries for a range of applications. He has also been leading research into the establishment and monitoring of energy and water use profiles from all the houses in the Lochiel Park Green Village. On average the dwellings use a third of the energy and produce a third of the emissions of similar Australian dwellings. The huge amount of data collected over a decade has provided a wealth of real evidence of the practical applications and economic viability of low carbon design and technologies in buildings.
He has been leading a national project developing a framework for adapting Australian households to heat waves funded by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. He is Past President of the South Australian branch of the Australian Solar Energy Society and Director of the Australian Carbon Biosequestration Initiative Ltd. He has acted as a consultant to many Government and industry bodies including membership of the Technical Advisory Panels of the Clean Energy Regulator, the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme Technical Advisory Committee and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
He has also provided technical advice to international institutions including the Arab Science and Technology Foundation, University of Reading and the Royal Society, London. He has a considerable track record in developing and implementing sustainable systems and technologies including low carbon buildings, solar and energy efficient heating,cooling and storage systems. He also led the development and implementation of a methodology for evaluating and reducing energy use in new housing developments. His current research includes developing solar and low energy systems for the provision of hot water heating and cooling, smart integration of solar systems into the grid.
Professor Saman has also made significant contributions to learned and professional organisations. This includes membership of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies (published by the Oxford University Press), membership of international conference organising committees, chairing the technical program committees for the third International Solar Cities Congress (2008) and the 2001 Solar World Congress.
He has developed a number of test facilities to support research and development in the areas of air conditioning, solar hot water,thermal energy storage and thermal rating of building elements, operating as the Sustainable Energy Industry Support Centre, a national facility developed through funding from industry, the Australian Commonwealth Government and the South Australian Government.
In recognition of Professor Saman's contributions to research and industry in the renewable energy field, he received the Pioneer Award from the World Renewable Energy Network in 2012.
Professor saman's current activities include mentoring research teams and supervising PhD candidates in the areas of low energy buildings, air conditioning and energy storage. He is a member of a number of Engineers Australia and international accreditation panels, Director of West Holdings, PTY Ltd. Through guest lectures and acting as external examiner, he continues to provide teaching and research support to a number of universities and research organisations as well as providing technical advice to industry partners.
About me
Member of the International Solar Energy Society
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration
Air Conditioning and Heating
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy
About me
Date | Title |
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08/06/2015 |
Low energy Housing, http://joshshouse.com.au/videos/star-performers-video-extras/ |
18/04/2015 |
Lochiel park Green village, http://joshshouse.com.au/star-performers/lochiel-park-adelaide/ |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Leeds
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) University of Leeds
Bachelor of Science University of Leeds
Renewable Energy Technology (Solar and Wind)
Solar Thermal Energy Generation and Storage
Energy Storage Systems
Building-Integrated Solar and Natural Heating and Cooling Systems
Low Carbon Buildings
Energy Rating of Housing and Appliances
Energy Policy
Energy Management
Monitoring and Evaluation in Buildings and in Industry
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Enhancing Dairy Milk Shelf Life with PCM Thermal Energy Storage and RE - DIIS, Australia-India Strategic Research Fund, 20/06/2017 - 30/06/2020
LCL NP1001 - Node of Excel Node Leader Allow, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/01/2015 - 30/06/2020
Maximising solar PV with phase change thermal energy storage, Australian Renewable Energy Agency - R&D Program, 01/05/2016 - 30/04/2019
1024 - Informing the next generation residential energy assessment tools, CRC for Low Carbon Living Ltd, 01/10/2016 - 31/12/2018
Modelling the current design of SolarTank in TRNSYS software, and performance evaluation based on agreed hot water load profile and actual solar PV performance for three climate zones in Australia., Wise Earth Pty Ltd, 31/10/2017 - 28/02/2018
Development of High Temperature Phase Change Storage Systems and a Test Facility, Australian Solar Institute - Competitive Component R & D Projects, 01/04/2012 - 15/01/2017
Lochiel Park Evaluation, SA Urban Renewal Authority, 01/09/2013 - 01/12/2016
PSRF-indusry Whyalla sust.ctr, Onesteel Whyalla Steelworks, 01/10/2009 - 31/12/2015
Dynamic PCM Systems for High Temperature Thermal Storage, Australian Solar Institute - Competitive Component R & D Projects, 01/11/2012 - 31/12/2015
PSRF Whyalla sustainability centre, SA Dept of Innovation and Skills (formerly DSD), 29/05/2008 - 30/12/2015
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
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2017 |
4
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2017 |
2
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2015 |
6
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2011 |
Open access
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2011 |
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2021 |
Open access
5
1
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2021 |
7
4
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2019 |
25
22
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2019 |
27
23
7
|
2019 |
Open access
52
47
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2019 |
Open access
19
16
2
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2018 |
Open access
15
13
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2018 |
Open access
13
12
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2018 |
Open access
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2018 |
Open access
35
32
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2018 |
17
12
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2017 |
46
40
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2017 |
11
9
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2017 |
Open access
3
1
|
2017 |
Open access
50
44
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2017 |
Open access
33
31
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2017 |
Open access
4
|
2017 |
33
25
|
2017 |
Open access
31
27
|
2016 |
58
55
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2016 |
Open access
60
53
|
2016 |
Open access
667
592
3
|
2015 |
Open access
83
69
3
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2014 |
53
45
14
|
2014 |
Open access
12
10
1
|
2014 |
Open access
34
32
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2014 |
42
33
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2014 |
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2014 |
Open access
7
6
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2013 |
25
23
|
2013 |
49
42
|
2013 |
34
28
6
|
2013 |
38
32
6
|
2012 |
23
23
|
2012 |
33
31
|
2012 |
152
121
|
2012 |
651
551
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2011 |
32
27
|
2011 |
74
65
|
2011 |
57
51
|
2011 |
89
72
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2010 |
39
38
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2008 |
88
72
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2020 |
Open access
4
3
1
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2019 |
Open access
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2018 |
Open access
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2018 |
Open access
3
3
1
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2017 |
Open access
3
1
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2017 |
Open access
1
1
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2017 |
Open access
9
7
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2017 |
Open access
14
9
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2017 |
Open access
3
2
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2017 |
Open access
7
7
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2016 |
Open access
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2016 |
Open access
7
6
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2016 |
Open access
10
6
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2016 |
Open access
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2016 |
Open access
2
2
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2016 |
Open access
13
8
|
2016 |
Open access
12
|
2016 |
Open access
4
3
|
2016 |
Open access
12
12
|
2015 |
Open access
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2015 |
Open access
4
1
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2015 |
Open access
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2014 |
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2014 |
Open access
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2014 |
Open access
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2014 |
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2013 |
7
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2013 |
Open access
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2013 |
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2012 |
2
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2011 |
Open access
1
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2011 |
Open access
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2011 |
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2011 |
Open access
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2010 |
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2010 |
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2010 |
Open access
7
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2010 |
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2010 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2009 |
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2009 |
1
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2009 |
3
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Research
Renewable Energy Technology (Solar and Wind)
Solar Thermal Energy Generation and Storage
Energy Storage Systems
Building-Integrated Solar and Natural Heating and Cooling Systems
Low Carbon Buildings
Energy Rating of Housing and Appliances
Energy Policy
Energy Management
Monitoring and Evaluation in Buildings and in Industry
Partnership in developing and monitoring the Lochiel Park Green Village; Australia's first low energhy housing development:
www.unisa.edu.au/lochiel-park
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Air-Cell Innovations | AUSTRALIA |
Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
Beasley Industries Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
BHP Group Limited | AUSTRALIA |
Care of Our Environment | AUSTRALIA |
CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands | NETHERLANDS |
Glaciem Cooling Technologies | AUSTRALIA |
ITEK Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
Kassel University | GERMANY |
Murdoch University | AUSTRALIA |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory | UNITED STATES |
Newcastle University Singapore | UNITED KINGDOM |
Newcastle University, United Kingdom | UNITED KINGDOM |
Onesteel Manufacturing Pty Limited | AUSTRALIA |
Origin Energy | AUSTRALIA |
Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
R&D Services Inc | UNITED STATES |
Universidad Jaume I | SPAIN |
Universitat De Lleida | SPAIN |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Barcelona | SPAIN |
University of Lleida | SPAIN |
University of Lyon | FRANCE |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
Whyalla City Council | AUSTRALIA |
Whyalla Economic Development Board | AUSTRALIA |
Wizard Power Pty Ltd | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Pioneer AwardThe World Renewable Energy Network |
2012 |
Member of the International Solar Energy Society
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration
Air Conditioning and Heating
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy
Committee member, Department of Industry Science and Innovation - Nationwide House Energy Rating Technical Advisory Committee, (Government Board or committee) , 2011 ->
Member, Clean Energy regulator- Technical Advisory Panel, (Government Board or committee) , 2007 to >
Member of international advisory committees and organising committees of international and regional conferences (continouos)
Keynote and invited speaker: international and regional conferences and professional/community organisations in the areas of low energy buildings,energy stoage and solar energy applications.
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Energy management for Sustainability
Energy Conversion and Management
Renewable Energy Technology
Sustainable Energy System Design
Energy and Society
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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Air/water cooled photovoltaic thermal collector for building integration | Completed |
Design and development of a cost-effective, high temperature, encapsulated phase change thermal energy storage system | Completed |
Development of a phase change thermal storage unit for refrigerated trucks | Completed |
Development of thermally-driven solid desiccant system for dehumidification/cooling | Completed |
Evaluating and improving indoor thermal comfort on the top floors of multilevel energy-efficient dwellings | Completed |
Evaluation of electrical energy usage for home appliances | Completed |
Evaluation of key properties of high temperature phase change materials for latent heat thermal energy storage | Completed |
Heat transfer enhancement of thermal storage systems using phase change materials for concentrating solar power applications | Completed |
Impacts of climate change and residential solar/storage systems on households and the electrical grid | Completed |
Integration of passive and active phase change storage systems into buildings | Completed |
Integration of passive elements into ventilation and air-conditioning of buildings | Completed |
Modelling and optimization of solar liquid desiccant system for cooling and dehumidification for hot and humid regions | Completed |
Numerical modelling of high temperature phase change materials in latent heat thermal energy storage systems for concentrated solar power plant | Completed |
Simulation of sweep tillage using discrete element modelling | Completed |
Techno-economic assessment of 10 systematically optimized solar autonomous air-conditioners for typical Australian 6 star house | Completed |
The technical and economic feasibility of applying a net zero carbon standard for new housing | Completed |
Thermodynamic analysis of solar desalination technology in agricultural greenhousesSimulation of the tillage operation by means of the discrete element method (DEM). | Completed |