Mohammad Saadatfar

Dr. Mohammad Saadatfar is a Research Fellow in the Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University, where he contributes significantly to the X-ray tomography and applications research group. With a PhD qualification and over 80 publications spanning two decades, his research focuses on advanced imaging techniques and materials characterization, particularly in complex material systems.

Dr. Saadatfar's research interests center on X-ray tomography applications in materials science, with particular expertise in:

• Granular materials and foam structures characterization
• Computational modeling of material deformation and failure
• In-situ imaging of dynamic processes in geomaterials
• Biomimetic materials design and analysis
• Micro-CT applications for failure analysis

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying advanced X-ray micro-CT techniques to study complex material behaviors across multiple domains. Key trends include investigating texture-breakage coupling in copper ores, wettability alteration in sandstone for carbon sequestration applications, and the mechanical properties of biomimetic and foam structures. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications through detailed 3D analysis of material responses under various loading conditions.

As an active member of the X-ray tomography and applications research group, Dr. Saadatfar collaborates with researchers across disciplines to advance imaging methodologies and their applications in materials characterization. His laboratory work leverages state-of-the-art microtomography systems for in-situ studies of material failure and fragmentation processes in diverse material systems ranging from metallic foams to geological formations.