Rouzbeh Abbassi

Rouzbeh Abbassi is a Professor in Environmental Engineering at Macquarie University's School of Engineering. He holds adjunct roles at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Tasmania. His expertise spans risk analysis, corrosion science, and renewable energy systems. Abbassi completed his PhD in Civil (Environmental) Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, followed by postdoctoral research at Princeton University and Memorial University. He has led roles as Discipline Leader for Civil Engineering and Director of Research at the University of Tasmania.

His research focuses on pipeline safety, hydrogen infrastructure, offshore energy systems, and corrosion management, leveraging machine learning and Bayesian networks. Key collaborations include projects on offshore renewable energy integration and hydrogen safety in maritime environments. Abbassi has received awards such as the Academic Excellence Award (2022) and the David Dunsiger Award (2010).

His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, addressing challenges in energy transition, environmental sustainability, and industrial safety. Notable contributions include frameworks for offshore wind farm site selection and risk assessment methodologies for microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in subsea pipelines.

• Education: PhD in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland (2010)
• Affiliations: Adjunct Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Adjunct Senior Lecturer at University of Tasmania
• Research Centers: Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Innovation and Transformation (CENRIT), Data Horizons Research Centre