Sina Rezaei Gomari

Dr. Sina Rezaei Gomari is an Associate Professor of Research in Energy and Environmental Engineering at Teesside University, leading the Energy Lab. He holds a PhD in Wettability Alteration from the University of Stavanger and over 12 years of industry experience with the National Iranian Oil Company and Statoil (Equinor). His research focuses on carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen technologies, fluid flow in porous media, and digitalization using AI/ML. He directs multiple international projects, including the £7.6M MEVOCRETE initiative for net-zero concrete and the StoreH2Safe project for hydrogen storage safety. Key roles include Editor-in-Chief of journals, External Examiner at Coventry and Robert Gordon Universities, and Chartered Engineer with the Energy Institute. His work bridges academia and industry through partnerships with firms like Scott Bros Ltd and Material Evolution Ltd.

Education: PhD (2006, University of Stavanger), MSc (2003, NTNU Norway), BSc (1996, Petroleum University of Technology).

Research Interests:

• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
• Hydrogen Production/Storage
• Geological Storage Solutions
• Fluid Flow in Porous Media
• AI-Driven Energy Systems
• Waste Valorization via Geopolymers and Clay Minerals

Funding: Principal Investigator for projects totaling over £8M from Innovate UK, Qatar NPRP, Saudi Arabia, and industry partners. Notable grants include £7.6M MEVOCRETE (concrete innovation), £263K Dauson Environmental Group (low-carbon materials), and £271K Digital Soil Carbon MRV system.

Awards & Recognition: Chartered Engineer (Energy Institute), Editor-in-Chief roles, and leadership in global initiatives like the EAGE Geochemistry Committee.

Lab Facilities: Advanced core analysis labs supporting industry partnerships, including hydraulic fracturing studies and multiphase flow experiments.