Brunel University Profile

Dr Roohollah
Babaei-Mahani

Honorary Reader

Hello, and thank you for visiting!

I am currently an Honorary Reader at Brunel University, with a primary research focus on the environmental impacts of offshore and onshore pollution resulting from oil and gas drilling operations. 

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About Me

My story

My academic journey is rooted in environmental engineering and sustainability, and I am passionate about exploring innovative solutions to global environmental challenges.

Beyond academia, I have had the privilege of working across various multidisciplinary industries. My experiences include engineering, energy, safety systems, and drilling operations. These diverse roles have significantly shaped my perspective and broadened my interests.

One of the main motivations for creating this website is to share these diverse experiences with younger generations—students, early-career professionals, and anyone interested in unconventional career paths. I aim to provide insights, advice, and inspiration drawn from both academic and industrial worlds.

While I wouldn't call myself an entrepreneur, I've always had a strong drive to delve deeper into whatever I pursue. Whether it's simplifying complex systems or improving existing methods, I find joy in creating added value and solving problems thoughtfully.

  • E-mail: roohollah.babaei-mahani@brunel.ac.uk

Academic Research Interests

Research
Thermal Energy
Storage
Recycling and Waste Management
Risk and Safety Engineering
System Dynamics and Modelling

Experience

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Industry Expertise

Experience

Before entering academia, I spent over a decade working in the oil and gas sector, primarily in offshore drilling, with a particular focus on jack-up rigs. My work has involved:

  • Operational roles on drilling platforms
  • Safety and risk analysis
  • Engineering support and system design for offshore structures

I remain deeply interested in any field related to jack-up drilling rigs and offshore operations.

Personal Interests

Hobbies
  • Music

    Especially Persian Tar music

  • Lawn Bowling

    A calming and strategic sport I’ve come to love

Research grants and projects

Project details
  • Treatment of Drill Cuttings using an Advanced Thermal Processor

    This research investigates the use of an Advanced Thermal Processor (ATP) for the treatment of drill cuttings. The study focuses on the removal of oil contamination and coompares the results for water-based and oil-based drilling waste samples collected in Qatar and Oman.

  • Corrosion in Ageing Jack-Up Drilling Rigs

    Corrosion represents a significant financial burden to the oil and gas industry, amounting to billions of pounds annually. This study examines the impact of cold-stacking on jack-up drilling rigs, highlighting how prolonged idling accelerates structural deterioration through corrossion. Furthermore, it outlines effective strategies for mitigating and managing the associated risks to ensure asset integrity and operational safety. 

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    Dr Roohollah Babaei-Mahani
    Honorary Reader
    • E-mail: rbmahani@gmail.com
    Dr Roohollah Babaei-Mahani