Omid Babaie Rizvandi

Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Omid Babaie Rizvandi is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He received his Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering from Sabanci University in 2019 and subsequently worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) from 2019 to 2023. His research focuses on numerical modeling of fuel cells and electrolysis technologies to advance sustainable energy solutions. Dr. Rizvandi has developed computationally efficient models for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and microfluidic fuel cells (MFCs), enhancing their performance and durability. His postdoctoral research extended to solid oxide cells (SOCs), where he focused on multi-scale modeling of SOC stacks to improve their performance and durability. Currently, at the Colorado School of Mines, he is developing multi-stack module (MSM) models and incorporating machine learning techniques to optimize SOC performance. His work contributes to refining the design, enhancing performance, and accelerating the commercialization of fuel cell and electrolysis technologies.

 

Contact

Brown Hall W410I
303-384-3659
obabaierizvandi@mines.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., in Mechatronics Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences.  Istanbul, Turkey
  • M.Sc. in Mechatronics Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences.  Istanbul, Turkey
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tabriz, Department of Mechanical Engineering.  Tabriz, Iran

Classes Taught

  • Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (MEGN 324), Spring 2025 and Fall 2024
  • Introduction to Solid Mechanics (MEGN 212), Spring 2024

Research Interests

• Solid Oxide Cells (SOC)
• Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC)
• Alkaline Electrolyzers (AEL)
• Microfluidic Fuel Cells (MFC)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Publications

  • Rizvandi, O. B., Noponen, M., Frandsen, H. L., & Sun, X. (2025). Numerical investigation of electrochemical performance of commercial solid oxide cell stacks. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 102, 830-844.
  • Hosseinpour, J., Rizvandi, O. B., & Braun, R. J. (2025). Enhancing thermal management in a reversible solid oxide cell system utilizing thermal energy storage. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, 115806.
  • Hosseinpour, J., Rizvandi, O. B., & Braun, R. J. (2025). Performance analysis of a MW-scale reversible solid oxide cell energy storage system utilizing steam-hydrogen chemistry. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 99, 364-382.
  • Parashar, A., Vaeth, A., Rizvandi, O. B., Swartz, S. L., & Braun, R. J. (2025). Performance analysis of a 1 MW reversible solid oxide system for flexible hydrogen and electricity production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 101, 1116-1135.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Nemati, A., & Frandsen, H. L. (2024). A numerical study of fuel recirculation in ammonia-fueled solid oxide fuel cell stacks. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 53, 792-806.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Nemati, A., Chen, M., & Frandsen, H. L. (2024). A numerical investigation of nitridation in solid oxide fuel cell stacks operated with ammonia. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 50, 961-976.
  • Nemati, A., Rizvandi, O. B., Nakashima, R. N., Beyrami, J., & Frandsen, H. L. (2024). Multiscale multiphysics modeling of ammonia-fueled solid oxide fuel cell: Effects of temperature and pre-cracking on reliability and performance of stack and system. Applied Energy, 373, 123913.
  • Nemati, A., Rizvandi, O. B., Mondi, F., & Frandsen, H. L. (2024). Detailed 3D multiphysics modeling of an ammonia-fueled solid oxide fuel cell: Anode off-gas recirculation and Ni nitriding degradation. Energy Conversion and Management, 308, 118396.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., & Frandsen, H. L. (2023). Modeling of single-and double-sided high-pressure operation of solid oxide electrolysis stacks. International journal of hydrogen energy, 48(77), 30102-30119.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Nemati, A., Nami, H., Hendriksen, P. V., & Frandsen, H. L. (2023). Numerical performance analysis of solid oxide fuel cell stacks with internal ammonia cracking. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(91), 35723-35743.
  • Taubmann, J., Sun, X., Rizvandi, O. B., & Frandsen, H. L. (2023). Advanced insights into gas conversion and diffusion impedance of solid oxide cells by 2D multi-physics modelling. Journal of Power Sources, 588, 233739.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Jensen, S. H., & Frandsen, H. L. (2022). A modeling study of lifetime and performance improvements of solid oxide fuel cell by reversed pulse operation. Journal of Power Sources, 523, 231048.
  • Nami, H., Rizvandi, O. B., Chatzichristodoulou, C., Hendriksen, P. V., & Frandsen, H. L. (2022). Techno-economic analysis of current and emerging electrolysis technologies for green hydrogen production. Energy Conversion and Management, 269, 116162.
  • Skafte, T. L., Rizvandi, O. B., Smitshuysen, A. L., Frandsen, H. L., Høgh, J. V. T., Hauch, A., … & Jensen, S. H. (2022). Electrothermally balanced operation of solid oxide electrolysis cells. Journal of Power Sources, 523, 231040.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Miao, X. Y., & Frandsen, H. L. (2021). Multiscale modeling of degradation of full solid oxide fuel cell stacks. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46(54), 27709-27730.
  • Miao, X. Y., Rizvandi, O. B., Navasa, M., & Frandsen, H. L. (2021). Modelling of local mechanical failures in solid oxide cell stacks. Applied Energy, 293, 116901.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Miao, X. Y., & Frandsen, H. L. (2020). Fast and stable approximation of laminar and turbulent flows in channels by Darcy’s Law. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 60, 2155-2165.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., Eskin, M. G., & Yesilyurt, S. (2020). Numerical modeling of anode-bleeding PEM fuel cells: Effects of operating conditions and flow field design. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46, 4378-4398.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., & Yesilyurt, S. (2019). A Transient Pseudo-3D model of the PEM Fuel Cell for the Analysis of Dead-Ended Anode and Anode Bleeding Operation Modes. Electrochimica Acta, 324, 134866.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., & Yesilyurt, S. (2019). Modeling and Performance Analysis of Branched Microfluidic Fuel Cells with High Utilization. Electrochimica Acta, 318, 169-180.
  • Rizvandi, O. B., & Yesilyurt, S. (2019). A Pseudo Three-Dimensional, Two-Phase, Non-Isothermal Model of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Electrochimica Acta, 302, 180-197.