Shahab Khodayari

Experienced Leak Detection Engineer with 10+ years in pipeline real-time simulation and leak detection systems. Skilled in CFD simulations, pipeline acoustics, and anomaly detection, with a strong background in fluid mechanics. Proven success in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, delivering technical training, and implementing industry-leading solutions for oil, gas, and water pipeline projects.

Postgraduate Researcher, with Prof. Jennifer Muggleton / 2022-present

Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), Southampton, UK

• Working on leakage noise generation mechanism project funded by the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) association.
• Conducting CFD simulations and empirical studies to analyze hydrodynamic and acoustic characteristics of single and multi-phase leakage flows.
• Awarded the Southampton University Lord Rayleigh award (£ 70K).
• Publishing findings on leakage detection and acoustic noise generation.

• Senior on-site engineer and project coordinator for pipeline real-time simulator and leak detection systems supplied by Simulation Software Limited (SSL) in Iran.
• Led installation and commissioning of leak detection systems on 11 liquid and gas transmission pipelines.
• Coordinated international engineering teams to implement pipeline real-time simulators.
• Delivered technical training on simulation and leak detection to operators and consultants.
• Conducted Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) for installed systems.
• Conducted leak sensitivity studies according to API-1149.
• Developed project documentation including Technical Compliance Lists (TCL), Functional Design Specification (FDS), Technical and Commercial proposals.

• Created simulation models for pipeline flow assurance and hydraulic studies.
• Collaborated with SCADA teams to configure systems and establish OPC connections.
• Prepared technical manuals and data documentation for transmission pipelines.

• Ph.D. in Engineering (Fluid-borne Acoustics)

  Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR)

  University of Southampton

  Southampton, UK

  2022-present

• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Dynamics)

  Faculty of Mechanical and Energy Engineering

  Shahid Beheshti University (SBU)

  Tehran, Iran

  2013-2016

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Fluid Mechanics)

  Department of Mechanical Engineering

  Urmia University of Technology (UUT)

  Urmia, Iran

  2008-2012