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Email

samintha.perera@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
Education
PhD
Monash University
Masters (Research)
Saitama University
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
University of Peradeniya
ORCID

0000-0002-6784-0544

Dr Samintha Perera

Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering
Department of Infrastructure Engineering

176 Scholarly works
5 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Nanoscale mechanisms for hydrogen adsorption and diffusion in montmorillonite slit
    DOI: 10.1016/j.geoen.2026.214496
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Large-Eddy Simulation of non-Newtonian fluid flow in fracture networks
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2026.106559
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Inertia-driven particle dynamics across rock fracture intersection: Experimental insights into transport mechanisms
    DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2026.122572
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Hydrogen transport through wellbore cement systems: Effects of microsilica modification and acetic acid degradation
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.155362
  • 2023

    Internal Research Grant

    Integrated Facility for Underground Hydrogen Storage Research
  • 2022

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Proppant Transport in Non-Darcy Fracture Flow for Reservoir Integrity/Yield
  • 2022

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Development of Polymer Based Wellbore Completion Material for Underground Hydrogen Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
Samintha Perera

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2025
<p><span>Featured among the "<strong>top 2% scientists in the world</strong>" in the field of Energy in the Stanford University Review</span></p> Stanford University Review
2024
<p>Featured in the <strong>Royal Institution of Australia’s</strong> “<strong>COSMOS”</strong> science magazine, May 1, 2024</p> Royal Institution of Australia’s “COSMOS” science magazine
2024
<p><span>Featured among the "<strong>top 2% scientists in the world</strong>" in the field of Energy in the Stanford University Review</span></p> Stanford University Review
2023
<p><span>Featured among the "<strong>top 2% scientists in the world</strong>" in the field of Energy in the Stanford University Review</span></p> Stanford University Review

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Impact of heterogeneity, rock-fluid interactions, and cyclic loading on reservoir rock mechanical integrity during underground hydrogen storage
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jgsce.2025.205789
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Molecular Study on Storage of CO2 and CH4 in Anthracite with Different Water Content Under Liquid CO2-ECBM Circumstances
    DOI: 10.1007/s11053-026-10674-3
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A comprehensive review of experimental techniques for determining crack propagation in caprock during underground hydrogen storage
    DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2025.118021
  • 2025

    Journal article

    The impact of acetic acid reaction on microstructural and mineralogical changes in shale caprock: A preliminary study for underground hydrogen storage integrity
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150900
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Particle transport in fractured geo-energy reservoirs considering the effect of fluid inertia and turbulent flow: A review
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.04.006
  • 2025

    Book Chapter

    Applications – Stationary Applications | Central Storage - Hydrogen
    DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-96022-9.00150-x

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Unlocking Hydrogen Storage Potential in Australian Depleted Gas Reservoirs
  • 2023

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Integrated Facility for Underground Hydrogen Storage Research

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