Dr Aditya Khanna
Lecturer
School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
Affiliate of Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM)
Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
+61 7 336 54264
Researcher biography
Dr Aditya Khanna is a Lecturer (Applied Mechanics) at The University of Queensland (commenced 2023). Prior to joining UQ, Aditya worked as an engineering consultant (dynamics and vibration) at Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd and held an adjunct lecturer appointment at The University of Adelaide. Aditya's research and industry consulting background is in the areas of: stress analysis, fatigue and fracture assessment, structural dynamics, vibration control, and non-destructive testing,
Journal Articles
Khanna, Aditya, Vidler, James, Hughes, James, Ng, Ching Tai and Kotousov, Andrei (2025). A Method for the Evaluation of Crack Tip Opening Loads Based on Strip Yield Modeling of a Propagating Crack. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. doi: 10.1111/ffe.14675
Sales, Andrew, Khanna, Aditya, Hughes, James, Yin, Ling and Kotousov, Andrei (2024). Fatigue crack growth rates and crack tip opening loads in CT specimens made of SDSS and manufactured using WAAM. Materials, 17 (8) 1842, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/ma17081842
Kotousov, Andrei, Hughes, James, Khanna, Aditya, Moreno, Belen and Wallbrink, Chris (2024). Experimental Data-Driven approach for the evaluation of crack tip opening loads under variable amplitude loading. International Journal of Fatigue, 180 108108. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.108108
Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei and Sales, Andrew (2024). Residual stress effect on crack closure in additively manufactured stainless steels. Procedia Structural Integrity, 66, 370-380. doi: 10.1016/j.prostr.2024.11.088
Hughes, James M, Mohabuth, Munawwar, Khanna, Aditya, Vidler, James, Kotousov, Andrei and Ng, Ching-Tai (2021). Damage detection with the fundamental mode of edge waves. Structural Health Monitoring, 20 (1), 74-83. doi: 10.1177/1475921720920314
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2020). The potential for structural simulation to augment full scale fatigue testing: A review. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 121 100641, 1-28. doi: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2020.100641
Zakavi, Behnam, Kotousov, Andrei, Khanna, Aditya and Branco, Ricardo (2019). A new method for analysis of part-elliptical surface cracks in structures subjected to fatigue loading. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 103 102258, 102258. doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2019.102258
Khanna, A., Kotousov, A., Yakubovich, S. and Zakavi, B. (2019). Asymptotic analysis of out-of-plane strain and displacement fields at angular corners. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 170, 111-122. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2019.04.024
Mohabuth, Munawwar, Khanna, Aditya, Hughes, James, Vidler, James, Kotousov, Andrei and Ng, Ching-Tai (2019). On the determination of the third-order elastic constants of homogeneous isotropic materials utilising Rayleigh waves. Ultrasonics, 96, 96-103. doi: 10.1016/j.ultras.2019.02.006
Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei and Luong, Hao Thanh (2019). On the Application of the Channel-Fracturing Technique to Soft Rock Formations. Spe Journal, 24 (1), 395-412. doi: 10.2118/194202-pa
Hughes, James Martin, Vidler, James, Ng, Ching-Tai, Khanna, Aditya, Mohabuth, Munawwar, Rose, L. R. Francis and Kotousov, Andrei (2019). Comparative evaluation of in situ stress monitoring with Rayleigh waves. Structural Health Monitoring-An International Journal, 18 (1), 205-215. doi: 10.1177/1475921718798146
Kotousov, Andrei, Zakavi, Behnam, Khanna, Aditya and Branco, Ricardo (2018). On the analysis of structures with cracks of elliptical and part-elliptical shapes. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 98, 149-156. doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2018.09.013
Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei, Mohabuth, Munawwar and Bun, Sunly (2018). Three-dimensional analysis of an edge crack in a plate of finite thickness with the first-order plate theory. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 95, 155-163. doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2018.02.017
Kotousov, A., Khanna, A. and Bun, S. (2018). Analytical evaluation of the transverse displacement at the tip of a semi-infinite crack in an elastic plate. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 93, 288-292. doi: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2017.09.011
Khanna, Aditya, Luong, Hao, Kotousov, Andrei, Nguyen, Giang D. and Rose, L.R. Francis (2017). Residual opening of hydraulic fractures created using the channel fracturing technique. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 100, 124-137. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2017.10.023
Le, Linh A., Nguyen, Giang D., Bui, Ha H., Sheikh, Abdul H., Kotousov, Andrei and Khanna, Aditya (2017). Modelling jointed rock mass as a continuum with an embedded cohesive-frictional model. Engineering Geology, 228, 107-120. doi: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2017.07.011
Kotousov, Andrei, Bun, Sunly and Khanna, Aditya (2017). A new analytical method for the evaluation of transverse displacements and stresses in plane problems of elasticity. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 118, 89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2017.04.020
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2016). Controlling the Height of Multiple Hydraulic Fractures in Layered Media. SPE Journal, 21 (1), 256-263. doi: 10.2118/176017-pa
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2015). The stress field due to an interfacial edge dislocation in a multi-layered medium. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 72, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.06.030
Bortolan Neto, Luiz, Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2015). Conductivity and performance of hydraulic fractures partially filled with compressible proppant packs. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 74, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2014.11.005
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2015). A Mathematical Model for Interfacial Defects in Snow Layers. International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing, 4 (3), 200-203. doi: 10.7763/ijmmm.2016.v4.256
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2014). Stress analysis of a crack in a fiber-reinforced layered composite. Composite Structures, 118, 139-148. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2014.07.024
Khanna, Aditya, Neto, Luiz Bortolan and Kotousov, Andrei (2014). Effect of residual opening on the inflow performance of a hydraulic fracture. International Journal of Engineering Science, 74, 80-90. doi: 10.1016/j.ijengsci.2013.08.012
Kotousov, Andrei, Neto, Luiz Bortolan and Khanna, Aditya (2014). On a rigid inclusion pressed between two elastic half spaces. Mechanics of Materials, 68, 38-44. doi: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2013.08.004
Khanna, Aditya, Keshavarz, Alireza, Mobbs, Kate, Davis, Michael and Bedrikovetsky, Pavel (2013). Stimulation of the natural fracture system by graded proppant injection. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 111, 71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2013.07.004
Keshavarz, Alireza, Mobbs, Kate, Khanna, Aditya and Bedrikovetsky, Pavel (2013). Stress-based mathematical model for graded proppant injection in coal bed methane reservoirs. The APPEA Journal, 53 (1), 337-346. doi: 10.1071/aj12028
Bortolan Neto, L. and Khanna, A. (2013). The Performance of Hydraulic Fractures Partially Filled with Compressible Proppant. Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, 10 (2), 185-197. doi: 10.7158/14488388.2013.11464876
Bortolan Neto, Luiz, Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2013). A new approach to evaluate the performance of partially propped hydraulic fractures. The APPEA Journal, 53 (1), 355-362. doi: 10.1071/aj12030
Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei, Sobey, James and Weller, Paul (2012). Conductivity of narrow fractures filled with a proppant monolayer. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 100, 9-13. doi: 10.1016/j.petrol.2012.11.016
Conference Papers
Khanna, Aditya (2024). Review of continuum theories for the deformation and failure of solid-state electrolytes. 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2024), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7-9 February 2024. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Engineers Australia.
Khanna, Aditya and Young, Alex (2023). Guidelines for the field-based vibration assessment of pressure vessel nozzles. 17th Asia-Pacific Conference on Fracture and Strength and the 13th Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure (APCFS 2022 & SIF 2022), Adelaide, SA Australia, 6 - 9 December 2022. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier B.V.. doi: 10.1016/j.prostr.2023.05.008
Khanna, Aditya (2021). Fatigue life estimation for heavy-tailed cyclic stress distributions. 10th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM10), Online, 1-3 December 2021. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Kotousov, Andrei, Khanna, Aditya, Branco, Ricardo, De Jesus, Abilio M. P. and Correia, Jose A. F. O. (2019). Review of Current Progress in 3D Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics. 19th International Colloquium on Mechanical Fatigue of Metals (ICMFM), Porto, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-13980-3_16
Kotousov, Andrei, Vidler, James, Hughes, James, Khanna, Aditya, Ng, Ching-Tai and Mohabuth, Munawwar (2019). Mechanics and Evaluation of Early Damage. 19th International Colloquium on Mechanical Fatigue of Metals (ICMFM), Porto, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-13980-3_46
Hughes, James Martin, Vidler, James, Khanna, Aditya, Mohabuth, Munawwar, Kotousov, Andrei and Ng, Ching-Tai (2018). Measurement of residual stresses in rails using Rayleigh waves. International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure, Perth, WA Australia, 3-6 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australian Fracture Group.
Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei, Ng, Ching-Tai and Rose, L.R. Francis (2018). Ultrasonic monitoring of compressive damage evolution in concrete. International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure, Perth, WA Australia, 3-6 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australian Fracture Group.
Luong, Hao, Khanna, Aditya, Kotousov, Andrei and Rose, Francis (2018). On the coarse-scale residual opening of hydraulic fractures created using the Channel Fracturing technique. The 11th International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure, Perth, WA Australia, 3-6 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australian Fracture Group.
Zakavi, B., Kotousov, A., Khanna, A. and Branco, R. (2018). On the simplified modelling of front shapes of fatigue cracks. International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure, Perth, WA Australia, 3-6 December 2018. Perth, WA Australia: Australian Fracture Group.
Zakavi, B., Kotousov, A., Khanna, A. and Branco, R. (2017). On evaluation of fatigue crack front shapes. 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29 November 2017. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Kotousov, A., He, Z. and Khanna, A. (2017). Features of 3D elastic solutions of plane problems with crack and sharp notches. ICF 2017 - 14th International Conference on Fracture, Rhodes, Greece, 18-23 June 2017. Cassino, Italy: International Conference on Fracture.
Mohabuth, M., Kotousov, A., Khanna, A. and Ng, C. T. (2017). Experimental observation of cumulative second harmonic generation of Lamb wave modes. ICF 2017 - 14th International Conference on Fracture, Rhodes, Greece, 18-23 June 2017. Cassino, Italy: International Conference on Fracture.
Kotousov, A., He, Z., Khanna, A. and Berto, F. (2017). 3D displacement field in the cloase vicinity of a crack tip. ICF 2017 - 14th International Conference on Fracture, Rhodes, Greece, 18-23 June 2017. Cassino, Italy: International Conference on Fracture.
Kotousov, Andrei, He, Zhuang and Khanna, Aditya (2016). On the correspondence between two-And Three-Dimensional elastic solutions of crack problems. 15th International Conference on Fracture and Damage Mechanics, Alicante, Spain, 14-16 September 2016. Pfaffikon, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.713.18
Mohabuth, Munawwar, Chang, Donghoon and Khanna, Aditya (2015). Experimental study on local plastic collapse in a plate weakened by two collinear cracks. EDP Sciences. doi: 10.1051/matecconf/20152801002
Keshavarz, A., Khanna, A., Hughes, T., Boniciolli, M., Cooper, A. and Bedrikovetsky, P. (2014). Mathematical model for stimulation of CBM reservoirs during graded proppant injection. SPE/EAGE European Unconventional Resources Conference and Exhibition, Vienna, Austria, 25–27 February 2014. Richardson, TX United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/167758-ms
Khanna, Aditya (2014). Stress analysis of a crack near an elastic layer. 8th Australian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 8), Melbourne, VIC Australia, 23-26 November 2014. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Kotousov, A., Khanna, A. and Bun, S. (2014). An analysis of elasto-plastic fracture criteria. International Congress (APCF/SIF-2014), Sydney, NSW Australia, 9-12 December 2014. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Woodhead. doi: 10.1533/9780081002254.67
Khanna, Aditya and Kotousov, Andrei (2012). Steady flow towards a row of collinear hydraulic fractures. 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 7), Adelaide, SA Australia, 9-12 December 2012. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia.
Bedrikovetsky, P., Keshavarz, A., Khanna, A., Kenzie, K. M. and Kotousov, A. (2012). Stimulation of Natural Cleats for Gas Production From Coal Beds by Graded Proppant Injection. SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Perth, WA Australia, 22–24 October 2012. Richardson, TX United States: Society of Petroleum Engineers. doi: 10.2118/158761-ms
Working Papers
Aditya Khanna, James Vidler, James Hughes, Ching Tai Ng and Andrei Kotousov (2025). A method for the evaluation of crack-tip opening loads based on strip yield modelling of a propagating crack. doi: 10.14264/cedde94