My expertise is in the field of fluid mechanics and unsteady turbulent flows, focused on both fundamental and applied topics, with applications in energy, aerospace, drones, and defence industries. My team aims to develop new tools and knowledge in heat and fluid flow to better achieve innovative engineering design of existing and new systems, including energy systems, transportation vehicles, autonomous machines and other everyday products. To this end, I combine fundamental knowledge with practical application of engineering concepts to develop novel technologies that lower emissions, improve efficiency and enhance effectiveness of various systems in different industries.

My current research interests are:- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)- Turbulence Modeling- Bio-inspired Designs and Technologies- Alternative Energy Technologies- Wind Engineering and Aerodynamics

Providing consulting services to various industries, companies and government agencies on topics related to Computational Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Forensic Engineering, and Energy Extraction.Previous Projects:Tanker Trailer PSV failure – Contamination Investigation o CFD & FEM simulation of trailer tanker collision and its impact on shut-off valve performanceo Analytical estimation of the actual failure pressure for the valve and the resulting thermal fluct.o Used as expert witness evidence in an insurance related lawsuitNew Generation of slurry hydro transport pipelines o Study the technical feasibility of a new pipe clearing technology for slur removalo Expert recommendations used for patent applications by the clients

Projects: (1) Biology inspired design of an efficient, high-speed turbine(2) Thermal boundary layers at high temperature differenceso Interdisciplinary research programo Numerical (CFD & FEM) study of fins in locomotion using ANSYS and OpenFOAMo Working on novel Immersed Boundary Method integrated to DNS and LESo Analytical Modeling of thermal boundary layer development at extreme temperature gradientso Experimental study of performance of fins using water tunnels and wind tunnels

Project: Impact of wake dynamics on surface pressure fluctuations for sharp-edge finso Numerical and experimental study of the wake of PV modules and turbine fins at high angles of attacko Wind loads on PV installation facilityo Wind engineering and wind energy studieso Flow visualization and vortex identification algorithmso Performance of different turbulence models in study of sharp edge bluff bodieso Wake structure variations relationship with surface pressure on bodies

o Studied the Evolution of Large-Scale Structures in the Wake of Thin Flat Bodieso Examination of wind loads on PV modules on flat rooftopso Investigating the aerodynamics of wind turbine blades at start-up conditionso Numerical examination of different turbulence models for wind energy applicationso Examination of bluff body wakes, turbine blades, and turbulence modelso Used Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES)o Extensive experience with ANSYS, OpenFOAM, MATLAB, etc.o Project topics include biomimetic of honeybee flight, aerodynamics of trailer trucks, blade cascade dynamics, wind turbine tail fins, flat plates force/momentso Designed and built a large-scale blower wind tunnel (8’x8’ inlet, 30’ long) – max speed: 25m/so Several journal articles and conference proceedings at high-ranking journals and symposiumso Reviewer for various reputable journalsMemberships:• Engineer-in-Training: Assoc. of Prof. Engineers and Geologists of Alberta (<1 year remaining to obtain P. Eng. status) • American Physical Society (APS)• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Courses instructed: (1) Mechanics of Solids (introductory) with 90 students, (2) FEA/CFD (advanced) with 29 studentso Nominated for the University Teaching Award by the Dept. Heado Obtained support from the Engineering School Dean’s Office to establish the High-Power Computing Lab in the Department of Mech. and Manuf. Engineering ($100k in funding)

Participated at: (1) 21st UN Conference of Parties (COP21) – Paris Climate Agreement (2) 42nd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Board of Implementation (SBI)(3) 42nd UNFCCC Subsidiary Body of Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA)(4) 9th UNFCCC Meeting on Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) o Provided input on various technical aspects to participating negotiators at these meetingso Expressed engineering issues with presented platforms in various forums and seminarso Briefed the university community on the state of negotiations

o Part of Special Projects: working on a number of confidential projects in areas of metering, in-situ heating, well completion, drilling, and new technology developments. o Extensive experience with computational (COMSOL, ProEngineer and Mathematica) and analytical analysis of engineering problems, innovative technology and equipment designo Main Contribution: Develop or modify a multiphase flow metering technology suited for Canada heavy oil recovery technologieso In-Situ heating field pilot at Peace River, Canadao Investigated application of tomography processes in multiphase flow meteringo Proposed the “idea of neutron detection for multiphase metering at high temperature”o Design modification of current meters to use air buoyancy for cooling at HT/HP environmento CFD simulation using COMSSOL and Analytical modeling of the new meter cooling designo Generated an industry data set for Canada heavy oil specifications in collaboration with the Government of Alberta and other energy competitors

Project: Waterton Well-site Field and Gas Plant optimization during turn-around periodo Reviewing Drawings (P&ID’s, MFD’s, UFD’s, etc.) with the physical instrumentations verified to be in use at siteo Identifying the criticality of equipment (i.e. safety, environment, financial gain/loss, etc.)o Creating the Asset Hierarchy for the Maintenance Strategy Developmentso Recognizing the behavior of fluids under extreme situations and their consequenceso Learning the overall instrumentation and process techniques in engineering design along with the required safety measurements and modifications for recovery and processing of sour gas o Communicating with operators in the field to follow up on project progresso Took courses on sour gas recovery technology, well-site design (with safety procedures and regulatory requirements), sulfur recovery and solidification technology, etc.