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I am an Assistant Professor at Queen's University with cross-appointments in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. My research expertise lies in the area of transport phenomena in porous media, including fluid mechanics, conjugate heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and subsurface fluid-structure interaction.
Upon my appointment at Queen’s University, I established the Energy Efficiency Engineering Laboratory (EEE Lab), where the collaborative effort of the research team directed toward developing innovative technologies that advance energy efficiency engineering across energy-intensive industries. The lab addresses fundamental and applied technical challenges through cutting-edge research in artificial ground freezing, hydrogen-based energy systems, energy storage and extraction, mine decarbonization, and ventilation optimization.
Prior to my current role, I worked as a research scientist at Natural Resources Canada. I joined the Critical Minerals and Industry Support (CMIS) division to work on a comprehensive assessment of using hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative. This initiative focuses on developing innovative hydrogen-driven technologies, specifications, and practices that could be integrated into contemporary diesel-based systems/equipment. Before that, I worked as a postdoctoral fellow at L'Université de Sherbrooke . My postgraduate and postdoctoral training was predominantly in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, experimental heat and mass transfer in porous media, phase-change thermofluids, data analytics, and scientific computing.
In addition to my research experience, I bring seven years of industrial experience (2005–2012). I began as a research and development engineer with an international air-conditioning manufacturer, then served as a senior sales engineer with regional firms. Prior to my postgraduate studies, I held the position of Area Sales Manager at SMITH International, a subsidiary of Schlumberger International. In these roles, I led multidisciplinary engineering teams, developed sales and business strategies, and organized technical workshops for engineering consulting firms. This experience shaped my communication skills, technical presentation abilities, and organizational practices, which continue to inform my academic leadership, industry collaboration, and research consultation activities. It also influences my approach to teaching and professional training, where I emphasize practical problem-solving and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
I am an Assistant Professor at Queen's University with cross-appointments in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. My research expertise lies in the area of transport phenomena in porous media, including fluid mechanics, conjugate heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, and subsurface fluid-structure interaction.
Upon my appointment at Queen’s University, I established the Energy Efficiency Engineering Laboratory (EEE Lab), where the collaborative effort of the research team directed toward developing innovative technologies that advance energy efficiency engineering across energy-intensive industries. The lab addresses fundamental and applied technical challenges through cutting-edge research in artificial ground freezing, hydrogen-based energy systems, energy storage and extraction, mine decarbonization, and ventilation optimization.
Prior to my current role, I worked as a research scientist at Natural Resources Canada. I joined the Critical Minerals and Industry Support (CMIS) division to work on a comprehensive assessment of using hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative. This initiative focuses on developing innovative hydrogen-driven technologies, specifications, and practices that could be integrated into contemporary diesel-based systems/equipment. Before that, I worked as a postdoctoral fellow at L'Université de Sherbrooke . My postgraduate and postdoctoral training was predominantly in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, experimental heat and mass transfer in porous media, phase-change thermofluids, data analytics, and scientific computing.
In addition to my research experience, I bring seven years of industrial experience (2005–2012). I began as a research and development engineer with an international air-conditioning manufacturer, then served as a senior sales engineer with regional firms. Prior to my postgraduate studies, I held the position of Area Sales Manager at SMITH International, a subsidiary of Schlumberger International. In these roles, I led multidisciplinary engineering teams, developed sales and business strategies, and organized technical workshops for engineering consulting firms. This experience shaped my communication skills, technical presentation abilities, and organizational practices, which continue to inform my academic leadership, industry collaboration, and research consultation activities. It also influences my approach to teaching and professional training, where I emphasize practical problem-solving and knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
Research Interests
My research interests focus on advancing modern energy practices and addressing associated technical challenges in advanced energy technologies, with emphasis on:
- Phase-change heat transfer
- Renewable thermal energy storage
- Artificial ground freezing
- Hydrogen-based energy systems in Mining
- Microfluidic and micro-fabricated thermal systems