University of Waterloo
200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567
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Contact the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Yuquan Ding
Materials Science and Engineering, PhD
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Materials Characterization SpecialistElectron Microscopy
Failure Analysis and Materials Evaluation
Omar M. Ramahi
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Email: omar.ramahi@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37460 Location: EIT 4154 Fax: 519 746 3077Education
Ph.D, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Oregon State University B.S., Mathematics, Oregon State UniversityResearch Interests
Ting Tsui
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
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Email: tttsui@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x38404 Location: C2 079Education
PhD, Rice University MSc, Rice University BSc, Clemson UniversityResearch Interests
Nanoindentation Sub-micron fabrication Nanomechanics Thin Film Delaminations Small scale mechanical properties in extreme environmentsTeaching
NE 318 CHE 241 CHE 750
Carolyn Hansson
Professor, PEng
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Email: chansson@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4538 or x84538 Location: E5 3042 Fax: (519) 885-5862Additional Information
Research AffiliationsDavid Wang
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Email: dwang@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x33968 Location: E3 4108Education
PhD, University of Waterloo, 1989 MSc, University of Waterloo, 1986 BSc, University of Saskatchewan, 1984Research Interests
Haptics Robotics Nonlinear ControlTeaching
MATH 213 ECE 100A ECE 682Selected/Recent Publications
John T.W. Yeow
Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering
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Email: jyeow@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x32152 Location: E3 3159Education
Ph.D., Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto M.A.Sc., Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto B.A.Sc., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of TorontoResearch Interests
Micro/Nano sensors and actuatorsKen G. Adams
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng
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kgadams@mecheng1.uwaterloo.caEducation
BSc (Queen’s, Kingston) MASc, PhD (Waterloo)Gordon C. Andrews
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng
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Email: gandrews@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37069 Location: E3 2103KEducation
BS (RMC) BASc MASc (British Columbia) PhD (Waterloo)Research Interests
Professional Engineering Practice
Anming Hu
Research Assistant Professor
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E-mail: anming.hu@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-8884567-35464 Location: E3-2135A Fax: 519-885-5862Education
Ph.D., Physics, University of Waterloo, 2008 Ph.D., Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, 1997Gordon M. Bragg
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng
Contact Information
Email: gmbragg@uwaterloo.caEducation
BASc (Toronto)Research Interests
Aerosol and Dust Mechanics Ventilation and Indoor Air Pollution
Armaghan Salehian
Associate Professor, PEng
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Email: salehian@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x38531 Location: E5 3046 Fax: (519) 888-4333Biography Summary
Armaghan Salehian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Eihab Abdel-Rahman
Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering
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Email: eihab@uwaterloo.ca Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 37737 Office: DWE 2513B Fax: (519) 746-4791Education
BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Kuwait University, 1988 MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Toledo, 1991 PhD, Engineering Mechanics, University of Toledo, 1997Research Interests
Dynamics of MEMS Design of MEMS devices Multi-Body Dynamics and Control BiomechanicsEwert Brundrett
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng
Contact Information
Email: ebrundrett@engmail.uwaterloo.caResearch Interests
Flexible Wall Low Speed Wind Tunnel Energy Conservation in Industrial and Horticultural Structures Through Design and Evaluation of Polytube Ventilation Systems Energy Conservation in Industrial and Horticultural Structures Through Application of Energy Conservation CurtainsAdil Al-Mayah
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Email: aalmayah@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x31566 Location: E2 2311 Fax: 519 888 4349Education
PhD, University of Waterloo, Canada, 2004 MSc, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1999 BSc, University of Basrah, Iraq, 1990Research Interests
Biomechanics: Material properties and medical applications Composite materials: Mechanics and applicationsRajendra N. Dubey
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng
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Email: rndubey@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37069 Location: E3 2103KEducation
BSc(Hons) (Patna) BASc(Eng) (Patna) PhD (Waterloo)Research Interests
Rate Constitutive Equations: Methodology Kinematic Hardening and Evolution Rule in Plasticity Moving Boundary Analysis of Cracks and Notches
George A. Davidson
Adjunct Professor, PEng
Contact Information
Email: gadavidson@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x33340 Location: CPH 3664 Fax: (519) 885-5862Education
BASc, PhD (Toronto)Research Interests
Transport processes in the planetary boundary layerJack Callaghan
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Spine Biomechanics and Injury Prevention, Kinesiology
Contact Information
Email: jack.callaghan@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37080 Location: BMH 3122 Fax: 519 746 6776Education
PhD, University of Waterloo, 1999 MSc, University of Waterloo, 1994 BSc, University of Ottawa, 1992Research Interests
Cumulative injury mechanics Occupational biomechanics Automotive seating and assemblyTeaching
K. G. T. Hollands
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Adjunct, PEng, FCSME, FASME
Contact Information
Email: khollands@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37069 Location: E3 2103KEducation
BASc (Toronto) PhD (McGill)Research Interests
Transparent Insulation Materials Natural Convection Studies Solar Radiation Modelling Transpired Plate Solar Collectors
Martha Morales
Information Technology Specialist
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Email: martha@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 x36924
Location: E2 2354D
Fax: (519) 885-5862
Farid M. Golnaraghi
Professor, PEng
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Email: mfgolnaraghi@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x33729 Location: DC 1704Research Interests
Michael Fowler
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
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Email: mfowler@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x33415 Location: E6 1110Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemical and Materials Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada, 2003 Master of Science (Engineering), Queen’s University Kingston, 1988 Bachelor of Engineering, Fuels and Materials Engineering, Military College of Canada, 1986 Certificate in Environmental Assessment, Lakehead University, 1995Research Interests
J. H. G. Howard
Professor Emeritus, PEng
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Email: jhoward@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x32901 Location: CPH 3652Education
BSc (RMC) BSc (Queen’s, Kingston) MSc PhD (Birmingham)Research Interests
Flow Measurements in Stationary and Rotating Passages of Radial and Axial Turbomachinery Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Methods for Centrifugal TurbomachineryHugh W. Kerr
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Adjunct Professor, PEng, FAWS
Contact Information
Email: hwkerr@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 604-848-0242 Location: DC 2716Education
BASc, MASc, PhD (Toronto)Research Interests
Control of Weld Microstructure and Properties Laser Welding and Laser Surface Modification Welding Automation
Jim Baleshta
Design Engineer
Jim Baleshta is a Design Engineer and has experience with a wide variety of design projects. He is experienced in CAD: 2D and solids modelling, NC machining, and graphics design. Jim’s interests and specializations are in the design of research apparatus, medical equipment development, consumer product design including outdoor and recreational equipment, industrial design, graphics and fine art.
Peter R. Slawson
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct PEng
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Email: prslawson@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37069 Location: E3 2103KEducation
BASc, MASc, PhD (Waterloo)Research Interests
Physical and mathematical modelling of emissions in the vicinity of an array of cubes in the atmospheric surface layer. Measurement of complex turbulent flowsJonathan Kofman
Associate Professor, Systems Design Engineering
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Email: jkofman@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x35185 Location: DWE 2513L Fax: 519 746 4791Education
BEng (McGill) MASc (Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal) PhD (Western Ontario)Research Interests
biomechanics rehabilitation design of prostheses (artifical limbs) and orthoses (braces) intelligent prosthetic and orthotic systems designHarry F. Sullivan
Professor Emeritus, Adjunct
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Email: sullivan@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x37069 Location: E3 2103KEducation
BASc (Waterloo) AM, PhD (Princeton)Stephen Mann
Associate Professor, Computer Science
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Email: smann@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x34526 Location: DC 2106 Fax: 519 885 1208Education
PhD University of Washington 1992 MASc University of Washington, 1988 BA University of California 1986Research Interests
NC Machining Computed Aided Geometric Design Mathematical Foundations of Computer GraphicsTeaching
John McPhee
Professor, Systems Design Engineering, Executive Director, Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research
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Email: mcphee@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x35341 Location: E3 4114 Fax: 519 746 4791Education
Certificate in Applied Science, Acadia University, 1982 BE, Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1984 MASc, University of Waterloo, 1986 PhD, University of Waterloo, 1990Research Interests
Dynamics of Mulitbody Systems Biomechanics and Sports EngineeringKirsten Morris
Professor, Applied Mathematics
Contact Information
Email: kmorris@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4567 x36218 Location: MC6126Education
PhD University of Waterloo M Math University of Waterloo BSc Queen’s UniversityResearch Interests
control smart materials nano-positioning actuator locationTeaching
Amath 855 Amath 455 Amath 456 Amath 353Publications
Chris McClellan
Mechatronics Engineer
Responsibilities
Technical support for the Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering department with a focus on undergraduate laboratories in the Mechatronics Engineering program and electromechanical research equipment.
Norman Zhou
Professor, PEng
Contact Information
Email: nzhou@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 X 36095
Location: E5-3007
Fax (519)888-4351
Biography Summary
Norman Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, and is also a member of the Waterloo Institute of Technology at the University of Waterloo.
Kamyar Ghavam
Definite-Term Lecturer
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Email: kamyar.ghavam@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 X 37097
Location: EC4 1019
William Penney
Information Technology Specialist
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Email: wpenney@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 x31485
Location: E2 2354E
Fax: (519) 885-5862
Mitchell Forsyth
Information Technology Specialist
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Email: rmforsyt@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 x33712
Location: E2 2354C
Fax: (519) 885-5862
Education
Information Technology Specialist, Conestoga CollegeResponsibilities
Hardware and software procurement Surplus and disposal of electronic equipment Software deployment Video conferencing Server, workstation and peripheral deployment WCMS and SharePoint administration