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• Materials Characterization Specialist 
  
  Electron Microscopy 
  Failure Analysis and Materials Evaluation

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Education

• Ph.D, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• M.S.

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Education

• PhD, Rice University
• MSc, Rice University
• BSc, Clemson University

Research Interests

• Nanoindentation
• Sub-micron fabrication
• Nanomechanics
• Thin Film Delaminations
• Small scale mechanical properties in extreme environments

Teaching

• NE 318
• CHE 241
• CHE 750

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Education

• 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 Toronto

Research Interests

• Micro/Nano sensors and actuators
• Micro/Nano power generation devices

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Education

• BSc (Queen’s, Kingston)
• MASc, PhD (Waterloo)

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Education

• BS (RMC)
• BASc
• MASc (British Columbia)
• PhD (Waterloo)

Research Interests

• Professional Engineering Practice
• Artificial

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Education

• Ph.D., Physics, University of Waterloo, 2008
• Ph.D., Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, 1997
• M. A.

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Education

• BASc (Toronto)

Research Interests

• Aerosol and Dust Mechanics
• Ventilation and Indoor Air Pollution

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Research 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 Curtains

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Education

• 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

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Education

• PhD, University of Waterloo, 1999
• MSc, University of Waterloo, 1994
• BSc, University of Ottawa, 1992

Research Interests

• Cumulative injury mechanics
• Occupational biomechanics
• Automotive seating and assembly

Teaching

• KIN 121/221 - Advanced Biomechanics of Human

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Education

• BASc (Toronto)
• PhD (McGill)

Research Interests

• Transparent Insulation Materials
• Natural Convection Studies
• Solar Radiation Modelling
• Transpired Plate Solar Collectors

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Email: martha@uwaterloo.ca

Phone: 519-888-4567 x36924

Location: E2 2354D

Fax: (519) 885-5862

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Research Interests

• Online Condition Monitoring and Fault Detection in rotary machinery (With Mechworks Systems Inc.

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Education

• 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, 1995

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Education

• 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 Turbomachinery

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Education

• BASc, MASc, PhD (Toronto)

Research Interests

• Control of Weld Microstructure and Properties
• Laser Welding and Laser Surface Modification
• Welding Automation

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.

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Education

• 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 flows

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Education

• 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 design
• wearable assistive robotic/orthotic systems

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Education

• BASc (Waterloo)
• AM, PhD (Princeton)

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Education

• PhD University of Washington 1992
• MASc University of Washington, 1988
• BA University of California 1986

Research Interests

• NC Machining
• Computed Aided Geometric Design
• Mathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics

Teaching

• CS 779 Splines and Their Uses in Computer Graphics

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Education

• Certificate in Applied Science, Acadia University, 1982
• BE, Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1984
• MASc, University of Waterloo, 1986
• PhD, University of Waterloo, 1990

Research Interests

• Dynamics of Mulitbody Systems
• Biomechanics and Sports Engineering
• Vehicle Systems Dynamics and Control

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Education

• PhD University of Waterloo
• M Math University of Waterloo
• BSc Queen’s University

Research Interests

• control
• smart materials
• nano-positioning
• actuator location

Teaching

• Amath 855
• Amath 455
• Amath 456
• Amath 353

Publications

Supervisor(s): David Johnson

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Email: wpenney@uwaterloo.ca

Phone: 519-888-4567 x31485

Location: E2 2354E

Fax: (519) 885-5862

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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 College

Responsibilities

• Hardware and software procurement
• Surplus and disposal of electronic equipment
• Software deployment
• Video conferencing
• Server, workstation and peripheral deployment
• WCMS and SharePoint administration

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Email: scorbin@uwaterloo.ca

Research Interests

• powder metallurgy
• metal/ceramic composites
• porous composites
• soldering and brazing
• liquid phase and reactive sintering
• thermal analysis of phase transformations
• damage and fracture in metallic materials
• solid oxide fuel cells
• advanced coatings through laser powder deposition
• Advanced Materials Joining

Biography: 

John Magliaro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo.  His research interests involve the engineering design, experimental testing and modelling of lightweight structures for structural crashworthiness and wear resistance applications.   

Before joining UWaterloo, John was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Sessional Instructor in the Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering Department at the University of Windsor, His research considered analytical, numerical, and experimental investigations of a novel class of lightweight sacrificial energy absorbers which can actively modify/adapt their geometries for improved occupant safety.  The scope of his current research projects has expanded from lightweight metallics (Al and Mg alloys) to include the deformation/damage mechanisms, rate effects and energy absorbing potential of cellular plastics, long fibre thermoplastics, compounded metallic/polymeric structures and dual phase steels.  John has also completed several collaborative projects with industrial partners to solve practical engineering problems in the transportation and manufacturing sectors.   

Research interests: 

• Structural crashworthiness 

• Passive and actively adaptive energy absorption 

• Impact mechanics and testing 

• Finite element analysis 

• Aluminum and magnesium alloys 

• Material characterization 

• Cutting, trimming and shearing processes 

• Tool wear and erosion 

Education: 

• 2021, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada 

• 2016, BAsC in Mechanical Engineering with Environmental Option, University of Windsor, Canada 

Teaching:

UWindsor experience 

• MECH8240 – Applied Finite Element Analysis 

  • Taught in 2021, 2022 (twice), 2023 

• MECH8290 – Additive Manufacturing Technologies 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG3300 – Applied Engineering Mathematics 

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH4840 – Tribology: Manufacturing and Materials Aspects 

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH2210 – Dynamics  

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH4821 – Deformation & Fracture 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG2190 – Engineering Materials Fundamentals 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG1200 – Engineering Thermofluids 

  • Taught in 2022 

• GENG2180 – Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 

  • Taught in 2022 

• MECH3223 – Machine Dynamics 

  • Taught in 2021 

Selected publications: 

• Magliaro J, Rahimidehgolan F, Altenhof W, Alpas AT. 2023. Superior energy dissipation mechanisms compounded within composite AA6061/PVC foam structures. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 238, 107843 

• Magliaro J, Cui Z, Shirzadian S, Green DE, Altenhof W, Alpas AT. 2023. Evaluating wear-induced edge quality degradation in trimmed DP980 steel sheets from in situ force response monitoring. Wear, 524-525, 204792 

• Mohammadkhani P, Magliaro J, Rahimidehgolan F, Khapra T, Altenhof W. 2023. Experimental investigation on moisture effect and anisotropic behavior of direct compounded compression molded PA6/Glass LFT. Composites Part B: Engineering, 264, 110927 

• Rahimidehgolan F, Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2023. Influence of specimen profile size and thickness on the dynamic compressive behavior of rigid PVC foams. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 179, 104676 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2022. Conceptualization, proposed design and theoretical investigations of an active adaptive cutting device with enhanced energy dissipation potential. Forces in Mechanics, 9, 100122 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W, Gudisey A, Shakib A. 2021. Energy dissipation characteristics for AA6061 extrusions subjected to novel cutting/clamping modes at impact velocities up to 32 m/s. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 208, 106678 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2020. Energy absorption mechanisms and capabilities for magnesium extrusions under impact. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 179, 105667 

Biography: 

John Magliaro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo.  His research interests involve the engineering design, experimental testing and modelling of lightweight structures for structural crashworthiness and wear resistance applications.   

Before joining UWaterloo, John was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Sessional Instructor in the Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering Department at the University of Windsor, His research considered analytical, numerical, and experimental investigations of a novel class of lightweight sacrificial energy absorbers which can actively modify/adapt their geometries for improved occupant safety.  The scope of his current research projects has expanded from lightweight metallics (Al and Mg alloys) to include the deformation/damage mechanisms, rate effects and energy absorbing potential of cellular plastics, long fibre thermoplastics, compounded metallic/polymeric structures and dual phase steels.  John has also completed several collaborative projects with industrial partners to solve practical engineering problems in the transportation and manufacturing sectors.   

Research interests: 

• Structural crashworthiness 

• Passive and actively adaptive energy absorption 

• Impact mechanics and testing 

• Finite element analysis 

• Aluminum and magnesium alloys 

• Material characterization 

• Cutting, trimming and shearing processes 

• Tool wear and erosion 

Education: 

• 2021, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada 

• 2016, BAsC in Mechanical Engineering with Environmental Option, University of Windsor, Canada 

Teaching:

UWindsor experience

• MECH8240 – Applied Finite Element Analysis 

  • Taught in 2021, 2022 (twice), 2023 

• MECH8290 – Additive Manufacturing Technologies 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG3300 – Applied Engineering Mathematics 

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH4840 – Tribology: Manufacturing and Materials Aspects 

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH2210 – Dynamics  

  • Taught in 2023 

• MECH4821 – Deformation & Fracture 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG2190 – Engineering Materials Fundamentals 

  • Taught in 2023 

• GENG1200 – Engineering Thermofluids 

  • Taught in 2022 

• GENG2180 – Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 

  • Taught in 2022 

• MECH3223 – Machine Dynamics 

  • Taught in 2021

Selected publications: 

• Magliaro J, Rahimidehgolan F, Altenhof W, Alpas AT. 2023. Superior energy dissipation mechanisms compounded within composite AA6061/PVC foam structures. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 238, 107843 

• Magliaro J, Cui Z, Shirzadian S, Green DE, Altenhof W, Alpas AT. 2023. Evaluating wear-induced edge quality degradation in trimmed DP980 steel sheets from in situ force response monitoring. Wear, 524-525, 204792 

• Mohammadkhani P, Magliaro J, Rahimidehgolan F, Khapra T, Altenhof W. 2023. Experimental investigation on moisture effect and anisotropic behavior of direct compounded compression molded PA6/Glass LFT. Composites Part B: Engineering, 264, 110927 

• Rahimidehgolan F, Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2023. Influence of specimen profile size and thickness on the dynamic compressive behavior of rigid PVC foams. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 179, 104676 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2022. Conceptualization, proposed design and theoretical investigations of an active adaptive cutting device with enhanced energy dissipation potential. Forces in Mechanics, 9, 100122 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W, Gudisey A, Shakib A. 2021. Energy dissipation characteristics for AA6061 extrusions subjected to novel cutting/clamping modes at impact velocities up to 32 m/s. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 208, 106678 

• Magliaro J, Altenhof W. 2020. Energy absorption mechanisms and capabilities for magnesium extrusions under impact. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 179, 105667