Collins Kwasi-Effah, PhD

Area of Study / Keywords

Thermal engineering Solar thermal systems Energy storage Heat transfer

About

I am Collins Chike Kwasi-Effah, a dynamic and accomplished visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, Canada. Throughout my career, I have established myself as an expert in thermal engineering systems and renewable energy technologies. I obtained my PhD in Thermal Power Engineering. My doctoral research pioneered modeling and simulation methods for Stirling engine systems, making groundbreaking contributions to the field. I was also a research fellow at the Institute of Computational Mechanics at Bauhaus University in Germany. My expertise spans critical thermal engineering domains, including solar thermal systems, engine modeling, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. I have published widely in these areas. My research has been featured in renowned international journals and conferences.

Currently, my research at the University of Alberta focuses on enhancing heat transfer and fluid flow in porous structures for innovative applications. I am leveraging my robust background in thermal engineering to advance porous media technology. I am excited to make significant research and teaching contributions at the University of Alberta while sharing my knowledge and experience.

Research

My research at the University of Alberta focuses on heat transfer and fluid flow in porous structures. I am investigating methods to enhance heat transfer and reduce pressure drop in porous media for applications such as heat exchangers, electronic cooling, and compact heat transfer devices. 

Teaching

I teach a range of mechanical engineering courses, including Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Engineering Mathematics, and Software Engineering Applications. I supervise undergraduate and graduate student projects and theses in thermal engineering topics.  I strive to make complex technical concepts clear and accessible to students. I enjoy guiding students' professional development and growth.