Mahdi Shahbakhti, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Dept

Personal Website: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~mahdi/index.html

Contact

Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Dept
Email
mahdi@ualberta.ca
Phone
(780) 492-8409
Address
5-281 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering
9211 116 St
Edmonton AB
T6G 2H5

Overview

Area of Study / Keywords

Machine Learning Control Energy And Environment Mechatronics Control Systems Automotive Fuel Cell HVAC Smart Buildings Dynamical Systems Mechanical Systems Combustion Renewable and Alternative Energy Sensors and Instrumentation


About

Webpage: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~mahdi

Education/Professional Development

  • Post-doctoral Scholar, University of California Berkeley, USA, 2010 - 2012
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada, 2004 - 2009
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), KNT University of Tech., Iran, 2000 - 2003
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), KNT University of Tech., Iran, 1996 - 2000

Academic Appointments

  • Professor, University of Alberta, Canada, 2024 - Present
  • Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Canada, 2019 - 2024
  • Adjunct Professor, Michigan Tech. University, USA, 2020 - Present
  • Research Associate Professor, Michigan Tech. University, USA, 2019 - 2020
  • Associate Professor, Michigan Tech. University, USA, 2017- 2019
  • Assistant Professor, Michigan Tech. University, USA, 2012-2017
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, KNT University of Technology, Iran, 2010
  • Instructor and Research Scholar, University of Alberta, Canada, 2009

Industry Experience

  • R&D Engineer, Iran Khodro Powertrain Company (IPCO), Iran, 2001 –2004
  • R&D Engineer (Part time), Advanced Robotics and Automatic Systems (ARAS), Iran, 2000 - 2001
  • Intern (Part time), Yekta Tahvieh Arvand Air Conditioning Industries, Iran, 1998 - 2000

Professional Activities


Research

Research Interests

  • Dynamic Modelling and Control of Energy Systems
  • AI and Machine learning controls
  • Fuel cell systems
  • Electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles
  • Connected and Automated Vehicles
  • Climate (HVAC) Control in Buildings and Vehicles
  • Energy-Efficient Buildings with Smart Grid Integration
  • Advanced Combustion Engines
  • Alternative/Renewable Sources (Fuels; Solar Energy)

Publications: please visit this webpage