Graduate Studies Information Session for 4B & 3B Students Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering

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1 Graduate Studies Information Session for 4B & 3B Students Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Thursday Feb 27, 2014 E :30-12:20

2 Agenda Presenter Topic Grab Lunch Prof. Jahed Prof. Ren Prof. Daun Prof. Zhou Prof. Toyserkani Prof. Jahed Grad Studies Opportunities Fluid Mechanics Thermal Materials Mechatronics Solid Mechanics

3 Graduate Studies in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Prof. Hamid Jahed Associate Chair Grad Studies

4 Benefits Exciting Research Project In-depth Knowledge in a Field of MME Build & Expand Skill Sets

5 MASc in Mechanical & Nanotechnology & MEng Programs MASc: Master of Applied Science 4 courses, thesis, need a supervisor and *funding MEng: Master of Engineering self-funding 8 courses certificates in: Green Energy, Design Engineering, Fire Safety *from scholarship or supervisor

6 BASc / MASc Programs Special program after 3B term BASc / MASc: Master of Applied Science - starts before you graduate with BASc - start MASc research during last 1 or 2 work terms (paid by supervisor, co-op student salary) - high average (~ 80%+ in last 2 terms) - needs supervisor with $$ can finish MASc sooner

7 Admission Requirements: MASc, MEng Regular: overall average of at least 75% in last 4 terms Probationary: 78% in last term OR at least 3 yrs of professional experience (with over 70% average in last 4 terms)

8 Full Time or Part Time MASc Full Time: 3 6 terms* MASc Part Time: 6 15 terms (up to 2 terms can be inactive) MEng Full Time: 3 6 terms MEng Part Time: 6 15 terms (up to 2 terms can be inactive) *1 term = 4 months

9 Financial Assistance MASc Research Studentship (GRS) $ / yr paid by supervisor Full Teaching Assistantship (TA) $ 3802 / course Awards (UW, FOE) $ / term for publications and academic performance *Currently tuition is: ~$2,600/term

10 Scholarships NSERC: Natural Science and Engineering Research Council OGS: Ontario Graduate Scholarship ** : UW President s Scholarship (see next slide) need an average > 85% to have a chance

11 Scholarships (Cont.) NSERC MASc (1 yr) CGSM: ** = $27500 /yr NSERC PhD (2 or 3 yrs): PGSD: ** = $31,000 /yr CGSD: ** = $45,000 /yr OGS: ** = $25000 /yr for 1 year, renewable *Currently tuition is: ~$2,600/term

12 NSERC IPS (Industrial Postgraduate Scholarship) Minimum $21000 At least $6000 from industry a first-class average ( 80%) in each of the last two completed years Student spending 50 days/yr in supporting organization Applied any time and decision notified in 2 months

13 Admission to Grad Studies Application form (online) 2 letters of reference (mostly from profs) Official Transcripts (unless UW grad) $100 application fee (from everyone) $1000 MASc entrance scholarship for UW grads with 80% or better average

14 Visit MME Grad: Contact Us at MME Grad Office Associate Chair Grad Studies Professor H. Jahed (519) x37826 office: E5-3029/3047 Graduate Administrator, PhD Program Jian Zou (519) x32019 office: E Graduate Administrator, MASc Program Connie Slaughter (519) x33385 office: E Graduate Administrator, MEng and Recruitment Allison Walker (519) x33341 office: E

15 Research in Fluid Group Prof. Carolyn Ren Canada Research Chair in Lab-on-a- Chip Technology

16 Fluid Mechanics & Fire Behaviour

17 Fluids Group Areas of research: Micro- and Nanofluidics Aerodynamics Experimental Fluid Mechanics Computational Fluid Dynamics Wind Energy Combustion Bio-Fluids Contact Professor S. Yarusevych for more information )

18 Prof. Cécile Devaud CFD for turbulent reacting flows Flares Combustion in engines Gas turbines Automotive engines C o p y r i g h t K e v i n H u l s e y I l l u s t r a t i o n I n c. S t o c k I m a g e

19 Prof. Fue-Sang Lien Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

20 Prof. Gord Stubley Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Adaptive meshing technology Engineering Education Engineering fluid mechanics

21 Prof. David Johnson Wind Energy and Wind Turbines Large Scale PIV and Measurement Techniques Turbomachinery (Turbines, Fans and Pumps)

22 Fluid Mechanics Research Lab Prof. Serhiy Yarusevych ( Research Interests: Applied Aerodynamics Fluid Mechanics Flow Induced Vibrations Experimental Techniques Relevant Applications: Aerospace Wind Turbines Power Engineering Flow Control

23 UW Fire Safety Research Prof. Beth Weckman UW Live Fire ResearchFacility fuel spill fires firefighter health & safety flashover materials flammability

24 We study a variety of applied and fundamental problems in fluid mechanics using a variety of research tools Propulsion for small underwater vehicles Dr. Sean D. Peterson Experimental Observation Smart material actuator

25 ANODE CATHODE Professor Dongqing Li Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for BioMedical Applications Dielectrophoresis Electric field (view from the side) EDL U e o Ion s Electroosmosis PhotoCopy DNA U eo + U ep F DEP Particle Electrophoresis X U p Electrokinetic Microfluidics 2.72E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E-03 Studies of flow, transport of molecules and cells in micro and nanochannels. Develop lab-on-a-chip devices Handheld Flow Cytometer Detect HIV and bacteria

26 Micro- and Nanofluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Droplet Trafficki ng Glawdel, Elbuken, Ren, Lab Chip11 (2011) 3774 (cover) Capacitive Sensing of Droplets Aqueous Droplet Cell chamber Oil Microwave Sensing & Heating of Droplets Boybay, Jiao, Glawdel, Ren, LabChip13 (2013) Images of living cells after 18 hrs validates the application EOF pumps 3840 for (cover) onchip cell culture Elbuken, Glawdel, Ren, Sens Actuator A: Phys, 171 (2011), Left Right Drop Hydrogel bead Heating to make hydrogel beads

27 Research in Thermal Engineering Prof. Kyle Daun

28 Thermal Engineering

29 Prof. Collins Solar Energy PV / Solar Thermal Hybrid Systems Solar Assisted Heat Pumps Solar/Optical Material Characterization Green Buildings Building Energy Simulation Simplified Window and Shade Models for Energy Simulation Prof. Wright Prof. X. Li Fuel Cell and Green Energy Diesel and Biodiesel Engines PEM fuel cells Thermal management of battery electric vehicles

30 Energy and Nanomaterials Nanomaterial synthesis, characterization and applications 3D solar power generation: dye sensitized solar cells Prof. Wen Microfluidics Flow, transport of molecules and cells in micro and nanochannels. Lab-on-a-chip Prof. D. Li Microelectronics Heat Transfer Thermo electric coolers Micro refrigeration Nanofluids Thermal characterization of materials Prof. Culham

31 Prof. Daun Inverse Problems in Combustion and Heat Transfer Laser-based nanoparticle diagnostics Laser absorption tomography Inverse heat conduction analysis Air Pollution Research Air emission control Biofuel production from biomass Indoor air quality Prof. Tan Alternative fuels Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles Energy systems optimization Fuel cells Prof. Fraser

32 Prof. Schneider Computational Methods in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics Improved Computational Algorithms Microfluidics All-Speed Flow Algorithms

33 Research in Materials Prof. Norman Zhou

34 Materials Engineering & Processing

35 Materials Engineering and Processing Group 10 researchers Areas of research: New/improved materials Advanced metallic alloys Concrete Composites Nanomaterials Processes Welding and joining Casting Metal working Surface treatments

36 Materials and Processing Group Rh nanowire Experimental: Excellent research facilities for joining, concrete testing, materials for N/Mems, materials testing & characterization Numerical: Computational materials science Thermofluids numerical modelling Microstructure modelling

37 Materials and Processing Group Available Graduate Student Positions Summer/Fall 2014: 1) Friction stir welding (Gerlich) 2) Laser processing of shape memory alloys for medical and actuation applications (Zhou) 3) Laser welding of advanced high strength steels for automotive applications (Zhou) 4) Resistance spot welding of advanced high strength steels for automotive applications (Zhou) 5). Contact: Individual Faculty Members

38 Research in Automation and Control Prof. Ehsan Toyserkani

39 Automation & Control Research Contact Professor E. Toyserkani for more information

40 Automation and Control Group Areas of research: Robotics and Autonomous Modular reconfigurable robots Aerial, ground, robotic network Levitated micro-robotics Mechatronic Intelligent Vehicle Electrical cars Active vibration control MEMS/NEMS Sensors and Sensing Photonic Devices Opto-mechanical Sensors Medical Devices Biofabrication systems Diagnosis and prognosis systems Advanced Manufacturing Additive manufacturing (3D Printing) High precision machining Contact Professor E. Toyserkani for more information CAN BUS Host PC Command Signal & Encoder Signal Motor power supply

41 Automation and Control Group Types of research: Theoretical Control theory Modeling, optimization Signal processing, communication Experimental Design (electromechanical systems) Validation of theories Sensors, actuators Real-time embedded control system Machining Microfabrication Biofabrication Contact Professor E. Toyserkani for more information

42 Research in Solid Mechanics Prof. Hamid Jahed

43 Solid Mechanics Research

44 Solid Mechanics Research Automotive research: Research to create THE CAR OF THE FUTURE Metal Forming/Crashworthiness/Damage Mechanics Prof Worswick Prof Cronin Prof Inal Fatigue/Fracture design of advanced materials and joining Prof Jahed Prof Glinka Prof Lambert 3 MASc positions available in design of forged magnesium automotive components Contact: Steve@uwaterloo.ca; hjahed@uwaterloo.ca

45 Solid Mechanics Research Biomechanics research Impact/Sport Injuries Implants/Tissue Prof Cronin Prof Chandrashekar Prof Medley Prof Kwon Prof Chandrashekar MASc positions available in Brain Tissue Injury and Simulants Contact: Composites & Polymers Characterization/Modeling Thin Plastics Prof Sullivan Prof Kwon Energy Harvesting /Smart Materials Piezoelectric material; inflatable space structures Prof Salehian

46 Thank you for coming For more information, contact the MME Grad Studies Office: E5 3019