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José MORÁN

José MORÁN obtained BSc and MSc engineering degrees from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Maria in Chile in 2017. In November 2021, he received a PhD in Physics at INSA de Rouen in France by conducting research in the CORIA laboratory. He also conducted postdoctoral research at Carleton University, Canada, and notably at the University of Minnesota, USA for 2 years. He joined the University of Ottawa’s Department of Mechanical Engineering as an Assistant Professor in 2024.

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Jahanbakhsh JAHANZAMIN

Co-supervised with Prof. M. Reza KHOLGHY (Carleton University).

Jahanbakhsh is a Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student at Carleton University, Ottawa. He received his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2016), focusing on using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in simulating multiphase microfluidic systems. He further pursued an M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (2019)  in which he utilized a Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) model of the left heart and mitral valve to study turbulence in cardiovascular flows in ADINA. Upon joining the National Research Council Canada (NRC) as a visitor researcher, he worked on developing CFD/FSI models for studying the interaction of nanoplastic particles for separating nanoplastics from environmental samples. He further explored the application of CFD in improving the sensitivity of microfluidic optical biosensors.

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Shabab Bin KARIM

Shabab is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on optimizing spark ablation processes to produce copper nanoparticles for catalytic applications. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (graduated with distinction) from the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh, and an MSc from the University of Alberta, where he developed novel particle engineering methods for pharmaceutical applications.

His prior research includes space-based payload development at Carleton University’s iSSELab in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency, where he worked on 3D printing ferrofluid in microgravity and studied liquid-vapor interfaces. Skilled in techniques such as shadowgraphic imaging, interferometry, and spectroscopy, Shabab’s interdisciplinary work spans materials science and biotechnology, supported by multiple peer-reviewed publications.

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Javier GALLARDO

Co-supervised with Prof. Jérôme Yon (CORIA Laboratory, France) and Dr. Eleonore Riber (CERFACS, France)

PhD student at INSA Rouen Normandie, France. Holds a BSc in Science and an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile. Research experience includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of diffusion flames, studying soot formation focusing on hydrogen addition effects, and the effect of different burner configurations on soot formation processes. Also conducted thermal modeling of radiation-induced ignition in wildland fuels aimed at improving the physical fidelity of existing ignition models.

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Hussein RASHID

Thesis in collaboration with the Aerosol and Gas Metrology team of the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa

Hussein is a MASc student at the University of Ottawa, having joined in 2025. Hussein obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace (Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance) from Carleton University in June 2024. During his Bachelor’s, he had his co-op placement at Environment and Climate Change Canada with the Emissions Research and Measurement Section (ERMS), where he gained experience with portable emissions sampling equipment, electric vehicle instrumentation, and co-authored an SAE Technical Paper on diesel fuel-fired heater emissions from a battery-electric transit bus. Hussein now works as a Junior Project Engineer with the Vehicles and Engines Testing and Emissions Verification (VETEV) group, where he specializes in compliance verification for off-road compression-ignition, large-spark ignition, and on-road heavy duty vehicles at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Aiden HADDAD

Aiden is a MASc student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa. He completed his BASc in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa in 2023. Subsequently, he joined Black & McDonald Limited (2023–2025) as Mechanical Project Coordinator involving work in industrial thermofluid systems. His research at our laboratory focuses on developing methods for nanoparticle focusing and electrical mobility characterization.

Dylan KONGUENDE

Dylan is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Ottawa, also pursuing a second degree in Computing Technology. His academic and project experience spans 3D modeling, robotics, and sustainable design, with a focus on user-centered innovation. In 2024, his colleagues and him have been recognized at the University’s Faculty of Engineering Design Day for his work on an award-winning accessible camera system. He is currently conducting an internship in our laboratory during 2025 summer.

Ana BARRGAN MARTINEZ

Ana is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa pursuing a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technologies. She is the Founder and Captain of uOAeronautics, and the primary driver for uOSupermileage, leading both engineering design teams in international competitions including SAE Aero Design and the Shell Eco-marathon. Ana’s work has been recognized with First Place at the 2023 uOttawa Design Day for her development of a bearing condition monitoring and identification app. Her undergraduate thesis focuses on combined theoretical modeling and molecular dynamics simulations combining FracVAL and ESPResSo software.

Nour BOUHAMIDI

Nour is CO-OP 4th year student in Mechanical Engineering.

Markos BROWN [Undergraduate]:

Markos has been 4th year thesis student in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa during the 2024-2025 academic year. Thesis title: “Design of an electrostatic particle collection system to sample aerosol nanoparticles for ex-situ characterization”.