Joint Mechanical Engineering (MNE) and Engineering Applied Science (EAS) Seminar
When: Friday,
April 29, 2016
2:00 AM
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3:00 AM
Where: Textiles Building 101E
Description: Joint Mechanical Engineering (MNE) and Engineering Applied Science (EAS) Seminar
Friday, April 29th 2016
2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Textile Building, Room 101E
SPEAKER:
Dr. Amir A. Aliabadi, Research Associate at MIT Building Technology Program, Department of Architecture
TOPIC:
Thermo-Fluids of Air in the Environment
ABSTRACT:
A few case studies are presented in thermo-fluids of air to characterize and solve modern-day problems specific to buildings and the environment. The first fundamental study investigates turbulent properties of the atmosphere such as boundary-layer height and turbulent flux parametrization, which greatly influence numerical weather prediction and air quality modelling. Various formulations are developed and validated using experimental data for use in Canadian weather forecast (GEM: Global Environmental Multi-scale) and air quality (MACH: Modelling Air quality and CHemistry) models. These models are currently being upgraded as a result of this research. The second study investigates airflow and heat transfer patterns within the urban environment of hot climate. Temperature sensitivity within urban canyons is studied in response to geometrical facet manipulations. Such studies guide optimal design of cities for moderating urban micro-climate. Current and future research plans in applications of thermo-fluids sciences in buildings and the environment are presented, both from fundamental and applied perspectives.
BIO:
Amir A. Aliabadi, is a mechanical engineer specialized in applications of thermo-fluids in buildings and the environment. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto (2006, 2008) and his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (2013) in mechanical engineering. From 2013 to 2015, he held an NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Visiting Fellowship at Environment Canada, where he conducted research in air quality and atmospheric sciences. Since 2004, he has also worked in industry and provided consulting services to a wide range of clients including MDA Space Missions, Stantec, and atelier RZLBD. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and a visiting scholar in the Building Technology Program, Department of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
For more information please contact Dr. Mehdi Raessi, MNE Seminar Coordinator (mraessi@umassd.edu, 508-999-8496).
Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
Students taking MNE-500 are REQUIRED to attend!
All other MNE students are encouraged to attend (especially MNE seniors and MS students).
EAS students are encouraged to attend.
Thank you,
Sue Cunha, Administrative Assistant
Friday, April 29th 2016
2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Textile Building, Room 101E
SPEAKER:
Dr. Amir A. Aliabadi, Research Associate at MIT Building Technology Program, Department of Architecture
TOPIC:
Thermo-Fluids of Air in the Environment
ABSTRACT:
A few case studies are presented in thermo-fluids of air to characterize and solve modern-day problems specific to buildings and the environment. The first fundamental study investigates turbulent properties of the atmosphere such as boundary-layer height and turbulent flux parametrization, which greatly influence numerical weather prediction and air quality modelling. Various formulations are developed and validated using experimental data for use in Canadian weather forecast (GEM: Global Environmental Multi-scale) and air quality (MACH: Modelling Air quality and CHemistry) models. These models are currently being upgraded as a result of this research. The second study investigates airflow and heat transfer patterns within the urban environment of hot climate. Temperature sensitivity within urban canyons is studied in response to geometrical facet manipulations. Such studies guide optimal design of cities for moderating urban micro-climate. Current and future research plans in applications of thermo-fluids sciences in buildings and the environment are presented, both from fundamental and applied perspectives.
BIO:
Amir A. Aliabadi, is a mechanical engineer specialized in applications of thermo-fluids in buildings and the environment. He received his B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto (2006, 2008) and his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (2013) in mechanical engineering. From 2013 to 2015, he held an NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Visiting Fellowship at Environment Canada, where he conducted research in air quality and atmospheric sciences. Since 2004, he has also worked in industry and provided consulting services to a wide range of clients including MDA Space Missions, Stantec, and atelier RZLBD. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and a visiting scholar in the Building Technology Program, Department of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
For more information please contact Dr. Mehdi Raessi, MNE Seminar Coordinator (mraessi@umassd.edu, 508-999-8496).
Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
Students taking MNE-500 are REQUIRED to attend!
All other MNE students are encouraged to attend (especially MNE seniors and MS students).
EAS students are encouraged to attend.
Thank you,
Sue Cunha, Administrative Assistant
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