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Mahdi Shahbakhti is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta and an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He was a post-doctoral scholar at the University of California-Berkeley (2010-2012). He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2009. He worked several years on control of dynamic systems in the automotive (2001-2004), robotic (2000-2001), and HVAC (1998-2000) industries. His research centers on modeling and control of dynamic systems including automotive systems, building energy systems, alternative and renewable energy systems.
Research Interests
- Dynamic modeling 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 (bio-fuels; solar energy)
News & Announcements
- EML Students Awarded Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship
More Information - 11/25/24 - Dr. Shahbakhti Leads International Workshop on AI for Optimizing Vehicle Systems and Fleets
More Information - 09/27/24 - Zero Emission Trucking Testbed (ZETT) and Research Started
More Information - 09/18/24 - EML Leads Data Analysis in Alberta Zero-Emissions Fleet Fueling (AZEFF) Initiative
More Information - 09/01/24