Dr. Samaneh Shahgaldi

Associate Professor

Biography

Samaneh Shahgaldi is an Associate Professor at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo. She holds the Canada Research Chair in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers. Her research focuses on renewable energy technologies, particularly in developing advanced materials and improving the performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of systems related to hydrogen production and energy storage. Shahgaldi is a member of the scientific committee for the Hydrogen Research Institute and an editorial board member for the International Journal of Green Energy. She has worked as a Senior Research Scientist at Cummins/Hydrogenics, where she dealt with fuel cell and water electrolyzer projects. Her expertise lies in the integration of industrial experience with academic knowledge to enhance clean energy technologies. Shahgaldi leads the Shahgaldi Research Group, which is dedicated to renewable energy-based technologies and plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor
2011-09-01 — Present

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières • Trois-Rivières, Québec

Teaching and conducting research in renewable energy technologies.

Senior Research Scientist
— Present

Cummins/Hydrogenics • Canada

Worked on fuel cell and water electrolyzer projects, enhancing the company's clean energy solutions.