Dr. Ali Hakkaki Fard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ali Hakkaki-Fard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Université Laval. His research focuses on energy efficiency and renewable sustainable energy systems, with main areas of interest including geothermal energy, ejector cooling systems, and photovoltaic thermal systems. He is also interested in green hydrogen production, district heating, and building energy systems. Dr. Hakkaki-Fard completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University in 2011, after obtaining his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran in 2006 and his B.Sc. from Mazandaran University of Science and Technology in 2004. He held a postdoctoral fellowship at CanmetENERGY - NRCAN from 2012 to 2015 and was previously an Associate Professor at Sharif University of Technology from 2016 to 2022. His research undertakings aim to make green energy more accessible and affordable, contributing to advancements in the field of energy storage, mathematical modeling, and simulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Sharif University of Technology • Iran

Taught and conducted research in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

CanmetENERGY - NRCAN • Canada

Worked on energy systems research and development.

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.