Dr. Amit Kumar

Professor

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Biography

Amit Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he also holds the position of Canada Research Chair in Assessment of Energy Systems (Tier 1) and serves as the Cenovus Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering. He is the Deputy Director of Future Energy Systems and has been active as an Associate Industrial Research Chair focused on Energy Environmental System Engineering from 2012 to 2023. Kumar's research interests encompass various aspects of energy systems, including energy management, renewable energy, fluid mechanics, and economic forecasting. He plays a vital role in several initiatives, including Director of the Centre for Hydrogen Innovation and Associate Director of the NSF Global Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts. Through his academic and research activities, he engages with undergraduate students to accept research project supervision.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on energy systems and environmental engineering.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management