Dr. Amit Kumar

Professor

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Biography

Amit Kumar is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Assessment of Energy Systems and is the Cenovus Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering. With extensive experience in energy systems, he has also served as the Deputy Director of Future Energy Systems and holds the position of Associate Industrial Research Chair in Energy Environmental System Engineering from 2012 to 2023. His research focuses on renewable energy, fluid mechanics, energy storage, and combustion engineering. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in energy and has contributed significantly to workforce development and outreach in hydrogen innovation. He currently supervises undergraduate students in research projects and is engaged in collaborative efforts to enhance sustainable bioproducts globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing 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