Dr. Amy Tsai

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Amy Tsai holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Fluids and Interfaces. She is the founder and principal investigator of the Fluids & Interfaces Group at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on fluid dynamics and interfacial science, combining hands-on experiments and advanced computational simulations with machine learning techniques. Her work addresses challenges in the energy, health, and environmental sectors, including applications for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and lab-on-a-chip devices. Dr. Tsai strongly emphasizes mentoring students in interdisciplinary research that bridges core fluid mechanics with real-world applications. Her group collaborates with academic and industry partners and welcomes inquiries from prospective students and organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Fluid Mechanics.

Courses

Fluid Dynamics

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