Dr. Dominik Barz

Professor

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Biography

Dominik Barz is a Professor and Graduate Program Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University. He specializes in Electrochemical Engineering with robust expertise in microfluidics and transport phenomena. His professional journey began as a laboratory engineer, focusing on the development of polymer electrolyte fuel cells and electrochemical systems. Over time, his research evolved towards Lab-on-a-Chip technologies, emphasizing advancements in microfluidics and interface phenomena. Prof. Barz's current group investigates electrochemical materials engineering, particularly in the realm of energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and batteries. His work is characterized by a strong emphasis on hybridization, utilizing innovative fabrication methods including printing and self-assembly techniques. The laboratory integrates theoretical and experimental studies to tackle fundamental problems through mathematical modeling and numerical simulations, aiming for technologies that apply to real-world applications. His research contributions have been widely recognized, and he actively engages in mentoring graduate students and fostering research collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Graduate Program Chair

2019-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Leading research and academic development in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Awards

#2022

Smith Engineering Excellence Research Award

2022-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

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Ontario Early Researcher Award

#2013

Outstanding Leadership Award

2013-01-01

Patents

Flexible Hybrid Energy Storage device

62/874,723 2019-07-16

Provisional Patent Application for a novel energy storage device.

Arrangement generating liquid flows and/or particle flows

20090008255 A1

Patent granted related to flow generation technology.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.