Dr. Elie Azar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elie Azar is an Associate Professor at Carleton University specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and both Master's and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Azar is a Canada Research Chair focused on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, emphasizing the integration of human-centered design and urban sustainability. His research interests include energy efficiency, occupant comfort, building performance simulation, and the application of machine learning in data-driven modeling. Through his work, he addresses critical issues surrounding urban resilience and the sustainable operation of buildings. He also actively engages in teaching and mentoring the next generation of engineers in various courses related to building performance and sustainable design.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction Building Performance Simulation Research Methods Building Engineering Advanced Research Methods Building Engineering Engineering Economics Green Building Design

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.