Dr. Hamid Jahed

Professor

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Biography

Hamid Jahed is a Professor and University Research Chair in Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He directs the Fatigue Stress Analysis Laboratory (FATSLab), where his research interests focus on cold spray technology, durability of materials and products, multiscale mechanical characterization, and the development of Digital Twins for structural life enhancement technologies. His work on cold spray technology explores applications in coating, restoration, and 3D printing, emphasizing residual stress, fracture mechanisms, and health and environmental applications. At FATSLab, he investigates the fatigue fracture properties of materials and joints under uniaxial and multiaxial loads and develops cyclic plasticity life prediction models, as well as methods for measuring residual stresses in engineering applications. Professor Jahed is a recognized figure in the field, having been invited to keynote at significant conferences and received several awards for his contributions to engineering education and research. He has mentored a significant number of graduate students and established strong research partnerships with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, leading large collaborative projects.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2021-01-01
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International Magnesium Association Award of Excellence

2021-01-01
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University Research Chair

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2020-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2017-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2014-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

2013-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Performance Award

2011-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2010-01-01
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Aali Nasab Thesis Supervision Award (MASc)

2005-01-01
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Researcher Excellence Award

2002-01-01
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Distinguished Department Chair Award

2002-01-01
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Outstanding Achievement Graduate Studies

1997-01-01
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Outstanding Achievement Graduate Studies, Doctor of Philosophy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

1997-01-01
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Sandford Fleming Foundation Teaching Assistantship Award

1996-01-01

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.