Dr. John Wen

Professor

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Biography

John Z. Wen is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo and is cross-appointed to the Chemical Engineering department. He serves as the Director of the Laboratory for Emerging Energy Research and is a member of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering (CSME), where he currently chairs the Technical Committee on Microtechnology and Nanotechnology. Professor Wen has extensive research expertise in various areas including in-situ resource utilization, energetic nanomaterials, metal fuel, and biofuel combustion. His research interests encompass processing lunar regolith, nanomaterial synthesis, and the development of energetic nanocomposites, focusing on techniques for energy utilization and storage. He teaches upper-year graduate courses in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and is recognized for his contributions to combustion science and technology, alternative fuels, and renewable energy resources.

Research Interests

Experience

Mechanical Engineer

1992-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Dalian Marine Diesel Works • Dalian, China

Worked on development and design.

Visiting Engineer

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

MAN B&W Diesel A/S • Copenhagen, Denmark

Collaborated on engineering projects.

Visiting Researcher

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Pratt & Whitney Canada • Longueuil, Canada

Engaged in research related to aerospace technologies.

Awards

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Early Researcher Award

2022-01-01

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.