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Kamyar Ghavam is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research interests include large elastic-plastic deformations, nonlinear finite element methods, metal forming, molecular dynamics, engineering education, mechanical design, and capstone projects. He has significant teaching experience with courses such as Kinematics, Dynamics of Machines, and Advanced Finite Element Methods, having taught several of these courses multiple times across different academic years from 2021 to 2026. Ghavam has contributed to several publications, focusing on topics ranging from sintering densification modeling to engaging engineering students through innovative teaching methods. His experience spans conferences such as the ASEE Annual Conference and CEEA Annual Conference, highlighting his commitment to enhancing mechanical engineering education through effective pedagogy and research.
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