Dr. Madjid Birouk

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Biography

Madjid Birouk is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba. He has a distinguished academic career beginning in April 2010 when he was promoted to Professor after serving as an Associate Professor from 2005 to 2010, and as an Assistant Professor from 2001 to 2005. His earlier research experience includes positions at prestigious institutions such as Rolls-Royce University Technology Center in Nottingham, and University of Maryland/Colorado School of Mines in the USA. Birouk obtained his PhD from the University of Orleans in France in 1996, following an MSc from the same institution in 1992, and a BSc from the University of Constantine in Algeria in 1990. His research interests lie in combustion technologies, including the study of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and other combustion systems, focusing on spray formation, alternative fuels, and biomass combustion efficiency. He actively engages in mentoring and guiding graduate students, particularly those interested in two-phase flow dynamics. His teaching and research efforts contribute significantly to advancements in mechanical engineering and energy efficiency.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-04-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Teaching and research in Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Professor

2005-04-01 — 2010-03-31

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Teaching and research in Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2001-07-01 — 2005-03-31

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB

Teaching and research in Mechanical Engineering.

Research Associate

1999-09-01 — 2001-06-30

Rolls-Royce University Technology Center • Nottingham, UK

Research in turbomachinery and combustion.

Research Associate

1997-08-01 — 1999-08-31

University of Maryland/Colorado School of Mines • USA

Research in combustion phenomena.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1996-04-01 — 1997-07-31

University of Waterloo • Canada

Postdoctoral research in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.