Dr. Mahdi Hamidi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mahdi Hamidi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta with a research focus on nanomanufacturing and architected materials. He completed his PhD at the University of Toronto in 2019, where his doctoral research examined process-structure-property relationships in innovative manufacturing methods for multifunctional polymer nanocomposites and foams. Before joining the University of Alberta, he worked as a research associate at the University of Cambridge, where he specialized in nanomanufacturing for 3D nanoarchitectures and energy storage applications. Dr. Hamidi conducted postdoctoral research at both UC Berkeley and the University of Toronto, concentrating on the nanomechanics of polymer nano-films and 2D materials using atomic force microscopy (AFM). His current research at the University of Alberta is centered on the development of nanoarchitected materials, involving the design and fabrication of nanoscale structures to achieve desired functionalities, particularly in energy storage and microactuation applications. His lab, nanoAIM (NanoEngineering for Advanced Integrated Materials), integrates different attributes like strength and conductivity to create advanced systems for a variety of applications including energy storage solutions and nanosensors.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Specialized in nanomanufacturing for 3D nanoarchitectures and energy storage applications.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA

Focused on the nanomechanics behavior of polymer nano-films.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducted research in nanomechanics using atomic force microscopy.

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management