Professor Dr. Mahdi Shahbakhti

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Biography

Mahdi Shahbakhti is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, Canada. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta and has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Research Associate Professor at Michigan Technological University. His research encompasses several areas, notably dynamic modeling, control systems, and energy-efficient technologies. He has an extensive publication record and serves as a Technical Editor for the IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. He has been involved in professional activities such as being an Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control, and he has chaired committees focused on automotive transportation and energy systems at ASME.

Research Interests

Dynamic Modelling Control Systems Energy Systems Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Fuel Cell Systems Electric Vehicles Connected Automated Vehicles Climate Control Energy-Efficient Buildings Smart Grid Integration Advanced Combustion Engines Alternative Energy

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Adjunct Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Michigan Technological University • Houghton, MI, USA

Research Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Michigan Technological University • Houghton, MI, USA

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Michigan Technological University • Houghton, MI, USA

Visiting Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

KNT University of Technology • Iran

Instructor Research Scholar

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

R&D Engineer

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Iran Khodro Powertrain Company (IPCO) • Iran

R&D Engineer (Part time)

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Advanced Robotics Automatic Systems (ARAS) • Iran

Intern (Part time)

1998-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Yekta Tahvieh Arvand Air Conditioning Industries • Iran

Courses

MEC E 442 - Vehicle Propulsion Systems Analysis

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