Dr. Marc Secanell Gallart

Professor

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Biography

Marc Secanell Gallart is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria, where he also received his Master of Applied Science. His undergraduate degree was earned at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain. His research interests encompass energy systems, specifically focusing on renewable energy technologies and electrochemical systems. His work includes the design and analysis of polymer electrolyte fuel cells and water electrolyzers. Secanell has contributed to the development of the OpenFCST simulation toolbox, which serves as an open-source resource for modeling fuel cell systems. He has an extensive publication record, highlighting his research contributions in mass transport phenomena in fuel cells, optimization strategies, and cooling tower designs. Secanell has received several accolades, including the Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award and the Faculty of Engineering Research Award. He has also served as a research associate at the Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation in Canada and completed a sabbatical at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Teaching and researching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Research Associate

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation, National Research Council Canada • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Conducted research on fuel cell technologies.

Sabbatical Research Visitor

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA, USA

Engaged in advanced research on energy systems.

Awards

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Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Research Award

2018-01-01
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APEGA Early Accomplishment Award

2013-01-01

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