Dr. Marina Freire Gormaly

Biography

Marina Freire-Gormaly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at York University. Her research focuses on the development of stand-alone solar powered reverse osmosis water treatment systems and energy recovery systems for remote communities that lack access to grid electricity. She is interested in machine learning applications for smart design and innovative energy-water systems. Her research interests also include advanced manufacturing, smart systems utilizing the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, and advanced additive manufacturing methods. Freire-Gormaly completed her Ph.D. and M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto, focusing on pore space characterization of carbonate rocks using micro-computed tomography and pore network modeling to advance carbon capture and storage technology. Additionally, she has served as a course instructor for undergraduate energy-related engineering courses at the University of Toronto and has worked on significant projects such as the Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear Project and the Darlington Refurbishment Project. Her contribution to the World Bank project evaluating Canada’s ‘Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy’ (RISE) further highlights her commitment to promoting sustainability and energy systems. Freire-Gormaly is also actively involved in student and young professional affairs, currently serving as Chair of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineers (CSME).

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