Dr. Michael Fowler

Biography

Michael Fowler is a Professor cross-appointed to the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on electrochemical power sources in vehicles, particularly degradation analysis and control of batteries in hybrid and plug-in hybrid power trains. He models fuel cells and simulates their performance and reliability. His research group evaluates fuel cell stacks, batteries, and studies failure modes and reliability, which include polymer development for fuel cell components. Fowler addresses clean hydrogen production and distribution within the 'hydrogen economy', contributing to the concept of 'clean energy hubs' that integrate renewable sources with hydrogen production. His expertise includes supervising innovative vehicle design projects like ChallengeX and EcoCar, guiding students in constructing and testing hybrid and green vehicle systems. He is committed to advancing clean energy systems and is actively involved in educating and mentoring future engineers.

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