Dr. Paul O Brien

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul G. O’Brien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at York University, Canada. He has extensive experience leading research labs focused on materials, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. His interdisciplinary research efforts leverage application expertise from various fields to develop solutions aimed at the transition to clean energy. O’Brien has co-authored over fifty journal articles in the areas of materials and energy. His research interests include the electrification and decarbonization of buildings, energy storage systems, heat-to-power conversion, and the life cycle techno-economic assessment of energy technologies. As the founder of the Advanced Materials Sustainable Energy Technologies Laboratory (AM-SET-Lab) at York University, he continues to mentor students in their innovative efforts to advance clean energy solutions.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

York University • Toronto, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, leading research in clean energy solutions.

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.