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 laboratories focused on materials, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. His interdisciplinary research efforts concentrate on applying expertise from various fields to develop solutions for transitioning to clean energy. O’Brien has co-authored fifty journal articles in areas related to materials and energy. His research interests include electrification and decarbonization of buildings, energy storage, heat-to-power conversion, and life cycle techno-economic assessments of energy technologies. He is also the founder of the Advanced Materials Sustainable Energy Technologies Laboratory (AM-SET-Lab) at York University, where he mentors students to innovate and advance clean energy solutions.

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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.