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Rafiq Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he has been a faculty member since May 2016. He is the Principal Investigator and Director of the Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Laboratory (SMART LAB). His research focuses on bridging the gap between fundamental research and advanced applications in design manufacturing, with specific interests in hybrid smart manufacturing, automation, and sustainable production systems. Ahmad has held prominent roles including a Faculty Associate at the Nasser School of Building Sciences and Associate Director of Experiential Learning for the Mechanical Engineering department. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Nantes and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Luxembourg. His research contributions have been recognized through various awards, including the Alberta Science Technology Award for Digital Technology Innovation and significant competitive grants from NSERC. He teaches multiple courses related to manufacturing systems engineering, aimed at preparing students for the evolving demands of the engineering profession.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Involved in research and teaching in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management