Dr. Seama Koohi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Seama Koohi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in sustainable renewable energy technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Tech University (formerly the University of Ontario Institute of Technology), where he focused on energy conversion. With a background in mechanical engineering, he has conducted extensive research on ground source heat pumps, net-zero energy buildings, energy storage, and building modeling simulations. Prior to his appointment at the University of Alberta, Dr. Koohi served as an Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University. His professional experience includes a role as an Energy Analyst at WSP in Toronto, where he focused on energy sustainability in buildings. Dr. Koohi teaches courses related to renewable energy engineering and energy auditing management, emphasizing methodologies in energy management and conservation. He is actively involved in research aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical implementations in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Canada

Teaching courses in mechanical engineering with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability.

Associate Teaching Professor

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Ontario Tech University • Ontario, Canada

Instructed courses related to sustainable energy technologies.

Assistant Teaching Professor

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Ontario Tech University • Ontario, Canada

Taught courses focused on energy systems and management.

Post-doctoral Fellow Instructor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Ontario Tech University • Ontario, Canada

Conducted research and taught courses in mechanical engineering.

Energy Analyst

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

WSP • Toronto, Canada

Analyzed energy sustainability strategies for building projects.

Courses

Renewable Engineering Sustainability Energy Auditing Management Renewable Sustainable Energy Technologies Heat Transfer Life Cycle Engineering Fluid Power Systems Concurrent Engineering Design Engineering Economics Statistical Quality Control

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management