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Taha Manzoor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Thermal Energy Storage and sustainable energy technologies. His research focuses on advancing clean long-duration energy storage technologies to support industrial decarbonization and energy resilience. Taha leverages experimental methods alongside theoretical modeling to innovate materials for energy storage and conversion. He collaborates actively with global academic and industry partners to deliver scalable solutions in clean heat power, emphasizing technologies like small modular reactors and concentrated solar thermal systems. Taha's work spans multiple themes including radiation-matter interactions, smart fluids, and adaptive structures for thermal energy applications. He is dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers and researchers in renewable thermal energy, offering opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in impactful research projects. Taha's teaching contributions include courses on Energy Conversion and Advanced Topics in Thermofluids within the context of mechanical engineering education.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management