Dr. Xianguo Li

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Biography

Xianguo Li is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on thermal fluid science, energy systems, and energy storage, with applications in propulsion and power generation systems. He has worked extensively in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer. Li has contributed to multiple fields, including fuel cell technology, hybrid electric vehicles, and nanotechnology. Furthermore, he has played a significant role in academic publishing; he is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Green Energy and has established the International Green Energy Conference series. Li has received several academic awards including the Outstanding Performance Award from the University of Waterloo and is a fellow of multiple engineering societies. He also holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.

Research Interests

Fuel Cells Spray Dynamics Fluid Dynamics Heat Transfer Power Generation Propulsion Systems Thermodynamics Fire Suppression Energy Automotive Additive Manufacturing Digital Design Fabrication Technologies Alternative Fuel Hybrid Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Power Systems Advanced Manufacturing Renewable Energy Nanotechnology

Awards

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Outstanding Performance Award

2007-01-01
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Frank Walk Service Award

2001-01-01
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Paper Award

2003-01-01
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CSME Fellow

2005-01-01
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Simpson Fellowship

1988-01-01
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Nominee for Italgas Prize in Science & Environment

2004-01-01
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Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada

2008-01-01

Courses

Thermodynamics 1 Heat Transfer 1 Heat Transfer 2 Combustion 1 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Fuel Cell Technology Introduction to Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.