Nasser Abukhdeir, University of Waterloo

Research

computational fluid dynamics computational multiphysics distributed sensing energy efficiency interior climate control large conditioned spaces machine learning model predictive control

Latest funding

Development and Application of a Generalized Adaptive Model for Large Conditioned Spaces
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
$64,167
Integration of Multiphase Hydrodynamics, Metabolic Modelling, and Control to enable Simulation-based Design of Bioreactors
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$210,600
Design and Optimization of Adaptive Liquid Crystal Devices using Computational Multiphysics
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$168,000

All 3 grants and awards

Development and Application of a Generalized Adaptive Model for Large Conditioned Spaces

Principal investigatorNSERC2024Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Abukhdeir, Nasser Mohieddin NMA

Keywords: computational fluid dynamics; computational multiphysics; distributed sensing; energy efficiency; interior climate control; large conditioned spaces; machine learning; model predictive control; model predictive design; reduced-order models

$64,167

Integration of Multiphase Hydrodynamics, Metabolic Modelling, and Control to enable Simulation-based Design of Bioreactors

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Abukhdeir, Nasser Mohieddin NM

$210,600

Design and Optimization of Adaptive Liquid Crystal Devices using Computational Multiphysics

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Abukhdeir, Nasser

$168,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: computational fluid dynamics Dear Professor Abukhdeir, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on computational fluid dynamics connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Development and Application of a Generalized Adaptive Model for Large Conditioned Spaces" (2024), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]