University of Guelph, Canada
🎓 Mojtaba Sedaghat is a dedicated researcher and academic with expertise in energy systems engineering and thermal sciences. A graduate of Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) and Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), he has contributed significantly to energy conversion, renewable energy systems, and fluid dynamics. His innovative research includes improving heat transfer in enclosures and investigating the impact of phase change materials and solar panels on energy efficiency. Alongside academic excellence, Mojtaba has an impressive portfolio of patents, publications, and awards. Currently, he serves as a lecturer at Shomal University Amol (SUA) and continues advancing energy sustainability through research and teaching.
Publication Profile
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Education
🎓 Master of Energy Systems Engineering (2018-2021). Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. Thesis: Feasibility of increasing heat transfer in underfloor heating using heaters and rotation. GPA: 17.89/20 (Ranked 2nd). Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (2014-2018). Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran. Thesis: Investigating microfluidic parameters for particle separation using dielectrophoresis
Experience
🛠️ Mojtaba has a blend of academic and industrial experience. As a research assistant at SBU, he worked on multiphase flow and heat transfer projects, including the design and manufacturing of UVC disinfection robots. He also taught courses such as Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer as a teaching assistant. In the industrial realm, he has consulted on energy research projects and contributed to innovative solutions for renewable energy and heat transfer technologies. Currently, he lectures at Shomal University Amol, sharing his knowledge and fostering the next generation of engineers.
Research Interests
🔬 Mojtaba’s research interests span energy conversion, renewable energy systems, and energy policy. He specializes in numerical and experimental studies of thermal-fluid systems, focusing on hydrogen production, energy storage, and PCM-based systems. His expertise includes CFD, AI-based energy simulations, and 4E analyses (Energy, Exergy, Economic, Environmental) for system optimization.
Awards
🏆 Mojtaba’s accolades include a national patent for innovative heat transfer mechanisms, ranking 2nd in Energy Systems Engineering at SBU, and receiving scholarships for his undergraduate and graduate programs. His team’s UVC disinfection robot earned bronze at the IFIA Contest in Turkey and was recognized as a top project in the 13th Movement student competition.
Publications
The Use of Phase Change Materials and PV Solar Panels in Higher Education Buildings Towards Energy Savings and Decarbonization: A Case Study
Published in: Buildings, Jun 2024
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Effects of Covid-19 Disease on Electricity Consumption of Various Sectors in Iran
Published in: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Dec 2023
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Analysis of the Effect of Hot Rotation Cylinders on the Enhancement of Heat Transfer in Underfloor Heating Enclosures
Published in: International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Jun 2023
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An Experimental/Numerical Investigation and Technical Analysis of Improving the Thermal Performance of an Enclosure by Employing Rotating Cylinders
Published in: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Nov 2022
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