Alfredo Martinez-Iglesias - Undergraduate Research

Revision as of 13:21, 1 May 2012

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Eng. Concordia University
  Specialization in Thermo-Fluid and Propulsion
  

• Diploma of Collegial Studies, Pure and Applied Science 2007
  & Certificate in Environmental Studies
  John Abbott College, Montréal, Québec
  

Academic Achievements

• NSERC Undergraduate Research Award 2011
  
• NSERC Undergraduate Research Award 2012
  
• Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
  

Academic Publications

E. Farvardin; M. Johnson; P. Gauthier; A. Dolatabadi; H. Alaee; A. Martinez;
“Comparative Study of Biodiesel and Diesel Jets in Gaseous Crossflow”
Status: Submitted to AIAA journal, Under Review

Academic Projects

Undergraduate Capstone Project (2012)

  Proof of Concept (POC) Pyrolysis Bioenergy System Design 

  Position: Team Leader 

    ● Designed and manufactured a working POC able to monitor and control 

      the parameters needed for pyrolysis. 

    ● Objectives: First, to produce energy carriers in the form of syngas, bio- 

      oils, and biochar from organic material. Second, to characterise production 

      rates and product quality while varying feedstock and process parameters. 

Work Experience

• Research Assistant (2011)
  

Concordia University Montreal, Qc. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Multiphase Flow & Thermal Sprays Laboratory

• Engineering Intern (Summer 2009 & Summer 2010)
  

Environmental Service 052
Municipal and Waste Water Treatment

• Landscaper 2004-2008