Madjid Birouk

Madjid Birouk is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba (Price Faculty of Engineering). He holds a PhD from the University of Orleans, France (1996), and postdoctoral experience at institutions including the University of Waterloo (Canada) and the University of Maryland/Colorado School of Mines (USA). His research focuses on combustion science, particularly spray formation, alternative fuels, biomass combustion, and dual-fuel combustion in internal combustion engines.

Education:

• PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Orleans, France (1996)
• MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Orleans, France (1992)
• BSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Constantine, Algeria (1990)

Research Interests:

• Combustion in gas turbines, engines, and furnaces
• Alternative fuel combustion (e.g., biomass, syngas)
• Turbulent flame dynamics and stability
• Droplet vaporization in high-pressure environments
• Combustion efficiency and emissions reduction

Recent Research Trends (2024–2021): Focus on advancing numerical models for biomass combustion, optimizing dual-fuel engine performance, and understanding droplet-turbulence interactions. Key themes include improving combustion efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing fuel flexibility in energy systems.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Active in securing research grants related to combustion engineering and alternative fuels (details not provided).

Advising and Labs: Currently seeking PhD students specializing in two-phase flow. No explicit lab/team details provided, but research collaborations involve institutions like Rolls-Royce University Technology Center and Colorado School of Mines.