Nima Atabaki

Nima Atabaki is an Associate Professor of Teaching at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia. He holds a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology, an M.A.Sc. from École Polytechnique de Montréal, and a Ph.D. from McGill University. His academic credentials are complemented by his P.Eng. professional designation.

Research Interests: His work focuses on experimental and theoretical studies in heat and mass transfer, with applications to energy conversion, storage, and utilization. Key areas include loop heat pipes (LHPs), two-phase fluid flow, and thermal conductivity in fluid-saturated sintered materials. He also explores HVAC systems and thermal management in institutional settings during environmental stressors like wildfire smoke events.

Publications: His research output spans 15 years of work on thermofluid models, heat transfer in residential systems, and hybrid numerical approaches. Collaborations with researchers like B.R. Baliga and M. Bernier highlight his interdisciplinary focus.

Teaching: He instructs MECH 473: HVAC and MECH 375: Heat Transfer, emphasizing practical applications in mechanical engineering education.

Awards:

• Killam Teaching Award (2016)