Rustom B. Bhiladvala

Rustom B. Bhiladvala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. His expertise spans nanoscale materials, biomedical sensor development, and sustainable energy solutions. He holds degrees from IIT Kharagpur, the University of Iowa, and Yale University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).

• Education: BTech (IIT Kharagpur), MS (University of Iowa), PhD (Yale)
• Affiliations: Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, PRIMED Lab

His research focuses on nanoresonators for early cancer detection, guard-heated thermal sensors for wind turbine optimization, and scalable nanostructure fabrication. Key projects include vibrating nanowire mass sensors and low-cost solar cell improvements. His work bridges fluid mechanics, materials science, and biomedical engineering.

Notable contributions include developing field-directed nanowire assembly techniques and improving turbulent flow measurement accuracy. He teaches courses on energy systems and fluid mechanics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.