Ali Lohi

Dr. Ali Lohi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), specializing in process simulation, fluid dynamics, and sustainable energy systems. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and has over 40 years of academic and research experience. His work focuses on optimizing chemical processes, membrane fouling remediation, bioenergy production, and waste valorization. Lohi teaches courses like Process & Engineering Optimization and Sustainable Energy Technology, emphasizing eco-friendly energy solutions.

Education:

• PhD, University of Waterloo (1988)
• Master of Applied Science, University of Waterloo (1974)
• Bachelor of Applied Science, Sharif University of Technology (1970)

Research interests include fluid-particle systems modeling, bio-oil synthesis from agricultural waste, and energy-efficient bioreactor design. He has pioneered coaxial mixer technologies for non-Newtonian fluids and developed ultrasound-assisted membrane cleaning methods. Lohi’s interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering, biotechnology, and environmental science to address global sustainability challenges.

His publications (2020–2025) emphasize machine learning for process optimization, CFD-DEM modeling, and bioenergy systems. He collaborates with industry partners to advance scalable solutions for waste utilization and low-energy processes. Lohi’s labs focus on bioreactor scale-up strategies and biomimetic membrane development for water treatment.