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Andrew Sowinski serves as Associate Professor and Vice-dean of Programs at the School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa, his office is located in STE 1024Q with contact details including phone 613-562-5800 ext. 6288 and email sowinski@uOttawa.ca.
Education:
- Ph.D. from University of Ottawa
His research spans two primary domains: electrostatic phenomena in gas-solid systems and engineering education innovation. In electrostatics, he investigates contact electrification mechanisms in polyethylene fluidized beds, particle charging dynamics, reactor wall fouling, and pneumatic conveying systems, employing both experimental and computational (CFD) approaches. His education research focuses on developing non-traditional multidisciplinary design programs within conventional engineering faculties, addressing curriculum design, student recruitment, and assessment methodologies.
Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent dual-focus work: electrostatics research emphasizes charge generation/mitigation in industrial polymerization processes, while education studies explore structural and implementation challenges of cross-disciplinary programs. His electrostatics work frequently combines particle-level charging experiments with system-level CFD modeling, while education publications document practical frameworks for program development amid traditional faculty structures.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards were documented in provided materials
Advising and Grants:
Specific details regarding graduate students, research grants, or funding sources were not disclosed in the source documentation, though his program leadership role as Vice-dean of Programs suggests significant administrative responsibilities in curriculum development and resource allocation.
