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Aonghus McNabola is the Deputy Dean, International and Professor of Energy & Environmental Engineering at RMIT University's School of Engineering. He leads international research and teaching strategies while specializing in fluid dynamics applied to energy and environmental challenges. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin (2008) and previously served there as Head of Civil Engineering and Director of Global Engagement. His research focuses on fluid dynamics modeling for energy efficiency, air pollution control, hydropower, and renewable energy systems, with over 100 journal publications and 23 PhD supervisions. He has secured over 40 research grants and founded energy-saving startups.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Fluid Dynamics, Trinity College Dublin (2008)
- Civil & Environmental Engineering training
Research Interests: Prof. McNabola’s work combines computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental methods to address challenges in sustainable energy, urban air quality, and hydropower. Key themes include waste heat recovery, GHG emissions modeling, and smart energy systems leveraging AI/digitalization. He actively collaborates with industry and policymakers to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Climate Action (SDG13), Clean Energy (SDG7), and Sustainable Cities (SDG11).
Grants & Industry Projects:
- Over 40 contracts from Irish/EU agencies on hydropower, energy-efficient water systems, and renewable energy integration
- Current projects include wastewater heat recovery in food production and port efficiency optimization
Advising: Supervised 23 PhD students and 24 postdoctoral researchers, with active mentorship roles in academic leadership and industry partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Leads cross-disciplinary teams at RMIT and collaborates with startups developing energy-saving technologies, such as heat recovery systems for commercial kitchens and smart urban ventilation solutions.
