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Dr. Brendan MacDonald is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Ontario Tech University, located within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, sustainable energy, and microfluidics, with notable work on Stirling engines and paper-based diagnostic devices. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2011), an MASc from the University of Victoria (2006), and a BASc from the University of Waterloo (2004).
His research interests include capillary-driven flows, external heat engines, and energy-efficient thermal systems. Notable contributions include studies on Stirling engine regenerator optimization and microfluidic paper-based devices for point-of-care diagnostics. His lab's work often bridges fundamental thermal/fluid mechanics with practical applications in sustainable energy and global health.
Dr. MacDonald teaches courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics. His research has led to innovations in evaporative cooling systems for electronics and arsenic detection in water. He maintains an active lab at https://macdonald-lab.ca/, where he explores cutting-edge solutions in microfluidics and energy systems.
