Hamid Jahed

Hamid Jahed is a Professor and University Research Chair in Cold Spray Technology at the University of Waterloo's Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department. He directs the Fatigue and Stress Analysis Laboratory (FATSLab), focusing on cold spray technology, materials durability, and structural life enhancement. His research spans additive manufacturing, residual stress analysis, and EV battery durability, with strong industry partnerships. He has received numerous awards, including the International Magnesium Association 2021 Award of Excellence and multiple University of Waterloo distinctions.

Education: PhD (1997, University of Waterloo), MEng (1982, University of Houston), BEng (1981, University of Houston).

Research interests include cold spray applications (coatings, 3D printing), fracture mechanics, digital twins, and magnesium alloy processing. Recent work explores hydrophilic Teflon coatings, fatigue behavior of additively manufactured alloys, and antimicrobial surface treatments.

He supervises 11 graduate students and has trained 100+ researchers. Awards highlight his teaching and research excellence, including the Sandford Fleming Teaching Award and multiple Distinguished Performance Awards. Current projects involve EV battery durability and low-carbon manufacturing innovations.

FATSLab investigates fatigue properties of materials under multiaxial loads, residual stress measurement, and cost-effective magnesium alloy fabrication. He collaborates with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers on large-scale industry projects.