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Dr. Khalid Siddiqui is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Western University, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and a B.Eng. from NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan. His research focuses on thermal sciences and fluid mechanics, particularly interfacial dynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy systems, and thermal storage. He leads a lab equipped with advanced tools like PIV, LIF, and infrared imagery.
Dr. Siddiqui has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across fluid mechanics and energy-related disciplines. His awards include Fellowships from ASME and CSME, the CFI Leaders Opportunity Fund, and Petro-Canada Young Innovators Award. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in sustainable energy and environmental systems.
Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses on energy modeling and fluid mechanics, as well as undergraduate courses in engineering experimentation and fluid mechanics. He is actively involved in professional societies, serving on technical committees for ASME and CSME.
Research highlights include studies on wind turbine aerodynamics in complex terrain, thermal behavior of phase-change materials, and flow dynamics over corrugated surfaces. His lab explores both engineering (solar/wind energy systems) and environmental (interfacial fluid dynamics) applications, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and environmental fluid mechanics advancements.
