معرفی
Dr. Leila Pakzad serves as Assistant Professor and Chair of the Chemical Engineering department at Lakehead University, conducting research at the intersection of fundamental fluid dynamics and industrial biotechnology applications. Her work addresses critical challenges in complex flow systems relevant to chemical and process engineering.
Her academic background includes:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering from Ryerson University (2013)
- MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ryerson University (2007)
- MSc in Chemical Engineering - Food Science from Science and Research University, Tehran, Iran (2003)
- BSc in Chemical Engineering from Science and Research University, Tehran, Iran (2000)
Dr. Pakzad's research program investigates multi-phase flow phenomena, non-Newtonian fluid behavior, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. She specializes in oscillatory baffled reactors (OBR) and bubble columns, employing advanced experimental techniques including tomography and SOPAT particle size analysis. Her work bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical applications in mixing processes and bioreactor design, contributing to innovations in chemical processing and biotechnology.
No scientific awards were documented in the available information.
Details regarding graduate student supervision, research funding, and laboratory infrastructure are not provided in the current source material.
