Maha Bhouri

Maha Bhouri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland, joining in September 2020. She holds a PhD in Energy Sciences and Materials (2012, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres), M.Sc. and B.Eng. in Energy Engineering (2005-2006, National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia). Her expertise spans Solid-State Hydrogen Storage and Thermal Energy Storage systems, with a focus on thermochemical and phase change materials.

• Research Highlights: Developed adiabatic hydrogen storage systems based on thermochemical materials, leading to patentable technology.
• Grants: Secured NSERC grants during postdoctoral work at Dalhousie University's LAMTE lab, collaborating with C-THERM TECHNOLOGIES for thermal property measurement innovations.
• Teaching: Teaches Thermo-Fluids, Energy and Environment, and Analytical Methods at undergraduate/graduate levels.

Professional Contributions: Peer reviewer for International Journal of Hydrogen Energy and Energy Conversion and Management Journal. Authored publications in peer-reviewed journals including International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and International Journal of Thermal Sciences.