معرفی
Dr. Mahmoud Alzoubi is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University, cross-appointed between the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He leads an interdisciplinary research program that couples advanced transport phenomena with energy-efficient technologies for mining and renewable energy applications.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mining & Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (2018)
- M.Sc. in Engineering Systems & Management, Masdar Institute of Khalifa University in collaboration with MIT (2014)
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology (2005)
Research Interests:
His work centers on transport phenomena in porous media, with emphasis on phase-change heat and mass transfer, artificial ground freezing, thermal energy storage, microfluidic devices, and renewable HVAC cycles. By integrating high-fidelity experiments with large-scale numerical simulations performed on high-performance clusters, he advances sustainable solutions for energy-intensive mining operations and green building technologies.
Publication Impact:
Across 32 peer-reviewed articles (2013-2024), a dominant theme emerges: developing computationally efficient models for coupled thermo-hydraulic processes in freezing, storage and ventilation systems. Studies range from Stefan-problem analytical solutions for phase-change materials to large-eddy simulations of cough-jet dispersion for indoor-air safety, underscoring a methodological breadth that spans pure mathematics, experimental heat transfer, and applied computational fluid dynamics.
Funding & Recognition:
- Total research funding secured: CAD 466,000+ (direct cash CAD 381,000 + high-performance computing allocation CAD 85,000)
- Former member, Canadian Hydrogen in Mining Advisory Committee, Natural Resources Canada
Laboratory & Teams:
Dr. Alzoubi directs a research laboratory at Queen’s University equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for multiphysics experimentation and access to national HPC facilities. The group collaborates closely with industry partners (mining, HVAC) and government laboratories to translate fundamental findings into scalable, energy-efficient technologies for northern mining and cold-region infrastructure.
