Sami Ammar

Sami Ammar is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering (D. Ing) from ESTACA in France, along with a Master of Applied Science (M.Sc.A.) and a Ph.D. from Polytechnique Montréal. His primary academic affiliation is with the Department of Mechanical Engineering where he teaches courses related to aircraft performance, vibrations, heat transfer, and structural mechanics.

Dr. Ammar's educational background includes:

• D. Ing (Doctorate in Engineering) from ESTACA, France
• M.Sc.A. (Master of Applied Science) from Polytechnique Montréal
• Ph.D. from Polytechnique Montréal

His research focuses on fluid mechanics, aircraft performance analysis, aerodynamics design, and heat transfer. Dr. Ammar's work spans both theoretical computational fluid dynamics using Lattice Boltzmann methods and practical applications in aerospace engineering and energy systems. His primary sphere of excellence is in Energy, Water and Resources, with secondary expertise in Sustainable Transport and Infrastructures, and Modeling and Artificial Intelligence. His research has significant applications in areas such as rarefied gas flows in porous media, droplet impact and phase change phenomena, wind turbine performance analysis, and innovative aircraft design including Blended Wing Body concepts.

Dr. Ammar has received recognition for his teaching excellence, including the Excellence in Teaching Award from Polytechnique Montréal in 2021. His educational publications reveal a strong interest in pedagogical innovation, particularly in developing tools and services to address student learning difficulties and improve engagement in practical work settings. He has also contributed insights on public transportation systems, as evidenced by his commentary in the Journal de Montréal regarding the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) and its challenges with winter conditions.

His scientific contributions have been recognized through his publications in reputable journals such as Fluids, International Journal of Modern Physics C, Communications in Computational Physics, and Aerospace Science and Technology. Notable awards include:

• Excellence in Teaching Award - Polytechnique Montreal (2021)

Dr. Ammar has been actively involved in advising and mentoring students, as evidenced by his thesis supervision. His research has attracted attention from media outlets, demonstrating the practical relevance of his work to contemporary engineering challenges. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his diverse publication record spanning computational fluid dynamics, aerospace engineering, and educational innovation suggests successful research funding.

Dr. Ammar's work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical engineering applications, particularly in the areas of fluid dynamics and aerospace systems. His research group appears to focus on applying advanced computational techniques like the Lattice Boltzmann method to solve complex fluid flow problems in various contexts including energy systems, transportation infrastructure, and aircraft design.