Walter Mérida

Walter Mérida is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. He holds professional credentials as both a Professional Physicist (PPhys.) and Professional Engineer (PEng.), with academic qualifications including a B.Sc. from Trent University and M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Victoria. His office is located in CHBE 297A and he can be reached at (604) 822-4189.

Dr. Mérida's research focuses on:

• Hydrogen Technologies
• Energy Systems
• Cities and Communities
• Machine Learning Applications in Energy Systems
• Sustainable Transportation and Climate Policy

His recent work demonstrates a sophisticated integration of artificial intelligence with traditional energy engineering, particularly in building energy management, hydrogen storage, and sustainable transportation systems. The research spans both technical innovation and policy analysis, addressing complex challenges in the energy transition at urban scales.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
• Peter Wall Scholar Research Award from UBC (2017)

Dr. Mérida leads Merida Labs (https://meridalabs.ca), where interdisciplinary research bridges mechanical engineering, computer science, and social sciences to develop practical solutions for sustainable energy systems. His work has significant implications for urban energy planning, with projects addressing real-world applications in Vancouver and beyond.