Ziad Saghir

Dr. Ziad Saghir is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. His research focuses on thermofluid systems, heat and mass transfer, and fluid dynamics, with a unique emphasis on microgravity environments. He has conducted experiments aboard the International Space Station, space shuttles, and parabolic flights, contributing significantly to reduced-gravity fluid science.

Education:

• PhD, University of Toronto, 1984
• MASc, Université Laval, 1980
• BSc, Université Laval, 1979

His research interests include heat and mass transfer in porous media, computational fluid mechanics, and nanofluid applications in cooling and energy systems. He investigates how gravity affects fluid behavior, particularly hydrocarbons in reservoirs, with implications for reducing drilling needs and improving environmental sustainability. His teaching includes core courses such as Fluid Mechanics I, Applied Thermodynamics, and Transport Phenomena in Porous Media.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in microgravity fluid physics, thermodiffusion in complex mixtures, and advanced modeling of nanofluids. His work bridges experimental and numerical approaches, often under space-based conditions, aiming to develop accurate predictive models for industrial and environmental applications.

Professional Affiliations and Activities:

• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Founder and Chair, International Conference on Thermal Engineering

Dr. Saghir is actively involved in mentoring students and leads the Microgravity Science Lab. His former role as a program scientist at the Canadian Space Agency underscores his national and international contributions to thermal and fluid sciences. He continues to supervise graduate students and advance research in energy-efficient and sustainable thermal systems.

Research Group:
Microgravity Science Lab