Parham Eslami Nejad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, specializing in geothermal energy systems, heat pump technology, and building thermal management. His research focuses on direct expansion geothermal heat pumps using natural refrigerants like CO2, thermal energy management in buildings, and renewable energy integration. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal, an M.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, and a B.Sc. from Shiraz University in Iran. Dr. Eslami Nejad's research interests span several critical areas in sustainable energy systems: Direct expansion geothermal heat pump systems Heat pump and refrigeration technology using natural refrigerants (particularly CO2) Thermal energy management in buildings Renewable energy integration (geothermal and solar) Simulation and modeling of building energy systems Advanced ground heat exchanger configurations His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field, with recent work focusing on innovative CO2-based thermal networks, grid-friendly heat pump configurations, and integration of latent heat storage with solar energy in cold climate applications. His research addresses critical challenges in sustainable building energy systems and renewable energy integration. Dr. Eslami Nejad holds affiliations with CanmetEnergy's Building Group as a researcher, demonstrating his connection to practical applications of his research. His work has resulted in significant contributions to the field including patented technologies for ground heat exchange systems. His research has practical implications for reducing energy consumption in buildings, integrating renewable energy sources, and developing more sustainable heating and cooling solutions for the built environment, particularly in cold climate regions like Canada.
