Graduate students compete in 2023 Three Minute Thesis

March 03, 2023

This week, the annual Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2023 was held virtually with a total of thirteen graduate student presenters from all four schools: computing science, engineering science, mechatronics systems engineering and sustainable energy engineering. The initial plan was to hold the competition in-person. Due to snow, presenters, judges and organizers quickly adapted as the event transitioned to a virtual one.

Sustainable energy engineering MASc student Hengameh Delbari won first place for her engaging slide and enthusiasm that captured the audience’s attention. Her presentation was titled, “Injection and Ignition Characteristics of Gaseous Fuel Jets for Low Emission Engines.”

Sustainable energy engineering MASc student Yameena Naqvi was announced as runner up in the competition. Judges noted her ability to communicate her research with logical flow and in a concise way. Her presentation was titled, “Ionic Liquid Systems for Hydrogen Compression in Refueling Stations.”

Both Delbari and Naqvi will advance to the SFU final on April 5, 2023 where they will compete with students across the university for the chance to win $1000 and represent SFU at the Western Regional Competition at the University of Saskatchewan.

See all who participated in this year's FAS 3MT event from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering below!

Visit www.sfu.ca/fas/3mt for details from the FAS heat. For full details about the overall SFU competition, including the rules and event schedule, visit www.sfu.ca/3mt.