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"If you want to become a member of a professional sustainable energy society, the SEE department at SFU can be the best place for interdisciplinary researches in sustainable energies."
Mohsen Mazrouei Sebdani
Sustainable Energy Engineering PhD student in the Faculty of Applied Science
I am a Ph.D. student in the school of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) at SFU. My B.Sc and M.Sc degrees are in mechanical engineering. I am from a big family (2 brothers and 3 sisters). Generally, I have a problem-solving personality and always I try to be realistic and optimistic when I face difficulties in my life.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO SFU?
My M.Sc's thesis was concerning Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and after graduation, I worked in a knowledge base company to strengthen my skills and learn more about real challenges. My tasks were related to wind turbines and also incineration power plants. After gaining 3 -years of industrial experience in sustainable energies, I decided to expand my knowledge in this field and I selected SFU because this university has one of the biggest groups in Fuel Cell technology (FCReL) in Canada. Besides, enrolling in a new school (SEE) can provide me more growth opportunities.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RESEARCH OR YOUR PROGRAM TO A FAMILY MEMBER?
Fuel cells, as a pioneer in green technologies, generate electricity through thermo-electro chemical reactions between hydrogen and oxygen. I am working on a lifetime modeling of one of the important parts of PEM Fuel Cells.
WHAT ARE YOU PARTICULARLY ENJOYING ABOUT YOUR STUDIES/RESEARCH AT SFU?
Vancouver is a pioneer in using hydrogen-based technologies in order to reduce greenhouse gases emission and it is so enjoyable for me to have a positive role in this plan through my research.
HAVE YOU BEEN THE RECIPIENT OF ANY MAJOR OR DONOR-FUNDED AWARDS? IF SO, PLEASE TELL US WHICH ONES AND A LITTLE ABOUT HOW THE AWARDS HAVE IMPACTED YOUR STUDIES AND/OR RESEARCH.
Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PROGRAM/POSTDOC POSITION TO SOMEONE STILL SEARCHING FOR A PROGRAM OR POSTDOC POSITION?
If you want to become a member of a professional sustainable energy society, the SEE department at SFU can be the best place for interdisciplinary researches in sustainable energies.
Contact Mohsen: mma192@sfu.ca