The Research Rundown

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University
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A podcast that offers listeners a fun and engaging way to learn about the latest research from The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University. Listeners will hear directly from Engineering Faculty in a conversational setting as they discuss their findings and the implications of their work with current Ontario Tech Engineering students. Each interview breaks down one or more research topics and takes a look at how this research is tied into the classroom. Producer: Aiza Asim - Nuclear Engineering Student at Ontario Tech University

  1. Long-Term Scope of Low-Carbon Energy Generation

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    Long-Term Scope of Low-Carbon Energy Generation

    Welcome to Season 4, episode 2 of "The Research Rundown"! Join host Nikolina Geneski, a first year masters in nuclear engineering student at Ontario Tech University, in a dynamic conversation with Professor Jennifer Mckellar, an Associate Professor and the Acting Chair of the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering. With 11 years of teaching at Ontario Tech University, Dr. Mckellar delves into her pioneering work on Small Modular Reactors' life cycle assessment. Gain insights into the environmental impact of nuclear energy and its role in sustainability. Don't miss this episode unpacking Dr. Mckellar's journey and vision for the future of the nuclear industry. Interviewee: Dr. Jennifer McKellar, Associate Professor, Chair Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering Interviewer: Nikolina Geneski, 1st year Masters in Nuclear Engineering Student

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  2. Sustainable Energy Technologies and The Hydrogen Age

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    Sustainable Energy Technologies and The Hydrogen Age

    Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of "The Research Rundown"! Your host, Urooj Fatima Khan, a first-year mechanical engineering student, sits down with none other than Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, a distinguished professor and world-renowned expert in clean energy systems, with a specific focus on hydrogen. As one of the founding members of the faculty, he joins the conversation to celebrate 20 years of engineering excellence at Ontario Tech. Tune in as Urooj and Dr. Dincer explore the intricacies of clean energy and hydrogen, delving into the applications of his research and the critical importance of clean energy solutions. Discover the story behind Dr. Dincer's journey and gain insights into his vision for a sustainable future. Interviewee: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor, Department of Mechanical and Manufaturing Engineering Interviewer: Urooj Fatima Khan, 1st year Mechanical Engineering Student

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  3. Exploring AI and Model Predictive Controls

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    Exploring AI and Model Predictive Controls

    In this latest episode of the Research Rundown, get to know one of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science's newest professors, Dr. Meaghan Charest-Finn! In this conversation, Dr. Charest-Finn sits down with Mechatronics Engineering student Nicholas Varas to discuss her ongoing research in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and model predictive controls. They also talk about her journey going from a small Maritime town to postgraduate education, the differences between AI vs. Machine Learning, and her future plans for her new research lab at Ontario Tech. If you are interested in AI and its role in our daily lives, or are debating pursuing postgraduate education, you will not want to miss this episode. Interviewee: Dr. Meghan Charest-Finn, Assistant Professor, Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering Interviewer: Nicholas Varas, 4th year Mechatronics Engineering Student

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    The Future of Nuclear Power in Canada

    The Research Rundown is back for Season 3, and in this inaugural episode, host Valery Senka sits down with Dr. Markus Piro to discuss his career path and current research in the nuclear power sector. Together, Valery and Dr. Piro discuss the different types of nuclear power generation, the emergence of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and how students will play an important role in their development and maintenance. Dr. Piro also discusses the exciting and continuously growing nuclear power landscape across Canada. Interviewee: Dr. Markus Piro, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Nuclear Fuels and Materials, Department Chair Energy and Nuclear Engineering Interviewer: Valery Senka, 4th year Nuclear Engineering Student

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  5. Innovative Robotics Technology

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    Innovative Robotics Technology

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Nokleby, Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering will talk about the exciting future of mechatronics, robotics and automation. David Akinyemi, a 4th-year Mechatronics student and Dr. Nokleby talk about his current research projects including; the Boston Dynamics SPOT Robot project with Ontario Power Generation, and the OmniRaptor, an omnidirectional quad-copter meant for inspection of high-voltage transmission towers. They also discuss the outlook of robotics and automation, and how that relates to things like autonomous vehicles and jobs of the future. Learn more about Dr. Nokleby's research at http://www.youtube.com/MARSLaboratory Interviewee: Dr. Scott Nokleby, Department Chair in The Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering Host: David Akinyme, 4th year Mechatronics Engineering Student

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  6. The Future of Energy Sustainability

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    The Future of Energy Sustainability

    In this episode with Dr. Marc Rosen, the founding Dean of The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, we will explore the future of sustainable energy. Brendan Varmazis, a Mechanical Engineering student studying the Energy Option and Dr. Rosen discuss Rosen’s current research on the subjects of: sustainable energy systems and processes, polygeneration and thermal energy storage. Dr. Rossa also gives insight into how sustainable energy can make an impact on climate change, and reflects on his time as the founding Dean of the faculty. Interviewee: Dr. Marc Rosen, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Interviewer: Brendan Varmazis, 5th-year Mechanical Engineering, Energy Option Student.

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  7. Surveying the STEM Education Pipeline

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    Surveying the STEM Education Pipeline

    In this special National Engineering Month episode, Ontario Tech Engineering Outreach Coordinator Vanessa Ironside takes us on a journey exploring her research and some of the critical topics surrounding the STEM education pipeline in Ontario. She will take a look at how gender, socioeconomic status, and race play into the number of youth choosing STEM as an education and career path, and the steps that are being taken to make it more accessible and inclusive. Interviewee: Vanessa Ironside, Engineering Outreach Coordinator Interviewer: Carlee Rogers, 4th year Mechatronics Student

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  8. Exploring Heavy Vehicle Dynamics

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    Exploring Heavy Vehicle Dynamics

    In our final episode of 2020, host Fiona Man, a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student is joined by Ontario Tech Alumni and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Zeinab El-Sayegh, who discusses her innovative research understanding off-road vehicle performance, taking an in-depth look at Tire-Terrain Interaction, Advanced Multi-Objective Crash Analysis Optimization and the Vehicle Dynamics and Crash Analysis Lab in which she works. Dr. El-Sayegh also gives insight into what it’s like to be a Postdoctoral Fellow, and shares words of advice with Fiona about the Ontario Tech Racing Team. Interviewee: Dr. Zeinab El-Sayegh, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering Interviewer: Fiona Man, 3rd year Mechanical Engineering Student

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A podcast that offers listeners a fun and engaging way to learn about the latest research from The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University. Listeners will hear directly from Engineering Faculty in a conversational setting as they discuss their findings and the implications of their work with current Ontario Tech Engineering students. Each interview breaks down one or more research topics and takes a look at how this research is tied into the classroom. Producer: Aiza Asim - Nuclear Engineering Student at Ontario Tech University

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    The Research Rundown