Bio
Ahmed Elatar is a mechanical engineering R&D Associate Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He is passionate about creating a better future and is known for his dedication, leadership skills, and adaptability in various work environments. Ahmed has a solid knowledge base in engineering science, and he possesses a keen eye for detail. He consistently meets project tasks and deadlines and has exceptional professional communication skills.
Ahmed's education includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Currently, Ahmed is serving as an R&D Associate Staff since 04/2019 at ORNL. In this role, he is developing and researching HVAC equipment to enhance performance while minimizing harmful emissions. His responsibilities include writing research proposals, collaborating with industry partners, applying for research grants, creating project plans, team management, sharing knowledge, and conducting data analysis and characterization.
Before his current role, Ahmed worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada, providing consulting services for Wind Engineering projects. Additionally, he was a Research and Design Associate at S2e Technology Incorporation in London, ON, Canada, and a Mechanical Design Engineer at Dr. Abdel-Hamid El-Sayed Consulting in Alexandria, Egypt.
Ahmed has received recognition for his contributions through various awards and scholarships, including the George C. Briley ASHRAE 2019 Award for the Journal Article "Setting Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants" and an ASME Certificate of Appreciation for Services.
Professional Experience
Research experience
UT-Battelle -
Postdoctoral fellow 03/2016 – 02/2019
R&D Associate Staff 04/2019 - Current
Oak Ridge, TN •
- I develop building equipment for better performance and less energy consumption
- I test environmentally friendly refrigerants in a variety of equipment
- I assess and characterize the risk associated with flammable refrigerant leaks
- I conduct experimental and numerical investigations of frost growth on surfaces to find successful defrosting techniques
The University of Western Ontario - Postdoctoral Fellow
London, Ontario • 01/2014 - 02/2016
I have worked at WindEEE Research Institute on the following tasks:
- I tested experimentally the effect of direct wind, tornados, and downbursts on structures
- I characterized the wind load on solar panels for aerodynamic optimization and wind load reduction
- I studied wind-assisted natural ventilation inside an atrium building
S2e Technology Incorporation - Research and Design Associate
London, ON • 09/2013 - 12/2013
- I lead the energy storage team (seven engineers)
- I conducted technical analysis on several thermal and electrical storage systems for a net-zero energy community
Dr. Abdel-Hamid El-Sayed Consulting - Mechanical Engineer
Alexandria, Alexandria • 07/2006 - 03/2009
- I performed building loads calculations (Heat load, ventilation, and water requirements)
- I assisted in sizing and selecting HVAC equipment
- I was responsible for site visits and commissioning
Alexandria University, Research Assistant
Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt 03/2006 - 03/2009
- Investigating natural convection inside a differentially heated square enclosure with a single horizontal fin
- Parametric study of heat transfer based on fin characteristics and dimensions
- Numerical modeling using in-house code
Teaching experience
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering
The University of Western Ontario, London, On., Canada 09/2009-04/2013
- Preparing and instructing labs for undergraduate and graduate students
- Conducting tutorial sessions and preparing assignments
- Marking reports, quizzes, and evaluating final projects
- Worked as a teaching assistant for:
- Experimental measurements in fluid mechanics (graduate course) (Fall 2011)
- Thermodynamics II (Winter 2011)
- Engineering experimentation (Winter 2010, 2012,2013)
- Fluid Mechanics II (Fall 2012)
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt 09/2004-06/2008
- Instructing labs for undergraduate students
- Conducting tutorial sessions and preparing assignments
Marking reports, quizzes, and exams
- Worked as a teaching assistant for:
- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics I and II
- Energy Equipment
Awards
Western Graduate Research Scholarship (WGRS) 2009-2013 The University of Western Ontario, London, On., Canada
Top ten students’ paper 2012 CSME International congress, Winnipeg, Canada.
Rank 1st in Mechanical Engineering 2004 class (410 students) Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Education
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON., Canada • 02/2014
Doctor of Philosophy: Mixed Convection
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt • 06/2008
Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering (Natural Convection)
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt • 06/2004
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Professional Service
Member of ASME Heat Transfer Equipment Technical Committee)
Member of ASHRAE technical committees
1. heat transfer and fluid flow (TC.1.3) (corresponding member)
2. solar and other renewable energies (TC.6.7) (vice president and voting member)
3. thermal storage (TC.6.9) (provisional member)
4. Air-to-Refrigerant heat transfer equipment (TC. 8.4) (corresponding member)
5. Liquid-to-Refrigerant heat transfer (TC. 8.5) (provisional member)
6. Service water heating (TC 6.6) (non-provisional member)
Publications
Other Publications
For more information about Ahmed Elatar and his publications, you can visit his Google Scholar profile at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Weqm45wAAAAJ&hl=en