Alireza Kazemi

Alireza Kazemi

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Alireza Kazemi holds an MSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology in Tehran, Iran.

Alireza employs an engaging, student-centred approach to teaching quantitative skills. He creates an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging students to think critically, ask questions and collaborate. He leverages his interdisciplinary background to connect abstract concepts to real-world applications.

Alireza Kazemi teaches Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis at University Canada West.

Expertise and Experience

Alireza possesses a unique blend of academic and industrial experience. As a dedicated educator, Alireza has taught at the University of Waterloo and K. N. Toosi University of Technology, where he managed and instructed large classes, instilling in students critical problem-solving skills, particularly in quantitative analysis. Beyond teaching, his role as a researcher at different institutions has sharpened his analytical skills, especially in numerical simulation and statistical analysis.

Publications and Scholarly Activity

Alireza’s research interests include energy-efficient solutions, artificial ground freezing, geothermal systems and eco-friendly energy resources. His technical capabilities span prototype design and validation, numerical simulation, statistical analysis and analytical modelling, to name a few.

His work has been published in several premier journals, including Energy Storage and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. Alireza’s recent publications include:

  • Kazemi A, Roostaie M, Egorov I, Leonenko Y. An analytical solution for heat extraction from shallow ground using a single-phase closed thermosyphon: A model for artificial ground freezing. Journal of Energy Storage. 2022 Nov 15; 55:105599.
  • Kazemi AR, Mahbaz SB, Dehghani-Sanij AR, Dusseault MB, Fraser R. Performance evaluation of an enhanced geothermal system in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2019 Oct 1; 113:109278.
  • Soltani M, Kashkooli FM, Dehghani-Sanij AR, Kazemi AR, Bordbar N, Farshchi MJ, Elmi M, Gharali K, Dusseault MB. A comprehensive study of geothermal heating and cooling systems. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2019 Jan 1; 44:793-818.
  • Kazemi A, Mahbaz SB, Soltani M, Yaghoubi AA, Dusseault MB. SEGS Reservoir Behavior, Western Canada Sedimentary Basin Case Study. Paper presented at the 2nd International Discrete Fracture Network Engineering Conference, Seattle, Washington, USA. 2018 Jun.

Awards

  • Faculty of Science Best Thesis Award Nomination, University of Waterloo – 2022
  • Science Graduate Award - Earth Sciences, University of Waterloo – 2021
  • Science Graduate Experience Award, University of Waterloo – 2020

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