Dr. Farzaneh Farhang-Mehr

Assistant Professor of Teaching

M.A.Sc, Ph.D. (UBC), P.Eng.

Office: FF 106E

Research and Teaching Interests

Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Casting processes, Advanced Simulation Techniques for Heat Transfer, Stress, and Fluid Flow, Numerical and Experimental Optimization of Metal Manufacturing Processes, Structure, Property, and Processing of Cast Aluminum and Titanium Alloys, Failure Analysis and Forensic Investigation.

Current Research Work

I am currently interested in researching and evaluating innovative approaches to materials engineering education at the university level. My focus is on the effectiveness of emerging teaching methods, including the integration of AI and immersive experiences such as Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR), in promoting higher-order thinking as described in Bloom’s taxonomy. Additional areas of interest include the development and use of open educational resources and the application of Universal Design for Learning principles to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments.

In the past, my research focused on advanced casting technologies and Additive Manufacturing (AM), using a structured three-phase approach. The first phase included developing multiscale, physics-based mathematical models, rigorously validated through experiments, to fundamentally understand transport phenomena in casting and AM processes. In the second phase, these models were used to identify key process parameters that influence component properties. Based on the insights from the first two phases, targeted process modifications were proposed in the third phase, aiming at improving component quality and moving towards more efficient and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Publications

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