Arash Mousemi
Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?
I believe that there is a growing demand for professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of energy conversion and propulsion. Also, there are still many unknowns in these fields of study which can significantly impact our transition to a green and sustainable future. These factors beside my enthusiasm for being involved in research encouraged me to start a graduate program.
Why did you decide to study at UBC?
The field of my interest is not studied in many labs around the world, and UBC is one of the few universities that offered conducting research on what I really like. Also, my supervisor is kind and supportive.
What is it specifically, that your program offers, that attracted you?
I have been learning the knowledge and skills that I have always wanted through my graduate program.
What was the best surprise about UBC or life in Vancouver?
Nice hiking spots around Vancouver!
What aspects of your life or career before now have best prepared you for your UBC graduate program?
Learning how to recover from a failure and starting over.
What do you like to do for fun or relaxation?
I sometimes play piano. Also, I love reading books and watching movies.
What advice do you have for new graduate students?
Define your academic and career goals early on. Having a clear vision will guide your choices and research direction throughout your graduate program. Also, take care of your well-being.
Learn more about Arash's research
Combustion is a crucial element of today’s modern technologies. Limited resources of fossil fuels and growing concerns about air pollution and global warming have highlighted the emergent need for a transition to renewable sources of energy – especially for heavy-duty propulsion systems used in the marine and aerospace industries that are challenging to be fully electrified due to the relatively low energy storage density of batteries. Instead, using fuel sources with net-zero pollutant emission and renewably production processes is a promising option. Such transitions in the fuel sources would demand the development of upgraded combustion-based machines which can efficiently work with new fuels. In this regard, having a predictive tool for modelling the combustion process would facilitate these developments. In our research, we are developing a numerical tool in the context of Uniform Conditional State combustion model to be used for design in the industry.
