Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Biography:

A. Varvani-Farahani, PhD, PEng
Professor,
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Qualifications:

Ph.D - University of Waterloo, Mechanical Engineering, 1994-1998
M.A.Sc - University of Waterloo, Mechanical Engineering, 1992-1994
B.Sc - University of Tabriz - Iran, Mechanical Engineering, 1986-1990

Research Interest:

Fatigue Testing and Analysis
Stress Analysis
Finite Element Analysis
Elasticity and Plasticity
Composite Materials
Biomaterials, Artificial Tissues and Implants
Nondestructive Testing Methods
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

Current Courses:

• MEC430 (Stress Analysis),
• ME232 (Statics and Mechanics of Materials),
• MTL200 (Materials Science I),
• MTL700 (Materials Selection for Engineering Design),
• ME8106 (Advanced Solid Mechanics),
• ME8136 (Advanced Fatigue Fracture Analysis)

Professional Affiliations:

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials
Member and Licensee, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEng)
Member, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers