4 April 2024

13:30 – 15:05

Amphi 4

Reyhaneh Nazmabadi

Reyhaneh Nazmabadi is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Laval University, with over four years of experience researching various energy systems, primarily focusing on HVAC. For her bachelor’s degree, she undertook the national university entrance exam in 2012 and chose “Mechanical Engineering” at Arak University of Technology. Completing this program in 2016, She conducted a final project titled “The Effect of Welding Process on the Natural Frequency of Square Plates,” and graduated as the second-highest achieving student among undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students at Arak University of Technology. Additionally, she ranked within the top 1% among participants in the Iranian university entrance exam for the Master of Mechanical Engineering. Subsequently, sheI completed her master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, a prestigious institution in Iran, excelling in subjects such as Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Advanced Energy Conversion, and Inverse Heat Transfer. During her master’s program, she had the privilege of serving as a teacher’s assistant in the Heat Transfer course. Following this, she secured a fully funded PhD position at Laval University, commencing her doctoral program under the supervision of Dr. Ali Hakaki-Fard. Her thesis project focuses on the direct application of geothermal energy in greenhouses in northern Canada.

Debate: Energy sobriety imposed or not?

Do you want to dive into the heart of the debate on energy sobriety? Should it be imposed or left to free adoption? Join five graduate students, representing diverse disciplines, for an in-depth exploration of issues related to the energy transition. What are the arguments in favor of imposing energy sobriety? How do they justify the urgency of acting in the face of the climate crisis? Conversely, what are the arguments in favor of individual freedom in this area? How do they highlight the possibilities offered by technological innovation? Expect passionate discussions and innovative ideas that will enrich your understanding of contemporary energy challenges. How will this diversity of disciplines will influence the discussion? What social, economic and environmental aspects of energy sobriety will be addressed? What actions can be considered to respond to these challenges effectively and equitably? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore these crucial questions and participate in an essential debate for the future of energy and our society.