Biosketch
Ali Rahimi is a PhD candidate in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department at the University of Toronto, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the nexus of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science. With a bachelor’s degree from Sharif University of Technology and a master’s degree from Concordia University, Ali brings a wealth of academic and industrial experience to his work. His industrial background includes hands-on roles in developing and optimizing advanced engineering solutions, further enhancing his ability to translate research into practical applications.
His expertise spans advanced energy systems, thermal spray technologies, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. Ali’s research and professional pursuits are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability, leveraging both experimental and computational methodologies to address critical challenges in energy storage and advanced materials manufacturing.
Research
Ali Rahimi’s research focuses on advancing the manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries (SSBs) through innovative thermal spray techniques such as solution precursor high-velocity oxy-fuel (SP-HVOF) and solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS). His work centers on developing high-performance lithium garnet (LLZO) solid-state electrolytes and LiCoO₂ cathodes, addressing scalability and efficiency challenges in SSB production. Leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Ali optimizes deposition parameters, enhances coating quality, and provides valuable insights into the dynamics of these advanced processes.
Beyond SSBs, Ali’s diverse research portfolio includes the development of air plasma spray coatings for anti-icing and de-icing applications on wind turbine blades and aircraft wings, as well as contributions to renewable energy technologies such as solar panel cooling. Through a combination of numerical modeling, experimental techniques, and industry collaborations, his work bridges the gap between academic research and practical application, driving innovation in sustainable energy and advanced materials systems.