Nedjib (Ned) Djilali

Nedjib "Ned" Djilali is a Canadian mechanical engineer specializing in clean energy, particularly fuel cell technology and hydrogen energy systems. He is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria and holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Advanced Energy Systems.

Djilali's research focuses on the development and optimization of fuel cell systems, including PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells, and their integration into various applications such as transportation and stationary power generation. His work also encompasses the design and analysis of hydrogen production, storage, and distribution systems. He employs computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and electrochemical modeling techniques to understand and improve the performance of these energy systems.

Djilali has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals and conference proceedings. He is actively involved in several national and international research collaborations related to clean energy technologies. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in the province of British Columbia.