Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Affiliations
Assistant Professor (Teaching)
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
PhD Materials Science, 2019
Integrated Masters of Engineering Nanotechnology, 2016
Biography
Dr. Manpreet Kaur earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Hokkaido University, Japan, and has over 10 years of research experience in nanomaterials engineering, clean energy, photocatalysis, and sustainable technologies.
She is currently an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, where she teaches materials science and engineering. Her teaching and research interests include experiential and hands-on learning, with a focus on connecting fundamental engineering concepts to real-world applications. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that promote interdisciplinary thinking, critical analysis, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Her research explores advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications. Outside of academia, she enjoys camping, boating, and spending quality time with her baby girl, "Rubani Pannu".
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Manpreet Kaur’s research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced nanomaterials and nanocomposites for sustainable energy and environmental technologies. Her work explores nanomaterial-based catalysts for applications such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, photocatalysis, and water purification. By engineering materials at the nanoscale to improve their catalytic, electronic, and optical properties, her research aims to enable efficient energy conversion, renewable fuel production, and environmental remediation, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2024 |
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2025 |
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Spring 2026 |
| ENGG 204 | Fundamentals of Engineering Materials | Falls 2026 |
| ENME 628 | Pipeline Coating | Falls 2026 |
Projects
My current research focuses on advancing experiential and active learning in ENGG 204: Fundamentals of Engineering Materials, a foundational first-year engineering course. The project, Beyond the Blackboard: Engaging Minds Through Hands-On Learning, investigates how hands-on demonstrations, physical model kits, and interactive learning activities can help students connect fundamental materials science concepts with real-world engineering applications.
The research focuses on designing and evaluating reusable, small-group learning activities that make abstract concepts—such as atomic structure, crystal structures, crystallography, defects, mechanical properties, and material behavior—more intuitive and engaging. Through the integration of tactile models, demonstrations, and interactive activities, the project aims to promote deeper conceptual understanding, active participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
The project evaluates the impact of these experiential learning interventions through student feedback, learning assessments, and classroom observations, with the goal of developing evidence-based strategies for improving engineering education and creating more engaging and effective learning experiences in foundational engineering courses.
Awards
- Young Scientist Award, Annual International Congress on Renewable Energy (Oxford, United Kingdom). 2024
- Young Researcher Presentation Award, 11th Indian Scientist Association in Japan . 2021
- Young Scientist Award, Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science . 2020
Publications
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