Dr. Matthew Clarke
Positions
Associate Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Associate Head (Graduate Studies)
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Contact information
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-7341
Background
Educational Background
B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Calgary, 1996
Doctor of Philosophy Chemical Engineering, University of Calgary, 2001
Bachelor of Arts Art History, University of Calgary, 2011
Research
Areas of Research
I've been active in experimental and computational research related to gas hydrate kinetics and thermodynamics for more than 20 years. My work includes experimental measurement of gas hydrate formation and dissociation kinetics, measurement of thermodynamic equilibrium conditions and thermodynamic modelling of hydrate phase behaviour. My current hydrates research centres around the house of hydrates for hydrogen storage as well as on modelling hydrate formation in the presence of amino acids.
Thermal Energy Storage materials are analagous to electrical batteries; thermal energy is stored when it's available in excess and then it's released when needed. In particular, Phase Change Materials store/release heat by way of melting/freezing. While there are many materials that can be used as phase change materials, some materials are better than others. My research focuses on applying computational and experimental thermodynamics for identifying compounds that can be used as phase change materials, for a given application. I'm particularly interested in identifying readily available bio-wastes, such as food waste, for use as phase change materials. In addition, my work looks into the synthesis, encapsulation and application of phase change materials.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENCH 565 | Process Sensors and Data Acquisition | Winter 2022 |
| ENCH 407 | Numerical Methods | Fall 2020 |
| ENCH 427 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | Summer 2019 |
| ENER 300 | Energy Policy and Engineering Design | Fall 2017 |
Awards
- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Service Excellence Award, 2021
- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Teaching Achievement Award, 2019
- Departmental teaching award in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, 2008
In the News
Are you the profile owner?
Login to edit.