Publications Research Teaching GreenEngineers Outreach

RFCOM

 

Electric Power Systems

 Mechatronics/Engineering Education and Pedagogies

 Biomedical Engineering

 

SUMMARY OF RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

(Riadh W. Y. Habash)
 

Projects

Wind Energy Technologies

 

This interdisciplinary research program is a focused investigation in wind energy technologies for community power, ensuring three major priorities: development of robust technologies; impact on human health and safety; and impact on the electric grid. It will serve as a means of facilitating collaboration between researchers and teaching staff of the University of Ottawa and Canadian industry. The program involves the investigation and development of wind energy technologies that address the challenges of its integration with the grid; impact on sustainability and on the environment; health risks, as well as the analysis of options for managing those risks. A knowledge transfer component is included in order to promote the use of clean and safe technologies by the industry with an emphasis on fundamental and applied research, graduate education and new enterprise development. The program provides an integration of disciplines that remains underdeveloped in Canada but important to Canadians. It will contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel in this interdisciplinary field.

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Machines and Drives

Smart Grid Risk Assessment

 

Publications in Electric Power Systems

Riadh W. Y. Habash and Pierre Guillemette, Harnessing the Winds: Trends and Advances, IEEE Potentials, vol. 31, issue 1, 2012.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Voicu Groza, Tom McNeill, and Ian Roberts, Lightning Risk Analysis of Power Microgrids, Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, to appear in 2012.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Mechatronics Learning Studio: From “Play and Learn” to Industry-Inspired Green Energy Applications, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 45, No. 4, 2011.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Yue Yang, Charles Blouin, Pierre Guillemette, Experimental Wind Tunnel Investigation of a Contra-Rotating Small Wind Energy Converter, ISRN Mechanical Engineering, 2011 (doi:10.5402/2011/828739).

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Voicu Groza, Yeu Yang, Charles Blouin, and Pierre Guillemette, Performance Testing and Control of a Small Wind Energy Converter, IEEE 6th International Symposium on Electronic Design, Test, and Application, Queenstown, New Zealand, Jan 17-19, 2011.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Voicu Groza, and Pierre Guillemette, Design and Implementation of a Dual-Rotor Wind Turbine System, IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, Halifax, August 25-27, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash and Voicu Groza, Lightning Risk Analysis in Teaching Power Systems, IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, Halifax, August 25-27, 2010.

C. Bloiun, G. Alhage, Y. Yang, Riadh W. Y. Habash, and P. Guillemette, Design and Implementation of an Optimal Wind Generator, 2010 Int. CDIO Conf., Montreal, June 15-18, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Embracing CDIO: Developing a Mechatronics Learning Studio. 2010 Int. CDIO Conf., Montreal, June 15-18, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash. Lightning Risk in Research and Teaching of Power and Control Systems. ANTEM/AMEREM 2010 Conference, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010.

SUMMARY OF RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

(Riadh W. Y. Habash)

 

Science Panel Chair

 

This book is distinguished by extensive descriptions of fundamental physical concepts and principles of EM fields and radiation, and their relevance to human health and therapeutic applications. Reflecting the transdisciplinary approach from several different intellectual streams involving physics, biology, epidemiology, medicine, environment, risk assessment, and various disciplines of engineering, this book is quite a venture into the battling studies to access research on bioeffects and therapeutic applications of EM energy.

This reference explores the sources, characteristics, bioeffects, and health hazards of extremely low-frequency (ELF) fields and radio frequency radiation (RFR), analyzing current research as well as the latest epidemiological studies to assess potential risks associated with exposure and to develop effective safety guidelines.

 

Publications in Biomedical Engineering

1.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, D. Krewski, D. L. Preston, N. S. Shilnikova, M. C. Turner, J. M. Zielinski, Causes of Breast Cancer: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation, World Breast Cancer Report, to appear in 2012.

2.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Rajeev Bansal, Daniel Krewski, and Hafid T. Alhafid, Principles, Applications, Benefits, and Risk of Therapeutic Hyperthermia, Frontiers in Biosciences E3, pp. 1169-1181, 2011.

3.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Environmental and Human Impact of Electromagnetic Energy: Views toward Technology and Risk, Journal of Energy and Environment, 21(2), pp. 107-114, 2010.

4. Daniel Krewski, Michelle C. Turner, and Riadh W.Y.Habash, Potential Health Effects of Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields. ANTEM/AMEREM 2010 Conference, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010.

5.  Daniel Krewski and Riadh W. Y. Habash, Risk Analysis of Human Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Fields. Canadian Electricity Association EMF Workshop, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 18, 2010.

6.  The Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR Collaborators), COMAR Technical Information Statement: Expert Reviews on Potential Health Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Comments on the Bioinitiative Report, Health Physics 97(4), pp. 348-356, 2009.

7.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Daniel Krewski, Craig V. Byus, Barry W. Glickman, James McNamee, Mary L. McBride, and Frank S. Prato, Recent Advances in Research on Radiofrequency Fields and Health: 2004-2007, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 12 (4), 250-288, 2009.

8.  D. Krewski and Riadh W. Y. Habash. Overview of research on wireless devices and health effects. Workshop on Identification of research priorities for Canada on wireless telecommunication devices and potential biological or adverse health effects. University of Ottawa, Canada, Nov 19-21, 2008.

9.  Daniel Krewski and Riadh W. Y. Habash. Risk Assessment of Human Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency Fields. Canadian Electricity Association EMF Workshop, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 13, 2008.

10.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Rajeev Bansal, Daniel Krewski, and Hafid T. Alhafid, Thermal Therapy-Part IV: Electromagnetic and Thermal Dosimetry, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering 35(1-2), pp. 123-182, 2007.

11.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Rajeev Bansal, Daniel Krewski, and Hafid T. Alhafid, Thermal Therapy-Part III: Ablation Techniques, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 35(1), 37-121, 2007.

12.  Daniel Krewski, Craig V. Byus, Barry W. Glickman, Riadh W. Y. Habash, Brian Habbick, W. Gregory Lotz, Rosemonde Mandeville, Mary L. McBride, Frank S. Prato, Maria Stuchley, Donald F. Weaver, Recent Advances in Research on Radiofrequency Fields and Health: 2001-2003, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 10, pp. 287-318, 2007.

13.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Rajeev Bansal, Daniel Krewski, and Hafid T. Alhafid, Thermal Therapy-Part I: An Introduction to Thermal Therapy, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering 34 (6), pp.459-489, 2006.

14. Riadh W. Y. Habash, Rajeev Bansal, Daniel Krewski, and Hafid T. Alhafid, Thermal Therapy-Part II: Hyperthermia Techniques, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 34 (6), 491-542, 2006.

15.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm,  Mustapha C. E. Yagoub, Karima Kara, and Ghanim Ibrahim, Online Learning Resource for Smooth Transition from High School to Engineering Education, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences 14(1), pp. 101-111, 2006.

16.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Alhafid HT. Key Development in Therapeutic Applications of RF/Microwaves. International Journal of Scientific Research 16, pp. 451-455, 2006.

17.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, L. M., Brodsky, W. L. Leiss, D. Krewski, and M. Repacholi, Electromagnetic Fields and Status of Health Risk-Part I: Evaluation and Assessment of Electric and Magnetic Fields, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering, 31 (03-04), pp. 219-273, 2003.

18.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, L. M., Brodsky, W. L. Leiss, D. Krewski, and M. Repacholi, Electromagnetic Fields and Status of Health Risk-Part II: Evaluation and Assessment of Radio Frequency Radiation, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering31 (03-04), pp. 275-332, 2003.

19.  L. M., Brodsky, Riadh W. Y. Habash, W. L. Leiss, D. Krewski, and M. Repacholi, Electromagnetic Fields and Possible Health Risk-Part III: Risk Analysis, Critical Reviews in Biomedical Engineering 31 (03-04), pp. 333-354, 2003.

20.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Feasible Health Risk of Electric and Magnetic Field Residential Exposures, Journal of Energy and Environment, 14 (2), pp. 473-487, 2003.

21.  Riadh W. Y. Habash, Electromagnetics-with Uncertain Health Risk, IEEE Potentials, vol. 22, pp. 23-26, 2003.

22.  Riadh W. Y. Habash and Hafid T. Alhafid, Dosimetry for Evaluating EM Fields within Human Body, International Journal of Bioelectromagnetism, 4(2), pp. 161-163, 2002.

 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGIES

(Riadh W. Y. Habash)

 

List of Publications in Engineering Education:

 

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Mechatronics Learning Studio: From “Play and Learn” to Industry-Inspired Green Energy Applications, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 45, No. 4, 2011.

Riadh W. Y. Habash and Christine Suurtamm, Engaging High School and Engineering Students: A Multifaceted Outreach Program Based on a Mechatronics Platform, IEEE Transactions on Education, 53(1), pp. 136-143, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Embracing CDIO: Developing a Mechatronics Learning Studio. 2010 Int. CDIO Conf., Montreal, June 15-18, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash and Voicu Groza, Lightning Risk Analysis in Teaching Power Systems, IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference, Halifax, August 25-27, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Embracing CDIO: Developing a Mechatronics Learning Studio. 2010 Int. CDIO Conf., Montreal, June 15-18, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Lightning Risk in Research and Teaching of Power and Control Systems. ANTEM/AMEREM 2010 Conference, Ottawa, Canada, July 5-9, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm, and Dan Necsulescu, Pedagogies for Engineering Education through “Play and Learn”, Third Annual Symposium on Teaching and Technology, May 4, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2010.

Riadh W. Y. Habash, Christine Suurtamm,  Mustapha C. E. Yagoub, Karima Kara, and Ghanim Ibrahim, Online Learning Resource for Smooth Transition from High School to Engineering Education, Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences 14(1), pp. 101-111, 2006.