Dr. Marc A. Rosen, PEng

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Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
UOIT
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON
L1H 7K4
Office: U5-30
E-mail: marc.rosen@uoit.ca
Tel: 905.721.8668 ext: 3756
Fax: 905.721.3370

Education

  • PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Toronto, 1987
  • MASc (Mechanical Engineering), University of Toronto, 1983
  • BASc (Engineering Science, Nuclear and Thermal Power Generation Option), University of Toronto, 1981

Courses Taught

  • Dynamics of Vibrations
  • Energy and the Environment
  • Engineering Graphics and Design
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Industrial Processes
  • Law and Ethics in Engineering Practice
  • Mechanics
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Thermal Power Generation
  • Thermal Systems Design
  • Thermodynamics
  • Thermal Environmental Engineering

Research Areas

Thermodynamics, Exergy Analysis, Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems, District Energy, Thermal Energy Storage, Solar Energy, Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells, Electricity Generation, Cogeneration, Integrated Energy Systems, Environmental Impact Assessment and Reduction, Heat Transfer

Selected Publications:

Books, Book Contributions

  • M.A. Rosen, Integrating Exergy, Environment and Ecology: An Enhanced Approach to Environmental and Ecological Management. Chapter 1 in Ecological Management: New Research, Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge, NY, 2008 (in press).
  • M.A. Rosen, Integrating Exergy and Economics: An Enhanced Approach to Energy Economics. Chapter 1 in New Research on Energy Economics, Nova Science Publishers, Hauppauge, NY, 2008 (in press).
  • M.A. Rosen, Future Trends in Engineering Education. Chapter 1 in Innovations 2007: World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, Int. Network for Engineering Education and Research (iNEER) in cooperation with Begell House, Arlington, VA, 2007.
  • I. Dincer and M. A. Rosen, Exergy, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Elsevier, London 2007.
  • M.A. Rosen, 2003. Challenges and Opportunities in Engineering Education: A Canadian Perspective. Chapter 4 in Innovations 2003: World Innovations in Engineering Education and Research, Begell House, 2003.
  • I. Dincer and M. A. Rosen, Thermal Energy Storage Systems and Applications, Wiley, London, 2002.
  • M.A. Rosen, Design for Energy Efficiency and Selection. Chapter 11 of Greener Manufacturing and Operations: From Design to Delivery and Back, ed. J. Sarkis, Greenleaf Publishing, Sheffield, U.K., pp. 161-177, 2001.
  • M.A. Rosen and D.A. Horazak, Energy and Exergy Analyses of PFBC Power Plants. Chapter 11 of Pressurized Fluidized Bed Combustion, ed. M. Alvarez Cuenca and E.J. Anthony, Chapman and Hall, London, England, pp. 419-448, 1995.

Journal Publications

  • M.A. Rosen and Yongan Ao, Using Exergy to Assess Air Pollution Levels from a Smokestack. Int. J. Exergy 5(4), 375-399, 2008.
  • M. Granovskii, I. Dincer, M.A. Rosen and I. Pioro, Performance Assessment of a Combined System to Link a Supercritical Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactor and a Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycle for Hydrogen Production. Energy Conversion and Management 49(7), 1873-1881, 2008.
  • M.A. Rosen, Size Considerations in Applications of Exergy Analysis. Int. J. Exergy 5(3), 249-274, 2008.
  • Yongan Ao, L.H. Gunnewiek and M.A. Rosen, Critical Review of Exergy-Based Indicators for the Environmental Impact of Emissions. International Journal of Green Energy 5(1-2), 87-104, 2008.
  • K. Bakan, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergoeconomic Analysis of Glycol Cold Thermal Energy Storage Systems. Int. J. Energy Research 32(3), 215-225, 2008.
  • M.A. Rosen, I. Dincer and M. Kanoglu, Role of Exergy in Increasing Efficiency and Sustainability and Reducing Environmental Impact. Energy Policy 36(1), 128-137, 2008.
  • M.A. Rosen and R. Tang, Improving Steam Power Plant Efficiency through Exergy Analysis: Effects of Altering Excess Combustion Air and Stack-Gas Temperature. Int. J. Exergy 5(1), 31-51, 2008.
  • M. Granovskii, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergy and Industrial Ecology: An Application to an Integrated Energy System. Int. J. Exergy 5(1), 52-63, 2008.
  • M.A. Rosen, Allocating Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Cogeneration Systems: Descriptions of Selected Output-Based Methods. Journal of Cleaner Production 16(2), 171-177, 2008.
  • M. Kanoglu, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergetic Performance Analysis of Various Cogeneration Systems for Buildings. ASHRAE Transactions, 113(Part 2), 105-112, 2007.
  • M. Kanoglu, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergy Analysis of Psychrometric Processes for HVAC&R Applications. ASHRAE Transactions, 113(Part 2), 172-180, 2007.
  • M. Kanoglu, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Geothermal Energy Use in Hydrogen Liquefaction. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 32(17), 4250-4257, 2007.
  • M. Granovskii, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction by Use of Wind and Solar Energies for Hydrogen and Electricity Production: Economic Factors. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 32(8), 927-931, 2007.
  • M. Granovskii, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergetic Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Production from Renewables. Journal of Power Sources 167(2), 461-471, 2007.
  • A.D. Sahin, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Thermodynamic Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Cells. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 91, 153-159, 2007.
  • M. Granovskii, I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Economic and Environmental Comparison of Conventional, Hybrid, Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles. J. Power Sources 159, 1186-1193, 2006.
  • I. Dincer and M.A. Rosen, Exergy as a Driver for Achieving Sustainability. Int. J. Green Energy 1(1), 1-19, 2004.
  • M.A. Rosen and D.S. Scott, Entropy Production and Exergy Destruction-Part I: Hierarchy of Earth's Major Constituencies. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 28(12), 1307-1313, 2003.
  • M.A. Rosen and I. Dincer, Exergoeconomic Analysis of Power Plants Operating on Various Fuels. Applied Thermal Engineering 23, 643-658, 2003.
  • M.A. Rosen and I. Dincer, Exergy Methods for Assessing and Comparing Thermal Storage Systems. Int. J. Energy Research 27(4), 415-430, 2003.
  • M.A. Rosen, Exergy and Government Policy: Is There a Link? Exergy, An Int. J. 2(4), 224-226, 2002.
  • Daniel, J.J. and M.A. Rosen, Exergetic Environmental Assessment of Life Cycle Emissions for Various Automobiles and Fuels. Exergy, An Int. J. 2(4), 283-294, 2002.
  • M.A. Rosen, Assessing Energy Technologies and Environmental Impacts with the Principles of Thermodynamics. Applied Energy 72, 427-441, 2002.
  • M.A. Rosen, Energy Crisis or Exergy Crisis? Exergy, An Int. J. 2(3), 125-127, 2002.
  • M.A. Rosen, Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development. Int. J. Global Energy Issues 17(1-2), 23-34, 2002.
  • R. Cownden, M. Nahon and M.A. Rosen, Modelling and Analysis of a Solid Polymer Fuel Cell System for Transportation Applications. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 26(6), 615-623, 2001.
  • R. Berthiaume, C. Bouchard and M.A. Rosen, Exergetic Evaluation of the Renewability of a Biofuel. Exergy, An Int. J. 1(4), 256-268, 2001.
  • J. Etele and M.A. Rosen, Sensitivity of Exergy Efficiencies of Aerospace Engines to Reference Environment Selection. Exergy, An Int. J. 1(2), 91-99, 2001.

Honours and Awards

  • C.N. Downing Award, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (for distinguished service to CSME over many years) (2008)
  • Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (2007)
  • Julian C. Smith Medal, Engineering Institute of Canada (for achievement in the development of Canada) (2007)
  • Robert W. Angus Medal, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (for outstanding contributions to the management and practice of mechanical engineering) (2007)
  • Certificate of Recognition, City of Oshawa (2007)
  • 2T5 Mid-Career Achievement Award, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto (2006)
  • Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2004)
  • Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada (2003)
  • Fellow, International Energy Foundation (2002)
  • Distinguished Scholar Award, Ryerson Polytechnic University (1999)
  • Award of Excellence in Research and Technology Development, Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy (1997)
  • Fellow, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (1996)
  • Ontario University Research Papers Award, Environment Committee, Ontario Natural Gas Association (1994)
  • Best Paper Award, International Conference on Thermal Energy Storage, Finland (1994)

Other

  • President, Engineering Institute of Canada (2008-present)
  • Founding Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, UOIT (2002-2008)
  • President, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (2002-04)