Our mission is to land on the moon.*
without overheating — ’cause that’s what we do.
We are innovators in thermal management technology.
Here at Calogy Solutions, we recognize the place that thermal management has in the future; our mission is to be the partner of choice in creating sustainable solutions to thermal issues, notably for electric transport.
The Experts Behind Calogy
Under his leadership, Calogy is expanding quickly from a technology start-up to a serious player in the battery technology market. Mahmood Shirazy obtained his Ph.D. from Université de Sherbrooke in thermofluids, heat pipes and thermal management. His research work has led to multiple research awards including the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) electronic and photonic packaging division (EPPD) student member of the year award for 2013 and the outstanding paper award in the conference InterPACK2013. He has also authored journal articles and several patent applications. He completed his business training at Université de Sherbrooke’s Business School and at the Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) of Montréal in order to anchor his passion for entrepreneurship and business.
Dr. Luc Fréchette brings over 20 years of expertise in energy and heat transfer to Calogy Solutions, to tackle the most challenging thermal issues. He is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Université de Sherbrooke. He was a faculty member at Columbia University, NY (2000-2004), before joining Université de Sherbrooke to hold the Canada Research Chair in Microfluidics and Power MEMS (2004-2014). Prof. Fréchette graduated from MIT (S.M. 1997, Ph.D. 2000) with expertise in microsystems and thermofluids Through his research activities, he has demonstrated his ability to develop original and pragmatic solutions to challenges in the renewable energy and microelectronics sectors. His work has been the subject of more than 150 publications and 10 patent applications. He has led projects with numerous international researchers and industrial partners, and supervised more than 60 students. Within Calogy Solutions, Dr. Fréchette guides the technology development and positions the company to meet high impact market needs.
Simultaneously earning his master’s degree of mechanical engineering at the Université de Sherbrooke and his degree of engineering at Polytech Annecy – Chambéry in 2017, Mehdi joined team Calogy as the product development lead in 2019. His masters research project won the 2017 CQRDA award and his previous work experience testifies his problem-solving abilities and technical brilliance. With experience in the automotive industry and formal training on innovation techniques, Mehdi is a natural fit for Calogy Solutions. A innately creative mind, Mehdi always brings a fresh perspective to brainstorming sessions and play an integral role in our product development.
As our Design Lead, Nicolas contributes to all of our projects by providing essential simulations and testing, coordinating with research professionals and industry partners to merge multi-level modeling, including such topics as battery chemical physics and harsh environmental testing on vehicles, to ensure that our solutions meet the upper most standard of quality and safety. Earning his Ph.D. in 2016 in the combined fields of fundamental chemistry and mechanical engineering in order to develop new lubricants for the ball-bearing industry. The most recent of his innovations was his thermodynamic cycle for waste heat recovery design. Nicolas’ versatility, associated experience and multidisciplinary background make him a vital asset to our team.
A keen team player, Samuel has brought essential expertise and experience in manufacturing to the table. Passionate about his trade, he has over 6 years of experience in prototype creation and production. Obtaining his bachelors of mechanical engineering at Université Laval in 2016, Samuel joined the work force in the automotive industry where he gained experience in R&D, transmission and hybrid power-train designs. His experiences in leading projects from the conception stage, all the way to the manufacturing stage is evidence of his leadership and multidisciplinary abilities. His passion for continuous learning and making an impact has led him to seeking a career in thermal management and innovation at Calogy Solutions.
Abby McLean began her career at Calogy Solutions as on of our first ever interns. A student of Business Administration at Bishops University, Abby has spearheaded efforts to establish a human resource department at Calogy. She enjoys supporting others in their success, being stimulated by challenges and adores the opportunity she has to meet people from all different backgrounds thanks to her position at Calogy.
David has quickly made a place for himself among Calogy’s ranks. Starting in January 2021, he was leading and managing his own project by April 2021. David’s natural attention to detail and ability to think ahead have been great assets to our project advancement and have surpassed expectations. Having graduated from the University of Sherbrooke in Electrical Engineering in December of 2020, David has proved to be a standout worker already and we are thrilled to count him as part of Team Calogy.
Fabien first join our team alongside David in January 2021. In addition to bringing a much-needed energy to our prototyping and production planning, Fabien has become an internal reference for all things board games. Fabien can be found nearly every Thursday at our 5 à 7 leading our team in different games and activities. Fabien has contributed directly to our company culture and wellbeing at Calogy. Boasting a DEC in mechanical engineering from December 2020, we are excited to grow with Fabien and see what else he will accomplish in the future.
Stay up-to-date on the latest news about Calogy Solutions
Recent Articles:
- Solidifying the Battery Innovation Value Chain in Eastern Canada 2023-09-04
- Aging 101 2021-04-06
- First road test! 2021-03-26
- Winter 2021: New interns join us 2021-02-19
- Les stagiaires d’été de Calogy Solutions – Calogy Solution’s summer interns 2020-08-26
Here are some of our partners:
