Journal publications
2023
- Y. Kim, L. P. Urbian, T. Asset, M. Secanell, P. Atanassov, J. Barralet, and J. T. Gostick, "Insights on designing non-PGM catalyst layers at low humidity," Journal of Power Sources, 562: 232741, 2023.
- M. Ghadban, M. Sabharwal, C. Rea, X. Li, A. E. Goode, M. Smith, C. Murphy, and M. Secanell, "3D microscale modeling of NMC cathodes using multi-resolution FIB-SEM tomography," Journal of Power Sources, 562: 232745, 2023.
- V. Kale, N. Aage, and M. Secanell, "Stress constrained topology optimization of energy storage flywheels using a specific energy formulation," Journal of Energy Storage, 61: 106733, 2023.
- F. Wei, A. Kosakian, J. Liu, J. Kracher, R. Khan and M. Secanell, "Water transport in anion and proton exchange membranes," Journal of Power Sources, 557: 232494, 2023.
- A. Zargar, A. Kodkani, B. Vickers, M. R. Flynn and M. Secanell, "A hybrid cooling tower model for plume abatement and performance analysis," Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 219, Part C, 119593, 2023.
2022
- M. Sabharwal and M. Secanell, "Understanding the effect of porosity and pore size distribution on low loading catalyst layers," Electrochimica Acta, 419, 140410, 2022.
- M. Mandal and M. Secanell, "Improved polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolyzer performance by using carbon black as a pore former in the anode catalyst layer," Journal of Power Sources, 541: 231629, 2022.
- E. Mahrous, R. V. Roy, A. Jarauta and M. Secanell, "A three-dimensional numerical model for the motion of liquid drops by the particle finite element method" Physics of Fluids, 34, 052120 2022.
- A. Zargar, A. Kodkani, A. Peris, E. Clare, J. Cook, P. Karupothula, B. Vickers, M. R. Flynn and M. Secanell, "Numerical analysis of a counter-flow wet cooling tower and its plume" International Journal of Thermofluids, 14, 100139, 2022.
2021
- D. Wypysek, D. Rall, T. Neef, A. Jarauta, M. Secanell and M. Wessling, "How does porosity heterogeneity affect the transport properties of multibore filtration membranes?" Journal of Membrane Science, 636: 119520, 2021.
- S. Jung, M. Sabharwal, A. Jarauta, F. Wei, M. Gingras, J. Gostick and M. Secanell, "Estimation of relative transport properties in porous transport layers using pore-scale and pore-network simulations" Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 168(6): 064501, 2021.
- V. Kale, M. Thomas and M. Secanell, "On determining the optimal shape, size, speed, and size of metal flywheel rotors with maximum kinetic energy" Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 64: 1481-1499, 2021.
- Y. Kim, T. Asset, F. Wei, M. Secanell, J. Barralet and J. T. Gostick, "Fabrication of platinum group metal-free catalyst layer with enhanced mass transport characteristics via an electrospraying technique" Materials Today Energy, 20: 100641, 2021.
- B. S. Rupal, T. Singh, T. Wolfe, M. Secanell, and A. J. Qureshi, "Tri-Planar Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Characteristics of SS 316L Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process Test Artifacts and Effect of Base Plate Removal" Materials, 14(13): 3575, 2021.
- E. Mahrous, R. V. Roy, A. Jarauta and M. Secanell, "A two-dimensional numerical model for the sliding motion of liquid drops by the particle finite element method" Physics of Fluids, 33(3): 032117, 2021.
- A. Kosakian and M. Secanell, "Estimating charge-transport properties of fuel-cell and electrolyzer catalyst layers via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy" Electrochimica Acta, 367: 137521, 2021.
2020
- M. Mandal, M. Moore, and M. Secanell, "Measurement of the protonic and electronic conductivities of PEM water electrolyzer electrodes" ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,12(44): 49549-49562, 2020.
- A. Jarauta, V. Zingan, P. Minev, and M. Secanell, "A Compressible Fluid Flow Model Coupling Channel and Porous Media Flows and Its Application to Fuel Cell Materials" Transport in Porous Media, 134: 351-386, 2020.
- B. S. Rupal, N. Anwer, M. Secanell and A. J. Qureshi, "Geometric tolerance and manufacturing assemblability estimation of metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes" Materials & Design, 194: 108842, 2020.
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, "Understanding single-phase water-management signatures in fuel-cell impedance spectra: A numerical study," Electrochimica Acta, 350: 136204, 2020.
- H. Dhawan, N. Semagina and M. Secanell, "State-of-the-art iridium-based catalysts for acidic water electrolysis: a minireview of wet-chemistry synthesis methods," Johnson Matthey Technology Review, 2020.
- E. Mahrous, A. Jarauta, T. Chan, P. Ryzhakov, A. Z. Weber, R. V. Roy, and M. Secanell, "A particle finite element-based model for droplet spreading analysis," Physics of Fluids, 32(4): 042106, 2020.
- R. Bock, H. Karoliussen, B. G. Pollet, M. Secanell, F. Seland, D. Stanier, and O. S. Burheim, "The influence of graphitization on the thermal conductivity of catalyst layers and temperature gradients in proton exchange membrance fuel cells," International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(2): 1335-1342, 2020.
- B. S. Rupal, N. Anwer, M. Secanell and A. J. Qureshi, "Geometric tolerance characterization of laser powder bed fusion processes based on skin model shapes," Procedia CIRP, 92: 169-174, 2020.
2019
- S. Shukla, F. Wei, M. Mandal, J. Zhou, M. S. Saha, J. Stumper, and M. Secanell, "Determination of PEFC gas diffusion layer and catalyst layer porosity utilizing Archimedes principle," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 166(15): F1142, 2019.
- M. Aliramezani, C. R. Koch, M. Secanell, R. E. Hayes, and R. Patrick, "An electrochemical model of an amperometric NOx sensor," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 290: 302-311, 2019.
- M. Sabharwal, L. M. Pant, N. Patel, and M. Secanell, "Computational Analysis of Gas Transport in Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer under Dry and Partially Saturated Conditions," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 166(7): F3065-F3080, 2019.
- X. Tan, J. Shen, N. Semagina, and M. Secanell, "Decoupling structure-sensitive deactivation mechanisms of Ir/IrOx electrocatalysts toward oxygen evolution reaction," Journal of Catalysis, 371: 57-70, 2019.
2018
- A. Jarauta, P.Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, and M. Secanell, "An implicit surface tension model for the analysis of droplet dynamics," Journal of Computational Physics, 374: 1196-1218, 2018.
- V. Kale and M. Secanell, "A comparative study between optimal metal and composite rotors forflywheel energy storage systems," Energy Reports, 4: 576-585, 2018.
- M. Mandal, A. Valls, N. Gangnus, M. Secanell, "Analysis of Inkjet Printed Catalyst Coated Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Electrolyzers," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 165(7): F543-F552, 2018.
- M. Sabharwal, J.T. Gostick, and M. Secanell, "Virtual Liquid Water Intrusion in Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Media," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 165(7): F553-F563, 2018.
- A. Kneer, J. Jankovic, D. Susac, A. Putz, N. Wagner, M. Sabharwal, and M. Secanell, "Correlation of Changes in Electrochemical and Structural Parameters due to Voltage Cycling Induced Degradation in PEM Fuel Cells," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 165(6): F3241-F3250, 2018.
- J. Zhou, S. Shukla, A. Putz, and M. Secanell, "Analysis of the role of the microporous layer in improving polymer electrolyte fuel cell performance," Electrochimica Acta, 268C: 366-382, 2018.
2017
- D. Paxman, S. Trottier, M.R. Flynn, L. Kostiuk, and M. Secanell, "Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Methane Thermal Decomposition Reactor," International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42(40): 25166-25184, 2017.
- P.B. Ryzhakov, A. Jarauta, M. Secanell, and J. Pons-Prats, "On the Application of the PFEM to Droplet Dynamics Modeling in Fuel Cells," Computational Particle Mechanics, 4(3): 285-295, 2017.
- S. Shukla, S. Bhattacharjee, A.Z. Weber, and M. Secanell, "Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Ink Dispersion Stability for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Applications," Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 164(6): F600-F609, 2017.
- J. Zhou, A. Putz, and M. Secanell, "A Mixed Wettability Pore Size Distribution Based Mathematical Model for Analyzing Two-Phase Flow in Porous Electrodes I. Mathematical Model," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 164(6): F530-F539, 2017.
- J. Zhou, D. Stanier, A. Putz, and M. Secanell, "A Mixed Wettability Pore Size Distribution Based Mathematical Model for Analyzing Two-Phase Flow in Porous Electrodes: II. Model Validation and Analysis of Micro-Structural Parameters," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 164(6): F540-F556, 2017.
2016
- D. Novitski, A. Kosakian, T. Weissbach, M. Secanell, S. Holdcroft, "Electrochemical Reduction of Dissolved Oxygen in Alkaline, Solid Polymer Electrolyte Films," Journal of the American Chemical Society, 138(47): 15465-15472, 2016.
- M. Sabharwal, L. M. Pant, A. Putz, D. Susac, J. Jankovic, M. Secanell, "Analysis of Catalyst Layer Microstructures: From Imaging to Performance," Fuel Cells, 2016.
This article was third most accessed in April 2017 and fifth most accessed between May 2016 and April 2017 in the Wiley Online Library.
- S. Shukla, D. Stanier, M. S. Saha, J. Stumper, M. Secanell, "Analysis of Inkjet Printed PEFC Electrodes with Varying Platinum Loading," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 163(7): F677-F687, 2016.
- B. Olateju, A. Kumar, M. Secanell, "A techno-economic assessment of large scale wind-hydrogen production with energy storage in western Canada – a sustainable pathway for upgrading bitumen from oil sands?" International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(21): 8755-8776, 2016.
- A. Jarauta, P. Ryzhakov, M. Secanell, P. R. Waghmare, J. Pons-Prats, "Numerical study of droplet dynamics in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell gas channel using an embedded Eulerian-Lagrangian approach," Journal of Power Sources, 323: 201-212, 2016.
- A. Rupp, H. Baier, P. Mertiny, and M. Secanell, "Analysis of a flywheel energy storage system for light rail transit," Energy, 107: 625-638, 2016.
- G. Lemieux, J.P. Carey, C. Flores-Mir, M. Secanell, A. Hart, M. O. Lagravère, "Precision and Accuracy of Suggested Maxillary and Mandibular Landmarks Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Regional Superimpositions: An In Vitro Study", American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 149(1):67–75, 2016.
2015
- L. M. Pant, S. K. Mitra, and M. Secanell, "Multigrid hierarchical simulated annealing method for reconstructing heterogeneous media", Physical Review E, 92(6):063303, 2015
- L. M. Pant, H. Huang, M. Secanell, S. Larter and S. Mitra, "Multi scale characterization of coal structure for mass transport", Fuel, 159:315-323, 2015.
- P. Mangal, L. M. Pant, N. Carrigy, M. Dumontier, V. Zingan, S. Mitra and M. Secanell, "Experimental study of mass transport in PEMFCs: Through plane permeability and molecular diffusivity in GDLs", Electrochimica Acta, 167:160-171, 2015.
- A. Jarauta, M. Secanell, J. Pons-Prats, P. Ryzhakov, S. Idelshon, E. Oñate, A semi-analytical model for droplet dynamics on the GDL surface of a PEFC electrode, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, In press, 2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.01.058.
- S. Shukla, K. Domican, K. Karan, S. Bhattacharjee and M. Secanell, "Analysis of Low Platinum Loading Thin Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Electrodes Prepared by Inkjet Printing", Electrochimica Acta, 156:289–300, 2015.
2014
- D. Forst, S. Nijjar, C. Flores-Mir, J. Carey, M. Secanell and M. Lagravere, In vivo 3D Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Tooth Volume Measurement Protocols, Progress in Orthodontics, 15:69, 2014. DOI: 10.1186/s40510-014-0069-2
- M. Bhaiya, A. Putz and M. Secanell, "Analysis of non-isothermal effects on polymer electrolyte fuel cell electrode assemblies", Electrochimica Acta, 147C:294-309, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2014.09.051
- L. M. Pant, S. Mitra and M. Secanell, "Stochastic Reconstruction using Multiple Correlation Functions with Different Phase Neighbors based Pixel Selection", Physical Review E, 90:023306, 2014
- G. Lemieux, J. P. Carey, C. Flores-Mir, M. Secanell, A. Hart, N. Dietrich, M. O. Lagravere Vich, "Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Superimposition of the Nasomaxillary Complex", American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 146(6):758–764, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.08.014
- A. Z. Weber, R. L. Borup, R. M. Darling, P. K. Das, T. J. Dursch, W. Gu, D. Harvey, A. Kusoglu, S. Litster, M. M. Mench, R. Mukundan, J. P. Owejan, J. G. Pharoah, M. Secanell and I. V. Zenyuk, "A Critical Review of Modeling Transport Phenomena in Polymer-Electrolyte Fuel Cells", Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(12):F1254-F1299, 2014. DOI: 10.1149/2.0751412jes
- M. Moore, P. Wardlaw, P. Dobson, J.J. Boisvert, A. Putz, R.J. Spiteri, M. Secanell, "Understanding the Effect of Kinetic and Mass Transport Processes in Cathode Agglomerates", Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 161(8):E3125-E3137, 2014. DOI: 10.1149/2.010408jes
2013
- A. DeCesare, M. Secanell, M. O. Lagravère and J. Carey, "Multiobjective optimization framework for landmark measurement error correction in three-dimensional cephalometric tomography", Dentomaxillofacial Radiology 42(7): 20130035, 2013. DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20130035
- M. Moore, A. Putz and M. Secanell, "Investigation of the ORR Using the Double-Trap Intrinsic Kinetic Model", Journal of the Electrochemical Society 160(6): F670-F681, 2013. DOI: 10.1149/2.123306jes
- N. Carrigy , L. M. Pant, S. Mitra, M. Secanell, "Knudsen Diffusivity and Permeability of PEMFC Microporous Coated Gas Diffusion Layers for Different Polytetrafluoroethylene Loadings", Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 160(2):F81-F89, 2013. DOI: doi: 10.1149/2.036302jes
- L. M. Pant , S. Mitra, M. Secanell, "A Generalized Mathematical Model to Study Gas Transport in PEMFC Porous Media" ,International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 58(1–2):70–79, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2012.11.023
2012
- L. M. Pant, S. Mitra and M. Secanell, "Absolute permeability and Knudsen diffusivity measurements in PEMFC gas diffusion layers and micro porous layers", Journal of Power Sources, Volume 206, pp. 153-160, 2012.
- P. Dobson, C. Lei, T. Navessin, M. Secanell, "Characterization of the PEM Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer Microstructure by Nonlinear Least-Squares Parameter Estimation", Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 159(5), B1-B10, 2012. DOI: 10.1149/2.041205jes
2011
- L. M. Pant, M. Secanell and S. Mitra, "Modified Multi-Component Gas Transport Formulation with Phoretic Effects", Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Volume 11, Number 6, pp.725-742, 2011
- M. Krack, M. Secanell, P. Mertiny, "Advanced optimization strategies for cost-sensitive design of energy storage flywheel rotors", Journal of Advanced Materials 43(2):65-78, 2011
- M .Secanell, J. Wishart, P. Dobson, "Computational design and optimization of fuel cells and fuel cell systems: A review", Journal of Power Sources, 196(8):3690-3704, 2011
- M. Lagravere, M. Secanell, J. Carey and P. Major, "Optimization Analysis for Plane Orientation in Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Analysis of Serial CBCT Images”, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 111(6):771-777, 2011
- M. Krack, M. Secanell, P. Mertiny, "Cost optimization of a hybrid composite flywheel rotor with a split-type hub using combined analytical/numerical models", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 44(1):57-73, 2011
2010
- Chueh, C.C., Secanell, M., Bangerth, W., Djilali, N., "Multi-level adaptive simulation of transient two-phase flow in heterogeneous
porous media", Computers and Fluids 39 (9), pp. 1585-1596, 2010
- M. Krack, M. Secanell, P. Mertiny, "Cost optimization of hybrid composite flywheel rotors for energy storage", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization 41 (5), pp. 779-795, 2010
- M. Secanell, R. Songprakorp, N. Djilali, A. Suleman, "Optimization of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell membrane electrode assembly". Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 40(1-6) 563-583, 2010
- J. Wishart, M. Secanell, Y. Zhou, “Hybrid vehicle nomenclature and plug-in hybrid vehicle fuel economy,” International Journal of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, 2(3):177-201, 2010.
2008
- M. Secanell, R. Songprakorp, A. Suleman and N. Djilali, "Multi-Objective Optimization of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly", Energy and Environmental Sciences, 1(3):378-388, 2008.
- M. Secanell, K. Karan, A. Suleman and N. Djilali, "Optimal Design of Ultra-Low Platinum PEMFC Anode Electrodes", Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 155(2):B125-B134, 2008.
2007
- M. Secanell, K. Karan, A. Suleman and N. Djilali, "Multi-Variable Optimization of PEMFC Cathodes using an Agglomerate Model ", Electrochimica Acta, 52(22):6318-6337, 2007.
- M. Secanell, B. Carnes, A. Suleman and N. Djilali, "Numerical Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Cathode Electrodes ", Electrochimica Acta, 52(7):2668-2682, February 2007.
2006
- J. Wishart, Z. Dong and M. Secanell, "Optimization of a PEM Fuel Cell System Based on Empirical Data and a Generalized Electrochemical Semi-Empirical Model", Journal of Power Sources, 161(2):1041-1055, October 2006.
- M. Secanell, P. Gamboa and A. Suleman, "Design of a Morphing Airfoil for a Light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using High-Fidelity Aerodynamic Shape Optimization ", AIAA Journal, 44(7):1550-1562, July 2006.
2005
- M. Secanell and A. Suleman, "Study of Sequential Optimization Algorithms for Application to Aerodynamic Shape Optimization", AIAA Journal, 43(10):2262-2267, October 2005.
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Book Chapters
2022
- M. Secanell, J. Gostick, and P. A. Garcia-Salaberri, "Porous Electrode Components in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers", In Encyclopedia of Energy Storage (978-0-12-819730-1), Elsevier, 2022
- V. Kale, and M. Secanell, "Rotor Design and Optimization of Metal Flywheels", In Encyclopedia of Energy Storage, Elsevier, 2022 (ISBN: 978-0-12-819730-1)
2017
- M. Secanell, A. Jarauta, A. Kosakian, M. Sabharwal, J. Zhou, "PEM Fuel Cells, Modeling", In: Meyers R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, Springer, New York, NY, 2017 (Online ISBN: 978-1-4939-2493-6)
2011
- A. Koupaei, S. Mitra and M. Secanell, “Gas Transport in Micro, Nano Capillaries and Porous Media”, In Microfluidics and Nanofludics Handbook, CRC Press, 2011 (ISBN: 978-143-981-676-9).
- M. Krack, M. Secanell, P. Mertiny, “Rotor Design for High-Speed Flywheel Energy Storage Systems”, In Energy Storage, InTech, 2011 (ISBN: 978-953-307-269-2)
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Conference publications (refereed)
2022
- F. Wei, A. Kosakian, J. Liu, M. Secanell, "Water Transport Characterization of Anion and Proton Exchange Membranes", ECS Meeting Abstracts. No. 242. IOP Publishing, 2022.
- M. Ghadban, M. Sabharwal, X. Li, A. E. Goode, M Smith, C. Murphy, and M. Secanell, "(Digital Presentation) Three-Dimensional Pore-Scale Modelling of NMC Cathodes Using Multi-Resolution FIB-SEM Images", ECS Meeting Abstracts. No. 242. IOP Publishing, 2022.
- H. Dhawan, J. Woodford, N. Semagina, and M. Secanell, "Impact of Different Supports on the Performance of Ir Oxide Based Catalysts Synthesized Using Incipient Wetness Method", ECS Meeting Abstracts. No. 242. IOP Publishing, 2022.
2021
- M. Secanell, S. Jung, A. Jarauta, F. Wei, M. Sabharwal and J. Gostick, "(Invited) Multi-Scale analysis of transport in dry and partially-saturated porous media", ECS Meeting Abstracts. No. 27. IOP Publishing, 2021.
- M. Moore, M. Mandal and M. Secanell, "A numerical study on the impact of low electronic conductivity on PEMWE electrolyser performance", ECS Meeting Abstracts. No. 38. IOP Publishing, 2021.
2020
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, "Understanding Fuel-Cell Impedance Spectra via Numerical Modelling: A Single-Phase Water-Management Study", ECS Meeting Abstracts MA2020-01, 1607, 2020.
- V. Kale and M. Secanell, "Improving the energy capacity and cost effectiveness of flywheel rotors in grid-scale energy storage systems by varying their shape, speed and size" ASME Power Conference, 83747: V001T10A005, 2020.
2019
- M. Mandal, M. Moore, and M. Secanell, "Measurement of ionic conductivity of PEM water electrolyzer electrodes," ECS Transactions, 92(8): 757, 2019.
2018
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, "An Open-Source Multiscale Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells", ECS Meeting Abstracts MA2018-02 (60), 1353, 2018.
- M. N. Islam, V. O. Kollath, F. D. Mayer, L. Baron, M. Secanell, and K. Karan, "N-Containing carbon nanospheres as PEFC catalyst support prepared from nature inspired precursor", ECS Meeting Abstracts MA2018-02 (60), 1520, 2018.
- M. Sabharwal and M. Secanell, "Microstructural Analysis of Electrode Performance in Fuel Cells at Varying Water Contents", ECS Meeting Abstracts MA2018-02 (60), 1358, 2018.
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, M. Secanell, "A Mathematical Model for Predicting the Polarization Curve Hysteresis in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells", Meeting Abstracts, Canadian Section of The Electrochemical Society, 2018.
2017
- S. Shukla, D. Stanier, M. S. Saha, B. Zahiri, M. Tam, J. Stumper, and M. Secanell, "Characterization of Inkjet Printed Electrodes with Improved Porosity", ECS Transactions 77.11 (2017): 1453-1463.
- M. Mandal, A. Valls, N. Gangnus, and M. Secanell, "Analysis of inkjet printed polymer electrolyte electrolyzer electrodes", ECS Transactions 80.8 (2017): 1085-1095.
- M. Secanell, A.M.V. Putz, J. Zhou, M. Sabharwal, A. Jarauta, and A. Kosakian, "Open-Source Macro- and Meso-Scale Modeling of PEFCs", Meeting Abstracts. No. 34. The Electrochemical Society, 2017.
- A. Jarauta, P.B. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, and M. Secanell, "Embedded Eulerian-Lagrangian two-phase modelling of inkjet printing", VII International Conference on Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, Rhodes, Greece, 2017
- A. Jarauta, T. Chan, A.Z. Weber, P. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, and M. Secanell, "Numerical Study of Roughness and Contact Angle Effects on Water Transport in a Gas Channel", Meeting Abstracts. No. 34. The Electrochemical Society, 2017. (Poster Presentation)
- M. Sabharwal, A. Putz, D. Susac, J. Jankovic, and M. Secanell, "Improving FIB-SEM reconstructions by using epoxy resin embedding", ECS Transactions 77.11 (2017): 1337-1349.
- J. Zhou, A. Putz, and M. Secanell, "Understanding the Role of the Micro-Porous Layer on Fuel Cell Performance Using a Non-Isothermal, Two-Phase Model", Meeting Abstracts. No. 31. The Electrochemical Society, 2017.
2016
- M. Sabharwal, M. Secanell, D. Susac, A. Putz, J. Jankovic, "Direct Numerical Simulation of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Catalyst Layer", Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2016
- M. Skinner, M. Suess, M. Secanell, P. Mertiny, "Design of a Composite Flywheel Rotor for Long-Term Energy Storage in Residential Applications", Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2016
- J. Zhou, M. Secanell, A. Putz, "Water Transport Analysis Using a Non-Isothermal, Two-Phase, Mixed Wettability Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Model", Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2016
- A. Kosakian, M. Secanell, D. Novitski, S. Holdcroft, "Numerical Estimation of Oxygen Transport Properties in Thin Polymer Membranes", Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering International Congress 2016
2015
- M. Secanell, A. Putz, S. Shukla, P. Wardlaw, M. Bhaiya, L.M. Pant and M. Sabharwal (Invited plenary talk) "Mathematical Modelling and Experimental Analysis of Thin, Low-Loading Fuel Cell Electrodes", ECS Transactions 69 (17), 157-187
- L.M. Pant, M. Sabharwal, S. Mitra, M. Secanell, "Stochastic Reconstruction and Transport Simulation of PEFC Catalyst Layers", ECS Transactions 69 (17), 105-120
- S. Shukla, K. Domican, M. Secanell, "Analysis of Kinetic Parameters and Effect of Pt Loading on Cell Performance of PEFC Electrodes Prepared by Inkjet Printing", ECS Transactions 69 (17), 761-772
2014
- A. Jarauta, M. Secanell, J. Pons-Prats, P.B. Ryzhakov, S.R. Idelsohn, E. Oñate, "A semi-analytical model for droplet dynamics on the GDL surface of a PEM fuel cell cathode", European Hydrogen Energy Conference, Sevilla, Spain, 2014 (Poster Presentation)
- M. Secanell, A. Putz, P. Wardlaw, V. Zingan, M. Bhaiya, M. Moore, J. Zhou, C. Balen and K. Domican, "OpenFCST: An Open-Source Mathematical Modelling Software for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells", ECS Transactions 64(3): 655-680. doi:10.1149/06403.0655ecst
- M. Bhaiya, A. Putz and M. Secanell, "A Comprehensive Single-Phase Non-Isothermal MEA Model and Analysis of Non-Isothermal Effects", ECS Transactions 64(3): 567-579. doi:10.1149/06403.0567ecst
- P. Mangal, M. Dumontier, N. Carrigy and M. Secanell, "Measurements of Permeability and Effective in-Plane Gas Diffusivity of Gas Diffusion Media Under Compression", ECS Transactions 64(3): 487-499. doi:10.1149/06403.0487ecst
- S. Shukla, K. Domican and M. Secanell, "Effect of Electrode Patterning on PEM Fuel Cell Performance using Ink-Jet Printing Method", ECS Transactions 64(3): 341-352. doi:10.1149/06403.0341ecst
2013
- S. Shukla, S. Bhattacharjee and M. Secanell, "Rationalizing Catalyst Inks for PEMFC Electrodes based on Colloidal Interactions", ECS Transactions 58(1): 1409-1428. ecst: 58/1/1409.short
- D. Paxman, S. Trottier, M. Nikoo, M. Secanell and G. Ordorica-Garcia, Initial experimental and theoretical investigation of solar molten media methane cracking for hydrogen production, SolarPACES 2013 , Las Vegas, USA; Energy Procedia (2013).
2012
- P. Mateo and M. Secanell, Analysis of Two-phase Transport in Ultra-thin Catalyst Layer Based Electrodes Using a Mixed Wettability MPL Model. Proceedings of the 10th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, San Diego, California, US, July 23-26, 2012.
- S. Shukla, K. Taufertshoefer, B. Bhattacharjee, K. Karan, D. Malevich, E. Halliop and M. Secanell, Effect of Ionomer Loading In Inkjet Printed Catalyst Coated Membranes on PEFC Performance. Proceedings of the 10th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, San Diego, California, US, July 23-26, 2012.
- S. Miller and M. Secanell, Enclosure/open Cathode Fuel Cell Mathematical Model for Analyzing System Performance Under Arctic Conditions. Proceedings of the 10th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, San Diego, California, US, July 23-26, 2012.
- M. Moore, A. Putz and M. Secanell, Development of a Cathode Electrode Model Using the ORR Dual-trap Intrinsic Kinetic Model. Proceedings of the 10th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, San Diego, California, US, July 23-26, 2012.
- L. Pant, S. Mitra and M. Secanell, Characterization of Transport Properties in Porous Media of A PEM Fuel Cell. Proceedings of the 10th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, San Diego, California, US, July 23-26, 2012.
2011
- Lalit M. Pant, M. Secanell* and Sushanta K. Mitra (2011) , "Mass Transport Measurements in Porous Transport Layers of a PEM Fuel Cell", Proceedings of ASME 2011 9th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels, and Minichannels, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 19-22.
- P. Dobson* and M. Secanell (2011) The Effect of Ionomer Thin Films in Ionomer- and Water-filled Agglomerate Models. 9th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, Washington, DC, US, August 7-12
2010
- Lalit M. Pant, M. Secanell* and Sushanta K. Mitra (2010) , "Design of an Experimental Setup to Study Mass Transport in Micro-Nano Capillaries and Porous Media", Proceedings of ASME 2010 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting and 8th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, Montreal, QC, Canada, August 1-5.
- Ali M. Koupaei, Sushanta K. Mitra and M. Secanell* (2010) , "Numerical Modeling of Mass Transfer Through Micro and Nano Capillaries", Proceedings of ASME 2010 3rd Joint US-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting and 8th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, Montreal, QC, Canada, August 1-5.
- P. Dobson and M. Secanell (2010), “Least-Squares Parameter Estimation for Catalyst Layer Agglomerate Models”, 8th ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering & Technology Conference, New York, USA, June 14-16.
2008
- M. Secanell*, R. Songprakorp, N. Djilali and A. Suleman (2008) Design of a Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly under Different Operating Conditions, Proceedings of the 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada, Sept. 10-12.
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- A preliminary version of this work was also presented as: M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman (2008) Optimization of Membrane Electrode Assemblies for PEMFC, Proceeding of the 4th AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, Illinois, USA, April 7-10.
2006
- J. Wishart, Z. Dong and M. Secanell, “Optimization of a PEM Fuel Cell System for Low Speed Hybrid Electric Vehicles”, Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 10-13, 2006.
- M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Optimization of a Planar Self-Breathing PEM Fuel Cell Cathode”, Proceedings of the 11th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Portsmouth, Virginia, September 5-8, 2006.
- M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Gradient-Based Optimization of PEM Fuel Cell Catalyst Layers”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, September 12-15, 2006.
- M. Secanell, B. Carnes, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “A PEM Fuel Cell Electrode Model for Gradient-Based Optimization”, Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Computational Mechanics, Lisbon, Portugal, June 5-9, 2006.
2005
- J. Wishart, M. Secanell, Z. Dong and G. Wang, “Optimization of a Fuel Cell System Based on Empirical Data of a PEM Fuel Cell Stack and Generalized Electrochemical Model”, Proceedings of the International Green Energy Conference, Waterloo, Ontario, June 12-16, 2005, Paper No. 126.
- M. Secanell, P. Gamboa and A. Suleman, “Design of a Morphing Airfoil for a Light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using High-Fidelity Aerodynamic Shape Optimization”, Proceedings of the 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Austin, Texas , April 18-21, 2005.
2004
- M. Secanell and A. Suleman, “Sequential Optimization Algorithms for Aerodynamic Shape Optimization”, 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, Albany, New York, August 30-September 1, 2004.
2003
- M. Secanell, A. Suleman and A.P. Costa, “Control of an Adaptive Flight Vehicle”, Canadian Conference of Applied Mechanics, Calgary, June 1-5, 2003.
2002
- M. Secanell and F. Córcoles, “DAE Implementation of Dynamic Power Systems”, 10th IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6-9, 2002.
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Conference presentations and invited talks
2020
- A. Kosakian, M. Secanell, A Transient Model for Impedance Analysis of Proton-Exchange-Membrane Fuel Cells, ECS Canada Section 2020 Fall Symposium, December 12, 2020 (online presentation).
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, M. Secanell, Analysis of Single-Phase Water-Management Signatures in Fuel-Cell Impedance Spectra, 71st Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Belgrade, Serbia, August 30 - September 4, 2020 (online poster presentation).
2019
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina and M. Secanell, An Open-Source Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Water Management in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, CREATE ME2 Annual Meeting - Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Energy Solutions Conference, University of Calgary, Calgary AB, Canada, August 29, 2019 (oral presentation).
- E. Ezquerra and M. Secanell, Fabrication and testing of PEM fuel cells, University of Alberta Research Experience (UARE) International Poster Symposium, Edmonton AB, Canada, March 14, 2019 (poster presentation).
2018
- A. Jarauta, P. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, and M. Secanell, A new implicit finite element model for the analysis of droplet dynamics, 71st Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 18-20, 2018 (Oral presentation).
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, An Open-Source Multiscale Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, CREATE ME2 Annual Meeting - Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies, University of Calgary, Calgary AB, Canada, August 30, 2018 (poster presentation).
- D. J. Jones, K. Karan, M. Secanell, S. D. Knights, T. Muzaffar, and J. Lack, 2018 Fuel cells Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar, Smithfield RI, July 29 - August 3, 2018 (Technical report).
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, An Open-Source Multiscale Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Gordon Research Conference, Smithfield RI, July 29 - August 3, 2018 (poster presentation).
- M. Sabharwal and M. Secanell, Impact of local saturation on gas transport and performance of fuel cell electrodes, Gordon Research Conference, Smithfield RI, July 29 - August 3, 2018 (poster presentation).
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, An Open-Source Multiscale Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Gordon Research Seminar, Smithfield RI, July 28-29, 2018 (poster presentation).
- M. Sabharwal and M. Secanell, Impact of local saturation on gas transport and performance of fuel cell electrodes, Gordon Research Seminar, Smithfield RI, July 28-29, 2018 (oral and poster presentation).
- A. Kosakian and M. Secanell, An Open-Source Multiscale Transient Model for Numerical Characterization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA, July 26, 2018 (invited talk).
- M. Sabharwal and M. Secanell, Microstructural analysis of fuel cell electrodes, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA, July 26, 2018 (invited talk).
- A. Kosakian, L. Padilla Urbina, A. Heaman, and M. Secanell, An open-source multiscale transient model for analyzing dynamic electrolyte hydration and polarization hysteresis in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Faculty of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB, Canada, July 4, 2018 (poster presentation).
2016
- P.B. Ryzhakov, A. Jarauta, M. Secanell, J. Pons-Prats, Two-phase transport in microchannels under different injection conditions, 11th European Fluid Mechanics Conference, Sevilla, Spain, 2016.
- M Secanell, Multi-Scale Numerical Analysis of Transport in Fuel Cells, Gordon Research Conference, Stonehill College, Easton, MA, US, August 2016 (invited talk).
- M. Sabharwal, A. Putz, and M. Secanell, Effect of Liquid Water on Pore Scale Gas Transport & Electrochemical Reactions in a Catalyst Layer, Gordon Research Seminar, Boston USA, Aug. 6, 2016
- A. Kosakian, M. Secanell, D. Novitski, and S. Holdcroft, A numerical algorithm for estimation of oxygen transport properties in thin polymer membranes, 5th Annual CaRPE-FC Technical Review Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 2-3, 2016 (talk and poster)
- M. Sabharwal, L.M.Pant, A. Putz, D. Susac, J. Jankovic, and M. Secanell, Analysis of catalyst layer microstructures: From imaging to performance, CaRPE-FC Joint Electrocatalysis-Modelling Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Feb. 17-18, 2016
- J. Zhou, A. Putz, M. Secanell, Two-Phase Mixed Wettability Fuel Cell Model Using Pore Size Distribution, CaRPE-FC Joint Electrocatalysis-Modelling Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Feb. 17-18, 2016
- A. M. V. Putz, M. Secanell, A Systematic Approach to Develop and Validate Models for the Design of Membrane Electrode Assemblies, Meeting Abstracts. No. 27. The Electrochemical Society, 2016.
2015
- A. Jarauta, P.B. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, M. Secanell, Modeling of droplet dynamics on a porous substrate using an embedded formulation, 12th Symposium for Fuel Cell and Battery Modeling and Experimental Validation, Freiburg, Germany, 2015.
- A. Jarauta, P.B. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, M. Secanell, Numerical modelling of droplet dynamics using an embedded formulation, VI International Conference on Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, San Servolo, Venice, Italy, 2015.
- A. Jarauta, P.B. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, M. Secanell, Numerical model of droplet dynamics using an embedded PFEM-Eulerian formulation, IV Conference on Particle-Based Methods, Barcelona, Spain, 2015.
- J. Zhou, A. Putz, M. Secanell, Development of a Multi-dimensional, Pore-size distribution Based, Two-phase Flow Model for PEFC Operation at High Current Density, CaRPE-FC Joint Electrocatalysis-Modelling Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 7-8, 2015
- L.M. Pant, M. Sabharwal, A. Putz, S.K. Mitra, M. Secanell, Stochastic Reconstruction of PEFC Porous Media, 12th Symposium on Fuel Cell and Battery Modelling and Experimental Validation, ModVal 12, Germany, March 2015
- M. Secanell, P. Mangal, C. Balen, V. Zingan, A. Kosakian and P. Minev, Mass Transport in Fuel Cell. International Conference on Electrochemical Energy Science and Technology (EEST2015) Vancouver, Canada, Aug. 16 - 22, 2015. (Invited keynote)
- A. Jarauta, P. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats and M. Secanell, Numerical modelling of droplet dynamics using an embedded formulation, 6th International Conference on Computational Methods for Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering (COUPLED PROBLEMS 2015), Venice, Italy, 18-20 May 2015
2014
- A. Jarauta, P.B. Ryzhakov, J. Pons-Prats, M. Secanell, S.R. Idelsohn, E. Oñate, Numerical model of droplet dynamics on the GDL surface of a PEM fuel cell cathode, 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics, Barcelona, Spain, 2014.
- M. Secanell, A. Putz, P. Wardlaw, V. Zingan, M. Bhaiya, M. Moore, J. Zhou, C. Balen and K. Domican, OpenFCST: An Open-Source Mathematical Modelling Software for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, 226th ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, October 5-10 2014
- M. Bhaiya, A. Putz and M. Secanell, Analysis of Thermal and Water Management in PEMFC Using a Single-Phase, Non-Isothermal MEA Mathematical Model, 226th ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, October 5-10 2014
- S. Shukla, K. Domican and M. Secanell, Effect of Patterning of PEM Fuel Cell Electrodes Fabricated Using Inkjet Printing Technology, 226th ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, October 5-10 2014
- P. Mangal, M. Dumontier, N. Carrigy and M. Secanell, Measurements of Permeability and Effective in-Plane Gas Diffusivity of Gas Diffusion Media Under Compression, 226th ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, October 5-10 2014
- L. M. Pant, P. Mangal, S. K. Mitra and M. Secanell, Mass Transport Analysis in PEMFC Porous Media, Gordon Research Seminar & Conference on Fuel Cells, US, August 2-8 2014 (Poster Presentation)
- S. Shukla and M. Secanell, Analyzing the feasibility of low Platinum loading ink-jet printed electrodes and their applications, Gordon Research Seminar & Conference on Fuel Cells, US, August 2-8 2014 (Poster Presentation)
- P. Mangal and M. Secanell, Measurements of permeability and effective through-plane gas diffusivity of gas diffusion media, Gordon Research Seminar on Fuel Cells, US, August 2-8 2014 (Poster Presentation)
- M. Secanell, A. Putz, V. Zingan, P. Wardlaw, M. Bhaiya and K. Domican, OpenFCST: Open-source fuel cell simulation toolbox, Gordon Research Conference on Fuel Cells, US, August 2-8 2014 (Poster Presentation)
- M. Secanell, Introduction to Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Mathematical Modelling Using OpenFCST, CIMNE, Univeritat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, May 2014.
- M. Secanell, Low Loading Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Fabrication, Characterization and Mathematical Modelling, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Stuttgart, Germany, May 2014.
- M. Secanell, Engineering, society and the environment. APEGA Graduating Students’ Workshop and Luncheon, Calgary, Alberta, November 23, 2013 and March 22, 2014.
- M. Secanell, Engineering, society and the environment. APEGA Graduating Students’ Workshop and Luncheon, Edmonton, Alberta, November 16, 2013 and March 8, 2014.
2013
- M. Secanell (2013), OpenFCST: Fuel Cell Simulation Toolbox. U.S. Department of Energy Fuel Cell Modeling Transport Workshop, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, US, October 28, 2013.
- M. Secanell (2013), Introduction to Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Development and Research in Canada. University of Alberta Sustainability Week, Edmonton, Alberta, October 23, 2013.
- M. Secanell, A. Putz, V.Zingan, M. Bhaiya and P. Wardlaw (2013), OpenFCST: Fuel Cell Simulation Toolbox. 4th deal.II Workshop, College Station, TX, US, August 19-22, 2013.
- M. Secanell (2013), Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Fabrication, Characterization and Mathematical Modeling. Univeritat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, May 2013.
- Philip Wardlaw, Michael Moore, Peter Dobson, Jason Boisvert, Raymond Spiteri and Marc Secanell (2013), A Multi-Scale Agglomerate Based Membrane Electrode Assembly Model. Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Conference 2013, Vancouver, June 16-19 (Oral Presentation)
- K. Domican, S. Shukla, F Wunder and M. Secanell (2013), Low Loading Cathode Catalyst Layer Mathematical Modelling & Experimental Validation. Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Conference 2013, Vancouver, June 16-19 (Oral Presentation)
- Madhur Bhaiya, Michael Moore and Marc Secanell (2013), Development of a single-phase non-isothermal MEA model for multi-step Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) kinetics. Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Conference 2013, Vancouver, June 16-19 (Oral Presentation)
2012
- M. Secanell (2012), Recent Advancements in Fuel Cells in Canada. Petrotech 2012 Education Tour in Alberta, Edmonton, July 14, 2012.
- M. Moore, A. Putz and M. Secanell (2012), Development of a Membrane Electrode Assembly Model Using the ORR Dual-trap Intrinsic Kinetic Model. Gordon Research Conference, US, August 5-10 (Poster Presentation)
- P. Mateo and M. Secanell (2012), "Mixed wettability pore-size distribution model for a conventional PEFC catalyst layer", Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, 2012, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- M. Moore and M. Secanell (2012), "Development of a cathode electrode model using the ORR double-trap intrinsic kinetic model", Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, 2012, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- S. Miller and M. Secanell (2012), "System Performance Analysis of Open-Cathode Fuel Cell Stack in an Enclosure under Arctic Conditions", Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, 2012, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- S. Shukla and M. Secanell (2012), "Effect of Ionomer loading in Ink-jet Printed CCMs on PEMFC Performance", Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, 2012, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- P. Mateo and M. Secanell (2012), "Mixed wettability pore-size distribution model for a conventional PEFC catalyst layer". Proceedings of the 19th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Oral presentation)
- S. Miller and M. Secanell (2012), "System Analysis of Open-Cathode Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Stack in Enclosure for Operation in Arctic Conditions". Proceedings to the 19th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Poster Presentation)
2011
- S. Shukla and M. Secanell (2011), "PEMFC Catalyst ink characterization, modeling and CCM fabrication techniques", 2011, Queens-RMC fuel cell research center, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
2010
- Ali M. Koupaei, Sushanta K. Mitra, M. Secanell (2010), "Numerical Modeling of Mass Transfer Through Micro and Nano Capillaries", Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, 2010, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Poster Presentation)
2009
- M. Secanell, “Membrane electrode assembly model for low relative humidity operation incorporating catalyst layer micro-structural details”, Canada-US MEA Modeling and Characterization Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 12-13, 2009 (Invited talk).
- M. Secanell, “Energy systems design laboratory”, MITACS Advanced Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Transport Phenomena Workshop, Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 29, 2009 (Invited talk).
- P. Dobson and M. Secanell, “Effect of size, thin film and electrolyte content in cathode catalyst layer agglomerate model predictions”, Gordon Research Conference in Fuel Cells, Bryant University, July 26-31, 2009 (Poster presentation).
- M. Secanell, “Moving Beyond Trial-and-Error Design: Using Computational Methods to Develop the Energy Systems of the Future”, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, April 2, 2009 (Invited lecture).
2008
- M. Secanell, A. Suleman, N. Djilali, D. Song and S. Liu, “Multi-Objective Optimization of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells”, 6th Congress of the International Society of Theoretical Chemical Physics, Symposium on Theory and Modeling of Materials and Processes in Fuel Cells, Vancouver, BC, July 24, 2008 (Invited Lecturer – M. Secanell)
2007
- M. Secanell, “Design and Optimization of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells”, 2nd Graduate Innovation Forum, University of Victoria, July 12, 2007 (Oral presentation).
- M. Secanell, K. Karan, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Numerical Optimization of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes”, ASME Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology Conference, New York, USA, June 18-20, 2007 (Presented by N. Djilali).
- M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Numerical Analysis and Design of MEAs for PEM Fuel Cells”, Ballard Power Systems, Burnaby, BC, Canada, June 11th, 2007 (Oral presentation).
- M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Design and Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells”, Young Scientists Workshop, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, May 4-5, 2007 (Oral presentation).
- M. Secanell, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Modeling and Optimization of PEM Cathodes”, Queen’s-RMC Fuel Cell Research Center (FCRC), Kingston, Ontario, Canada, February 9, 2007 (Oral presentation).
2006
- M. Secanell, B. Carnes, A. Suleman and N. Djilali, “Two-Dimensional Gradient-Based Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrodes”, Gordon Research Conference in Fuel Cells, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, July 23-28, 2006 (Poster).
- M. Secanell, “Numerical Optimization of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Electrode”, Graduate Innovation Forum, University of Victoria, May 15, 2006 (Oral presentation).
- M. Secanell, “Computational Modeling and Optimization of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells using deal.II”, Deal.II User Workshop, Heidelberg, January 3-5, 2006 (Oral presentation).
2005
- M. Secanell, B. Carnes, N. Djilali and A. Suleman, “Gradient-Based Optimization of PEMFCs Catalyst Layers”, Fuel Cell Seminar, Palm Springs, CA, November 14-18, 2005 (Poster).
- M. Secanell, “Sequential Optimization Algorithms for Aerodynamic Shape Optimization”, 2nd Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, May 17, 2005 (Poster – honorary mention).
2005
- M. Secanell, “Airfoil Shape Optimization for Aircraft Design”, 1st Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, May 18, 2004 (Oral presentation).
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Theses
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2021
2020
2019
2018
2016
- Chad Balen, A Multi-Component Mass Transport Model for Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2016
- Shantanu Shukla, Experimental Analysis of Inkjet Printed Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Electrodes, Ph.D. thesis, University of Alberta, 2016
- Nicholas H. Dietrich, Voxel-Based Iterative Registration Method using Phase Correlations for Three-Dimensional Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Acquired Images, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2016
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2014
- Prafful Mangal, Experimental Study of Mass Transport Parameters of PEFC Porous Media, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2014
- Derek Paxman, Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Solar Molten Media Methane Cracking for Hydrogen Production, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2014
- Kailyn Domican, Mathematical modeling and experimental validation of thin low platinum content and functionally graded cathode catalyst layers, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2014
- Philip Wardlaw, Modelling of PEMFC Catalyst Layer Mass Transport and Electro-Chemical Reactions Using Multi-scale Simulations, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2014
- Madhur Bhaiya, An open-source two-phase non-isothermal mathematical model of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, M.Sc. thesis, University of Alberta, 2014
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2002
- Differential-Algebraic Equations Implementation of a Three Phase Non-linear Transformer Model to Study Their Transient Response. Systematic Implementation of all Possible Transformer and Load Connections, B.Eng. thesis, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2002 (In Spanish).
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