Consulting Engineer & SFU Lecturer

Building the
Sustainable
Built Environment

Mehran Ahmadi, PhD, P.Eng., MBA — energy modelling expert, building sustainability consultant, and Lecturer at Simon Fraser University's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering.

SFU Lecturer P.Eng. — EGBC Energy Modelling Building Sustainability
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Mehran Ahmadi
14+
Years in Industry
12+
Years in Academia
15+
Journal Articles
20+
Technical Presentations
P.Eng.
Registered EGBC
About

Engineer. Educator. Leader.

A dual career spanning professional engineering consultancy and university teaching — fourteen years of industry experience alongside a decade in academia.

I am Mehran Ahmadi, PhD, P.Eng., MBA — an energy modelling and building sustainability specialist with a dual career in professional engineering and academic teaching. I am Founder and Principal Engineer of AYM Engineering Ltd. and a Lecturer at Simon Fraser University's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering since 2019.

My consulting work spans HVAC design, energy modelling, and thermal simulation for new construction and retrofit projects across British Columbia — working under VBBL, STEP Code, NECB, ASHRAE, and LEED frameworks. At SFU I teach courses including Thermodynamics and Building Systems Energy Modelling.

I have held a range of academic leadership roles at SFU's SEE School, including Acting Director, Associate Director, and Chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee — alongside active collaboration with research faculty colleagues on applied engineering questions.

Lecturer — SFU School of Sustainable Energy Engineering

Teaching Thermodynamics and Building Systems Energy Modelling. Acting Director (2022–23), Associate Director (2019–22), UCC Chair.

Principal Engineer — AYM Engineering Ltd.

Founder of AYM Engineering. HVAC design, energy modelling, FEA thermal bridging analysis, and building sustainability consulting since 2020.

Buildings Energy Engineer — NDY (Tetratech)

At Norman Disney & Young — designing, modelling, and rating sustainable buildings; contributing to municipal energy codes and guidelines; developed six trade secrets for the company.

Research Collaborator

Active collaborator with research faculty colleagues at SFU — contributing to applied research in sustainable building engineering and energy systems.

Expertise

What I Offer

Technical services at the intersection of engineering practice and building sustainability — BC-focused, code-current.

Energy Modelling & Code Compliance

Whole-building dynamic energy simulation for new construction and retrofit projects — compliance verification and performance optimisation.

VBBL · STEP Code · NECB · ASHRAE · LEED

3D Thermal Bridging & FEA Simulation

3D finite element analysis of building assemblies — thermal bridging calculations, effective R-value determination, and condensation risk assessment.

FEA · 3D Simulation · Thermal Bridging

Thermographic Inspection (IR Camera)

Infrared thermal imaging to identify and document heat loss, air leakage, moisture intrusion, and insulation deficiencies — non-invasive, diagnostic.

IR Camera · Thermography · Diagnostics

Building Hygrothermal Analysis

Envelope hygrothermal analysis for moisture management, vapour control, and long-term durability of wall, roof, and foundation assemblies.

Hygrothermal · Enclosure · Moisture

Life Cycle & Climate Resiliency

Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and Climate Resiliency Studies — understanding long-term environmental and performance impacts for residential and commercial projects.

LCA · Climate Resiliency · Carbon

University Teaching at SFU

Thermodynamics and Building Systems Energy Modelling — industry-informed, applied instruction for engineering students at SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering.

SFU · Thermodynamics · Energy Modelling
Education

Academic Background

Four degrees in engineering and business — each completed with honours.

MBA

Master of Business Administration — Honours with Distinction

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University · 2022–2023

Focus on sustainability and business in Indigenous communities.

PhD

Ph.D. in Mechatronic Systems Engineering — Honours with Distinction

Simon Fraser University · 2011–2014

Sustainable and energy-efficient cooling systems. President's Scholarship recipient; three graduate fellowships; co-filed two provisional patents.

MSc

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering — Energy Systems

Amirkabir University of Technology · 2007–2009

Energy-efficient heating systems in buildings. Ranked 3rd in the mechanical engineering department; one national patent filed.

BSc

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering — Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer

Kerman University · 2003–2006

Ranked 2nd among 600 engineering students. Capstone: low-cost 2.5 kW wind turbine for residential applications.

Affiliations

Professional Memberships

Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
ASHRAE
SFU — School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
Contact

Get in Touch

For consulting enquiries, academic collaborations, or speaking engagements.

Location

Coquitlam, BC, Canada