Mitacs Globalink Research Intern Sarahi Gutierrez researches fluid dynamics at the Université de Sherbrooke
“This experience has taught me that when you are here in Canada, you really can do anything you put your mind to,” says Sarahi Anguiano Gutierrez, a mechanical engineering student from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico.
As a Mitacs Globalink Research Intern under the supervision of Dr. Hachimi Fellouah at the Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Sarahi is contributing to research on the behaviour of airflow around an aerodynamic object within a wind tunnel. The research seeks to understand how airflow is affected by different types of objects as they pass through the tunnel. The results of this research could contribute to more effective design of aerodynamic machinery such as airplanes, automobiles, and bridges.
For example, Sarahi’s research could simulate how the movement of air over a jumbo jet might change depending on the physical features of the plane’s body. Alterations could then be made to the plane’s design, making the final product more fuel efficient as a result of its improved aerodynamics. Similar deductions can be made for cars, while bridges could be made more stable by incorporating understandings of wind behaviour into the design of the bridge itself.
Surahi is enjoying the opportunity to experience hands-on research, as well as the chance to explore la belle province.
Sherbrooke has so much more than I expected. There are always new things to do here, and I’m having a lot of fun learning to speak French with the people of Quebec!”
Having explored Quebec City — “The most beautiful city I’ve ever seen!” — and Montreal —“There’s too much to see in Montreal!” — Sarahi is curious to explore the opportunities that Canada holds for her future.
“I would definitely like to come back for graduate school. There is a lot of research that matches with my interests and so many possibilities for me in Canada.”
Mitacs thanks the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec for their support of the Globalink research internship in this story. Across Canada, the Globalink program also receives support from Alberta Innovates, the Government of British Columbia, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Prince Edward Island, the Government of Saskatchewan, and Research Manitoba.
Mitacs is pleased to work with international partners to support Globalink, including Brazil’s le Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, the China Scholarship Council, Campus France, India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, and Mexico’s Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Do you have a business challenge that could benefit from a research solution? If so, contact Mitacs today to discuss partnership opportunities: BD@mitacs.ca
Mitacs
Mitacs empowers Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to our most pressing problems. By driving economic growth and productivity, we create meaningful change to improve quality of life for all Canadians.
