Ron Hugo
Positions
Professor
Schulich School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Director
Schulich School of Engineering, Pipeline Engineering Centre
Contact information
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-2283
Background
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy Aerospace Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1995
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1991
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary, 1989
Biography
Dr. Hugo is Professor and Director of the Pipeline Engineering Centre at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. He is Senior Chair in Engineering Education Innovation in the Schulich School of Engineering. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education. Prior to joining the University of Calgary in 1999, Dr. Hugo spent four years working as a Research Scientist with the US Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, NM where he investigated the impact of atmospheric turbulence on laser-based directed energy systems. Dr. Hugo’s research interests include the development of methods for pipeline system health monitoring, the use of optical-based measurements for the investigation of both single and multiphase pipe flow, and engineering education.
Research
Areas of Research
Leak detection in both single and multiphase flows
Drag reduction in low Reynolds number vertical flows
Odorant performance in low pressure hydrogen-natural gas mixtures
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ENME 471 LEC 01 | Heat Transfer | Fall 2021 |
| ENME 630 LEC 01 | Fndmtl's Liquid Hydrl'c Pipelines | Fall 2021 |
Awards
- SSE Remote Teaching Award, 2021
- Finalist - Best Paper Competition, ASME IPC 2018 Technical Committee. 2018
- 2017 McCaig-Killam Teaching Award, University of Calgary. 2017
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Nomination, 2016
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Professor of the Year Award, 2016
- Distinguished Graduate, 2008
- Wighton Fellowship by the Sanford Fleming Foundation, 2008
- Top 40 Alumnus of the University of Calgary, 2006
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Honorable Mention Award, 2006
- Engineering Students’ Society Teaching Excellence Award, 2006
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Professor of the Year Award, 2005
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Honorable Mention Award, 2005
- APEGGA Excellence in Education Summit Award, 2004
- Department Teaching Excellence Award, 2004
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Professor of the Year Award, 2004
- Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, 2003
- Department Teaching Excellence Award, 2003
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Honorable Mention Award, 2002
- Department Teaching Excellence Award, 2002
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Honorable Mention Award, 2001
- Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, 2001
- Department Teaching Excellence Award, 2001
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Professor of the Year Award, 2001
- Students Union Teaching Excellence Award, 2000
- Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Professor of the Year Award, 2000
Publications
- Pipeline Leak and Volume Rate Detection Through Artificial Intelligence and Vibration Analysis Measurement. Yang, M., Mostaghimi, H., Hugo, R., Park, S.. Measurement. (2021)
- Transferable Pipeline Rupture Detection using Multiple Artificial Intelligence Classifiers During Transient Operations. MacDonald, C., Yang, M., Learn, S., Park, S., Hugo, R.. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. (2021)
- Dynamic Stress Analysis of Exposed Pipes Subjected to Moving In-line Inspection Tool. Mostaghimi, H., Hassani, M., Yu, D., Hugo, R., Park, S. . Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. (2021)
- Optimal Locations for Non-Destructive Inspections to Verify Direct Assessment of Internally Corroded Pipelines. Melo, C., Dann, M., Hugo, R., Janeta, A.. Upstream Oil and Gas Technology. (2020)
- Extreme value modeling of localized internal corrosion in unpiggable pipelines. Melo, C., Dann, M., Hugo, R., Janeta, A.. International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping. (2020)
- Intensive pulsed light sintered flexible conductive hybrid ink in 3D printed polymers. Sandwell, A., Kockerbeck, Z., Park, C.I., Hassani, M., Hugo, R., Park, S.S.. Flexible and Printed Electronics. (2020)
- Understanding Informal Feedback to Improve Online Course Design. Meikleham, A., Hugo, R.. European Journal of Engineering Education. (2020)
- Operational Modal Response Characterization of Pipeline Systems through Reynolds Number Variation. Chen, H., Hugo, R., Park, S.. (2019)
- A Framework for Risk-Based Integrity Assessment of Unpiggable Pipelines Subject to Internal Corrosion. Melo, C., Dann, M., Hugo, R., Janeta, A.. Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. (2019)
- Development of nanocomposite coatings with improved mechanical, thermal, and corrosion protection properties. TabkhPaz M., Park, D-Y, Lee, P.C., Hugo, R., Park, S.S.. Journal of Composite Materials. (2018)
More Information
Pipeline Engineering Centre Video Introduction
Group Study Program to China - Solving Global Problems (2010-2018) Video Introduction
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