Dr. Akon has used the latest experimental technology to re-examine some of the fundamentals on which the field of wind engineering is based to develop more rational approaches to minimizing damage to structures during extreme windstorms. During his PhD and postdoctoral research program, he was responsible for a number of cutting-edge breakthroughs in the field of wind engineering, including development of a graphical method to predict the wind conditions and uplift loads on the roofs of low-rise buildings, resulting in better building design. He is also a member of the American Association of Wind Engineering (AAWE).
Since joining CPP in 2018, Fahad has been instrumental in advancing CPP’s ground-mounted solar services by introducing innovative solutions. This includes developing and implementing state-of-the-art wind tunnel modeling techniques to better characterize the aerodynamic behavior of solar arrays and evaluation of wind-induced pressures on these structures. He led the development of CPP’s ground-mounted solar tracker and fixed-tilt pressure study databases, enhancing analytical efficiency and enabling more cost-effective wind engineering solutions for clients. He has also conducted wind tunnel testing for a wide range of structures, including tall buildings, airports, large-span canopies, stadiums, and event centers. His work includes structural wind load analyses, determination of design wind pressures for components and cladding, and assessments of pedestrian-level wind comfort.
Dr. Fahad Akon earned his bachelor’s degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, his master’s degree from University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and his PhD from Western University in Canada. Fahad has authored or co-authored several journal papers and conference proceedings and is a reviewer for two journals in the field of wind engineering. He was a graduate teaching assistant Western University, Canada, where he taught numerous undergraduate courses.
