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Fast-fc | The Developers

FAST has received contributions, both in the form of source code and consultations, from various individuals since the concept began in 2002 and their contribution has been fundamental to the success of the project and the value to the alternative energy community:

  • Barath Jayasankar, Queen's University
  • Abhishek Nanjundappa, Simon Fraser University
  • Alexander Bellemare-Davis, Axine Water Technologies
  • Silvia Wessel, Retired (Formerly Ballard Power Systems)
  • Adam Weber, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Plamen Atanassov, University of New Mexico
Dr. K. Karan 
University of Calgary

FAST-FC Developer

Kunal's  research has been focused on the development of cleaner energy conversion and storage (ECS) technologies (Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, Batteries and Capacitors).  Currently, Kunal's research activities are focused on both computational modelling and experimental characterization of ECS devices.

Open source PEMFC PEM fuel Cell performance durability catalyst GDL degradation PEM FUel CEll Model modelling simulation

FAST Simulations is lead by David B. Harvey, Dr. J. Pharoah, and Dr. K. Karan and developed by a multi-disciplinary team of researchers

Open source PEMFC PEM fuel Cell performance durability catalyst GDL degradation PEM FUel CEll Model modelling simulation

Dr. J. Pharoah
QUeen's University

FAST-FC Developer


Jon has been involved in the develop-ment of open-source  Computational Fluid Dynamics codes with a focus on the transport processes for fuel cells (PEMFCs and SOFCs).

 Currently, Jon's research at Queen's is focused on the area of fuel cells and membrane separation/water purification.

David B. Harvey 
QUeen's University

Lead Developer


David established FAST and FAST-FC based on his doctorate work at Queen's University supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and Ballard Power Systems.  David continues work in the area of alternative energy and leads the FAST-FC development team.