April 8, 2016
Schulich School of Engineering celebrates research that makes a difference
Schulich is celebrating the work of eight prestigious Industrial Research Chairs.
The 荔枝视频's engineering school is celebrating the work of eight prestigious Industrial Research Chairs. Pictured above, top row, from left: Jalal Abedi, Zhangxing (John) Chen, Apostolos Kantzas, Nader Mahinpey. Bottom row, from left: Pedro Pereira Almao, Joo-Hwa (Andrew) Tay, David Wood, and Harvey Yarranton. See slideshow below to learn more about their individual research projects.
A sustainable energy sector, cleaner air and water and more renewable power 鈥 that鈥檚 what a team of world-class researchers at the Schulich School of Engineering is working to achieve.
The engineering school is celebrating the work of eight prestigious Industrial Research Chairs dedicated to finding energy and environmental innovations that can transform our society for generations to come.
Their revolutionary work wouldn鈥檛 be possible without the and a team of partners 鈥 including and dozens of engaged industry stakeholders 鈥 who have come together to make this research possible.
鈥淥ur scholars in the Schulich School of Engineering are addressing some of the biggest energy challenges of our time,鈥 says 荔枝视频 Vice-President (Research) Ed McCauley. 鈥淭he vital support from NSERC and dozens of program partners is instrumental in our endeavour to find lasting solutions to benefit Canadians.鈥
One of Canada鈥檚 key innovation instruments
The NSERC Industrial Research Chairs program is one of Canada鈥檚 key innovation instruments. NSERC and industry each provide matching funding to support a major research endeavour into an area of critical importance for the entire country. Results from this research are then shared publicly through peer-reviewed sources and help drive innovation from coast to coast.
鈥淭hese prestigious chairs enable long-term, productive relationships between forward-looking businesses and strong centres of expertise in universities. They will not only benefit the companies, but also enrich the training of students and inform the future research of faculty,鈥 said Bert van den Berg, director, colleges community and portfolio planning, Research Partnerships Directorate at NSERC.
Making a powerful impact on people鈥檚 lives
Investigating and evaluating new methods to extract Alberta鈥檚 oil in more efficient, more affordable and more sustainable methods represent five of the Schulich School鈥檚 eight Industrial Research Chair projects.
The remaining three researchers are focused on efforts to improve the effectiveness of renewable energy systems, to enhance wastewater treatment facilities, and to remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the air.
鈥淥ur researchers are making a powerful impact on people鈥檚 lives and the economy,鈥 said Bill Rosehart, dean of the Schulich School of Engineering.
鈥淚nnovation is critical to the long-term success of our energy sector and to protecting our environment. And partnerships with NSERC, industry and government make this innovation possible,鈥 said Rosehart.
Energy innovations for today and tomorrow
Schulich鈥檚 Industrial Research Chairs are among the more than 270 researchers from across the 荔枝视频 currently engaged in energy research as part of Energy Research Strategy. Located in the heart of Canada鈥檚 energy sector, the 荔枝视频 has built a reputation as a global leader in energy research and innovation. With a focus on our low-carbon future, diverse teams are also assessing the effects of energy-related processes while harnessing unconventional hydrocarbon resources.
To learn more about the individual Industrial Research Chair projects, see the slideshow, below.
Energy Innovations video
Hear from our Industrial Research Chairs how their work is helping create a more sustainable energy sector, finding ways to improve oil recovery while using less water and energy to do so.
Environmental Innovations video
Listen as our Industrial Research Chairs describe how their work into renewable energy, carbon capture and improved wastewater treatment processes is