Energy
The department leads cutting-edge research in sustainable energy, focusing on renewable technologies, decarbonization and net-zero energy transitions. With expertise in batteries, fuel cells, carbon capture, and biofuels, our work supports global efforts to reduce environmental impact and drive innovation toward a net-zero future.
With a long-standing reputation for excellence, the department is at the forefront of research aimed at transforming how the world produces and uses energy. Our work spans innovations in renewable energy technologies, including advanced batteries for energy storage, fuel cells for clean power generation, and biofuels derived from sustainable sources. Researchers also focus on carbon capture and utilization, creating methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes and power plants.
Central to our mission is the development of sustainable, decarbonized energy systems that support a net-zero energy future. The department is committed to reducing the environmental impact of energy production while increasing efficiency, reliability and accessibility. Our research contributes directly to achieving net-zero goals, with real-world applications in transportation, electricity grids, manufacturing and global climate policy. Students in this field gain interdisciplinary training to become future leaders in energy innovation and environmental stewardship.
Possible Careers
- Electrochemical engineer
- Fuel cell engineer
- Carbon capture engineer
Current Research
Drive the global energy transition by conducting research that spans sustainable resource optimization, energy storage, and clean fuel technologies. Our researchers address the complete energy lifecycle, optimizing traditional energy processes like oil sands extraction, transport through large scale computational fluid dynamics simulation and machine learning integration, and developing cleaner, next-generation alternatives. Core research thrusts include the development of advanced energy storage systems, such as high-performance and sustainable batteries and supercapacitors, and pioneering green hydrogen and ammonia production and photoconversion technologies. Research also explores untapped renewable sources, including optimization strategies for geothermal energy harvesting. Thermodynamics, transport phenomena at interfaces, and data-driven process control are leveraged to advance complex energy systems, ensuring the efficient and environmentally responsible energy creation, transformation, and storage.