This research develops sustainable solid biofuels using organic waste instead of food crops. By recycling water and catalysts in a high-temperature process, it reduces energy consumption and improves fuel quality. The work addresses key challenges of feedstock and efficiency, advancing environmentally friendly alternatives for heating, power generation, and industry.

This research explores using solar energy to heat Canadian homes year-round by storing summer heat for winter use. A novel system uses a sand-based thermal battery beneath a house to retain heat. The work aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence and cut emissions from residential heating, a major contributor to Canada’s greenhouse gases.

This research examines how hydropeaking dams cause fish stranding due to rapid flow changes. Using camera monitoring and modeling, it identifies environmental factors like substrate type and seasonal fish abundance that increase risk. The work highlights the need to balance renewable energy production with ecological sustainability in freshwater systems.

This research engineers yeast to convert PET plastic waste into valuable chemicals like PCA, enabling the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable materials. By transforming low-value plastic into high-value products, it offers a scalable biotechnological solution to reduce pollution and support the transition to sustainable, circular economies.

This research uses a traffic analogy to explain gas transport challenges in carbon dioxide electrolysis devices. Despite identical porosity, microstructural connectivity determines performance under flooding conditions. Computational modelling reveals how pathway structure affects efficiency, guiding design improvements that enhance CO₂ conversion into fuels and chemicals, supporting scalable and cleaner energy technologies.

This research transforms agricultural waste into biochar-based activated carbon for batteries and supercapacitors. By replacing costly materials, it improves energy storage performance while reducing costs, offering a sustainable and affordable solution that turns waste into valuable resources for future energy technologies.

This research improves biofuel production from sewage sludge by enhancing cellulose degradation. By isolating and reintroducing naturally occurring bacteria and fungi, sludge treatment efficiency and methane yield increase. The approach reduces waste, supports renewable energy generation, and contributes to replacing fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives.

Achieving a carbon-free future requires not only renewable energy generation but also major upgrades to electricity transmission. This research develops electrostatic generators that produce high-voltage DC power more efficiently and sustainably than current technologies. By reducing costs and reliance on rare materials, the work supports grid expansion and large-scale decarbonisation.

This research explores human motion as a renewable energy source using nanogenerators made from nanomaterials. By converting everyday body movement into electricity, the work demonstrates a novel, sustainable approach to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting a cleaner energy future.