The proposed REM project aims at developing and installing a highly iconographic solar charging station that will help inspire and foster the expansion of local infrastructure for electric vehicles at York University. This effort is part of a plan to use this innovative solar charging station to offset the electrical needs of EVs and most […]

This proposal aims to address the urgent need for clean energy solutions in Canada, particularly focusing on harnessing geothermal energy to meet electricity demands. By utilizing an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system, which efficiently converts geothermal heat into electricity, the project seeks to develop a modular rig integrated with parallel turboexpanders for enhanced performance. This […]

The proposed project aims to advance energy conversion processes by developing an innovative method to create single atoms (SAs) on a nanostructured nickel oxide support layer, facilitating electrocatalytic oxygen generation. With a focus on enhancing hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, crucial for renewable energy generation, fuel production, and energy storage, the project addresses pressing global […]

Les pompes à chaleur à haute température (PACHT) peuvent répondre à la demande thermique de diverses applications. Elles peuvent être utilisées pour des applications résidentielles, commerciales et industrielles et fournir à la fois le chauffage et l’eau chaude. Selon le site officiel du gouvernement du Canada, les thermopompes sont une technologie éprouvée et fiable au […]

The research project aims to explore rain droplet kinetic energy harvesting for advanced engineering applications in the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technology. As the world increasingly seeks renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies, the concept of harvesting wasted energy forms from the environment gains significance. One promising avenue is reverse electrowetting on dielectric (REWOD), […]

The project involves the development of a machine learning model which can predict targeted properties of materials from their band structure. Computational modeling methods, such as ab initio (quantum chemistry) calculations, Density Functional Theory and Molecular Dynamics, enable us to calculate properties of materials from their crystalline structure. The band structure is a representation of […]

In the last decade, “Conditional Cash Transfers” (CCTs) have spread across Latin America. CCTs involve small, monthly cash transfers to poor families on the condition that children attend school and obtain vaccinations. Studies suggest that these transfers are relatively effective at alleviating extreme poverty. But what are their impacts beyond the material realm? This project […]

La prévision de la demande d’électricité à court terme est un des enjeux majeurs de l’exercice des activités d’Hydro-Québec. Cette tâche requiert de calibrer les paramètres de modèles de prévision complexes par rapport à un grand nombre de données. Or, un des systèmes de calibration utilisé quotidiennement éprouve des difficultés d’adaptation face à la nouvelle […]

Nova Scotia plans to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. The province wants to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia using renewable electricity. Hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon dioxide are three precursors to products that will be essential to a sustainable future: Methanol can be produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, […]

Turbulent flows are complex patterns of fluid motion commonly encountered in nature and engineering applications. Turbulence involves various spatial and temporal scales of motion, making it challenging to measure accurately. This project aims to understand the nonlinear, multi-scale dynamics of turbulence. By utilizing an advection-based method, this work proposes a technique to enhance the temporal […]

This research proposal focuses on addressing the prevalent challenges associated with Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), specifically targeting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Despite significant advancements in performance and durability, particularly in automotive contexts, the high cost associated with essential materials for optimal functionality remains a formidable barrier. Notably, advancements in cathode gas […]

Wind energy technology plays a crucial role in the global strategy for a green transition, with a significant acceleration in deploying new wind power plants being essential to meet global CO2 reduction targets. In this context, research in numerical simulation can provide the renewable energy sector with reliable tools for new wind farm design, land […]