Clean Energy Materials Research

We are currently engaged in low-cost, non-toxic methods for designing and creating electrochemically active materials for hydrogen and metal-air fuel cells. 

The focus is to create approachable techniques that are user-friendly such that a specific domain focus for accessing these materials are not required. 

We are seeking a Ph.D candidate to explore new methods of creating catalytic materials for alkaline ORR reactions, starting in January 2023. If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter here.

XR Experiences

As part of the e-Campus Ontario initiative we are building a way in which students can experience a projection of climate change in order to assist in understanding how our actions impact the environment. 

The initial undertaking headed by a small team of GNG5902 students is examining how we can display the increase in sea level and correlate as to if the empathy of the user is affected by the experience. 

We are seeking a project leader for continuing this line of research as a Masters student in the field of Digital Transformation and Innovation, starting in January 2023. If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter here.

Barriers in Teaching & Learning

We have explored aspects of authenticity, how we work together in society, and how given freedom of expression can aid in fostering creativity for our students.

Our most recent research has examined correlations of loneliness to depression and student feelings of authenticity. It is postulated that designing engineering education around a practice of care could be a new way to prioritize creating healthier educational communities.

We have also examined constraints in the classroom as to barriers to creative expression. Creativity is a cherished trait, but the opportunities to practice it is limited in the classroom. 

We are seeking a new Ph.D candidate that wants to examine how we can afford more freedom in our programming using Students as Partners models, to allow students to nurture their leadership and autodidacticism to activate their learning. If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter here. Tentative start date is January 2023.