Energy

Energy is essential to heat our homes, make our products and fuel our cars.

Energy is essential

Energy is essential to heat our homes, make our products and fuel our cars.

How we create and manage our energy resources will determine our quality of life.

From battling greenhouse gases and developing electric car technology to ensuring that nuclear reactors around the world are running safely and efficiently, our world renowned researchers lead the charge towards cleaner, safer, and more innovative energy sources and technologies.

Challenges: Reducing wasted energy, limiting pollutants from energy production and use, reusing, safely disposing energy by-products.

Opportunities: Renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and biofuels.

Marilyn Lightstone, Department of Mechanical Engineering

James S. Cotton, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Thomas Adams, Department of Chemical Engineering

August 26, 2020

McMaster hosts international nuclear energy experts in virtual hackathon

More than 70 nuclear experts, students and government representatives from Canada, the U.S. and the European Union gathered virtually for the Small Modular Reactors (SMR) Hackathon to share their expertise on nuclear energy solutions.

July 31, 2020

"It's great to be back:" Researchers return to the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre

Ali Emadi’s research group has transitioned back to some in-person research activities, getting back on track with both industry and student-led projects. Here’s what the transition looked like.

January 23, 2020

Electrical & Computer Engineering professor seeks solutions to energy challenges

As demand grows to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, Mehdi Narimani is finding ways to maximize the power of our renewable energy sources.

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Dr. Jennifer Bauman

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Hybrid and electric powertrain design and control; Power electronic converters; Advanced vehicle modeling; Smart-charging and EV integration into the smart-grid

Dr. Berker Bilgin

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Systems; Power Electronics and Electric Motor Drives; Acoustic Noise and Vibration Reduction in Electric Motor Drives; Electric and Hybrid Powertrains; Transportation Electrification

Dr. Ali Emadi

Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Canada Research Chair in Transportation Electrification and Smart Mobility and NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Electrified Powertrains
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Canada Research Chair in Transportation Electrification and Smart Mobility and NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Electrified Powertrains
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Transportation Electrification; Electrified Vehicles; Autonomous-Capable Vehicles; Electric and Hybrid Powertrains; Power Electronics and Electric Motor Drives; Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Systems; Renewable and Efficient Energy Systems; Energy and Sustainability

Dr. Xun Li

Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Photonic devices with emphasis on semiconductor laser diodes, packaging and integration of photonic devices and sub-systems ; Fiber-optic communication systems and networks

Dr. Babak Nahid-Mobarakeh

Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Micro Grids; Transportation Electrification; More Electric Aircraft; Electric Vehicles; Renewable Energy Systems; Stability and Stabilization of Power Conversion Systems; Control of Power Converters; Fault-Tolerant Power Conversion; Power Converters Fault-Detection; Motor Control; AC Drives

Dr. Mehdi Narimani

Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Associate Member
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Power Electronics ; High-Power Conversion ; Medium-Voltage Motor Drives ; Application of Power Electronics in Power Systems ; Modeling and Control of Power Electronic Converters ; Renewable Energy Systems

Dr. Shahin Sirouspour

Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

robotics; control systems; energy systems; optimization

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December 9, 2020 / Department News

Creating sustainable fuels for a low-carbon future

Researchers at McMaster University are partnering with the National Research Council Canada (NRC) to make Canada’s energy economy more sustainable for generations to come.

November 10, 2020 / Department News

McMaster-FCA partnership wins NSERC award for advancing the electrified car of the future

Today, Ali Emadi accepts the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Synergy Award for Innovation for McMaster's ongoing collaboration with Fiat Chrysler Auto to develop the next generation of electric and hybrid vehicles.

November 4, 2020 / Department News

From groundwater to wildfires, Global Water Futures invests $2.4M in McMaster researchers

Five McMaster projects have been awarded a further $2.4M by Global Water Futures (GWF)—the world’s largest university-led freshwater research program.

August 26, 2020 / Department News

McMaster hosts international nuclear energy experts in virtual hackathon

July 31, 2020 / Department News

"It's great to be back:" Researchers return to the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre

Ali Emadi’s research group has transitioned back to some in-person research activities, getting back on track with both industry and student-led projects. Here’s what the transition looked like.

January 23, 2020 / Department News

Electrical & Computer Engineering professor seeks solutions to energy challenges

As demand grows to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, Mehdi Narimani is finding ways to maximize the power of our renewable energy sources.

November 29, 2019 / Department News

Each of these trailers can remove the equivalent of 7 cars from the road

McMaster students work with Westhill Innovation to develop a solar power system for refrigerated transport trailers.

July 10, 2019 / Department News

Engineering and electrifying the next generation of cars

Top researcher Ali Emadi explains why electrified vehicles are the future and describes his love for mentoring students.

July 8, 2016 / Department News

CaFIN: A Global Effort to Combat Climate Change

Engineering deans from around the world come together to discuss climate change

February 11, 2019 / Department News

Fresh Faces: Neslihan Dogan

Neslihan Dogan is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In her Fresh Faces spotlight, Neslihan talks about her Turkish roots, passions outside of McMaster, pursuing metallurgy and the hidden talents of dessert chefs.

October 1, 2018 / Department News

Fresh Faces: Jennifer Bauman

Welcome to Fresh Faces. In this series, we’re highlighting over 40 engineering faculty members, all hired in the last five years, who are doing interesting and innovative things in the lab and the classroom.

March 14, 2018 / Department News

In nuclear safety, there’s no room for failure to communicate

David Novog is a leading expert on nuclear safety. He’s one of five advisers whose recommendations helped shape Ontario’s newly updated Nuclear Emergency Response Plan.

February 15, 2018 / Department News

Big Ideas: Creating a clean Ontario

Jim Cotton knows the real work begins in our communities.

December 8, 2017 / Department News

Two McMaster Engineering researchers earn grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

McMaster Engineering researchers were awarded more than $5M in funding to create innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

March 8, 2017 / Department News

Five young women in Engineering to watch

In recognition of International Women's Day, which celebrates and recognizes the achievements of women, as well as promoting gender equality, McMaster Engineering is highlighting five top female student leaders.

October 18, 2017 / Department News

McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering opens new student centre dedicated to hands-on learning

Faculty, students and honoured guests gather today to celebrate the official opening of the new $11-million Gerald Hatch Centre for Engineering Experiential Learning.

October 11, 2017 / Department News

Professor of Engineering Physics elected as chairman of the International Nuclear Energy Academy

McMaster’s John Luxat, a highly regarded Professor of Engineering Physics, has been selected to lead an international academy that fosters the safe and economic use of nuclear energy around the world.

August 15, 2017 / Department News

Engineering researchers receive $1.9 million in federal funding

Six McMaster researchers have been awarded more than $1.9 million combined for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

August 9, 2017 / Department News

McMaster Engineering start up dares to enter the Lion’s Lair to compete for $160K

Persistence and hard work continue to pay off for Lumago Inc.

October 30, 2014 / Department News

Who wants a slice? Mac research team partners with Pizza Pizza to fight waste

Pizza has long been a favourite snack among young and old, but it's easier to consume than create. (Rafat Hirmiz)

May 25, 2017 / Department News

Finding fault key to engineering professor's success

Sitting in a car stuck in traffic in Beijing, idling vehicles billowing out fuel emissions all around him, Saeid Habibi couldn’t help but think about his research.

June 2, 2015 / Department News

Mac building $11M ‘living lab’ to study energy use

Unique Master project will demonstrate local-energy creation with hands-on research

July 22, 2015 / Department News

Engineer launches company aimed at making hybrid cars more efficient, affordable

A new McMaster University start-up company has plans to produce ‘game changing’ technology to make the next generation of vehicles more efficient and affordable.