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.
Related Faculty
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
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Canada Research Chair in High-Power Converters
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
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
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 / 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.
December 13, 2016 / Department News
Hybrid powertrain expert named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Ali Emadi of McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
August 25, 2016 / Department News
Eng Phys Prof to Lead Unique Project in 2017
Dr. Qiyin Fang will develop technology to monitor older patients living with chronic diseases.
April 13, 2016 / Department News
Eng Phys Annual Capstone Expo
Eng Phys' annual end of year Capstone projects were on full display.
March 15, 2016 / Department News
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award Recipients
Congrats to all of our amazing undergrads!
February 4, 2016 / Department News
A successful first Research Information Night!
Many thanks to the faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students for making our department’s first Research Information Night a success!
December 9, 2015 / Department News
Distinguished Alumnus Returns Home
Eng Phys alumnus, Robert Walker returned to his old stomping grounds to give students, staff, and faculty members a lecture at Cafe X
December 8, 2015 / Department News
Testing the Lifespan of Nuclear Reactor Components
Dr. John Luxat works to understand how the materials in reactors are modified over a period of time.
November 12, 2015 / Department News
Innovation Night Success for Eng Phys Alumni, Erinn van Wynsberghe
Erinn van Wynsberghe, Eng Phys ’14, was awarded gold at the Innovation Factory’s “Innovation Night”.
September 14, 2015 / Department News
Four Engineering Physics Graduate Students win the Grand Prize!
Congrats James, Kendall, Garik and Ken!
March 24, 2015 / Department News
PhD Student Wins Best Paper
David Hummel wins Best Paper Award in Finland.
July 3, 2014 / Department News
Rafi Kleiman Receives Solar Cell Grant
Federal Grant Lights Up Solar Cell Research at McMaster
June 26, 2013 / Department News
Soleymani, Nagasaki, and Turak Part of $1M Infrastructure Expansion
More than $1M for infrastructure to expand and enhance labs.
April 17, 2013 / Department News
New Project Advisory Committee Appointment for John Luxat
Congrats John!
November 13, 2012 / Department News
Dr. John Luxat receives Achievement Award
Another achievement for Dr. Luxat!