CERC Research Seminar (Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre)
Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre Maybe clean-energy research and researchers needs to engage differently to face the climate-and-ecological crisis? September 27, 2022 @ 3:30 PM Abstract In many academic fields, science engagement is becoming a greater priority in the form of science communication and engaging with policymakers and practitioners. Energy research in particular has […]
IRES & CERC seminar: Understanding Air Quality with Lower-cost Sensors: Technical and Community Considerations for Impactful Research
Abstract: Increasingly, lower-cost air pollution sensors are being used by academics, govern-ment agencies and community organizations to understand local patterns of air quality and the impacts of sources such as traffic and wildfires. Given that this research typically happens in community settings (e.g., campus or community as a ‘living lab’), there are a number of […]
Why carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency?
Naoko Ellis, Professor, UBC With the ongoing climate emergency and nations’ commitments to meet net-zero goals by 2050, there’s a heightened need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions through whatever means possible. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) are included in the mitigation pathways set out by the Intergovernmental […]
CERC Research Seminar – October 2021 (Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre)
Joint seminar with China-Canada bioenergy Centre Development of biomass pyrolysis polygeneration and pyrolysis product upgrading October 21, 2021 @ 4:00 PM Abstract As the only carbon contained renewable energy resources, the utilization of biomass is the key for the problem between energy and environment. Pyrolysis can convert biomass to gas fuel, liquid oil and solid […]
Opening of the New UBC bioenergy facility – the new Biorefining Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC)
Building on work conducted at UBC’s Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) over the past 15 years, the new Biorefining Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) will bring together top academic researchers and industry partners to create leading-edge technologies that could significantly reduce our reliance on carbon-intensive fossil fuels. From left: Dr. Pat Kirchen, associate professor in the UBC Department […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. John Grace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor John Ross Grace on 26 May 2021. He was greatly loved and respected in the Clean Energy Research Centre. Dr. Grace was a founding member of the Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC). In the year that he served as an acting director of […]
CERC Research Seminar – May 2021
CERC Seminar New Generation Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells May 25, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Abstract Platinum Group Metal-free (PGM-free) catalysts have been extensively developed for both Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Alkaline Exchange Membrane (AEM) fuel cells aiming automotive, stationary and portable applications. In this lecture we will address the critical challenges that our team […]
CERC Seminar – May 2021
CERC Seminar New Generation Electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells May 25, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Abstract Platinum Group Metal-free (PGM-free) catalysts have been extensively developed for both Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) and Alkaline Exchange Membrane (AEM) fuel cells aiming automotive, stationary and portable applications. In this lecture we will address the critical challenges that our team […]
CERC Research Seminar – April 2021
CERC Seminar Understanding Coupled Transport and Reaction Processes in Fuel Cells Using Advanced Diagnostic Techniques April 26, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Abstract around the world. However, these power sources are intermittent and reliable management of renewable resources on the power grid requires a combination of flexible demand and energy storage. As an example, California had […]
CERC Research Seminar – March 2021
CERC Seminar RNG in BC: some observations from the field March 29, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Abstract Late in 2019, I was invited to evaluate a proposed RNG facility to be built in the lower mainland. I knew that meeting BC’s GHG targets would require fuel switching to electricity or RNG in legacy buildings (>50% […]