CERC members presented at International Symposium on Carbon-Negative Futures in Taiwan
The International Symposium on Carbon-Negative Futures hosted by Innovative Center on Sustainable Negative-Carbon Resources (iSNR) at National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan brought together experts, researchers, government officials, and industry leaders to explore innovative sustainability strategies. This global event served as a vital platform for exchanging ideas and fostering actionable solutions to achieve a carbon-negative future. This year’s […]
Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Kirchen on being named the inaugural holder of the Rosenblatt Professorship in Marine Engineering at UBC
Dr. Patrick Kirchen, CERC’s Associate Director (Operation)Department of Mechanical Engineering, UBC Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Kirchen on being named the inaugural holder of the Rosenblatt Professorship in Marine Engineering at UBC! As Rosenblatt Professor, Dr. Patrick Kirchen will research sustainable fuels for ship propulsion, gathering real-world data on how different fuel options may apply to […]
Alumni UBC Webinar: Finding our way to a clean economy
Two CERC members: Dr. Holly Caggiano and Dr. Walter Mérida, together with two UBC Alumni: Dr. Terre Satterfield and Kookai Chaimahawong are invited to a webinar series on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:00pm–1:30pm PT to discuss clean energy technologies and the energy transition policies. Taken from Alumni UBC webpage: Clean energy technology is here — so […]
Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy
A report, entitled “Scaling Up: The Promise and Perils of Canada’s Biofuels Strategy” by Associate Professor Werner Antweiler of UBC Sauder School of Business for C.D. Howe Institute stated that Canada has significant potential to produce biofuels due to its vast agricultural resources and experience with conventional fuel production. Biofuels can help reduce greenhouse gas […]
Carbon removal for a just transition
Sara Nawaz, Duncan McLaren, Holly Caggiano, Andrew Dana Hudson & Celina Scott-Buechler Holly Caggiano (a CERC member from UBC Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers’ Bloustein School) and her co-authors published an article in the prestigious journal — Climate Policy, entitled “Carbon removal for a just transition” (PDF). Key policy insights
Congratulation to Prof. Shahab Sokhansanj for receiving BC Bioenergy Sector Researcher Award 2024
Dr. Shahab SokhansanjDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC On Friday, October 25th, 2024, BC Bioenergy Network announced the five winners of the 2024 BC Bioenergy Sector Awards during a virtual ceremony. This was the fourth annual celebration of the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards. These awards recognize outstanding leadership and contributions to British Columbia’s bioenergy […]
Congratulations to Prof. Jongho Lee and Prof. Feng Jiang for receiving UBC’s CoLab PhD Funding
Dr. Jongho LeeUBC Civil Engineering Dr. Feng JiangUBC Forestry Two CERC members — Dr. Jongho Lee from UBC Civil Engineering and Dr. Feng Jiang from UBC Forestry, along with Dr. Simcha Srebnik from UBC CHBE, are among the first cohort of researchers to receive $53,000 in annual renewable funding from the newly launched UBC Collaborative […]
2025 Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition – Call for Application
The Research Facility Support Grants (RFSG) competition provides funding for the operation, maintenance, replacement, repair or upgrade of equipment used in UBC facilities to support research. It intended to enhance UBC research, training, and equipment sustainability. RFSGs provide up to $50,000 for a term of one year (1) to provide one-time bridge funding to support staff […]
2025 Eni Award Call for Proposal
Eni, in the framework of the 2025 Edition of the Eni Award Prizes, which aim to encourage a better use of conventional energy sources, to promote the gradual decarbonization of the energy system through the use of renewable sources, as well as to encourage research on environmental protection and to help new generations of researchers […]
2024 Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant – Call for Application
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation has an opportunity for students who are Canadian or permanent residents. The “Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant” is awarded annually, at a value of $10,000. Depending on the caliber and worthiness of applicants and projects, the Foundation will award as many as three $10,000 grants each year. The […]