Energy Sustainability
requires research, vision and innovation
We are training the next generation of leaders who will advance sustainable energy technologies to help address climate change.
With support from NSERC, the Leaders in Energy Sustainability training program empowers trainees with research excellence skills by working with international leaders in battery technologies, photovoltaics, solar fuels, renewable energy integration, techno-economics, and comprehensive systems thinking, and will enable them to investigate the economic, social, and environmental considerations involved in various sustainable energy solutions.
Research Excellence
Trainees will perform research in internationally recognized groups that includes science & technology development, investigating the sustainability implication of design/implementation, recognizing the various avenues for consequence within the social and environmental dimensions
Industry Insight
Trainees will gain insights into the sustainable energy sector through a mentorship network with (inter)national influence on sustainable energy transitions, on-site placement with global-leading industry and government partners.
Social & Environmental Acumen
Participation in workshops and panel discussions will provide trainees with comprehensive insight on social and environmental aspects of energy transition including understanding of life-cycle and supply-chain implications of various materials, factors underlying energy behaviours, local residents’ perception of energy landscape, and influential factors of public support.
Business & Professional Skills
Workshops focusing on interpersonal skills, business development, project management, interdisciplinary collaboration, job-readiness skills, and professional etiquette will provide trainees with leadership acumen.