Lingzi’s research in the Department of Chemistry focuses on the efficiency of energy storage systems. Her research mandate is to characterize and understand the chemical processes within electrochemical cells, or batteries. Learn more about Lingzi's Accelerator Project.
Dr. Aman Ullah, in the Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Alberta, is pushing the boundaries of his food science foundations for water treatment solutions. Discover how Aman and his team utilize keratin from chicken feathers to treat oil sands-processed water in The Project Report.
Future Energy Systems develops the energy technologies of the near future, examines their integration into current infrastructure, and considers their social, economic, and environmental impacts. We also contribute to the development of solutions for challenges presented by current energy systems.
New energy technologies bring new challenges, including the crucial question of whether we have the right materials and manufacturing methods to process…
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
Future Energy Systems research is being undertaken thanks in part to a $75 million investment from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), which helps competitively selected Canadian postsecondary institutions turn their key strengths into world-leading capabilities. CFREF is a tri-agency initiative of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
