Clean Energy

Clean Energy

Our faculty members work in a wide variety of specializations relevant to the Clean Energy sector. For more information on a specific faculty member’s work, click their photo to view their profile. If you are interested in collaborating with our department in this sector, please contact the designated Sector Contact faculty member listed below.


Patrick Kirchen

Efficient Combustion
NSERC Engage Eligible

Walter Mérida

Fuel Cell Systems
NSERC Engage EligibleSector Contact 

Jon Mikkelsen

Ocean Renewable Energy
Student Industry Projects

Steve Rogak

Engine Emissions
NSERC Engage Eligible


Related Case Studies: Industrial Research

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Next-Generation HDPI in Diesel Engines

Westport Innovation Inc. is collaborating with the Kirchen Research Group to improve Westport’s unique High Pressure Direct Injection device, which allows diesel engines to run on 90% natural gas with no loss in performance.

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Related Case Studies: Student Industry Projects

Floating Wind Turbine Platform

A scale model OC4 floating wind turbine platform that maintains stability in extreme weather conditions.

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