The Carol McLeod Faculty Award in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, made possible through a generous gift to the Faculty of Engineering from alumnus David P. J. McLeod, supports and recognizes exceptional teaching and research innovation by professors within the Faculty of Engineering who are affiliated with TISED and advancing work in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Congratulations to Prof. Ali Seifitokaldani, Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Electrocatalysis for Renewable Energy Production and Conversion, who is the Carol McLeod Faculty Award recipient.
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This project aims to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production by replacing the energy鈥慽ntensive oxygen evolution reaction with low鈥憊oltage oxidation of biomass鈥慸erived compounds, enabling simultaneous hydrogen generation and production of value鈥慳dded chemicals. The work will target reductions in energy use of up to 50 percent and significantly lower hydrogen costs. It will combine catalyst development with experimental and computational methods, and is supported by industry and government partners, offering strong potential for near鈥憈erm implementation and impact on low鈥慶arbon energy systems.
This recognition highlights the transformative potential of his work and its contribution to a more sustainable energy future. Congratulations once again to Prof. Seifitokaldani on this well鈥慸eserved honour.