News
2024
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SEE researcher receives CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund
September 13, 2024Sustainable Energy Engineering professor, Mariana Resener has been announced as a recipient of... read more
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Meet Dr. Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen: Assistant Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
September 13, 2024Ignacio Galiano Zurbriggen joined SEE in May as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on... read more
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Celebrating our June 2024 Graduands
June 07, 2024Congratulations to all of our June 2024 graduands! Meet Oz Oren, one of our many incredible SEE... read more
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SEE hosts inaugural Graduate Student Research Conference showcasing innovations in sustainable engineering
May 17, 2024The School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) hosted the inaugural SEE Graduate Student... read more
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First year SEE students showcase their sustainable innovations
April 23, 2024First-year students from the School of Sustainability Energy Engineering (SEE) have put their... read more
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SEE students achieve success at the 2024 Canadian Engineering Competition
April 04, 2024Following success at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) last year, students from the School... read more
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Developing students’ sense of belonging in engineering is at the heart of Molly McVey’s teaching philosophy
March 06, 2024SEE lecturer Molly McVey has received a 2023 Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching.... read more
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Graduate students compete in 2024 Three Minute Thesis
March 04, 2024The annual Faculty of Applied Sciences Three Minute Thesis (3MT) was held in-person with students,... read more
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Reflecting on 2023 and what is to come for SEE
February 13, 2024I have thoroughly enjoyed my first five months as director pro tem; being a part of the School of... read more
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 09, 2024This February 11 marks the ninth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), a... read more
2023
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SEE professor receives SFU's Chris Dagg Award
November 22, 2023SEE professor of professional practice Zafar Adeel has been awarded the Chris Dagg Award.... read more
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Meet our October 2023 Graduands
October 03, 2023Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating from the School of Sustainable Energy... read more
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SEE students win Canada Green Building Council Andy Kesteloo Memorial Project Award
August 29, 2023A team of sustainable energy engineering (SEE) students have received the 2023 Andy Kesteloo... read more
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Two SEE researchers are recipients of the CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund
August 29, 2023SEE professors Vahid Hosseini and Vincenzo Pecunia are recipients of this year's Canadian... read more
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SEE researcher receives the BC Knowledge Development Fund
August 16, 2023Announced today, SEE professor Vahid Hosseini has received $100,000 from the B.C. Knowledge... read more
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SFU sustainable energy engineering announces new director pro tem
July 31, 2023We are delighted to announce that professor of professional practice Zafar Adeel has agreed to... read more
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SEE students explore Seaspan Shipyards
July 28, 2023Third-year sustainable energy engineering students recently visited the Seaspan Shipyards in North... read more
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SEE offers hands-on summer learning program for Surrey high school students
July 25, 2023This summer, the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering partnered with Surrey Schools to co-host... read more
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Meet our June 2023 Graduands
June 08, 2023Meet some of our amazing students who are graduating from the School of Sustainable Energy... read more
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SFU celebrates first cohort to graduate from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 06, 2023The first cohort of students from SFU’s new Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) program is ready... read more
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SEE students showcase their sustainable engineering designs
May 05, 2023How can we raise awareness about environmental issues amongst our youth? For their cornerstone... read more
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SEE students tour Powertech Labs
April 24, 2023Fourth-year sustainable energy engineering students recently visited BC Hydro’s powerhouse at... read more
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SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering Receives Accreditation
April 14, 2023Simon Fraser University’s sustainable energy engineering (SEE) undergraduate program has received... read more
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SEE students visit BC Hydro Powerhouse at Stave Falls
April 05, 2023Fourth-year sustainable energy engineering students recently visited BC Hydro’s powerhouse at... read more
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SEE student receives top prize at the Canadian Engineering Competition
April 05, 2023SEE student Erin Flood and engineering science student Aru Bhola outperformed 200 engineering... read more
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SEE students receive their Iron Ring
April 03, 2023In March, the first cohort of SEE students received their Iron Ring at the 2023 Iron Ring ceremony.... read more
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Global experts propose a path forward in generating clean power from waste energy
March 22, 2023Simon Fraser University professor Vincenzo Pecunia has led a team of more than 100... read more
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Graduate students compete in 2023 Three Minute Thesis
March 03, 2023This week, the annual Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat Three Minute Thesis (3MT) 2023 was... read more
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Global energy models demonstrate best use of resources
January 10, 2023Sustainable energy engineering professor Taco Niet was recently featured in SFU's Scholarly Impact... read more
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Self-powered, printable smart sensors created from emerging semiconductors could mean cheaper, greener Internet of Things
January 03, 2023Leading a multinational team of experts in printable electronics, sustainable energy engineering... read more
2022
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Holiday Message from the SEE Acting Director
December 14, 2022As we head into the holiday season, I’m reflecting on another year here at the School of... read more
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SEE professor awarded Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
December 14, 2022SEE professor Vincenzo Pecunia has been awarded the grade of Fellow of the Institute of Materials,... read more
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SEE researcher receives ECCC’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund
December 14, 2022SEE professor Vahid Hosseini is a part of a research team that was recently awarded... read more
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Meet our October 2022 Graduands
October 03, 2022Meet a few of our amazing students who are graduating from the School of Sustainable Energy... read more
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SEE researcher receives Innovate BC award
September 29, 2022A SEE researcher and his industry partner are recipients of the Innovate BC award through its... read more
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SEE researchers receive the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund
September 20, 2022Four research teams from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering are recipients of the B.C.... read more
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SFU online lab course provokes innovative teaching techniques for in-person learning
September 08, 2022Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors worldwide have faced the challenge of translating... read more
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New Appointments in SEE
August 22, 2022We are pleased to share the new appointments made this summer to the School of Sustainable Energy... read more
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SFU students to develop zero-emissions retrofit for Stanley Park Train
August 11, 2022With the goal of a more sustainable future and an openness for collaboration to bring innovative... read more
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SEE’s leadership change and what this means for engineering at SFU
July 14, 2022SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering is announcing a leadership change that signifies... read more
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Meet Dr. Mariana Resener: Assistant Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
April 21, 2022Mariana Resener joined SEE in January 2022 as an Assistant Professor. With an expertise in the... read more
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Meet Dr. Mina Xu: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
April 21, 2022Mina Xu joined SEE in January 2022 as a Lecturer. With a background in electrochemistry and... read more
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First-year SEE students apply engineering skills to solve sustainability problems
April 14, 2022As part of the SEE 111 - Integrated Energy Solution 1 course, eight first-year student groups... read more
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Meet Dr. Vincenzo Pecunia: Associate Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
April 13, 2022Vincenzo Pecunia joined SEE in December 2021 as an Associate Professor. He has an expertise in the... read more
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Sustainable energy engineering student wins the 2022 FAS Three Minute Thesis competition
March 29, 2022The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat of SFU’s Three Minute Thesis competition was held... read more
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New engineering degree focused on cleantech
March 18, 2022School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) director Kevin Oldknow was interviewed by... read more
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Meet Dr. Amir Shabani: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
March 16, 2022Amir Shabani joined SEE in February 2021 as a Lecturer. Developing expertise in sustainable... read more
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Meet Dr. Vahid Hosseini: Associate Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
February 23, 2022Vahid Hosseini joined SEE in August 2021 as an Associate Professor. With expertise in studying... read more
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Three SFU sustainable energy engineering researchers receive CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
February 22, 2022Announced today, three researchers from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering receive a... read more
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Celebrating Women in Science
February 11, 2022February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day for inspiring action to... read more
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A President’s Faculty Lecture with Taco Niet on Just Climate Policies
February 09, 2022SEE assistant professor of professional practice Taco Niet was invited to participate in SFU’s... read more
2021
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2021 Holiday Message from the SEE Director
December 08, 2021As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on 2021 as a time of unprecedented... read more
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Meet Dr. Molly McVey: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
December 08, 2021Molly McVey joined SEE in August 2021 as a Lecturer. She has developed a passion and expertise... read more
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SFU students use computer modelling to measure impact of sustainable technologies
November 17, 2021What impact does technology have on our economy and environment? Third-year SEE students are using... read more
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Meet Dr. Zafar Adeel: Professor of Professional Practice, Sustainable Energy Engineering
November 09, 2021Zafar Adeel joined SEE in January 2021 as a Professor of Professional Practice. Adeel also serves... read more
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Maha Shahedeh is SEE’s second graduate
October 08, 2021Maha Shehadeh is the second graduate of SEE’s master of applied science (MASc) program... read more
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Meet the SEE Graduate Student Association
October 05, 2021Our graduate students have come together to establish the SEE Graduate Student Association (SEE... read more
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SFU professor combines passions for sustainability and public policy to tackle climate change
August 26, 2021Sami Khan is determined to find a solution to the ongoing climate crisis. By combining his... read more
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SEE professor becomes a recipient of the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
August 11, 2021Sustainable Energy Engineering professor, Gordon McTaggart-Cowan leads the Vehicle and Engine... read more
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SFU celebrates its first graduand from the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 23, 2021This spring, Daina Baker marks the milestone of becoming the first to graduate from SEE with a... read more
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First-year SFU students develop engineering solutions for sustainable development
May 05, 2021With COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic in March, faculty members and students from... read more
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Sustainable energy engineering student wins the 2021 FAS Three Minute Thesis competition
March 24, 2021The Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) heat of SFU’s Three Minute Thesis competition was held... read more
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Water Security and Future Pandemics
March 22, 2021Having access to clean water for proper hygiene and to prevent exposure to COVID-19 remains a... read more
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Boosting the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems
January 29, 2021A recent article from MIT News gives insight to SFU’s sustainable engineering professor Sami Khan... read more
2020
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Meet Dr. Colin Copeland: Associate Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
December 22, 2020We are pleased to announce that Colin Copeland has joined SFU's SEE program as Associate Professor... read more
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How this SFU researcher works with UN to help nations reach their Paris Agreement goals
December 04, 2020For the past three years, SFU researcher Taco Niet and his research group have been helping... read more
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Surrey building nets LEED gold certification for leadership in sustainability
November 23, 2020Simon Fraser University is being recognized as a sustainability leader for its new building in... read more
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Meet Dr. Sami Khan: Assistant Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
October 09, 2020We are pleased to announce that Sami Khan joined SFU's SEE program as Assistant Professor in... read more
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Meet the SEE Student Society Executive Team
September 25, 2020This summer our undergraduate students came together to establish the SEE Student Society (SEESS)... read more
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SFU tech pioneer retires after nearly 4 decades with the university
June 24, 2020Cheng’s impact on the university could be felt early in his career. Shortly after joining the... read more
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Meet Dr. Gordon McTaggart-Cowan, Associate Professor, Sustainable Energy Engineering
January 31, 2020We are pleased to announce that Gordon McTaggart-Cowan is joining SFU's SEE program as associate... read more
2019
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Meet Dr. Manpreet Kaur: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
November 29, 2019We are pleased to announce that Manpreet Kaur has joined SFU's SEE program as a lecturer. Kaur has... read more
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Sustainable Energy Engineering Program Housed in a Living Laboratory
November 03, 2019A recent article on Engineering.com provides an overview on the new SFU SEE program, explores the... read more
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School of Sustainable Energy Engineering Welcome Event
September 13, 2019Last week, we welcomed the first cohort of students in SFU’s new School of Sustainable Energy... read more
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Doors Open to Welcome First Cohort of SEE Students to the New State-of-the-Art Building
September 02, 2019We welcome our first cohort of students in SFU’s new School of Sustainable Energy Engineering... read more
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New sustainable energy engineering school welcomes first student cohort
August 26, 2019Next week, the doors to Simon Fraser University’s newest Surrey campus building open to... read more
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Meet Mahda Jahromi: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
August 26, 2019We are pleased to announce that Mahda Jahromi has joined SFU's SEE program as a lecturer. Jahromi... read more
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Announcing the new School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
July 08, 2019We are excited to announce that the Sustainable Energy Engineering program has now received... read more
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Meet Dr. Taco Niet: Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 28, 2019We are pleased to announce that Taco Niet is joining SFU's SEE program as an Assistant Professor of... read more
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Meet Dr. Vivian Neal: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
June 28, 2019We are pleased to announce that Vivian Neal has joined SFU's SEE program as a Lecturer this June.... read more
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Meet Dr. Mehran Ahmadi: Lecturer, Sustainable Energy Engineering
May 31, 2019We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mehran Ahmadi has joined SFU’s SEE program as a lecturer this... read more
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First-of-its-kind engineering program readies SFU students for emerging green industries
April 26, 2019Second-year engineering student Danielle Arciaga faces a tough decision once she graduates from... read more
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SFU opens new sustainable building as first phase of Surrey campus expansion
April 25, 2019On April 25, Simon Fraser University hosted an opening ceremony for the new Surrey campus building... read more
2018
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SFU building’s eye-catching façade draws accolades even before completion
September 06, 2018The state-of-the-art building that will house the new Sustainable Energy Engineering program is... read more
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Q&A: Exploring Sustainable Energy Engineering with SEE program director Kevin Oldknow
August 29, 2018What is Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) and why is this field important? Sustainable Energy... read more
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New program preparing students for cleantech sector to begin fall 2019
June 05, 2018SFU’s new Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) program has received Ministry approval to begin... read more
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Support for tech seats to advance new SFU program in Sustainable Energy Engineering
January 16, 2018Melanie Mark, the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, visited SFU's Surrey campus... read more