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Leading interdisciplinary research in integrated geosystems assessment to advance cleaner, more resilient, and economically competitive low-carbon energy solutions for a secure, sustainable, and net-zero future.

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Projects

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Geosystems Modeling for Clean Energy Applications

The Energy Geosystems Assessment for Green Economy (EnGAGE) Lab advances transdisciplinary, data-driven, and physics-informed solutions for sustainable subsurface energy systems. Our research builds physics-informed, uncertainty-aware computational frameworks that transform complex geosystems into decision-ready tools for cleaner, more affordable, and more resilient energy development.
Positioned at the forefront of the energy transition, EnGAGE develops integrated solutions for carbon management, geothermal energy, critical mineral recovery, and circular resource systems. We focus on transforming shared subsurface infrastructure into multi-value platforms that strengthen decarbonization, energy security, and economic resilience. We address gaps in site identification, technical performance, economic viability, and risk assessment for integrated geoenergy and carbon management technologies.
Our research program combines first-principles physics, thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) modeling, geospatial systems analysis, machine learning, techno-economic and lifecycle assessment, and policy-relevant risk and uncertainty analysis. Through this integrated approach, we deliver technically robust and industry-relevant solutions that accelerate the scalable deployment of geoenergy systems and support a just, secure, and net-zero energy future.

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Developing an Enhanced Monitoring Framework for CO₂ Conformance Assessment in Canadian Onshore CCS Projects

This research develops an improved monitoring framework for geological CO₂ storage by focusing on conformance assessment rather than containment alone. It examines how time-lapse seismic and fiber-optic sensing can be used to track plume distribution and evolution in heterogeneous Canadian onshore reservoirs, using lessons from Sleipner and Canadian CCS projects such as Aquistore. The study combines literature review, comparative case analysis, and framework development to create a more transparent, risk-based approach to monitoring. Its goal is to improve confidence in CO₂ storage performance and support more effective long-term CCS deployment.

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Integrated Geophysical Approaches for Geothermal Energy and Critical Mineral Resources Exploration in Northwestern Canada

Geophysical prospecting methodologies for energy and critical minerals. Primary investigation involves the strategic integration of magnetic, gravity, and electromagnetic techniques to characterize the subsurface of Alberta, Canada. By employing advanced spatial analysis through GIS and remote sensing, we synthesize these datasets to generate robust exploration models, ultimately aiming to identify and prioritize viable targets for drilling and future resource development.

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An Interactive, Open-Access Atlas for CCUS Decision-Making in Canada

This research applies GIS, AHP-weighted multi-criteria decision analysis, and probabilistic reservoir quantification to deliver the first updated national screening and ranking of Canadian sedimentary basins for geological CO₂ storage since Bachu (2003). Thirteen basins are evaluated across 16 criteria with Monte Carlo-validated weights, formation-level storage capacity estimated for the top five priority basins, and facility-level CO₂ emissions from over 700 large final emitters spatially integrated for source–sink analysis all consolidated into a publicly accessible, interactive geospatial dashboard to support evidence-based carbon management decision-making across Canada.

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