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Jan. 17, 2025

Now Innovating: Partnering with the energy industry to develop and adapt technologies

A conversation with Dr. Christopher Clarkson, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Science

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In this episode of , a research-to-impact series at the University of Calgary, we speak with PhD, a professor in the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment in the who received the from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). 

Clarkson discusses his research with the , which develops new technologies and methods for sustainable resource development in collaboration with industry and government to enhance the extraction efficiency of Canada's unconventional hydrocarbon resources. An adjunct professor in the Schulich School of Engineering's Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, he speaks to how these technologies and methods are now being adapted to transitional energy applications. He shares his experiences working with and in the energy industry. Finally, Clarkson shares how the energy research landscape has evolved in Alberta and at the University of Calgary. 

Now Innovating shares the stories of UCalgary researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact. Episodes are released monthly and are captioned and transcribed on . Episodes are also available as a podcast on platforms such as , , and more. .

Cody Coates, University of Calgary