Professor
Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Systems and Technology Assessment
Vice Dean Strategy, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Background
Research Interests
My overall aim is to advance scientific and engineering knowledge in the developing field of systems analysis for sustainable engineering. My primary area of research involves developing and applying life cycle assessment and techno-economic methods to evaluate the technical and externality impacts of conventional and alternative energy and transportation systems and elements of the built environment more generally. The research is interdisciplinary, incorporating civil, environmental, chemical and mechanical engineering, economics and public policy components to name a few. I collaborate with both the public and private sectors on the research projects.
Education and Designations
- BEng (C.E.) (Dalhousie/TUNS)
- MBA (St. Mary's)
- MSc (Carnegie Mellon)
- PhD (Carnegie Mellon)
- P.Eng
Life cycle assessment and techno-economic methods incorporating uncertainty
Sustainable infrastructure
Bioenergy systems including biobased electricity and liquid fuels (ethanol, hydrogen, and aviation fuels)
Conventional and alternative light-duty and medium-duty vehicles
Conventional and unconventional fossil fuels
Sustainable and resilient cities
Publications
This page is under construction. Please check my google scholar page, and the Sustainable Systems Group Research Areas for more information.
Awards
2022 - Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Systems and Technology Assessment
2017 - Canadian Academy of Engineering
2017 - Dr. Albert E. Berry Medal. Environmental Engineering Division. Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. Awarded for making an outstanding contribution to the field of environmental engineering in Canada.
2016 - Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada
2015 - 1st Place Student Poster Competition Project 6. Jon Obnamia, PhD student and Bradley Saville. BioFuelNet Advanced Biofuels Symposium. July 22-24. Montreal, QB.
2014 - Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Excellence in Education Award for Promotion of Sustainable Practices
2013 - Outstanding Paper Award. University of Toronto Institute for Sustainable Energy. With Jason Luk, Ph.D. student.
2012 - Outstanding Paper Award. University of Toronto Institute for Sustainable Energy. With Leon Raykin, prior MASc. student.
2012 - Best in Theme (Design Processes) Project Display, AUTO21 Network Centres of Excellence 2012 Annual Scientific Conference. May 29-31, 2012 Montreal, QB.
2011 - Best Project Display, 3rd Place, AUTO21 Network Centres of Excellence 2011 Annual Scientific Conference, May 26-28, Ottawa ON
2005 - Early Researcher Award, Evaluation of the Sustainability Implications of Bioenergy Alternatives for Canada
Contact
Heather MacLean
Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering
University of Toronto
35 St. George St.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5S 1A4
Office: SF3001D
