Research Areas

Faculty members participating in the Masters in Applied Sustainability are organized into five groups:

Applied Sustainability and Energy Technology

The focus of this group is on the application of science and engineering innovation to move from a nuclear and fossil fuel based energy system to one that is based on sustainable energy technologies.

Applied Sustainability and Fresh Water Systems

The focus of this group is on the application of science and engineering innovation to move from unsustainable water use to long-term strategic fresh water systems throughout the world. The researchers identified below all participate in a new Queen's research group initiative in the area of Water, Environment and Health that involves almost 40 faculty members from across the campus and other local universities and institutions.

Applied Sustainability and Resource Management

The focus of this group is on the application of science and engineering innovation to move to environmentally benign research extraction and the preservation of existing resources through life cycle analysis of manufacturing processes.

Applied Sustainability and Policy Studies

The focus of this group is on the application of social science and innovation.

Applied Sustainability and Innovative Materials

The focus of this group is on the application of science and engineering innovation to move to environmentally friendly materials for the built environment, clean energy technologies and recyclable consumer products.