Sean McCoy, PhD
PhD - Engineering & Public Policy Carnegie Mellon University, USABASc - Environmental Engineering (Chemical) University of Waterloo, Canada
Areas of Research
Energy Technology and Systems Assessment
Sean’s primary research interests are developing methods to support rapid and effective screening of related early-stage technologies, improving approaches used in scenario-based energy systems modeling, and incorporating the theory of technology innovation into into energy and environmental policy making. His current work includes life cycle and techno-economic assessment of direct air capture (DAC) and biomass carbon dioxide removal (BiCRS), development of a Canadian energy system model using the TEMOA framework to support technology assessment and innovation policy, and exploration of the economic and environmental trade-offs in process optimization.
Sean’s primary research interests are developing methods to support rapid and effective screening of related early-stage technologies, improving approaches used in scenario-based energy systems modeling, and incorporating the theory of technology innovation into into energy and environmental policy making. His current work includes life cycle and techno-economic assessment of direct air capture (DAC) and biomass carbon dioxide removal (BiCRS), development of a Canadian energy system model using the TEMOA framework to support technology assessment and innovation policy, and exploration of the economic and environmental trade-offs in process optimization.
Supervising degrees
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
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Working with this supervisor
I am accepting inquires from potential graduate students interested in (1) developing and applying techno-economic and life cycle assessment tools for DAC and BiCRS, (2) assessing energy technologies and alternative fuels (e.g., hydrogen) using the TEMOA energy modeling framework, and (3) developing and applying geospatial tools to assess Canadian resources for decarbonization.
If you are interested in these areas and would like to explore working with me, please complete a short survey in which you will answer some questions and upload your CV to help me understand your fit with my group and projects. Due to the volume of email I receive, I do not generally respond to email inquires from prospective students.