Sara Tamrin's research aims to "foster a paradigm shift toward holistic and inclusive solution-centric energy research."
That's the goal of the University of Calgary postdoctoral researcher's project, which is one of two winners of the inaugural UCalgary Rapid Energy Innovation Kick-Start Awards, which provide funding for creative and innovative energy-related research and design activities in both STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and non-STEM research areas.
"Winning the UREIKA has empowered me to actively contribute to making an inclusive vision a priority in engineering practice: envisioning a future where engineering solutions focus not only on technological innovation, but also on the people they serve," says Tamrin, per a university press release.
The other winner, Shahin Parvar, won for his EnerChain: Empowering Decentralized Markets for a Sustainable Future project, which investigates the implementation of Web3 and blockchain technology for the future of electricity transactions.
"Any form of creation that has an impact is important, whether it is scientific, economic policy-based, or built in an area of visual or performing arts," says Ian Gates, the director of the Global Research Initiative, which runs the awards.
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