Research Projects
Welcome to my collection of projects and publications. Here, I've gathered the work that reflects my passion for sustainability and innovation. From insightful research papers to creative projects, each piece here tells a part of my story and commitment to making impactful change.
Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Enhance Green Financing Programs in Canada.
This thesis explores integrating a blockchain application into federal green financing programs to streamline operational processes and boost economic efficiency. Through a comparison of the existing framework and a blockchain-driven scenario projected from 2021 to 2031, the study explores blockchain’s potential to reduce costs, improve administrative processes, and contribute to Canada’s long-term sustainability target
Type: MA Thesis
Duration: 12 Months
Cost Scenarios of Hydrogen Integration within Canadian Steel Making Processes
This study analyzes three deployment scenarios for hydrogen use in Canada’s steel-making industry: maintaining the status quo, full deployment of green hydrogen by 2050, and full deployment of blue hydrogen by 2050. Using a cost-benefit analysis framework that compares direct energy costs, land use implications, and the social cost of carbon, the work develops targeted financial instruments to foster green hydrogen adoption. The study also discusses key policy implications necessary to enable this transition and accelerate decarbonization of the steel sector.
Project Collaborators: M.A. Sarina de Havelyn, M.A. Dean Keranovic, M.A. Paul Benfield, M.A. Hasrat Kathuria, M.A. Amir Ashraf Vaghefi
Type: Scenario Analysis
Duration: 4 Months
Advancing Clean Heat Policies for Building Decarbonization
This study evaluates clean-heat policies and technologies in two distinct provincial contexts: Toronto (Ontario) and Calgary (Alberta). It explores the political, technical and socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of air-source and ground-source heat pumps, and examines their potential impact on building-sector decarbonization efforts. Through a comparative analysis tailored to each region’s unique energy landscape, the work identifies effective pathways and strategic recommendations for stakeholders to advance Canada’s transition to net-zero by 2050.
Project Collaborators: M.A. Amir Ahsraf Vaghefi & M.Eng. Dhrumil Umeshbhai Khatri
Type: Comparative Analysis
Duration: 4 Months
