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The latest from Volt-Age |
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November 2025 |
Apply for funded PhD/Master’s roles |
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Design and operation of net-zero smart resilient buildings PI: Hua Ge DECODER: Digitalization for energy-efficiency PI: Ursula Eicker PI: Anjali Awasthi |
New opportunities |
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Concordia students are invited to submit works for the first Volt-Age Exhibition, featuring art inspired by the clean energy transition and presented at the 2026 Volt-Age Summit in downtown Montreal. Help researchers share their work beyond academia—submit your Notice of Intent to guide how we’ll support knowledge mobilization and event planning across the Volt-Age network. |
Research and innovation updates |
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| Bruno Lee, associate professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, visits Montreal greenhouse Lufa Farms. |
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Concordia researcher Bruno Lee tackles food insecurity with rooftop greenhouses His work connects engineering, energy systems and urban agriculture to make farming more efficient and sustainable The Assembly invites audiences to tackle Canada’s climate and energy tensions The documentary play from Porte Parole takes the stage at Concordia for one night only on NOV. 26 |
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Impact Project spotlight |
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Design and operation of net-zero smart resilient buildings This project, led by Andreas Athienitis, addresses the need to better integrate renewable energy systems, storage solutions, and smart grid interactions—while also optimizing design and operation in both new builds and retrofits. Transforming built and urban microclimates Led by Liangzhu Leon Wang, this project unites experts in engineering, AI, climate science, psychology, and Indigenous housing to reimagine how cities prepare for and withstand climate shocks—while reducing emissions and promoting equity. |
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Volt-Age is funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. |