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Apostolos Kantzas Digital Innovations ASTech Award

Apostolos Kantzas Digital Innovations ASTech Award

Calgary Alberta, November 11, 2025 Congratulations to Energi Simulation Research Chair Apostolos Kantzas for winning the ASTech Award in Digital Innovations in Energy and Environmental Stewardship! Apostolos has been a pioneer in non-invasive imaging and oil-recovery technologies, including leading Canada’s first use of X-ray CT in oilfields. He has held several major research leadership roles, […]

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Alternative Carbon Carrier Technology could improve Oil Production and Carbon Storage

Alternative Carbon Carrier Technology could improve Oil Production and Carbon Storage

September 17, 2025 Calgary AB Since launching the Energi Simulation Industrial Affiliates Program on Carbon Utilization, Storage and Transportation at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022, Dr. Ryosuke Okuno has been making significant progress in alternative carbon carrier technology. One of the new studies that he co-authored was recently featured in the prestigious […]

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Alberta Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel

Alberta Nuclear Energy Engagement and  Advisory Panel

August 25, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta We would like to extend a warm congratulations to our Board of Director, Harrie Vredenburg, for his appointment to be an expert – along with five other members – on the new panel that will explore the potential of nuclear power in Alberta! The newly formed panel of experts […]

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AI Unlocks Earth’s Subsurface Mysteries for Smart Energy Applications

AI Unlocks Earth’s Subsurface Mysteries for Smart Energy Applications

July 9, 2025 Energi Simulation Research Chair Behnam Jafarpour and USC Viterbi Professor Yan Liu are leading a new research project to improve the understanding and prediction of how water, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and energy move underground — critical for safe CO₂ storage, water management, and sustainable energy recovery. Supported by the National Science Foundation, […]

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Strengthening Bonds for Salt Cavern Modeling and Simulation

Strengthening Bonds for Salt Cavern Modeling and Simulation

April 25, 2025 We are thrilled to share the success of a 2-day short course on Salt Cavern Modeling and Simulation! Hosted by Leonardo Guimarães, Energi Simulation Chair at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), this event was held in collaboration with Hadi Hajibeygi, Energi Simulation Chair at TU Delft University, and Hermínio Honório, a […]

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Delft University of Technology Foundation Report showcasing Energi Simulation Chair Sebastian Geiger

Delft University of Technology Foundation Report showcasing Energi Simulation Chair Sebastian Geiger

Delft University of Technology shared their latest Foundation Report that included the incredible work done by Energi Simulation Research Chair, Dr. Sebastian Geiger, and their research teams. Sebastian’s commitment to inspiring the new generation of engineers and his passion for Geoenergy are exemplary of a great mentor and scholar; congratulations on the work done so […]

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Energi Simulation Chair Dr. Giovanni Grasselli awarded the 2024 Engineering Medal for Entrepreneurship

Energi Simulation Chair Dr. Giovanni Grasselli awarded the 2024 Engineering Medal for Entrepreneurship

We are thrilled to share, that Energi Simulation Research Chair, Giovanni Grasselli, has been awarded the Engineering Medal for Entrepreneurship by PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) that will be formally presented at the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) later this year. The impacts of Professor Grasselli’s work are profound and multifaceted, spanning technical innovation and entrepreneurship, […]

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Eshe’s lamp and Greta’s future: The need for Sustainable Geo Energy

Eshe’s lamp and Greta’s future: The need for Sustainable Geo Energy

Energi Simulation Chair, Sebastian Geiger, gave his inaugural address at Delft University of Technology  where he overviewed his work and described the need for open-access subsurface geo-energy modelling to support the global energy transition to Net Zero, with society support, as well as considering the energy needs of developing nations. Click the link to view […]

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Field work supported by Energi Simulation in South Sumatra-Indonesia

Field work supported by Energi Simulation in South Sumatra-Indonesia

Three female researchers from ETH Zürich and a technician from GFZ Potsdam currently conduct fieldwork in South Sumatra, specifically focusing on Lake Ranau. The fieldwork team is part of the EXPO group under the lead of Dr. Maren Brehme, Energi Simulation Chair at ETH Zurich. The purpose of their research is to investigate the geothermal […]

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International Women and Girls in Science Day

International Women and Girls in Science Day

Today, on International Women and Girls in Science Day, Energi Simulation wants to take this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the field of science and the impact they have had on our world. This special day is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women in science, inspire the next generation of […]

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