Clean Technologies Team

We believe that the key to securing environmental and economic sustainability is through the adoption of circular economy principles.

We work with our partners to transform plastic, forestry and agricultural wastes into value-added products, ensuring that land and natural resources are returned to being valuable assets rather than economic or environmental liabilities.  

NAIT develops methodologies, practices and technologies that remediate polluted land, and monitor environmental contaminants.

We generate knowledge and develop student talents for the benefit of companies and communities, helping them to resolve environmental challenges that have real and identifiable impact on our society. 

Research areas

Learn more about our research specializations and the impact we've made in these areas with our industry partners.

Plastics circularity
Industrial waste repurposing
Repurposing agriculture and food waste
Site remediation
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Data analytics and visualization
Tailings site remediation
Prototype development

Our experts

PhotoFull nameTitleSpecialization(s) 
Jeremiah BryksaApplied Chemistanalytical chemistry, chromatography, spectroscopy, materials characterization, microplastics, water quality, crude oil characterization, fuel testing
Justice AsomaningOvintiv Applied Research Chair in EnergyBiomass characterization and conversions, sustainable fuels, separation techniques, analytical chemistry, chemical, thermochemical and thermo-catalytic conversions, enzymatic conversions
Kelsey DeutschIndustrial Surface Chemistanalytical chemistry, complex materials characterization, spectroscopy, chromatography, plastics and polymers characterization
Xiaohua Kong Applied Research Chair in Materials Polymer processing (extrusion, injection molding and thermoforming etc.) and characterization, polymer blending, formulation, biobased and biodegradable polymers, composites and nanomaterials

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Reach out to our team of scientists and business development professionals to start a project and create your impact on clean technologies and environmental sustainability. 

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Labs and facilities

NAIT researchers have access to a range of specialized labs, facilities and equipment. The Clean Technologies Team makes use of these and other world-class applied research labs.

Analytical Chemistry Suite

NAIT’s analytical chemistry suite is a 2,100 square foot space equipped with a wide variety of both standard and specialized equipment.   Find out more

Microbiology Laboratory

NAIT’s microbiology laboratory is a 925 square foot applied research laboratory outfitted with versatile equipment and instruments that serve a wide variety of functions.   Find out more

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