Ines Hamam’s research is focused on the development of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries that not only offer improved performance but are made with more sustainable and affordable materials.
“Our relationship with energy and our consumption of it is presently unsound – particularly in the first world. I hope my research will lead us to develop better, more sustainable energy systems.”
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Like everything in life, major societal transitions come at a price. Whether it is a political revolution, an industrial revolution or a digital revolution, the drawbacks of change taint progress with worries of instability and insecurity. However, we must always remember that the alternative is often much worse. The decarbonisation of our industries and lifestyles […]
Amidst large ongoing social unrest in Iran, it is worth reflecting on the crucial role played by modern technology in shaping methods of resistance and popular outcry. In the last decade alone, we have witnessed a number of seminal protests in the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and South America, all largely shaped […]
In a world where Li-ion batteries are powering our cellphone, laptops, power tools and electric cars, recycling the overwhelming amount of dead batteries threatening our landfills is surely important. However, Recycling is only but the third “R” and should be considered a last resort for when Reducing and Reusing have failed. Ideally, these batteries, which […]
In March 2011, Japan recorded its most powerful earthquake – a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that claimed nearly 20 000 lives in the Tōhoku region. It remains to this day the fourth most powerful earthquake in the world. One of the biggest concerns following the earthquake was the effect it would have on several […]
For the average British vacationer, this summer spells anything but worry. Sunny beach days, ice-cream weather, and tanning season – what more is there to ask? Well, we could begin by asking why Europe is enjoying such unprecedented hot summer days. In July, the UK has recorded a temperature of 40.3°C – an all-time high. […]
When asked whether the government should have the authority to regulate our plastic straws in the name of environmentalism, Senator Elizabeth Warren exclaimed, “Oh, come on! Give me a break!” Her exasperation stems from the frustration of seeing the burden of environmental protection placed on citizens when “70 per cent of the pollution, of the […]
No doubt, the world was different in 2016. While you could board a plane with flu-like symptoms, the same could not be said of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The reason being, the phone’s battery caused a number of explosions and fires, resulting in the largest phone recall in history, with 2.5 million recalled devices […]
If asked about the current price of a gallon of milk or an ounce of gold, the average Canadian is unlikely to give a prompt answer, but the price of gas is a number that is always on our minds. The post-lockdown demand for fuel compounded with a shortage of supply due to the recent […]
Last month marked the 45th International Women’s Day since its adoption by the United Nations (UN) in 1977. The theme for this year was “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and focused on “advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis.” The importance of advancing equality between genders is well known. Equally […]
If you watched the recent Super Bowl, you might have noticed something odd this year. Of the nine car commercials, seven were for electric cars – an unprecedented ratio. Does this mean we are at the dawn of a major paradigm shift? How soon will gas cars become extinct and replaced by electric vehicles? The […]
