David B Layzell

Energy Systems Architect @The Transition Accelerator L\'accélérateur De Transition

Calgary, AB, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2019 — Present

Energy Systems Architect @The Transition Accelerator L\'accélérateur De Transition

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Calgary, AB, CA

With the Transition Accelerator, I am leading the work to build out credible, compelling transition pathways that will take Canada to a vibrant and sustainable hydrogen economy. My own work in CESAR (University of Calgary) focuses on the opportunity for Alberta, but within the Accelerator, I am working to encourage and support initiatives that engage companies, governments and academics across Canada.

EDUCATION

1971 — 1975

University of Waterloo

B.Sc., Biology

1977 — 1980

University of Western Australia

PhD, Plant Science

1980 — 1981

Cornell University

PDF, Physiology

1976 — 1977

University of Guelph

MSc, Plant Science

SKILLS

Energy Systems AnalysisTeachingEnvironmental SciencePublic SpeakingHigher EducationNonprofitsScienceBiochemistryEnergyClimate ChangeSustainabilityRenewable EnergyUniversity TeachingPolicyResearchStrategic PlanningPolicy AnalysisPublic PolicyEnvironmental AwarenessStatisticsNonprofit Organizations

ABOUT DAVID B LAYZELL

David Layzell, PhD, FRSC is a University of Calgary Professor and the Energy Systems Architect for the Transition Accelerator, a non-profit focused on the net-zero energy system transition in Canada. His research uses techno-economic and environmental modeling tools to identify credible, compelling, and capable pathways for transitioning Canada’s energy systems to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century. His particular interest is how the zero-emission energy carriers, electricity and hydrogen – both produced with very low or zero GHGs - can work together to provide society with its energy needs.Before assisting in the launch of the Transition Accelerator in 2019, David established the Canadian Energy System Analysis Research (CESAR) Initiative at the U of C in 2013, and was Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy at the U of C (2008-12). As a Professor at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON), he set up and ran the BIOCAP Canada Foundation (19••••08), founded a scientific instrumentation company called Qubit Systems Inc. and was elected ‘Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada’ (FRSC) for his research contributions.

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