AVP - Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Darren’s role is to develop, and support a clear innovation strategy for the University of Alberta, utilizing and coordinating existing resources across campus and the community. This involves supporting entrepreneurs and innovators. He also works on ensuring research of all types has a clear path to add value to and have impact in the community through enabling knowledge mobilization and partnerships with industry and community organizations. He serves as a liaison to funding agencies, helping to build provincial, national, and international research collaborations as well as community research partnerships.
Darren holds a PhD from The University of Alberta and has been engaged in commercialization of research for most of his career.
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Product
Methanol Production from Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Methods of Catalysis for Enhanced Methanol Production from Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
AVP - Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships at University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Product
Modular Inspection Robot for Harsh Environments
Advanced, autonomous robot with a modular design, capable of flexible movement and equipped for both visual and NDT inspection modes
AVP - Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships at University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Product
FLOATING PHOTOCATALYST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
a simple additive for passive or active water treatment processes.
AVP - Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships at University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
Product
Methods of Catalysis for Enhanced Methanol Production from Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
catalysis for direct CO2 hydrogenation to methanol
AVP - Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization & Partnerships at University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada