A photo of Maya Papineau, Associate Professor and M.A. Supervisor in Economics at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Maya Papineau

2023 NSERC Alliance Grant

Development of a Solar-Driven Adsorption Thermal Energy Storage System Concept for Space Heating Applications in Northern Remote Indigenous Communities

Professor Papineau will be working with a PhD and Master’s student to quantify the social benefits of a carbon-neutral alternative to diesel heating systems in a Northern community without access to grid-scale electricity. The expected social benefits will arise from reduced CO2 emissions, improved air quality, lower respiratory illness. To measure these changes, we will use quantitative approaches that combine data from indoor and outdoor air pollution measurement instruments, surveys, and health data obtained from partner organizations in the community.

2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration Grant

Creating Equitable, Resilient and Low Carbon Canadian Community Housing that Enhances Social Welfare

Professor Papineau received the NFRF – Exploration grant as a co-Primary Investigator with Professor Cynthia Cruickshank from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University, and co-applicant Professor Daniel Chung from the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto.

2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund – Transformation Grant

CANSTOREnergy: Seasonal Storage of Renewable Energy

Professor Papineau received the NFRF – Transformation grant as a co-applicant for a research project titled “CANSTOREnergy: Seasonal Storage of Renewable Energy.” The Principal Investigator for this project is Professor David Sinton from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, and as a co-applicant Professor Papineau will be able to support 8-9 Economics graduate students over the next 6 years while they conduct research together.

2023 New Frontiers in Research Fund Grant

Occupant-Centric Housing Design and Retrofit Pathways for Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Pandemic Recovery

Professor Papineau received a NFRF grant as a co-applicant for a research project titled “Occupant-centric Housing Design and Retrofit Pathways for Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Pandemic Recovery.” The Principal Investigator for this project is Professor Burak Gunay from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, and as a co-applicant Professor Papineau will be able to support 1 Economics PhD student while they conduct research together.