Keena Trowell

Keena Trowell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on metal-water reactions, hydrogen energy systems, and sustainable energy storage solutions. She actively works on addressing energy storage challenges for decarbonization through innovative technologies like supercritical water oxidation and circular fuels systems.

• Mechanical Engineering faculty member at McMaster University
• Specializes in metal-water reactions and hydrogen production
• Teaches courses on energy storage and circular fuels
• Develops sustainable energy carriers for remote applications
• Conducts techno-economic analysis of clean energy systems

Research Areas:

• Supercritical water oxidation for hydrogen generation
• Power-to-X and circular fuel systems
• Energy-water nexus analysis
• Techno-economic modeling of energy carriers
• Decarbonization strategies for hard-to-abate sectors

Scientific Contributions:

• Patented supercritical metal-water reaction technology
• Published extensively on aluminum-based hydrogen storage
• Active in energy transition research for transportation and remote communities