Madeleine McPherson

Dr. Madeleine McPherson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic) and Principal Investigator of the Sustainable Energy Systems Integration & Transitions (SESIT) Group. She specializes in energy systems integration, decarbonization pathways, and multi-scale energy modeling. Her work focuses on coordinating infrastructure systems (transport, buildings, electricity, water) to achieve climate goals.

Education:

• BASc in Engineering Science (University of Toronto, 2009)
• MEL in Clean Energy Engineering (UBC, 2010)
• PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Toronto, 2017)

Research Interests:

• Variable renewable energy integration
• Energy systems modeling (CREST, SILVER)
• Electrification pathways for cities
• Decarbonization of Canada’s energy system through stakeholder engagement

Her recent work explores 100% renewable city feasibility (e.g., Regina), grid flexibility requirements under high renewable penetration, and cross-sectoral decarbonization strategies. She collaborates with the Energy Modelling Hub to inform national policy dialogues.

Advising & Grants: Actively recruiting graduate students/postdocs with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, or related fields. Funding available for MASc/PhD candidates. Her lab focuses on open-source modeling tools and capacity-building initiatives.

Labs/Teams: SESIT Group (UVic) develops decision-support models for energy transitions, emphasizing participatory approaches with stakeholders and communities.