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Ian Wereley is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University. He is an energy historian whose work explores the past, present, and future of oil. With a focus on how history can inform contemporary energy landscape challenges, his research interests include energy transitions, oil company advertising, and the anthropomorphism of fossil fuels. Wereley's recent publications examine various facets of energy history, including the impact of British Petroleum's exhibits and the portrayal of oil in historical narratives. He served as the Adjunct Curator of the History of Energy at the Canada Science and Technology Museum and has held leadership roles in the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies. His teaching contributions include courses on the history of oil and its intersection with science, technology, and culture. Wereley has actively participated in community engagement and media interviews to promote understanding of energy history and its implications for the future.
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