Dr. Sean Mccoy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean McCoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. His research primarily focuses on the assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. Current research projects include life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, direct air capture, CO2 conversion technologies, and hydrogen production pathways. He is the Principal Investigator of the CanCO2Re Initiative, a multidisciplinary effort assessing future CDR strategies in Canada. Prior to joining the University of Calgary in 2018, Sean served as an analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and collaborated with the International Energy Agency (IEA) on advanced CCS technology policies. He has authored significant reports and contributes to several publications, focusing on energy technology perspectives and carbon pricing mechanisms. Sean also maintains an adjunct faculty position at Carnegie Mellon University and is an active member of various committees related to greenhouse gas technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Alberta

Leading research initiatives in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, focusing on GHG emissions assessment and CDR technologies.

Courses

Engineering Design Economics Life Cycle Assessment Fundamentals of Fluid Behavior Engineering Design & Energy Policy

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.