Sarah M. Jordaan

Dr. Sarah M. Jordaan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University. Her research focuses on Environmental Engineering and TISED, with an emphasis on quantifying environmental and economic trade-offs related to energy decisions. Her research group, Energy Technology and Policy Assessment (ETAPA), conducts life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, and technology innovation to support decarbonizing the electric and transportation sectors. Dr. Jordaan's courses aim to educate and empower students across disciplines to address energy and environmental challenges. Prior to joining McGill, she held appointments at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Calgary, where she supervised graduate students in energy policy and sustainable energy. She earned her PhD in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary in 2010.

Sarah M. Jordaan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McGill University, specializing in industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, techno-economics, geospatial analyses, and energy innovation. Her research explores the environmental impacts of energy systems, including methane leaks from natural gas infrastructure, land use changes in oil sands production, and the role of renewable energy in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Jordaan's work emphasizes the integration of life cycle assessment with techno-economic analysis to evaluate sustainable energy solutions. Her publications address global mitigation opportunities for natural gas-fired power, the climate impacts of solar energy, and the geospatial dimensions of energy systems.