About Us

Centre Mission

Promote, facilitate and support research and innovation related to responsible and sustainable conversion of biomass to biofuels and bioproducts to contribute to building a viable bioeconomy under McGill University’s leadership.

Expertise and areas of activity

The centre brings together the complementary expertise of 30 McGill professors across 5 faculties, plus a group of researchers from other institutions.

• Feedstock development (genetic engineering, production, etc)
• Conversion and combustion engineering
• Economic, policy and social aspects
• Value added through utilization of wastes and residues