Research with impact:
>80,000 tCO2e reduced through R&D to date
The Smart Emissions Sensing Technologies (SENST) Lab at the University of Calgary is a research team committed to advancing climate action and air quality improvement.
We develop and deploy advanced tools and measurement systems that help identify, quantify, and reduce emissions affecting both climate and human health. Our research spans methane, super‑pollutants (including black carbon and ozone precursors), hydrogen sulphide (H2S), particulate matter (PM), and other greenhouse gases and air pollutants from urban and industrial settings.
Using diverse measurement platforms—including fixed ground‑based sensors, human-portable systems, mobile labs (trucks, e-bikes, robots), drones, aircraft, and satellites—we detect, locate, and quantify emissions with high precision. Our approach integrates geospatial data science, atmospheric modeling, and computer science to turn raw data into robust, actionable intelligence that supports climate‑ and health‑oriented decision‑making.
The SENST Lab is also committed to developing future leaders in environmental science and the low‑carbon workforce. We collaborate closely with industry, governments, and communities to ensure that new scientific insights and technological innovations translate into real‑world impact for emissions mitigation, air‑quality improvement, and resilient, healthy cities.

