Petroleum microbiology related to hydrocarbon biodegradation, bioremediation, enhanced oil recovery, biocorrosion, oil sands tailings pond microbiology, and identifying and characterizing microbial communities and their functions in diverse environments
Applied research and development for ocean technology, including advanced manufacturing and on-water testing of sensors, acoustics, electronics, energy, vessels and underwater vehicles.
Research, development and technological transfer in the life sciences, including pharmaceuticals, agri-food, natural health products, cosmetics and the environment.