Deborah Braide

Deborah Braide is a PhD candidate in Materials Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal where she conducts research at the Engineering and Process Intensification (EPIC) lab. Her research focuses on membrane-based, process-intensified carbon dioxide conversion to clean fuels, leveraging sonochemistry to advance membrane synthesis, optimize separation performance, and enable sustainable processes. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Chemical Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana and a Master of Science (MSc.) in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Deborah has received several academic awards including the British Chevening Scholarship (2018), the Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Foundation Research Grant (2024), and the Hydro Quebec Excellence Scholarship (2025). Beyond academia, she engages in energy and sustainability initiatives through consulting and outreach, with a strong interest in translating research into real-world solutions.

“I am driven by the goal of advancing sustainable energy technologies while building pathways that connect research innovation, policy, and societal impact. I am committed to fostering inclusive, collaborative networks to support the next generation of engineers.”

Deborah Braide is a part of the Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2026.