Lia Codrington Email & Phone Number

France

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Researching regulatory roadblocks to the energy transition and potential opportunities for reform in Ontario and CanadaAdvocating for equitable and effective electricity policies that support an affordable, reliable grid for the future

Led tutorials, graded assignments and tests, and provided support to students in CIVE360 (Sustainable Transportation Systems), CIVE220 (Sustainability in Civil Engineering) and CIVE412 (Infrastructure Engineering for Indigenous Communities)

Developed and facilitated online, small-group tutoring sessions in high school math to supplement students' online learning experience.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Researched and developed methods to increase local food production in remote communities in collaboration with Cat Lake First Nation. Created presentations and materials to share these methods with community decision-makers.

Toronto, Canada Area

Created and debugged automated spreadsheets, software linking programs, and best practices to streamline communication between engineers and building information modellers. Supported senior engineers designing a high-rise office tower in downtown Toronto.

Accra, Ghana

Worked at Ashesi University's design lab in Accra, Ghana, as an Engineers Without Borders Junior Fellow. While there, I reorganized Ashesi's student design lab to operate more efficiently, acted as a consultant on various design projects, and updated the lab's marketing strategies. This role required extensive use of human-centred design methodologies to identify and resolve inefficiencies in a way that respected cultural differences.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Worked in the Construction Portfolio for both the indoor air quality group and the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology group. Some tasks included writing reports and journal articles, developing engineering design brainstorming structures, and testing thermocouples. Developed a Python script to simulate occupancy schedules for use in residential building energy modelling.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Worked in the Aerospace Portfolio in the human factors group. Developed software for the Microsoft Kinect to facilitate the gathering of movement data, conducted a study on aircraft evacuation time, and researched biological monitoring equipment for use in passenger studies.

Master Of Applied Science, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Vikes Track and Field/Cross Country Sustainable Energy Systems Integration & Transitions (SESIT) research group

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Engineering Science, Infrastructure Specialization, High Honours

Activities and Societies: Varsity Blues Track and Field and Cross Country, Blues Engineering Student-Athlete Support Team Executive.