In 1981, Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard L'Abbé co-founded Med-Eng Systems Inc. at the age of 24, two years after graduating from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. From his initial position as production manager of the Ottawa-based manufacturer, he quickly became President and CEO, a position he held until he retired in late 2005. Under his leadership, Med-Eng became a major international player in the field of explosive ordnance disposal equipment. L'Abbé has always firmly believed that to successfully create and market a product, you must ...

Suzanne Lacasse, Managing Director of Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, is recognized internationally for her contributions to both research and practice in Geotechnical Engineering. She received early recognition for her various research studies into the behavior of soft clays. However, it is her work in Norway, evaluating in-situ behavior of sea-bed soils and establishing the basics for reliability analysis of foundations of offshore structures, that established her international reputation. She maintains frequent contact with Canada and participated actively in projects related to the ...

Catherine Lacavera is globally recognized as a leader in the field of intellectual property law. As Director of the IP and litigation for Google Inc., she has led a team of lawyers in successfully defending more than 1,000 patents and other intellectual property claims, globally. She has contributed to shaping and advancing intellectual property law around the world to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of technology. Ms. Lacavera's work has affirmed the legality, and ensured the continued availability, of a free and open Internet, user-generated content platforms, content streaming, and ...

Professor Emeritus Gérard Lachapelle of the University of Calgary has contributed in a sustained and major way to the development and dissemination of satellite-based GPS navigation technology in Canada and internationally. He has played an important role in the successful technology transfer activities, he has provided leadership for Canada to be recognized as truly excellent in this new technology. His pioneering work related to the Global Positioning System, a complex constellation of 24 satellites, is used throughout the world.

Dr. Lachemi is a well-known and internationally-respected engineering expert in the use of high performance concrete in construction. He is well recognized for his pioneering work and significant research contributions toward reducing global environmental impacts of the construction industry through the development of high-performance materials and innovative construction technologies. His research led to several industrial applications, over 140 peer-reviewed technical publications, and the training of more than 50 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He has also been involved in ...

Dr. Hanif Ladak is internationally known for his engineering innovations in medical imaging, hearing healthcare technologies, and simulation platforms for training of clinicians and surgeons. He holds three patents that are licensed by multinational imaging companies, and he has been involved in the formation of several companies focusing on imaging and simulation. His work has been recognized by the National Institutes of Health (USA), and he was inducted into the Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum, an international organization that brings together leaders in ...

Pierre G. Lafleur has pursued a career as a professor, researcher and academic administrator. His research has focused on the transformation of polymers, and more specifically on the relationship between processes, microstructures and properties. He developed original online measurement methods and simulation software products used for polymer extrusion and blending. He worked on R&D projects for several Canadian and international rubber and plastic companies. As a Chief academic officer, he spearheaded a major reform of the 12 programs at the École Polytechnique, focusing on design and ...

As an agricultural engineer, Claude Laguë has made unique contributions to the development of agricultural machinery and to agricultural engineering education. He developed and validated the Wide-Span Implement Carrier (WSIC) concept as an alternative to traditional agricultural field machinery systems. As an academic leader at three Canadian universities, Dr. Laguë has been a tireless promoter of engineering entrepreneurship. Since 2006, he has led paradigm-shifting change in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa, making it one of the most graduate student-intensive ...

Le Dr. Lajeunesse s'est distingué par son action déterminante dans le dévelopmment de programmes de recherche conjoints industries/universités et dans la place de la profession et des universités dans le décisions gouvernementales. Il a siégé à plusieurs conseils d'administration et a travaillé pour plusieurs établissements d'enseignement.

Faizel Lakhani is a recognized expert in pioneering Big Data and AI for business applications. With experience in network intelligence, enterprise services, digital analytics and Internet of Things applicatoons, he has dedicated his career to growing and transforming businesses. He speaks and writes on the understanding and intelligence required for managing Big Data and Security. With a distinguished career working for and leading the world's best known Fortune 1000 companies, Lakhani is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, writing articles for the Council about the challenges and ...