Dr. Arun Valsangkar is a dedicated engineer who has achieved excellence from both academic and industry perspectives. Nationally recognized first as a researcher and educator at UNB, Dr. Valsangkar has also made invaluable contributions to geotechnical engineering practice in Canada through hundreds of projects as a senior consultant with Jacques Whitford/Stantec. His work as Editor of the Canadian Geotechnical Journal contributed to its recognition as one of the world's leading journals in this field. Recognized by his peers for excellent teaching and mentorship, outstanding research, ...

Dr. Adriaan van Heiningen is recognized internationally as a pre-eminent authority in chemical reaction engineering related to manufacture of chemical papermaking pulps, bleaching of these pulps, related chemical recovery processes and the forest biorefinery. His ground-breaking fundamental research has led to profound changes in the pulp manufacturing industry and its environmental impact. He is recognized internationally as the leading proponent of the Integrated Forest Bio-Refinery for producing biofuels and biomaterials. In Atlantic Canada, he is recognized as the founding director of the ...

Guy van Uytven is a leader in high voltage power transmission system planning, design and construction. As a consulting engineer, he has been instrumental in the provision of low cost electricity to citizens of 19 less developed countries, thereby improving living standards and contributing to global energy equity. He has ensured the sustainability of the electrical power infrastructure by establishing training programs for local engineers. Guy served as VicePresident Power, Eastern Region for Monenco. He is an advocate for a North American macro grid to enhance the resilience of electrical ...

Pieter Van Vliet's contributions in engineering, management and executive functions at SaskTel were of fundamental importance to creating a world-class telecommunication system with national and international links. As President of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and the Engineering Institute of Canada he provided constant leadership and encouragement to his colleagues. His active and enthusiastic participation in industry-based organizations over many years contributed substantially to the advancement of technological and economic development in Saskatchewan and Canada ...

During his career of nearly 30 years in the field of energy, Thierry Vandal has made an outstanding contribution to the development of Quebec's energy resources. As the head of Hydro-Québec since 2005, he put forward a business strategy based on the development of renewable energy, in partnership with the First Nations, as well as on technological innovation and energy efficiency. The hydro-electric development part of the business, which fosters world knowledge and practices in this field, has, since the year 2000, represented investments and projects in progress amounting to $20B. This ...

In 2002, Dr. Vanderburg was recognized as one of 25 leading Canadian innovators by the Canada Foundation for Innovation. His innovation, preventive engineering, examines how technology influences human life, society and the biosphere to improve engineering design and decision-making. This achieves both the engineering results desired and simultaneously prevents or greatly reduces harmful effects. Today, he is recognized as a pioneer in this now crucial area, but he started many years ago for example, in 1994 he co-chaired the former Premier's Council of Ontario's round table on developing ...

Mr. William Vangool, the co-founder of Triodetic Building Products Limited, has been involved on the design and development of space frames, domes, and freeform systems for the past 38 years. The holder of patents for the assembly of modular layouts he has worked internationally with architects such as I. M. Pei, Douglas Cardinal, and Sir Roy Grounds in projects in China, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Mexico, Martinique, Cuba, Barbados, Chile, the USA, and Dubai. An internationally known engineer he has published papers on the design and construction of space frames and foundation systems for ...

Dr. Vannelli has demonstrated exemplary leadership in engineering education in Canada. He's guided outstanding growth at University of Guelph where enrollments have tripled, female enrollments became among Canada's highest, and research funding doubled. Tony accomplished these amazing results during very difficult funding environments, using leadership and innovation in education delivery, strategic planning, and insightful alumni engagement. While Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Waterloo, he guided growth from 37 to 70 faculty members, and implemented the first Nanotechnology ...

Dr. Rajiv Varma is an internationally recognized researcher, inventor, and leader in FACTS, solar and wind power systems. Among his pioneering contributions has been a major ground-breaking utility-implemented award-winning technology, PV-STATCOM, that enables solar PV plants to provide FACTS functionalities at one-tenth cost of FACTS themselves. Dr. Varma's significant contributions include 13 granted and 14 pending international patents, 180 publications and highly acclaimed Wiley/IEEE Press book on FACTS. He has made exemplary contributions to training of utility engineers, system ...

When an emergency happens at sea you have to be prepared, act fast, and get it right. You don't get a second chance. The innovative simulator technology that Dr. Brian Veitch has developed has greatly improved marine safety worldwide by providing those working at sea with the tools they need to respond to emergencies in the toughest conditions on Earth. His research provides a wealth of experience that is otherwise unavailable due to dangerous and unpredictable offshore conditions and has played a leading role in the creation of a standard for emergency escape, evacuation and rescue for the ...