Federico Rosei has made a number of seminal contributions in materials engineering, including quantifying intermixing in Group IV semiconductors, nanostructuring surfaces to improve biocompatibility, controlled patterning of functional materials and their integration in devices. His work has been recognized through multiple awards and distinctions in Canada and internationally, including Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, of the European Academy of Sciences, of the Engineering Institute of Canada, of AAAS, Steacie Fellowship (NSERC) and Bessel Award (Humboldt Foundation) among others. He has also made distinct contributions to mentoring young engineers and scientists, by fostering diversity and developing an intensive training course as a career guide for young professionals.