About Me
Nathalie Tufenkji is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and Member of The College of the Royal Society of Canada. She is recognized for her exceptional contributions towards sustainable development of nanotechnology, solving problems linked with plastic pollution, and the control of harmful bacteria. Her creative and prolific research activities are recognized with several prestigious awards including the CSChE Hatch Innovation Award. She is very active in public outreach aimed at broadening appreciation for engineering as demonstrated by the global coverage of her discoveries. She is also a respected educator and leader in creating opportunities for women in the profession.