Laleh Behjat is an innovative researcher, educator, and champion for underrepresented groups in STEM. She has made outstanding contributions to the field of electronic design automation. She works with researchers across fields to break the silos that exist between disciplines, to solve the challenges we face with creativity and innovation. Dr. Behjat is dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers in Canada and strives to make engineering education inclusive. She is an advocate for ethical science and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the profession.