Dr. Kelly Hawboldt is internationally recognized as a key contributor to the development of the bioeconomy and is committed to helping Canadians produce, use, and conserve resources while protecting the environment. Her discoveries have improved the methods used for removing contaminants from gas streams, transformed waste material to value added products, and reduced emissions from offshore oil and gas operations. The strength of Dr. Hawboldt’s work is her engagement and contributions to the forest, fishery, and mining industries, as well as local and federal governments, who have benefitted from her innovative and integrated approaches to green engineering.