Dr. Ya-Jun Pan is an internationally renowned researcher, distinguished educator, and volunteer leader. She is a Professor at Dalhousie University and has made significant contributions in nonlinear control and cyber physical systems with in-depth applications to intelligent robotics and industrial automation. Dr. Pan has contributed extensively to engineering and professional societies and been recognized with fellowships in EIC, CSME, and ASME, Research Excellence Award, and Humboldt Fellowship. She has provided dedicated leadership in Canadian and international research communities, serving as the Senior Editor, Associate Editors, IES AdCom, conference organizing committees, WiE Chair, VP Atlantic of CSME, and NSERC EG member.