Dr. Paul Amyotte, P.Eng., FEC, FEIC, FCSCE has excelled in all aspects of his engineering career, teaching, research, consulting and service to the profession. He has contributed significantly to the advancement of engineering and scientific knowledge in the areas of industrial safety and loss management. He is considered a global expert in the prevention and mitigation of dust explosions and as such, his knowledge is sought in many countries throughout the world. With three books and over 180 publications in his area of expertise, he has contributed significantly to safety in the industrial workplace. His excellence as a teacher, thesis supervisor, consultant and author, as well as his service to the profession of engineering has been duly recognized over the years by recipients of his knowledge and expertise.