CEO of Electrovaya Inc., Dr. Das Gupta has pioneered numerous developments and inventions that include an electrochemical reactor for pollution abatement in the pulp and paper industry, high-temperature furnaces for experiments in space, and a unique non-toxic process for manufacture of the world's highest energy density lithium ion battery that has found application within marine, automotive, health-care and energy storage sectors. He has over 100 publications, 50 patents, and given numerous invited lectures within Canada and abroad. As an Adjunct Professor, Dr. Das Gupta has facilitated knowledge exchange between industry and academia and is an excellent mentor for young engineers.