Professor Erb of the University of Toronto pioneered the first Canadian initiative on nanostructured materials and was co-founder of the first Canadian spin-off company in the area of nanomaterials. His research group is the acknowledged world leader in the synthesis, characterization, property evaluation and commercial application of nanostructured materials produced by electrodeposition methods. He has an exceptional publication record and has given exemplary service to professional organizations. Initiator of the Youth Outreach Program: 'nanOntario', Learning Nanotechnology from Ontario's Great Outdoors, an award winner and an excellent mentor for young engineers, Professor Erb has supervised the research activities of over one hundred and seventy students and visiting scholars.