Named as one of the 25 top innovators in Quebec in 2009; contributor to Canadian and US government policies on energy; sought after for advice by governments and major industries; educator of over 30 high performing building engineering graduates now in universities, government and industry; widely published with over 150 journal papers and two books; pioneer of solar technologies and leader of innovative solar building demonstration projects; distinguished Canadian leader of research networks unifying top researchers, institutions, and industries - Dr. Athienitis is recognized as a major world force moving buildings from heavy energy consumers (40% of all energy) to net-zero energy consumers with transformative impact on the environment and quality of life. He is currently a Professor at Concordia University.