Christine Chan, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Energy and Environmental Informatics, of University of Regina, has made major contributions to the education of engineers and research in Information Technology and Applied Artificial Intelligence. She is an international researcher who has done pioneering work in engineering applications of artificial intelligence. She generously contributed her expertise to public, funding, and research organizations. She is also a dedicated teacher who has taught and supervised over 100 HQP, including many Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral students, who have continued to build successful careers in the information technology industry in Canada and abroad.