Dr. Siyu Ye is a Principal Scientist at Ballard Power Systems, a leading global fuel cell company, where he leads Ballard's Advanced Catalyst Development project. He is recognized as a world-leading expert in electrocatalysis and catalyst layer/MEA design for fuel cells, and has made significant contributions to the advancement of the modern PEM fuel cell. His outstanding leadership and technical expertise were instrumental in the development of cell reversal tolerant catalysts and carbon corrosion resistant cathode catalyst layers, which have both been key technologies in securing Ballard's ...

Zhang is nominated due to his conceptual contribution of single-atom catalysis and innovative catalysts for biomass conversion. As one of the most-prominent scientists in heterogeneous catalysis worldwide, Zhang devoted to synthesize low cost metal catalysts for chemical production. The new concept of single-atom catalysis stimulates to discover next-generation of industrial catalysts and promote the understanding to an atomic level. His contributions to the biomass conversion, especially the unique process for cellulose conversion to EG, have evoked intense interests from both academia and ...

Dr. Xu is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in converting agro-forestry biomass/residues into bio-based chemicals and polymer materials. His contributions are not only generating over 20 inventions & patents in biorefinery/bioproducts, but also in transferring new technologies to industry, such as founding Western Maple Bioresources Inc. for commercialization of VOC-free coatings and formaldehyde-free adhesives. Dr. Xu has received many awards/recognitions from Canada, China, Japan, Demark and New Zealand, including the prestigious Syncrude Canada Innovation Award from ...

Ying Zheng, a professor of UNB, Canada Research Chair in Chemical Process and Catalysis. She is an expert in catalysis and catalytic processes for production of clean fuels and biofuels. She authored over 120 technical publications and holds five patents. A couple of technologies have been transferred to industrial practice. She also has an outstanding record of professional leadership and service, and received significant recognitions including being elected to the College of New Scholars of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellowship of the Chemical Institute of Canada and the Humboldt Research ...

The Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Bioproducts at the University of Toronto, Dr. Ning Yan is an internationally renowned expert in converting biomass materials into bio-based chemicals and functional materials. She pioneered numerous bio-based platform technologies for using renewable biomaterials to produce sustainable bio-based adhesives, resins, polyols, foams, and other industrial products. Dr. Yan’s has more than 200 peer-reviewed journal publications and 8 patents. She has collaborated with academic, government and industry research partners around the world. She is an ...

A pioneer in the application of hydrogen for clean energy, Daryl Wilson currently serves as the inaugural Executive Director of the international Hydrogen Council. From 2006-2019 he was President and CEO of Hydrogenics, a global provider of advanced hydrogen solutions, where he spearheaded a number of industry firsts. Mr. Wilson has also held senior leadership positions at Royal Group Technologies, Zenon Environmental, TOYOTA and DOFASCO, where his teams garnered awards for innovation, quality and productivity. Mr. Wilson served on the Canadian National Economic Strategy Table for Clean ...

Lorraine Whale is an extremely distinguished and outstanding engineer with over 30 years of research, resource development and management experience in the hydrocarbon energy sector. Her involvement in engineering management has been at the highest level in an international setting. For close to a decade Lorraine managed the Royal Dutch Shell global research program for unconventional hydrocarbon development, focusing on innovations for improving the cost effectiveness and reducing environmental footprint. She has spoken around the globe on this work. She has served on many not-for-profit ...

Dr. Zhenghe Xu is among the very few engineers who applied at a molecular level the state-of-the-art instrumentation, such as atomic force microscope (AFM) and zeta potential distribution measurement to study of industrial processes related to mineral processing and oil sands extraction. His fundamental research provided scientific insights into industrial processes, which helped the industries to resolve challenges in fine particle flotation and improve processability of poor oil sand ores. His innovative approach in hydrophobic extraction of coal from coal tailings ponds by waste oil led to ...

Professor Ludo Zanzotto has been making contributions to engineering research and knowledge, particularly in the material science of asphalt, for almost 40 years. Modified asphalt materials with improved engineering properties have led to the increased service life of asphalt pavement. He has contributed to new specifications, materials and methodologies that have led to the improved competitiveness of Canadian products. As chairholder of the NSERC / John Lau Husky Energy Industrial Research Chair in Bituminous Materials, he has also established an internationally renowned research centre, ...

Karim Zaghib has made a number of seminal contributions in materials for lithium ion and solid state batteries. His inventions are used in almost every lithium battery sold worldwide. His work has been recognized through multiple awards and distinctions internationally, including Fellow of the Electrochemical Society and several prizes for novel battery technologies. He was selected in 2015 and 2016 as a most influential mind by Thomson Reuters. He has also made distinct contributions to mentoring young engineers and scientists.