Myron (Ron) Britton was at the forefront of the movement to re-introduce design content in the Canadian engineering education system. In fact, he always incorporated design in his courses. As one of the first NSERC Chairs in Engineering Design, he was a major player in the Canadian Design Engineering Network. More recently, he was a driving force behind the establishment of the Canadian Engineering Education Association. As a holder of a 3M Fellowship as well as numerous other awards, he is recognized as an outstanding educator. He has also served the profession in many roles and with great ...

Dr. Douglas Buchanan is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba, and held a Canada Research Chair in Microelectronic Materials for 10 years. He is a Senior-Member of the IEEE, a member of the American Institute of Physics, and is recognized world-wide for his work on modern silicon chip technology. Among his many prestigious awards are a Research Division Award and an Outstanding Technical Achievement Award obtained during his tenure at IBM Research. His work has been published in over 95 journal articles and has resulted in 32 ...

Dr. John (Jay) Doering is a licensed professional engineer and the Associate Vice-President of Partnerships at the University of Manitoba with expertise in water resources engineering. His research, graduate teaching, and graduate student training have focused on three areas of experimental research: 1) coastal processes (hydraulics); 2) physical hydraulic models; and 3) frazil ice processes in cold freshwater environments. He is often called upon by the media as the top expert in his field, having given countless flood infrastructure and flood forecasting interviews over the past 20+ years. ...

Ms. Samantha Espley is a trailblazer and leader for women in the engineering profession and in mining. She promotes the essential role of mining to society. Currently, Ms. Espley is an independent member of the board for Paramount Gold Nevada (NYSE: PZG) and Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC). She is also a Senior Executive Advisor to Stantec providing technical guidance and strategic input to mining industry clients. Previously, she served as Vice President to the Inovinta Group of Companies including BESTECH a multi-disciplinary engineering firm. She is the author of The Whole Mine ...

Randy Herrmann has provided exceptional leadership as the Director of the Engineering Access Program in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Manitoba. This program has graduated well over 100 engineers of Indigenous heritage who have gone on to demonstrate the importance of engineers who share the cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples. Randy is widely recognized as the leading Canadian authority on programs that support Indigenous Peoples, particularly those from isolated communities, as they pursue engineering degrees. More than any other Canadian engineer, Randy has shaped the ...

Dr. Ekram Hossain is an internationally recognized expert in wireless communications and networking. His pioneering research contributions in radio resource management for cellular wireless and cognitive radio networks have significantly impacted research and development in this area and enabled advancement of broadband wireless communications technology. His research works have been highly cited and have received international recognitions. He is an extraordinary engineering educator and mentor of engineering graduate students. He has provided outstanding professional services to the ...

Dr. Jayas of the University of Lethbridge (formerly of the University of Manitoba) is a world-renowned scientist in the field of grain storage research and is a former a Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems. His research has resulted in better grain storage and drying systems in several countries, and is contributing to the automation of grain handling and processing operations in Canada and several other countries. He has trained more than 100 highly qualified personnel at the masters, doctoral and postdoctoral levels. Dr. Jayas has authored or co- authored over 445 refereed ...

Over the last 45 years, Dr. Witold Kinsner has been involved in research on robust real-time algorithms and software/hardware computing engines for signal and data compression in cognitive machines and systems. His major contributions are in the areas of:(i) polyscale signal analysis (a new approach),(ii) reconfigurable, synchronous, self-synchronizing semiconductor computer memories, and(iii) magnetic bubble memories and devices.He supervised over 70 postgraduate theses, over 200 capstone students, with over 750 publications in the areas. In 1978, he co-founded the first Industrial ...

Jeannette Montufar has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in the areas of road and pedestrian safety, commercial vehicle operations, traffic engineering and education. She is past President of the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers, past Chair of the US Transportation Research Board's Truck Size and Weight Committee, founder of the Team Canada Alliance for Transportation Teaching, and recipient of TAC's Educational Achievement Award in 2013. Her contributions have been recognized with various honours and awards, including a YMCA/YWCA Woman of Distinction Award and ...

Dr. Zahra Kazem-Moussavi has used her vast knowledge to produce ground-breaking research to improve the lives of others. Most recently she has been working on early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and has established the only repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) centre for treatment of the disease in Canada. Lately, she has also started a memory program for people of age 60+ with memory problems, called Soroor Memory Series. These pioneering programs have made Manitoba a unique, world-class centre of research for Alzheimer's. As a full professor at ...