Mr. Evans has had an exceptional career in space engineering research and development and space policy and planning including acting as project leader for Canada's contribution to the international space station program. He was President of the Canadian Space Agency from 1994 to 2001and is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario and the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of UrtheCast Corporation and exactEarth Corporation. He is also on the Defence Advisory Board and the Space Advisory Board. He is a member of the Order of Canada and has ...

Robert Evans of UBC displays a rare combination of innovative research and practical engineering skills. Throughout his career, he has sought ways to apply his research talents in combustion, applied thermodynamics, IC engines, thermal power generation, and turbomachinery, to real world operational problems of great importance to Canada and the world. This led to him taking a leadership role in the creation of UBC's new Clean Energy Research Centre. Dr. Evans has also made significant contributions to academic life at UBC and the engineering profession through tireless involvement with ...

Professor Greg Evans of the University of Toronto is internationally recognized for his leadership and expertise in applying engineering principles to the study of air quality. He founded the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research (SOCAAR). His research examines the impacts of air pollution on the environment, climate and human health. Current focus areas are traffic related air pollution and the development of low cost sensor technologies for smart cities. Prof Evans is the Director of the Institute for Studies in Trans-disciplinary Engineering Education and Practice ...

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 ...

Professor Esmailzadeh of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for his significant contributions to the engineering profession in Canada and abroad through his expertise and leadership as an educator, researcher, and engineer. He is a passionate and dedicated teacher and many of his graduate students have gone on to become professors themselves. He has published over 300 journal and conference papers and much of his research has been widely referenced by practitioners in both academia and industry. Throughout his distinguished career he has trained ...

Nabil Esmail, Dean of Engineering & Computer Science at Concordia University is internationally recognized for his research in rheology, coating processes and transport phenomena. As a professor and dean, he has contributed to the education of thousands of engineers in Canada and from abroad. He has transformed the Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science of Concordia University into one of the largest centers of Canadian engineering academic training and research. He is recognized for his numerous contributions to the engineering profession and its vision for the future of Canadian ...

David Erickson is the SC Thomas Sze Director and Sibley College Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. Professor Erickson is recognized leader in microfluidics and its application to a broad range of areas including mobile and global health technology, medical diagnostics, photonics, and nanotechnology. Prof. Erickson has received numerous research awards including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers (PECASE) by President Obama. For his efforts in co-founding the field of optofluidics, Erickson has been named a fellow of the ...

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 ...

Dr. Peter Englezos of UBC is a very active researcher in several industrial and academic areas relevant to two important sectors of the Canadian economy: energy and paper. He is an international authority on gas hydrates, an important area in the development of innovative clean energy technologies. He has contributed significantly to the field; particularly his work on electrolytes in gas hydrate. He is also a well-recognized expert on several aspects of papermaking chemistry, contributing technology developments that enable high-value paper manufacturing. His honours include Keio ...

Dr. Kevin Englehart, Professor at the University of New Brunswick, is recognized internationally in the field of Biomedical Engineering as a leader in developing effective and affordable prosthetic control systems and powered prostheses. His outstanding work has resulted in significant advances in real-time multifunction prosthesis control – offering new state of the art options to adults and children with limb displacements. His work is widely cited in the literature, and his collaborative approach has led to national and international research projects (both fundamental and clinical) with ...