Professor Uttandaraman Sundararaj is a highly-esteemed researcher, educator and leader in polymer multiphase materials, polymer processing and nanotechnology. He is a Schulich Industry Research Chair, holds several patents and has over 250 high-impact refereed publications with 16,000 citations. Dr. Sundararaj has received many national and international awards and fellowships and was named an “Established Leader in Chemical Engineering” by the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE). Prof. Sundararaj was awarded Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education and ...

Yu Sun is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, with joint appointments in the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto. He was elected Fellow of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science), and CAE (Canadian Academy of Engineering) for his work on micro-nano devices and robotic systems. His Advanced Micro and Nanosystems Laboratory ...

Xueliang (Andy) Sun, PhD, is a Professor at Western University and Canada Research Chair in Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage. A global leader in developing solutions to solve critical and long-standing problems in clean energy, Sun is creating nanotechnologies and nanomaterials to develop fuel cells and lithium batteries better able to generate, store and conserve energy. This research will help address energy shortages and environmental challenges for transport applications in a cost-effective way. Sun?s research discoveries and innovative solutions have been published in top ...

Professor Shuhui Sun is an internationally renowned researcher in nanotechnology and sustainable energy. He has made major contributions to developing next-generation fuel cell, hydrogen energy, and battery technologies, aiming to address energy shortage and environmental challenges in a cost-effective way. His work has been recognized through multiple awards and distinctions, including the Member of the College of Royal Society of Canada, International Association for Hydrogen Energy Research Award, and ECS-Toyota Fellowship among others. He is the Vice President of the International Academy ...

Dr. Qiao Sun is an established scholar, effective educator and academic leader. She has contributed to the field of dynamic systems modeling, control, and machinery fault diagnosis. She drives research that challenges assumptions and pushes performance boundaries in terms of precision, speed, and reliability. As an educator, she endeavors to create an inclusive space for all learners. As an academic administrator, she works to build bridges, foster understanding, and value differences with the goal to advance equity and diversity in engineering and society at large. She is highly regarded ...

Dr. Dong Sun is a global leader in micro-robotics for biological cell manipulation and micro-surgery. He has invented robot-aided automated processes of using micro-engineering tools such as optical tweezers, micro-needles, and electromagnetic devices to achieve single cell manipulation and cell surgery. His other pioneered work includes synchronized motion control with successful technology transfer to industry. He has made impactful contributions to Canadian industry through successful collaborative projects and training of highly qualified engineers. His accomplishments have been ...

Dr. Suleman is a Canada Research Chair who has conducted high impact and fundamental work in the area of Computational and Experimental Mechanics, with application to Aerospace Engineering such as: Aircraft Design, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, UAS, Experimental Flight Testing and most importantly Systems Integration of Complex Engineering Systems. He has made contributions to the engineering profession through the development of technologies, transfer of technology to industry and leadership in policy-making bodies such as NATO and UN-COPUOS. He has also demonstrated a commitment to ...

Edward Sudicky, of Waterloo University, has gained national and international eminence for his unique and fundamental contributions to the understanding of the fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater systems. He is particularly known for the development of advanced mathematical models to predict, manage and protect the quantity and quality of groundwater resources. He is an outstanding engineer who has made extensive technical, educational, administrative and professional contributions worldwide.

Gina Succi's career in engineering spans over three decades in roles from design engineer to Executive Vice President of her own company. For the past 20 years, her focus has been on product development and commercialization in four vastly different market sectors including steelmaking, logistics, mining and construction. She is recognized for integrating technological innovation, operational excellence and customer pull as the basis of a successful corporate strategy. Gina is an inventor with three current patents-pending and more in the making. She mentors aspiring engineers and is a role ...

Kim Sturgess is the founder and CEO of Alberta WaterSMART, a water management services company committed to developing and improving the management of Alberta's water resources. Alberta WaterSMART serves industrial, municipal and government clients and has had a significant impact on water strategies, deployment and policy over the last ten years. She also founded and is the Executive Director of the Alberta WaterPortal Society, a charitable organization that provides web-based education and information on water issues in Alberta and globally. She has served on several expert panels and ...