Dr. Luiken, FEIC, SMIEEE, 'builder' and passionate leader, is best known for her commitment to science and engineering, with technological solutions and education enabling long-term sustainability for planet and people, the Earth’s biosphere. She was Dean of Technology and later Applied Research, Lambton College (2005-2013), and President, IEEE Canada (2018–2019).
Throughout her career she has assumed leadership roles, served on Boards of Directors and led ‘new’ initiatives, including the Bluewater Sustainability Initiative (2006-2013), Sarnia, and the global IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Initiative since 2022. She is Managing Director, R&D, CARBOVATE Development Corp. and an Adjunct Research Professor, Western University.