Suzanne Kresta has contributed to the field of mixing research, at a national and international level, through her contributions to academic and industrial literature through a well-recognized handbook and an important contribution to the engineering literature. Her leadership has been demonstrated through many academic leadership appointments, industrial consulting and serving in engineering accreditation and regulatory bodies. Dr. Kresta is widely recognized for her passion for engineering education pedagogy and has received many awards for her contributions to improving the student learning experience. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2016) and Engineers Canada (2014).