Independent Advisor, Self-employed

For over thirty years Dr. Bob Walker has been a leader in defence science and technology in Canada and internationally. In his early career, his highly innovative approaches to acoustic signal processing kept the Canadian Navy and Air Force at the forefront of submarine detection. As a senior manager and now CEO of Defence Research and Development Canada, he has led the development and implementation of new scientific programs, nationally and internationally, that have advanced knowledge and stimulated engineering and technology development in the areas of defence and public security in this ...

Professor Faculty, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen's University

Professor Piomelli (Queen's University) is an international leader in the field of Fluid Mechanics. He has developed advanced models for the prediction of turbulent flows, and applied them successfully to problems in engineering and the natural sciences. His studies have resulted in improved understanding and prediction of the physics of turbulence. Models he introduced are in widespread use in the industrial and research communities. His impact is reflected in his publication and citation records, in the placement of his students in faculty positions at prestigious Universities in the USA ...

Professor of Space Engineering, Departmental Chair, York University

Dr. Shan is a visionary leader, an exceptional educator and a prominent scholar in space engineering. He is internationally recognized for his significant contributions to many national and international space missions, and enabling technologies through his over 200 publications, many of which have been highly influential and widely cited. His accomplishments are well-recognized through his exceptional leadership and services in local community and professional organizations. Dr. Shan is a Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) and a Fellow of American Astronautical Society (AAS), ...

Professor, Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering, Concordia University

After an outstanding 10-year career in the aerospace turbine industry. Dr. Packirisamy turned his attention to microsystems and nanobiotechnology. He has established a world class laboratory in this field and is recognized in the community as a pioneer in BioNanotechnology, one of the most important emerging fields of the 21st century. His work in energy harvesting from algae, and micro photosynthetic power cells rank amongst the most cited and downloaded research ever. The traditional measures of his research excellence are very strong and he has also been successful in the commercialization ...

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 ...

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Director, Centre for Bioco, University of Toronto

Dr. Mohini Sain is an innovator and entrepreneur who is motivated by a vision of a more environmentally sustainable future. He is a pioneer in using renewable raw materials to create and manufacture bio-plastics and nano-biocomposites with uncompromising end-use and environmental performance. His university-based research team covers the entire spectrum; from strategic fundamental research to market-driven applied research and commercialization. The spin-off companies from these activities create employment and teach entrepreneurship by example. With applications of his products in a number ...

Professor, Concordia University

Christian Moreau est un scientifique engagé de portée internationale. Titulaire de la chaire de recherche du Canada en projection thermique et en ingénierie des surfaces à l'Université Concordia, ses contributions ont révolutionné la manière dont la recherche sur la projection thermique est menée au niveau mondial et ont considérablement amélioré l'efficacité et la reproductibilité des processus de projection thermique dans l'industrie. Il a eu un impact majeur dans l'industrie aérospatiale canadienne entre autres par ses transferts technologiques vers l'industrie, son leadership au sein du ...

Professor Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Depart, University of Toronto

Javad Mostaghimi, Professor, University of Toronto, is internationally recognized for his research on thermal plasma technology and its industrial applications. His numerical models of plasma sources and thermal spray coating are widely cited and applied. He is the cofounder and director of the Centre for Advanced Coating Techniques of the University of Toronto and was the cofounder of Simulent Inc., a software and consulting company working in Asia, Europe and North America. He also cofounded Ablazeon Inc. to commercialize an innovative plasma torch which he developed.

Chief Executive Officer, AsiaSat

Roger Tong's 30 year career has spanned various positions in different industries across the communications sector. He began as an engineer at COM DEV Ltd in Cambridge, Ontario, as one of the founding members of the Space Science Department. From there, he travelled the globe, continuing his career in Asia. In 2008, he joined AsiaSat as Vice President of Engineering and was promoted to CTO in 2016 and CEO in 2018.By constantly challenging prevailing norms on spacecraft design, Roger has been raising the bar in satellite manufacturing. His current interests include developing system concepts ...

Principal Defense Science Advisor, NRC Aerospace, Govt of Canada

The leadership of Dr. Patnaik in Aerospace Materials Engineering has been recognized, both in private and public sector, at the national and international level. As Senior Engineering & R&D Manager at Magellan Aerospace and as Principal Research Officer and Director at the National Research Council Aerospace Research Institute he has made an outstanding contribution to Materials Science & Engineering. As the Director of the Structures & Materials Performance Laboratory his reach and influence have had a major impact on the Aeronautics both in Canada and abroad. His ...

Principal Scientist, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Dr. Qian is a top government scientist andtechnical authority at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in space technology and missions with over 30 years experience. He provides leadership to Canadian industry and academia in the development of space technologies and space missions. He holds 35 patents worldwide in the area of innovative space technologies developed in Canadian government laboratories. These technology solutions have helped overcome the challenges encountered in developing Canadian space missions and lower the cost of the space missions. Dr. Qian invented innovative onboard near ...

President, Pley Consulting Inc

Michael Pley is a recognized aerospace and space leader serving on the Government of Canada's Space Advisory Board and as the Chair of the Space Committee for the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada. For over 15 years, Mr. Pley was an executive leader of COM DEV, Canada's leading space hardware manufacturer supplying equipment to over 900 spacecraft, including 80% of all commercial communication satellites launched and the soon-to-be-launched iconic James Webb Space Telescope. He retired as CEO in 2016 and continues to support space and SME startups in his consulting practice.Mr. Pley ...

President and Chief Executive Officer, Genome British Columbia

Alan Winter, President, Genome British Columbia, has pioneered Canadian satellite and telecommunications technology, to assist in saving lives with satellite-aided search and rescue systems. He has also been instrumental in improving communications across Canada using satellite communications systems in the Ku band, and in developing companies in Canada based on broadband and wireless terrestrial telecommunications technologies. He has also made a substantial contribution to developing new collaborative research and development organizations in Canada.

Assistant Director of Engineering, Rolls Royce Canada

Reda Tadros, Assistant Director of Engineering at Rolls Royce Canada, is an aeronautical engineer of international reputation, well known for his expertise in turbomachinery. His new technologies have led to very safe, highly efficient and high quality advanced engines and space vehicles. He is often asked to represent Canada in major technology meetings around the world. He is the author of 25 patents and some 200 high-technology papers and technical reports, and the recipient of several international awards.

President and CEO, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Dr. Potter has helped shape the engineering community's forward-looking contributions to Canadian society. At NRC, he led the transformation of engineering to strategic, industrially-focused programs to support economic development in Canada. At Alberta Innovates Technology Futures and its predecessors, he led the launch of sustainable-energy-technology programs, and their interconnections with other sectors across Canada. He has substantial R&D leadership and executive management experience, spanning the government, not-for-profit, university, military and industrial sectors - including ...

Ian Rowe, now retired, has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and research management in academe, government and industry - particularly in support of the Canadian resource, environment and space industries. He helped to found and later led the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Technology (CRESTech), an Ontario Centre of Excellence. His effective contributions to education and training of young engineers were recognized - D.Eng. (Hon) - Ryerson University, 2002, for, 'excellence in science and engineering, service, discovery and application, leadership, innovation, vision, ...

Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa

Dr. Catherine Mavriplis' 40-year association with engineering has provided exceptional training for tens of thousands of students in core disciplines as well as professional skills development for leadership in the profession. As an expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics, she has advanced the state-of-the-art for adaptive high order methods and engaged the research community in new interdisciplinary research avenues. As a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in engineering, she has developed a rich array of programming to recruit, advance and empower women in the profession, ...

Professeur, École de technologie supérieure

Hany Moustapha, is Senior Fellow and Manager of the Pratt & Whitney Canada Technology and Collaboration Program. His responsibilities include integration, execution and deployment of the firm's Engineering, Manufacturing and Repair technologies into future products. He is well known within the aerospace industry for his expertise in gas turbines, with over 70 publications on turbine performance and design. Hany Moustapha is also the Director of the Concordia Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI) and Vice-President of the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace ...

Professor, UBC

Dr. Anoush Poursartip has distinguished himself in R&D of polymer matrix composites, in particular, damage growth in service and processing science for efficient manufacturing. He is recognized internationally for his original contributions and has endeavoured to transfer his research results to industry by various means. In recognition for his contributions Dr. Poursartip has won two Outstanding Performance Awards from The Boeing Company, as well as the University of Delaware Center for Composites Materials Medal of Excellence in recognition for the high quality and large impact of his ...

Thomas Workman Professor, McGill University

Arun Misra is recognized internationally for his research work in the areas of satellite dynamics and control, space robotics and aerospace structures. His work has had deep impact both in terms of fundamental understanding as well as practical applications. He has collaborated extensively with government agencies and companies. He was closely associated with the very successful Oedipus missions of the Canadian Space Agency. As an engineering educator for over three decades, he has trained a large number of students, in particular in space technology, who have enriched both engineering ...

Senior Fellow and Chief Thermo-Mechanical Architect, AMD

Dr. Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Life Fellow ASME, Fellow Canadian Academy of Engineering, is a Distinguished Engineer (and Adjunct Professor in Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science SUNY Binghamton. He obtained the M.A. SC. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.Dr. Refai has made important contributions to the electronics packaging. He has significantly advanced this scientific field through his development of ground-breaking electronics cooling technologies. His engineering practice has not only impacted the academic community, but has also greatly ...

Professor Emeritus, Toronto Metropolitan University

Dr. Ke Wu of Polytechnique Montréal is renowned and praised internationally for his highly regarded original research and seminal contributions in applied electromagnetics, in particular his many pioneering contributions to the advancement of radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimetre-wave sciences and engineering, which are critical to the research and development of advanced ICT, aerospace, biomedical, security and health-care sectors. He has authored more than 1200 world-class refereed publications, over 20 books and book chapters, and filed over 50 patents resulting from his research ...

Chancellor’s Professor, Carleton University

Dr. Q.J. Zhang, Professor, Carleton University, advanced the theory and practice of active and passive computer-aided design with innovations in linear and nonlinear device modeling and circuit optimization for which he received the IEEE Fellowship. His contributions to sensitivity analysis, design optimization, and knowledge-, neural network- and electromagnetics-based modeling of microwave devices and circuits allowed radio-frequency and microwave designers to conquer prohibitive design tasks. His innovations have globally impacted commercial and military design technologies for satellite ...

President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier

Éric Martel is a seasoned senior executive with an inspiring leadership style. He is recognized for his ability to deliver outstanding business results, perform strategic and cultural turnarounds. Electrical engineer by trade, he has occupied many important leadership positions within renowned multinational corporations in the aerospace and energy sectors. He possesses a broad international business development and large-scale operations managing experience. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Bombardier, a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing ...

While at COM DEV, Peter Mabson and his team conceived and demonstrated the concept for a microsat-based satellite constellation and signal detection technology to track the world's shipping from space. Subsequently a new company, exactEarth, was formed to implement a full commercial system to provide this capability on a global basis. Since 2010 exactEarth has made significant contributions to global maritime safety, surveillance, environmental protection and maritime commerce. Today, exactEarth is the recognised global leader in satellite AIS services and has over a thousand customers in 40 ...