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

Professor David Zingg is Director of the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), and holds the Canada Research Chair in Computational Aerodynamics and Environmentally Friendly Aircraft Design. He has made fundamental contributions in algorithms for computational fluid dynamics and aircraft design, as well as aerodynamic shape optimization. His research is highly cited and appears in the most prestigious journals in the field. In 2004 Professor Zingg was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to pursue his current area of research, the aerodynamic design of novel aircraft ...

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.

Director of the Space Engineering Design Laboratory, York University

Professor Zhu is inaugural Academic Director of Research Commons at Office of Vice-President Research and Innovation, York Research Chair in Space Technology at York University. He was the Chair for Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is internationally acknowledged as a leader in astronautics, spacecraft dynamics and control, space debris mitigation. He has published over 300 papers and supervised over 100 high qualified personnel. He is the College Member of Royal Society of Canada, Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada, Fellow of Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, Fellow ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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), ...

Directrice générale, Polytechnique Montreal

Gestionnaire chevronnée appréciée de tous, Maud Cohen a un parcours professionnel remarquable.Après avoir dirigé des projets d'envergure au Canada, aux États-Unis et en Europe au début de sa carrière, elle est élue présidente de l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Après trois mandats, elle s'implique en politique, puis devient présidente-directrice générale de la Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine de 2014 à 2022. Férue de sciences et engagée en faveur de la relève et de la place des femmes en science, elle devient, en 2023, la première femme nommée à la direction de Polytechnique Montréal — 150 ans ...

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.

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 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 ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Principal Scientist, Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Dr. Qian is a top government scientist and technical authority at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) with 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 lossless data compression technology ...

Dr. Lindberg, after a distinguished career as a research officer in the National Aeronautical Establishment, was named Project Manager with complete responsibility for the development of the Space Shuttle Attached Remote Manipulator System better known as the Canadarm. He later became director of the National Aeronautical Establishment and chief scientist engineer for the Canadian Space Agency.

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, ...

Professor, Institute for Aerospace Studies Director, Centre, University of Toronto

Dr. Hugh Liu, a Professor at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies, is an internationally renowned researcher in aircraft systems and control. His research has been patented and applied by industry and has also led to a start-up company. A leader in his professional community, Dr. Liu serves on editorial boards of leading journals and technical committees of international societies. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering and the Engineering Institute of Canada and an Associate Fellow of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute and the ...

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 Emeritus, McGill University

Michael Paidoussis, as Thomas Workman Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at McGill, has conducted pioneering research in fluid-structure-interaction and flow-induced vibration.  He has successfully brought together designers, researchers and academics to devise guidelines in this field, via special conferences and seminars, and by founding a specialist journal (J. Fluids and Structures).

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.

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, ...

Principal Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada

Dr. Priti Wanjara (PhD, Metallurgical Engineering, McGill, 1999) is a world-renowned pioneer in the advanced welding technologies at the forefront of 21st century engineering and manufacturing. At the National Research Council's Aerospace Research Centre (AERO) she provides visionary team leadership for pushing the frontiers of discovery science. Through extensive collaborations with the world's leading engineering companies she has transferred this knowledge, significantly improving green transportation and energy production efficiency. Dr. Wanjara is female trailblazer who has made ...