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 ...

Distinguished Professor, Canada Research Chair, Western University

Dr. Jesse Zhu has made major contributions to the application and understanding of particle technology and fluidized bed processes. Working closely with students, colleagues and industry, he has made significant advances in many areas of particle technology, including handling of cohesive particulate materials, powder coating, and fluidized bed reactors, and developing innovative technologies, as well as advancing fluidization theories. His work has contributed in particular to the chemical, biochemical, materials, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, with several technologies ...

Dr. Norman Zhou, Canada Research Chair in Advanced Materials Joining and Processing, is an internationally renowned leader in processing of materials such as fabrication of nanomaterials for water treatment and nanodevice assembly, microjoining for electronic and medical implant packaging, and welding of light-weight materials for automotive applications. He has published over 400 refereed journal papers and several books, with Google Scholar citations over 13,000 and an h-index over 60. He has trained over 100 MASc and PhD graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. He has co-founded a ...

Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Western University

Ying Zheng, a professor of UNB, Canada Research Chair in Chemical Process and Catalysis. She is an expert in catalysis and catalytic processes for production of clean fuels and biofuels. She authored over 120 technical publications and holds five patents. A couple of technologies have been transferred to industrial practice. She also has an outstanding record of professional leadership and service, and received significant recognitions including being elected to the College of New Scholars of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellowship of the Chemical Institute of Canada and the Humboldt Research ...

Professor & Director of Clean Combustion Engine Laboratory, University of Windsor

Dr Ming Zheng is internationally renowned authority in cleaner combustion engines. He has made lasting significant impacts in automotive industry on fuel use including low-carbon engine development with biofuels through his reactivity-modulated low temperature combustion control, ignition innovations, and active-flow aftertreatment. His patented technologies showcase the design and development of sustainable and efficient products with ultra clean engine-out emissions. His breakthroughs in on-demand ignition energy management for adapting low-carbon fuels have effectively expanded current ...

Professor, University of Waterloo

Boxin Zhao is a Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and internationally recognized leader in polymer nanotechnology, smart materials, and bioadhesion. His pioneering research has advanced the design of functional polymer systems and delivered impactful engineering solutions in Canada and globally. He has translated fundamental discoveries into industrial innovations, including PFAS-free coating technologies that enhance human and environmental safety. He established multidisciplinary research programs, many of his over 100 trainees are now professors, industrial ...

Professor, University of Waterloo

Boxin Zhao is a Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and internationally recognized leader in polymer nanotechnology, smart materials, and bioadhesion. His pioneering research has advanced the design of functional polymer systems and delivered impactful engineering solutions in Canada and globally. He has translated fundamental discoveries into industrial innovations, including PFAS-free coating technologies that enhance human and environmental safety. He established multidisciplinary research programs, many of his over 100 trainees are now professors, industrial ...

Professor, University of Waterloo

Boxin Zhao is a Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and internationally recognized leader in polymer nanotechnology, smart materials, and bioadhesion. His pioneering research has advanced the design of functional polymer systems and delivered impactful engineering solutions in Canada and globally. He has translated fundamental discoveries into industrial innovations, including PFAS-free coating technologies that enhance human and environmental safety. He established multidisciplinary research programs, many of his over 100 trainees are now professors, industrial ...

Professor, University of Waterloo

Boxin Zhao is a Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and internationally recognized leader in polymer nanotechnology, smart materials, and bioadhesion. His pioneering research has advanced the design of functional polymer systems and delivered impactful engineering solutions in Canada and globally. He has translated fundamental discoveries into industrial innovations, including PFAS-free coating technologies that enhance human and environmental safety. He established multidisciplinary research programs, many of his over 100 trainees are now professors, industrial ...

Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University

Professor Xiao-Ping Zhang is a world-class researcher and an influential entrepreneur. He has substantially impacted the development of multiple areas of research and industrial practices. His extensive research on signal and data processing theories, methods, and cross-disciplinary applications has significantly advanced the field. A widely recognized and respected leader in engineering communities, he provides exemplary service and has nurtured and inspired a generation of young engineers and researchers. His innovative technology-based business initiatives have fostered the development and ...

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 and Tier 1 York Research Chair, York University

Dr. Zhang is a well-accomplished educator and an internationally renowned expert in the areas of parallel robotic machines and their applications in manufacturing systems. His influential scientific contributions have led to novel robotic system designs and development of new comprehensive models for better understanding of globe stiffness and robotic calibrations. His research applications have tackled some of the world's most challenging problems in high dynamic performance manufacturing robotic systems. Additionally, Dr. Zhang has an outstanding track record in the successful training of ...

Research Scientist, Natural Resources Canada

Dr. Yimin Zeng, a Senior Research Scientist at Natural Resources Canada and an Adjunct Professor at four Canadian universities, is an internationally recognized expert in materials corrosion and clean technology development. He has pioneered groundbreaking research in bioenergy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), next-generation nuclear and thermal power systems, hydrogen energy, petroleum decarbonization, and advanced battery technologies. His innovations and discoveries have influenced high-level government decision-making, contributed to the advancement and establishment of ...

Professor, University of Toronto

Wei Yu has made influential contributions to the field of information theory and communication engineering. His theoretical research addressed fundamental limits of information transmission in communication networks. He proposed dynamic spectrum management methods that have been used in millions of digital subscriber lines worldwide and also contributed significantly to the capacity analysis and optimization techniques for multiuser multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communication channels. Dr. Yu has been named a highly cited researcher. He is a Fellow of the Institute of ...

Chair Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology

Prof Ming Yu, former Chief Scientist and Director of R&D, COM DEV, has made major contributions to the advancement of computer-aided design and tuning of microwave filters and multiplexers. These are among his many contributions that have allowed Canada's COM DEV to remain as an international industry leader in aerospace electronic technologies. In 2016, COM DEV was acquired by Honeywell of USA. He has led the Advanced Technology Group, Cambridge, as the Chief Scientist and an Engineering Fellow. He published over 20 patents. He has authored or co-authored over 130 publications and ...

Professor, Carleton University

Dr. F. Richard Yu is an internationally recognized research leader in mobile systems. His pioneering contributions have significantly impacted research and development in this area through over 600 highly-cited publications and 28 granted patents. His mobility management algorithms have been adopted in mobile systems standards. He is among the top 1% of highly cited researchers on Web of Science, demonstrating his worldwide influence. He is a Fellow of IEEE, IET, and EIC, an elected member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, and the recipient of numerous ...

Professor and Assistant Vice-President (Research and Interna, University of Waterloo

Alfred Yu is internationally renowned as an outstanding innovator and leader in next-generation ultrasonics. He is a pioneer of high-frame-rate ultrasound imaging technology that has transformed clinical ultrasound scanners and cardiovascular diagnostics. His seminal discoveries in therapeutic ultrasound have established the mechanistic basis of ultrasound-mediated drug delivery. Dr. Yu’s achievements and impact have been recognized by many prestigious prizes, including NSERC Steacie Memorial Fellowship, IEEE Ultrasonics Early Career Investigator Award, Frederic Lizzi Award, and Ontario Early ...

Professor, Univesity of Waterloo

Dr. Aiping Yu is an internationally renowned scholar, innovator, and entrepreneur in the fields of nanomaterials and renewable energy. She has ten patents, over 200 papers, and a seminal textbook in these areas, has commercialized her graphene production and lithium-ion battery innovations through four Canadian start-up companies, and is the Founding Editor of Carbon Energy. Prestigious awards include the NSERC Steacie Memorial Fellowship, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry, and the WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women award. She is a University ...

Lead Independent Director, Bowlero Corp

Jack Young has been eminently successful in the generation and application of new knowledge associated with primary steelmaking operations. With over forty years' experience, he has provided exceptional engineering leadership in simulation modelling and commissioning of numerous steelmaking plants within Canada and abroad. He has coauthored a textbook entitled 'Metallurgical Plant Design' and made significant contributions to the training of engineers in industry as well as engineering students at both McGill and the University of Toronto. Throughout his distinguished career, Young has ...

Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies, Concordia UniversityUniversity

Zhibin Ye is internationally recognized for his research on polymers and advanced polymerization techniques, catalysis technologies, and advanced materials for energy storage. He developed polyethylenes with complex architectures and enabling catalyst technologies. He discovered new organic cathode materials for rechargeable Li-ion batteries. He has published 145+ papers in top journals. His research contributions have been recognized by the Canadian Catalysis Lectureship Award, Canada Research Chair, and Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry. He has provided leadership to the Canadian ...

Professor, Carleton University

Dr. Winnie Ye, a full professor at Carleton University, is celebrated for her pioneering silicon photonics research in stress engineering, opto-electronic integration, and subwavelength metamaterials. Her research excellence, community service, and dedication to diversity distinguish her as an exceptional leader. A Fellow of Optica, Dr. Ye's contributions are highlighted by prestigious honors like the Canada Research Chair. Her leadership roles in IEEE and Optica, demonstrate her commitment to advancing the field of photonics on a global scale. Her receipt of the IEEE MGA Leadership Award ...

Distinguished University Professor University Research Chair, University of Ottawa

A Professor and University Research Chair in the University of Ottawa, Dr. Jianping Yao has earned a strong reputation as a leader and outstanding researcher in Microwave Photonics. With over 300 refereed journal publications, Professor Yao has pioneered various developments in microwave photonics including the groundbreaking work in UWB over fiber technologies, photonic generation of arbitrary microwave waveforms, and advanced fiber Bragg grating techniques. Through his distinguished career, Professor Yao has supervised over 70 research students and engineers, established close collaboration ...

Full Professor and Chancellor's Professor, Carleton University

Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu is a world-renowned academic, inventor, and researcher in wireless communications. His collaboration with the Canadian and international industry on 4G and 5G wireless networks resulted in 27 granted patents in key technologies. He is best known for his visionary and pioneering work on relaying technology which resulted in several seminal publications with thousands of citations; this technology was adopted in various standards including 4G LTE and 5G. He received several awards for his research, teaching, and service. He is a Fellow of IEEE and a Fellow of Engineering ...

Professor, University of Guelph

Professor Simon Yang is an internationally recognized researcher in intelligent robotics. His significant accomplishments include the original and innovative development of biologically inspired intelligent methodologies for real-time motion planning, control and cooperation of various robotic systems, and novel e-nose systems. He has made impactful contributions in developing engineering technologies for intelligent robots and e-nose systems with industrial and agricultural applications, and in training graduate students and research associates. He has published over 600 refereed papers in ...

Professor; Director, Industrial Bioproduct Laboratory; Co-ed, Western University

Dr. Xu is an internationally recognized leader and innovator in converting agro-forestry biomass/residues into bio-based chemicals and polymer materials. His contributions are not only generating over 20 inventions & patents in biorefinery/bioproducts, but also in transferring new technologies to industry, such as founding Western Maple Bioresources Inc. for commercialization of VOC-free coatings and formaldehyde-free adhesives. Dr. Xu has received many awards/recognitions from Canada, China, Japan, Demark and New Zealand, including the prestigious Syncrude Canada Innovation Award from ...