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Gregory Paradis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, integrating operations research, mathematical optimization, and systems modeling to address complex interactions between ecosystems, industries, and society. He works with the FRESH Lab and collaborates with the Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, emphasizing ecological and economic integration in forest planning. Sustainable Forest Management Operations Research Forest Economics Data Science Risk Assessment GIS-based Methods His research spans forest inventory optimization, climate change adaptation strategies, wildfire risk modeling, and decision support systems for invasive species. He develops computational frameworks to enhance wood supply planning, carbon management, and ecological resilience. Recent work includes machine learning applications for fire safety in timber structures and automated road planning tools for wildlife conservation. Paradis’s publications highlight trends in applying optimization methods to sustainable forestry, with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and value chain innovation. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that bridge silviculture, industrial engineering, and data science to tackle emerging challenges in forest ecosystems. As an educator, he seeks motivated students with quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. His lab collaborates on remote sensing integration, risk assessment models, and policy-relevant forest management strategies, ensuring plans account for uncertainties like insect infestations or windthrow events.

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Operations Research
• Forest Economics
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Dominik Roeser is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research Forests & Community Outreach at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Resources Management. With over 21 years of experience in forest research and innovation, he has built a comprehensive forest operations research program since joining UBC in 2018, following his tenure as Senior Director at FPInnovations where he managed multidisciplinary teams focused on improving forest sector competitiveness and wildfire management solutions in Western Canada. Professor Roeser's research interests center on sustainable forest management and the bioeconomy, with specific expertise in forest bioproduction, supply chain design, steep slope harvesting, and biomass operations. His work through the Forest Action Lab applies diverse research methods including productivity studies, field trials, and modeling to address sustainability challenges across different operational environments. His research portfolio spans sustainable forest biomass utilization, harvesting in difficult terrain, innovative forest planning tools, operational productivity, carbon management, and community sustainability impacts from reforestation. His publication record shows a strong focus on practical applications of forest science, with recent work emphasizing wildfire management, remote sensing technologies for precision forestry, biomass energy systems, and the socio-ecological dimensions of forest management. His research increasingly integrates advanced technologies like LiDAR and drone-based systems with traditional forest operations to address contemporary challenges in sustainable forest management. Roeser has received the Recognition Award from the Canadian Forest Service (2017) for his contributions to forest science and innovation. His work demonstrates significant impact on both academic understanding and practical implementation of sustainable forest operations across North America and Europe. As an educator, Professor Roeser teaches several key courses including FOPR 264 Introduction to Forest Operations, FOPR 362 Harvesting systems and forest access, FOPR 464 Operational planning and management, and FRST 452 Coastal field school. He considers educating the next generation of forestry professionals one of his passions, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications. The Forest Action Lab, led by Professor Roeser, represents a multidisciplinary research hub applying diverse methodologies to address forestry stakeholders' needs across British Columbia, Canada, and globally. The lab's work connects academic research with industry implementation, focusing on practical solutions for sustainable forest utilization in varied operational environments.

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Forest Bioproduction and Bioeconomy
• Forest Operations Technology
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Margaret Kalacska is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, leading the Applied Remote Sensing Lab. Her research focuses on advancing remote sensing technologies like hyperspectral imaging, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), LiDAR, and thermal imaging for environmental science and natural hazard monitoring. She has pioneered the use of RPAS-HSI systems, including developing Canada’s first fully operational RPAS-HSI for the Canadian Airborne Biodiversity Observatory (CABO) since 2018. Dr. Kalacska holds a PhD and MSc in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Alberta. Her interdisciplinary work spans Canada, Brazil, Tanzania, Ghana, the Peruvian Amazon, Panama, Madagascar, and Costa Rica. Notable achievements include being the first Canadian woman to lead an airborne hyperspectral mission (MAC-13) in Costa Rica (2013) and receiving the Silver Medal from the Canadian Remote Sensing Society (2018). Her lab specializes in integrating cutting-edge remote sensing tools for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem monitoring, and disaster response. Recent projects include the Fish + Forest initiative studying aquatic habitats in Brazil and advancing custom RPAS for hyperspectral imaging. She also collaborates with the National Research Council of Canada and international organizations like NATO. Awards: Fessenden Prize (2014), Silver Medal (2018), Steacie Prize Nomination (2020) Key Projects: CABO, Fish + Forest , RPAS-HSI System Development Technologies: UAV LiDAR, Structure-from-Motion Photogrammetry, Satellite Data Validation Her research bridges environmental science and technology, emphasizing global applications in conservation and climate resilience.

• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Science
• Hyperspectral Imaging
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Maha Ben Ali is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Université Laval and a member of the Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT) and the Laboratoire Poly-Industries 4.0 . Education: Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, École Nationale des Ingénieurs de Tunis M.Sc. in Industrial Systems Engineering, École Nationale des Ingénieurs de Tunis M.Sc./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial concentration), Université Laval Research Interests focus on Industrial Engineering , with emphasis on Demand Management , Supply Chain Optimization , Simulation Modeling , Industry 4.0 , and Data Valorization . Her work combines Operations Research with Machine Learning to solve complex production and logistics challenges, particularly in softwood lumber and bioethanol supply chains . Publications (34 total) include studies on reinforcement learning for demand-driven systems, hybrid recommendation systems in B2B contexts, and symbiotic bioethanol network design . She has presented at conferences like the Winter Simulation Conference and IISE Annual Conference . Scientific Awards: Best paper – CIGI-QUALITA-MOSIM 2023 David Martell Student Paper Prize in Forestry – CORS 2018 NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship FRQNT Doctoral scholarship Fast-tracking scholarship Teaching includes courses like Production and Inventory Planning , Simulation of Production Systems , and Logistic Networks . She has supervised 9 completed Master’s theses on topics ranging from multi-project scheduling to CO₂ emission reduction in freight transportation .

• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
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Nashid Shahriar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Regina, Faculty of Science. His research addresses resource allocation challenges in next-generation networks including 5G, elastic optical networks, cloud infrastructures, and IoT systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, an M.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and a B.Sc. from BUET. His work leverages optimization, machine learning, and AI for network management. Recent publications focus on 5G network slicing, intrusion detection, and NFV security. Research emphasizes practical AI-driven solutions for telecommunications and cloud systems.

• Computer Networks
• 5G Mobile Networks
• Resource Allocation
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Julie Cool serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean (pro tem) in the Department of Wood Science at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, based at the Forest Sciences Centre in Vancouver, BC. Her research centers on wood machining and process optimization across primary and secondary wood manufacturing sectors, with core focus on wood-tool interaction dynamics. She develops scientific models to enhance surface quality, product durability, and waste reduction while linking forest management practices to end-user needs. This work drives sustainable resource transformation through market-pull operations and wood property-based innovations, directly supporting local economies and the bioeconomy. Dr. Cool leads multiple NSERC and industry-funded projects including modeling wood fracture mechanics in primary manufacturing, optimizing hem-fir transformation via x-ray CT imaging, and implementing big data analytics for veneer drying quality control. Her research bridges fundamental laboratory testing with industrial applications to foster innovation in wood processing technologies.

• Wood Machining
• Process Optimization
• Wood-Tool Interaction
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Dhrubajyoti Goswami is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, with prior degrees from McGill University and the Indian Institute of Science. His research focuses on high-performance computing, parallel algorithms, and distributed systems, with recent work emphasizing blockchain sharding and fault tolerance in distributed environments. Dr. Goswami teaches courses such as Operating Systems, Parallel Programming, and Distributed Systems, reflecting his expertise in system software and parallel computing. His publications span conferences like IEEE SBAC-PAD, IEEE ICBC, and IEEE ISPDC, addressing challenges in GPU computing, scalable algorithms, and blockchain optimization. He has secured grants including NSERC Discovery and CFI funding, supporting research in high-performance systems. Dr. Goswami’s advisory work includes supervising over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable contributions in areas like efficient matrix multiplication on GPUs, hierarchical blockchain architectures, and fault-tolerant distributed systems. His professional memberships include IEEE Senior Member status.

• High-Performance Scientific Computing
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Blockchain Sharding
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Balbinder S. Deo is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he has been serving since 2002. He holds two PhDs—one in Industrial Engineering from the University of Manitoba and another in Business Management from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India—along with an MBA and MSc from Indian institutions. His academic and industrial experience spans over 30 years, with affiliations at the University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba, and Punjab Agricultural University prior to joining UNBC. PhD, Industrial Engineering – University of Manitoba, Canada PhD, Business Management – Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India MBA – HP University, Simla, India MSc – Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, India Dr. Deo's research focuses on improving operational efficiency and productivity across manufacturing and service sectors. His work includes Activity Based Costing, Operation Based Costing, productivity measurement, green operations, materials flow analysis, and biofuels. He has also explored retail shrinkage reduction, hospital costing models, and business process management in non-profit organizations. His interdisciplinary research bridges industrial engineering with business management, particularly in sustainability and cost optimization. His recent publications (2011–2019) reflect a strong trend toward sustainability, energy systems, and operational analytics. Key themes include wood-based biofuels for northern communities, carbon neutrality in heating systems, environmental accounting in biofuel trade, and innovative models to reduce retail theft. These works appear in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and journals such as Model Assisted Statistics and Applications and Low Carbon Economy, demonstrating consistent scholarly output. Dr. Deo has served on multiple academic committees at UNBC, including the Senate Committee on University Business (SCUB), the Academic Standards Committee (ASC) for the School of Business, and various program and college-level committees. He has also collaborated extensively with industrial organizations such as Inco Limited, NewHolland Canada, International Tractors Limited, and Punjab Markfed. While no formal awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text, Dr. Deo's applied research and industry engagement underscore a career dedicated to practical, impactful scholarship. He has taught core courses such as Operations Management, Management Science, and Total Quality Management at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Operations Management
• Productivity Measurement
• Activity Based Costing
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Olivier Bahn is a Full Professor at the Department of Decision Sciences at HEC Montréal , where he has been since 2003. He currently serves as Director of the GERAD research group and Co-director of the e3 Cluster (energy, environment, circular economy). His research focuses on energy economics , climate change modeling , and mathematical optimization for sustainable systems. Engineering degree from CNAM (Paris) Doctorate in Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Geneva Key research areas include decarbonization strategies , hydrogen economy , smart grid optimization , and sustainable materials development . His work bridges operational research with environmental policy through quantitative modeling. Recent publications focus on hydrogen market modeling , biogenic carbon neutrality , and smart grid capacity planning . He has contributed to journals like Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews , Energy and Climate Change , and Environmental Science & Technology . Awards : 2023 : Prix d'excellence (IAPQ) - Scientific Collaboration Category Student Supervision : Co-directed PhD research with Erick Delage and Mario Samano , advising on topics like smart grid optimization , energy efficiency , and hydrogen logistics . Supervised multiple master’s projects on renewable energy forecasting , ESG risk assessment , and clean cement production .

• Energy Economics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Operational Research
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Gene Moo Lee is an Associate Professor in the Accounting and Information Systems Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UT Austin. His research focuses on AI in business contexts, cybersecurity, and data analytics, with notable contributions to understanding AI strategies, IT platforms, and workforce transformations. His work has been published in top journals like MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Journal of Management Information Systems . Education: BS (Korea University), MA (UT Austin), PhD (UT Austin). He has held roles at Samsung, Intel, Goldman Sachs, and others, and holds over 10 patents in mobile technologies. His Erdős number is 3. Research interests include AI's impact on industries, cybersecurity defense mechanisms, and the integration of robotics and service operations. His recent studies explore AI-driven innovation, mobile device management in remote work, and the effects of service robots on labor dynamics. He has supervised over a dozen PhD and Master’s students, including Jaecheol Park (2025 dissertation) and Myunghwan Lee (2023 proposal). Awards include AIS Distinguished Member (2021) and Reviewer of the Year (MISQ/ISR 2021). He serves as an AE for ISR and SE for Decision Support Systems . Key projects include the Data Analytics & AI Research Group, cyber risk assessment frameworks, and studies on generative AI in journalism and video content creation. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world challenges in digital transformation and AI ethics.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
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Anton Shevchenko serves as Associate Professor and Concordia University Research Chair in Operations & Sustainable Development within the Department of Supply Chain and Business Technology Management at Concordia University. His academic focus bridges operational excellence with environmental stewardship across complex supply networks. Dr. Shevchenko investigates organizational pathways to sustainability through technological innovation and process redesign, with current research examining small modular reactors and forest regeneration as catalysts for sustainable development goals. His work critically analyzes operational tensions between cost efficiency, ethical sourcing, and ecological responsibility while addressing systemic barriers to genuine sustainability adoption in corporate environments. Publication trends reveal a methodological evolution from theoretical frameworks toward qualitative exploration of non-market stakeholder dynamics and nonprofit operational models, consistently centering on supply chain sustainability challenges across diverse sectors. His influential 2014 critique of sustainable supply chain research paradigms remains foundational to contemporary discourse. Scientific Awards: 2017 Emerald Citations of Excellence Award 2020 IJOPM’s Highly Commended Paper Award As thesis supervisor for MSCM and PhD candidates in Business Administration, Dr. Shevchenko mentors students through rigorous examination of sustainable supply chain phenomena. His teaching portfolio spans graduate courses including Emerging Technology and Supply Chain Management (ADMI 820) and Supply Chain Sustainability (MSCM 686), alongside undergraduate instruction in Production and Operations Management (COMM 225), emphasizing practical applications of sustainable operational frameworks.

• Supply chain sustainability
• Sustainable operations
• Operations Management
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Craig Coburn serves as Full Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge, where he has advanced from Assistant Professor (2002) to Associate Professor (2009) and Full Professor (2019). With over 20 years of remote sensing expertise, his work centers on fundamental physics of optical remote sensing, particularly surface bidirectional reflectance properties and low-cost instrument development for agricultural and environmental applications. His academic foundation includes: B.Sc. (Honours) in Geography from University of Saskatchewan (1994) M.Sc. in Geography from University of Alberta (1996) Ph.D. in Geography/Remote Sensing from Simon Fraser University (2002) Dr. Coburn's research spans remote sensing physics , instrumentation , and image processing , with pioneering work in bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) characterization. He has designed world-leading goniometers for surface reflectance measurement and developed affordable camera systems for UAVs, aircraft, and high-altitude balloons. His focus on low-cost remote sensing solutions enables global calibration of satellite instruments while advancing agricultural monitoring and ecological studies, particularly in riparian zones. Current efforts explore novel image processing techniques for complex spatial-spectral data structures. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal expanding applications in forest disturbance mapping, satellite calibration validation, air quality monitoring, and post-fire ecosystem recovery. Key trends include multi-sensor time-series analysis for environmental change detection, vicarious calibration using Railroad Valley test sites, and global particulate matter characterization – demonstrating his transition from foundational physics to operational environmental solutions. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the source materials. Dr. Coburn has secured significant research funding including: Riparian Cottonwood Forests Study (Alberta Ingenuity Centre, $250,000/3yrs) examining environmental dynamics with Derek Peddle and Stewart Rood Cattle Wintering Sites Monitoring (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration, $45,000/3yrs) as Principal Investigator Rocky Mountain Watershed Analysis (Alberta Ingenuity Centre, $318,000/3yrs) with Derek Peddle and Matthew Letts Previous work included Mountain Pine Beetle detection (2005) and National Land Information System ground truthing (2006). His laboratory specializes in BRDF instrumentation, maintaining advanced goniometer systems for surface reflectance measurement and developing UAV-deployable sensors for agricultural and ecological applications. As Past President of the Western Canadian Association of Geographers and Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, he actively shapes the remote sensing community while leading the NSERC CREATE AMETHYST training program.

• Remote Sensing
• Bidirectional Reflectance
• Remote Sensing Instrumentation
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Taraneh Sowlati is a Professor in the Department of Wood Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at UBC Forestry. Her work focuses on forest bioproduction, technology innovation, and sustainable biomass supply chain management, with applications in the bioeconomy and environmental engineering. Key Research Areas: Biomass supply chain optimization, multi-criteria decision making, life cycle assessment, and simulation modeling. Affiliation: Faculty of Forestry, Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia. Scientific Recognition: Dr. Sowlati is a Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science (2022–Present) and has been recognized as a World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University (2023). She has received multiple awards from the Canadian Operational Research Society, including the Award of Merit (2023) and the Service Award (2012). Projects and Grants: Her research includes NSERC-funded projects on operational-level biomass supply chain planning (2019–2025), techno-economic analyses of slash supply chains (2023–2024), and life cycle assessments of wood waste recycling (2023–2024). Collaborations span industry partners like Mitsui, Novopan, and Mitacs, alongside government agencies such as BC Ministry of Forests and NRCan Clean Growth.

• Forest Bioproduction and the Bioeconomy
• Technology and Innovation
• Biomass supply chain management
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Dr. Muhammad Afzal is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), leading the Bioenergy and Bioproducts Research Lab (BBRL). His research focuses on renewable energy systems, including microwave-assisted thermochemical conversion of biomass into fuels and materials, biochar applications, and biocomposite development. His work emphasizes sustainable technologies for bioenergy production, process modeling, and life cycle assessment to reduce environmental impacts. Key research areas include microwave pyrolysis for biochar production, densification of biomass into solid fuels, and techno-economic analysis of bioenergy pathways. Dr. Afzal collaborates with industry and academia to advance feedstock engineering, conversion technologies, and bioproducts from renewable materials. His lab also explores applications in automotive, food, and pharmaceutical industries through innovative material characterization and process optimization. Publications highlight advancements in microwave processing techniques, biochar reinforcement in composites, and energy analysis of biomass conversion systems. Ongoing work includes CO2 utilization in fuel production and synergistic effects in biomass gasification. BBRL actively seeks partnerships to bridge research and industrial applications in bioenergy sectors. Dr. Afzal's contributions span over 35 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, with recent focus on 2017–2019 advancements in microwave pyrolysis, biofuel engineering, and material science innovations. His research integrates experimental, computational, and industrial perspectives to address global energy and environmental challenges.

• Bioenergy
• Bioproducts Engineering
• Microwave Processing
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Douglas Woolford is a Professor of Environmetrics at the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences, University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on data science, forest fire prediction, and stochastic modeling. Education: Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 2007 Woolford's work bridges statistical methodology with practical applications in wildland fire management, risk assessment, and mathematical education. He develops predictive models for fire occurrence and suppression effectiveness, collaborating with forestry and environmental agencies. His 15 most recent publications (2025-2021) span topics like rare event prediction, fire weather interpolation methods, and industrial protocol evaluation. Articles appear in journals including Canadian Journal of Statistics , International Journal of Wildland Fire , and Environmetrics . Woolford supervises postdoctoral and graduate researchers, including Shuai You (Ph.D.), Nathan Phelps, Zixuan Yang, and others. His lab contributes to wildfire risk modeling and policy analysis in Canada.

• Data Science
• Forest and Wildland Fire Science
• Forest Fire Management
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