Edris Madadian
Nepean,ON
Summary
Dynamic and visionary leader with over 10 years of experience in climate change, environmental sustainability, and resiliency projects. Proven track record in strategic planning, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership in both public and private sectors. Fluent in English and French. Aiming to leverage considerable expertise in environmental science and public administration into the Director, Climate Change and Resiliency role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head, Science Laboratory Network
Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
1 2022 - Current
- Oversaw five major federal laboratories, managing over 81 personnel across Canada
- Established and managed capital and O&M budgets for national laboratories
- Directed the safety committee nationwide
- Represented NRCan in the TerraCanada Project of National Capital Area
- Implemented climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies across various projects.
Director of Applied Research, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed and managed applied research grant proposals, including NSERC Mobilize Grant
- Directed Innovation Hub focusing on Energy, Mining, and Environment
- Led a greenhouse project in collaboration with First Nations communities
- Supervised multidisciplinary engineering projects and scientific staff.
Research and Development Lead
University of Waterloo
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed technologies for removing toxic chemicals from wastewater in collaboration with the Region of Waterloo
- Developed renewable energy sources through advanced catalysts.
Research and Development Lead
Dalhousie University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed a conceptual design for biorefinery landfills for energy harvesting in partnership with the Halifax Regional Municipality
- Improved biomass gasification processes for cleaner energy production.
Project Manager
Marathon Economic Development Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed supply chain and logistics for biorefinery projects using forest residues
- Ensured compliance with emission regulations and analyzed energy production viability.
Project Coordinator
BioFuelNet Canada, McGill University
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed protocols for biomass feedstock management and biogas production
- Conducted pilot-scale experiments on waste-to-energy conversion technologies.
Environmental Engineer
Sazeh Pardazan
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Modeled environmental systems using game theory for industrial and environmental balance
- Evaluated recycling feasibility for industrial waste using advanced technologies.
Education
PhD - Environmental Engineering
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec 01.2013 - 05.2017
MSc - Environmental Engineering
University of Tehran
01.2010 - 05.2012
BSc - Civil Engineering
Shomal University
Amol, Iran 01.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Strategic Leadership and Global Team Management
Innovative Engineering Solutions and Program Management
Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Advanced Technical Proficiency (Project Management, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, COMSOL)
Bilingual Communication (English and French)
Professionaldevelopmentandmemberships
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Certified RETScreen Energy Expert by Natural Resources Canada
- Member of Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- Member of Water Environment Association of Ontario
- Member of Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE)
Professionalservicesandleadership
- Witness Panel Member, House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Science and Research, 2022
- Chair, Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars, 2021 – 2023
- Member, Board of Directors, International Consortium of Research Staff Associations, 2022 – 2023
- Vice-Chair, Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars, 2020 – 2021
- Organizing Committee, Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, 2021
- President, Dalhousie Postdoctoral Society, 2019 – 2020
Awards
- AMTD Global Talent Fellowship, University of Waterloo, 2020 – 2022
- Killam Fellowship Award, Dalhousie University, 2018 – 2020
- Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, 2017 – 2018
Timeline
Research and Development Lead
University of Waterloo
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Applied Research, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2019 - 01.2022
Research and Development Lead
Dalhousie University
01.2018 - 01.2020
Project Manager
Marathon Economic Development Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
BioFuelNet Canada, McGill University
01.2014 - 01.2017
PhD - Environmental Engineering
McGill University
01.2013 - 05.2017
MSc - Environmental Engineering
University of Tehran
01.2010 - 05.2012
Environmental Engineer
Sazeh Pardazan
01.2009 - 01.2010
BSc - Civil Engineering
Shomal University
01.2006 - 05.2010
Head, Science Laboratory Network
Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada
1 2022 - Current
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