U91��ɫ researchers honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

April 25, 2025

U91��ɫ researchers honoured by Engineering Institute of Canada

Three leaders from Schulich School of Engineering recognized for contributions to the profession

From left: Andy Knight, Gopal Achari and Michael Kallos

A trio of Schulich School of Engineering faculty members was inducted as Fellows of the Engineering Institute of Canada.

The engineers are among 21 inductees from across Canada who are being recognized for their contributions to the profession and society.

“It is always an honour to be celebrated with awards and acknowledgements in our country and around the world,” says Schulich Interim Dean Anders Nygren. “We are extremely proud of the three 91��ɫ honourees and the work they have accomplished over their careers.”

The was held April 5 in Gatineau and Ottawa.

Gopal Achari

The current head of the , , PhD, has spent nearly three decades at U91��ɫ.

Starting as an assistant professor in 1998, he has ascended to a variety of roles at Schulich including director of the Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education (CEERE), associate dean (research and innovation) and senior associate dean (innovation and strategic partnership).

Achari, who also served as the president of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering in 2023-2024, has focused his research efforts on water and wastewater treatment, advanced oxidative processes and soil remediation among others.

“It’s an honour to be recognized as a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada,” he says. “When I first heard that I was being selected, it was a humbling experience and I look forward to celebrating this accomplishment with my fellow Schulich inductees.”

Michael Kallos

, PhD, has become the face of the over the years.

When the , he became its first head after years of leading the program.

A researcher in the area of stem cells, regenerative medicine and biomanufacturing, Kallos is also a full member of the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute as well as U91��ɫ’s One Child Every Child Technology Solutions Accelerator co-lead.

“Being recognized by the EIC is truly an honour and an affirmation of the work which I’ve been a part of,” he said. “So many of my mentors here at U91��ɫ have also been named fellows in the past and it’s incredible to be mentioned alongside all of them.”

Andy Knight

A heavily involved member of the electrical engineering community during his career, , PhD, has been a champion of bringing industry and academia together.

A professor in the , he was the department’s head from 2020-2024 and is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Knight is also a past-president of the IEEE Industry Applications Society and has served in a variety of other roles with the organization while focusing his research efforts on integrating energy sources into electrical systems, energy efficiency and electrical energy conversion.

“Thank you to the EIC for bestowing this honour on me, as it’s a credit to all of the people I’ve been fortunate to work with over the years,” he said. “It reinforces my commitment to advancing the field and inspiring the next generation of electrical and software engineers.”