Sponsored by the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Suncor Energy Foundation and Shell Canada Limited. Administered by the CIC’s Chemical Education Fund.
The D. G. Fisher Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of systems and control engineering while a resident of Canada.
The 2026 awards are now open for submission.
Nominate yourself or a colleague deserving of recognition.
Press release: Award winners will be recognized at the x2026 Conference.
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The 2025 winner of the D. G. Fisher Award is:
Sohrab Zendehboudi, MCIC
Memorial University
Dr. Sohrab Zendehboudi is a Professor and Research Lead at Memorial University and a Research Collaborator/Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley. A globally recognized leader in Chemical and Process Engineering, he specializes in design, multiscale modeling, simulation, optimization, and risk analysis, with applications in energy and environmental sustainability. Dr. Zendehboudi has authored over 300 technical publications, including journal articles, books, and book chapters, achieving an h-index of 63 with more than 13,000 citations. His research has been supported by over $9 million in competitive funding, and he has supervised over 100 HQP, including 29 PhD students. His contributions have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 President’s Award for Outstanding Research at Memorial, the 2023 CSChE/CJCE Lectureship Award, and recognition among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists (2021-2024). As an Associate Editor for leading journals such as the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering and Journal of Porous Media, Dr. Zendehboudi plays an active role in shaping the field. His extensive academic and industrial collaborations span across disciplines and international institutions. Beyond research, Dr. Zendehboudi is a dedicated educator with extensive teaching experience in Canada, Kuwait, and Iran. His professional experience as a researcher and process engineer in the energy and chemical sectors enhances his ability to integrate theory with real-world applications, equipping students with the skills needed for industry leadership.