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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.

Nomination deadline for the 2026 Awards is July,1 2025.

 

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.

 

 

View the Terms of Reference and list of Past Winners

The 2025 winner of the D. G. Fisher Award is:

 

Sohrab Zendehboudi, MCIC
Memorial University
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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.

Past Winners

2024

Luis A. Ricardez-Sandoval, MCIC

University of Waterloo
Society: CSChE
2023

Vinay Prasad, MCIC

University of Alberta
Society: CSChE
2022

Prashant Mhaskar, MCIC

McMaster University
Society: CSChE
2021

Radhakrishnan Mahadevan, MCIC

University of Toronto
Society: CSChE
2020

Bhushan Gopaluni, MCIC

University of British Columbia
Society: CSChE
2019

Christopher L.E. Swartz , MCIC

McMaster University
Society: CSChE
2018

Martin Guay, FCIC

Queen's University
Society: CSChE
2017

Kim McAuley

Queen's University
Society: CSChE
2016

Paul Nomikos

INVISTA Canada
Society: CSChE
2015

Peter L. Douglas

University of Waterloo
Society: CSChE
2014

Hector Budman

University of Waterloo
Society: CSChE
2013

Biao Huang, FCIC

University of Alberta
Society: CSChE