Governance

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Organizational Chart

organizational chart

WIN Board of Directors (BOD)

The BOD provides operational oversight and approval. The BOD:

  1. receives regular and annual activity and financial reports from the Executive Director;
  2. develops and approves policies;
  3. approves memberships; and,
  4. considers all matters relevant to the successful operation of the institute.

Members of the WIN BOD

Chair

Charmaine Dean,ÌýVice-President, Research and International, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Members

  • John Honek,ÌýProfessor, Chemistry, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
  • Chris Houser, Dean, Faculty of Science, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Na Young Kim, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Veronika Magnadz,ÌýAssistant Professor, Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Kevin Musselman,ÌýAssociate Professor, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Andrew Myles,ÌýDirector, Research and Development, Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre, National Research Council (NRC) of Canada
  • Mary Wells, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Yimin Wu, Associate Professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

  • Aiping Yu,ÌýProfessor, Chemical Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
  • Boxin Zhao, Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

WIN BOD Nomination Committee

The WIN BOD Nomination Committee is tasked with selecting distinguished individuals to serve on our board of directors.

Members of the WIN BOD Nomination Committee

Chair

  • Na Young Kim, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Members

  • Lora Field, Team Leader, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Ontario Investment Office
  • Shirley Tang, Professor & Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Science, Chemistry, University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB)

The ISAB is an external expert committee that provides advice to the executive director and the Board of Directors of WIN on the excellence, relevance and impact of research programs carried out by WIN members and other issues of scientific importance that may affect WIN’s progress and goals.

Members of the WIN ISAB

Chair

Linda Nazar, Professor, Canada Research Chair in Solid State Energy Materials, University of Waterlo

Members

  • , Executive Director, Velocity
  • , Professor,Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
  • , President, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
  • Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
  • , President, Indian National Science Academy, Professor, Indian Institute of Science, India
  • , Distinguished Professor, University of Twente and Scientific Director of MESA, Netherlands
  • , Director General of National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China
  • , Head of the Nanoscience Centre at the University of Cambridge and Master of St Catharine’s College Cambridge, England

Executive Council

The Executive Council (EC) is designed to oversee the routine operations of WIN and strategic planning of the institute, in order to ensure all mandates and objectives are completed, including those recommended by the Governing and Advisory Boards.

Members of the WIN Executive Council

Chair

  • Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Members

  • Dayan Ban, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering,ÌýFaculty of Engineering (Next Generations Energy Systems)
  • Kyle Daun, Professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering,ÌýFaculty of Engineering (Smart and Functional Materials)
  • John Honek,ÌýProfessor, Chemistry,ÌýFaculty of Engineering (Smart and Functional Materials,ÌýNext Generations Energy Systems, Therapeutics and Theranostics)
  • Emmanuel Ho, Professor, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science (Therapeutics and Theranostics)
  • Carolyn Ren, Professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (Therapeutics and Theranostics)
  • Na Young Kim, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Connected Devices)
  • Boxin Zhao, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Smart and Functional Materials)

Special Projects and Research Committee (SPARC)

The purpose of SPARC is to be the advisory committee to the Executive Director of WIN on the strategic development of research areas at the institution, including the prioritization and funding of research projects and opportunities.

Members of SPARC

Chair

  • Bernard Duncker, Associate Vice-President Interdisciplinary Research, Office of Research

Members

  • Hassan Baaj,ÌýProfessor,ÌýAssociate Dean, Research & External Partnerships, Faculty of Engineering
  • Shirley Tang, Professor,ÌýAssociate Dean of Research, Faculty of Science
  • Zbig Wasilewski, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
  • Dennis Wong, Business Development Manager, WIN