2020 Glenn Downing Award

Dr. Fahimeh Yazdan Panah  is the recipient of the 2020 Glen Downing Award for her contributions to engineering for biological systems through  her research and leadership activities.  In addition to her academic and professional qualifications, Fahimeh has demonstrated business acumen, technical expertise, and skills necessary to succeed in all of her endeavors. Fahimeh is currently Research Director for the Wood Pellet Association of Canada and a Research Associate in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia.