Dr. Rafiq Ahmad is an inspiring force in the world of Smart Systems, Additive Manufacturing, and Sustainable Technologies, driving innovation that bridges Earth and space. As Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta, he founded and leads the Smart & Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Laboratory (SMART Lab) and the Aquaponics 4.0 Learning Factory, both trailblazing platforms transforming how we design, build, and produce sustainably in the age of Industry. A visionary entrepreneur, he co-founded Waste Parrot Inc., recently recognized by NASA as one of just 17 global winners in the Lunar Recycling Challenge, selected from over 1,200 teams across 86 countries, and the only Canadian winner. His work is not only redefining technology but also inspiring the next generation of changemakers. Honored with the Edify Top 40 Under 40 (2022) and the ASTech Award for Digital Technology Innovation (2023), Dr. Ahmad continues to turn bold ideas into transformative impact for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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