Azzam Abu-Rayash
Mr. Abu-Rayash is currently a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering in Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, specializing in energy sustainability and smart cities. Pursuing a bilateral career in academia and energy consulting, he is a Certified Energy Manager and Project Management Professional with the Association of Energy Engineers, an Engineering Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and an Energy Management Consultant with the City of Oshawa. He is actively involved in the campus community as a dedicated volunteer, founder and board member in several non-profit organizations across Canada. The author of a book and eight journal articles, Mr. Abu-Rayash is the recipient of various esteemed awards and scholarships including the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, the Lieutenant Governor’s Award and the Trillium Response Medal. He holds a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Tech University, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Neuroscience from the University of Toronto.