People

With extensive leadership experience in public administration and private sector, Victor has managed complex and strategical projects as Chief of Staff and Country Manager. His career is dedicated to sustainability and ethical reindustrialization, aligning with global trends toward carbon neutrality and responsible production. He holds a Master degree in Comparative Law from Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris.

Jennifer’s work focuses on bringing people together from different communities and research domains to cultivate mutual understanding and to create collaborative work environments where systemic challenges are tackled collectively. She has experience with stakeholder engagement at the science-policy-society interface, collective intelligence, and strategic foresight stemming from non-profit, academic, and intergovernmental organizations.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO and Interim Secretary of the Scientific Committee, Nicole ensures dynamic and agile administrative support to effectively assist the CEO and the Volt-Age committees, to move projects and initiatives forward. Before taking on administrative roles within academia, she worked for 10 years in community settings facilitating Art Therapy with older adults.

Pinar is a sociologist with a PhD from the University of Exeter, UK, specializing in gender studies, immigration, cultural studies, and music. She has project management and UX research experience focused on accessibility. Currently, as the EDI coordinator at Volt-Age, she drives meaningful change in diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Dr. Alison Jane Bowie is a social science and humanities researcher whose work brings together discourse, contextual, and deep textual analysis with statistical and quantitative analysis methodologies to investigate the relationships between theatre and oral histories and sociopolitical landscapes. Alison also worked in the theatre industry for over 15 years.

Simon holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has 32 years of experience working at Hydro-Quebec, including 25 years specializing in intellectual property management. He has extensive expertise in helping inventors protect their innovations.

Olivier Rynne holds an M.Sc. and engineering degree in electrochemistry and processes, as well as a Ph.D. in chemistry. A devoted reader and enthusiast of new technologies, Olivier thrives on discovering innovations across multiple fields. His passion for science extends beyond the lab to the cosmos, where he avidly follows developments in space exploration. At Volt-Age, Olivier leverages his expertise in energy storage to help identify and protect patentable technologies to strengthen Canada’s energy transition.

Imene is an experienced brand manager with a strong interest in literature and numbers. Before joining Volt-Age, she worked with several international companies in brand management. After gaining years of experience in that field, she went back to school and earned a diploma in Financial Management. Now at Volt-Age, she is responsible for all matters related to finance and budget management.

Martina Mai is a specialist in data analysis and reporting at Volt-Age, with an MSc in Physics from Concordia University. Skilled in statistical analysis and data visualization, Martina focuses on delivering precise insights to enhance reporting and decision-making.

Karol-André Couture is the Events Coordinator at Voltage. With a Master's degree in Museology, he has developed expertise in organizing scientific and cultural events. Before joining Volt-Age, he was a program manager at the Contemporary Art Galleries Association, where he curated innovative exhibitions and established strategic partnerships.

Catherine is a graduate student in Educational Technology at Concordia University. With a background that sits at the intersection of education, hospitality, and marketing, she is interested in creating knowledge sharing and learning experiences that are inclusive, collaborative and empowering.

Andreea Constantinescu graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science, majoring in Spanish literature and culture.

Following the completion of her Bachelor’s degree, she took on the role of Administrative Assistant at Concordia’s Ombuds Office and Office of Rights and Responsibilities. Most recently, she provided administrative support at the Office of the President before joining Volt-Age. Currently, Andreea is pursuing her graduate studies at John Molson School of Business.

Professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University

NSERC/Hydro-Québec Industrial Research Chair in Optimized Operation and Energy Efficiency: towards High Performance Buildings

Concordia University Research Chair in Integration of Solar Energy Systems into Buildings and Communities (Tier 1)

Director, Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies

Solar energy, building energy modelling and design, smart buildings

Professor, Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University

Canada Research Chair, NSERC/Tesla Canada Industrial Research Chair

Herzberg Gold Medal and Killam Prize recipient

Energy, lithium-ion batteries, combinatorial and high throughput materials science, advanced battery materials, electrochemistry, energy storage

Professor, Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering, Concordia University

Dean, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Co-Leader of National Cybersecurity Consortium

Cybersecurity, smart grid security, cyber forensics and vulnerability research

Professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University

Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Cities

Co-Director of Next-Generation Cities Institute

Sustainable energy technology, district scale energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable energy supply systems

Associate Professor, Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University

Energy efficiency, conservation and management, renewable energies, building integrated energy systems, hybrid energy systems, building HVAC systems and control, net-zero energy buildings and communities

President of Lumos Energy

Founding Executive Director of the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise

Founder of Delphi Group

Board Chair of the Globe Series

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University

Concordia University Research Chair in Design and Performance of Electric Machines (Tier 1)

Electrified transportation, renewable energy in the urban environment

Professor, Journalism, Concordia University

Member, Centre for Journalism Experimentation (JEX), Concordia University

John Lemieux Faculty Fellow, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Mobile journalism, collaborative journalism with Indigenous communities, the role of journalism schools in reconciliation, journalism education and climate change in a reporting context

Professor, Computer Science, University of Calgary

NSERC/TELUS Industrial Research Chair in Information Security

AITF Strategic Chair in Information Security

Cryptography, quantum-safe cryptography, information theoretic cryptography, communication and network Security, cloud Security, distributed ledger and smart contracts

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dalhousie University

Director, Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory

Renewable energy (solar, wind, tidal), energy storage and electric vehicles (battery energy storage, electric drive systems and charging infrastructure and management).

Dr. Tajmel is Associate Professor at the Centre for Engineering in Society, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Concordia University Research Chair (Tier 2) in “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)” and Director of the EDI Research Lab. Dr. Tajmel earned her Doctorate in Didactics of Physics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany). Since many years, Dr. Tajmel has been internationally engaged in developing frameworks for socially equitable and inclusive research, development, and education in science and technology. Dr. Tajmel has been leading several inter- and transdisciplinary projects on international level, amongst them a think tank project to advance the understanding of STEM education as a human right.

Professor, Finance, Concordia University

Concordia University Research Chair in Emerging Risk management (Tier 1)

Sustainability and climate change, corporate governance, and risk management

Professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University

Leader of Theme 2 and Platform C

Canada Excellence Research Chair in Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Communities and Cities

Co-Director of Next-Generation Cities Institute

Sustainable energy technology, district scale energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable energy supply systems

As managing director and CEO of MIRABAUD Canada Inc., Georges Paulez is responsible for all strategic development, management and regulatory oversight. He is an active member Concordia's Board of Governors and chairs the Audit Committee. Paulez is past president and director emeritus of the John Molson School of Business Advisory Board, past director of the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, the McCord Museum, the Shawbridge Golf Club and past board advisor of the Lac Marois Country Club.

President of Lumos Energy, Founding Executive Director of the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise, Founder of Delphi Group and Board Chair of the Globe Series. His first professional focus is advising and equipping Indigenous Nations and Peoples with means to develop and own clean energy projects, catalyzing social and economic development opportunities that combat climate change.

Appointed a member of the Order of Canada for his leadership in the automotive sector, Norman E. Hébert has been involved in Groupe Park Avenue, the family business his father founded in 1959, for more than four decades. As president and CEO for the past 30 years, he has been responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the group.