Fellow Awards
The designation "Grade of Fellow" shall have honorary status, to which members of distinction may be elected, but for which they may not apply. A Fellow shall be a member of outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience in the field of agricultural, food, and/or biological engineering, and shall have met all the requirements for the grade of member. A Fellow shall have been a member of the Society for ten years, and have twenty years of active practice in the profession.
Nomination as a Fellow may be made to the Fellows Committee by ten members in good standing. To be elected, a nominee must be unanimously approved by all members of the Fellows Committee.
Awards and Fellow status are given for outstanding contributions through work in one or more of the following:
- Design and development based on originality, practicality, and applicability; the awardee must have made the major contribution to the concepts, design or development recognized.
- Extension and management based on a record of high quality work in agricultural, food, and/or biological engineering extension such as leading in extension education through groups or T.V., or by assisting farmers in innovation of new farmstead systems or components. Alternatively, the awardee may be recognized for outstanding managerial work in the food processing industry, building firms, machinery firms, irrigation firms or land drainage.
- Teaching and/or research based on a record of good teaching involving innovation in teaching or course development, and professional and enthusiastic leadership to students. Alternatively, the Awardee may be recognized for research abilities and achievements through the development of new theoretical concepts, or the design and execution of good experiments to prove conclusively the answer to some questions of value to agricultural, food and/or biological engineering.
2026 CSABE/SCGAB FELLOW
Dr. Fuji Jian has been an active member of CSABE for the last 11 years and has served as CSABE Regional Director (Manitoba) since 2018, attending the CSABE annual meetings without interruption. Fuji has served as an organizing committee member and a member of the panel of judges at several CSABE annual meetings. Fuji taught 2 to 4 courses every year, and supervised or co-supervised 24 BSc, 15 summer, 11 M.Eng, 15 MSc, and 12 PhD students. He supervised 9 visiting scholars (professors). After the end of 2021, he received more than $1 million as a solo PI or leading PI. His average number of peer-reviewed journal publications per year is more than 10. Fuji’s team published 132 peer-reviewed papers, 30 conference proceeding papers, 5 book chapters, and one book, in which he is the solo or leading author of 72 peer-reviewed journal papers. His team conducts pioneering research in 6 areas, and the most significant contributions are: 1) concept development and conduct pioneering study; 2) challenged traditional mathematical modelling methods and developed novel models; 3) measured grain storage parameters; 4) developed innovative methods used for the grain industry; and 5) developed guidelines for the grain industry. Due to these significant contributions, he was invited as a keynote speaker in 6 international conferences and invited as an expert to discuss his study in Canada or in other countries. He received 2 research awards and was interviewed by different media. Fuji is the editor board member and academic or guest editor of 3 journals, the associate editor of Biosystems Engineering, the editor of the Journal of Stored Products Research, and the editor of two international conferences.
2026 CSABE/SCGAB FELLOW
As a faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan for the past 26 years, Dr. Huiqing Guo has developed a strong research and student training program in the area of controlled environments for greenhouses and livestock operations. She is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher and well-respected educator. She developed the odour setback distance model OFFSET for livestock operations, set odour guidelines for the Province of Saskatchewan, and proposed a comprehensive indoor air quality index for animal barns. Her research group also developed technologies for greenhouse energy saving and dehumidification. She was awarded the John Turnbull Award by CSABE-SCGAB in 2020 for her outstanding teaching and research contributions in agricultural building systems and waste management. Dr. Guo has been an active CSABE-SCGAB member since 1998 and has served the Society in various roles, including Chair of the Awards Committee; member of the 2006 and Chair of the 2010 ASABE/CSABE North-Central Conference Committee; and member of the Editorial Board of Canadian Biosystems Engineering (CBE). She is a regular manuscript reviewer for ASABE journals and a frequent contributor to CBE.
2024 Fellow Award
Dr. Manick has been an active member of CSBE for the last 21 years and he is serving as Vice President (Technical) and working on the CSBE conference coordination activities and publications.
Dr. Manik, as an independent researcher, has secured $4.4 million in research grants ($3.0 million as a Principal Applicant and $1.4 million as a Co-Applicant/Co-Investigator/Collaborator) through 29 projects. His research has been recognized globally and acknowledged through various awards. He was the recipient of several research merit awards including “Research Excellence Award (2021)” from the UofG; “John Clark Food Engineering Award (2021)” from the Canadian Society for Bioengineering; “Distinguished Researcher (2014)” and “Best Young Researcher – (2012)” from SQU (University level competitive research awards); and “Green Research Award (2014)” from the Oman Green Awards and Summit (National level competitive awards). One of his research projects was selected by the National Innovation Centre, Oman as a “Top 3 innovation in Oman (2011)”.
Dr. Manik has authored 102 scientific articles for peer reviewed journals (95 published/accepted + 7 under review). He has edited 11 books with top ranking publishers (Springer – 4 books; CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group – 3 books; Elsevier – 2; GABI – 1 book; Nova Science –1 book) and published 20 book chapters. He has presented 141 research papers in scientific conferences and symposiums. He has supervised / co-supervised 21 PhD and 46 MS students. At universities and within industries, Manick has served on more than 40 committees in various capacities. His report on “University Central Fund Distribution Protocols” was included in policy development at SQU. Manick has taken initiatives to inculcate research amongst high school students. In this context, he initiated and chaired two workshops for high school students (one in Oman and one in Canada). At present, he coordinates the “Young Researchers Group” at UofG (Founder) for high school students in Guelph.
To promote whole grain consumption, improve their availability, and motivate researchers across the world, he initiated and implemented the “Whole Grains Research Foundation” in 2015 as Founder and President (http://www.wholegrainsresearch.org/about-us ). The functions of the foundation have been coordinated through Regional Directors in over six regions (South Asia, North Asia, East Asia, West Asia, South–East Asia, and Central Asia). Using this foundation, he has been organizing whole grains conferences and workshops. He has organized 6 international events (Conferences/Symposium/Workshop) on whole grains. He is the Founder and President of Bioimaging Research Solutions Inc. (https://www.bioimagingresearch.com/). Through this startup company, he strives to implement the developed technologies in food industries and in the food supply chain. His company has recently received a project from the Government of Canada for an innovation to assure meat safety.
Manick a été un membre actif de la CSBE pendant les 21 dernières années et il sert en tant que vice-président (technique) et travaille sur les activités de coordination de la conférence de la CSBE et sur les publications.
En tant que chercheur indépendant, le Dr Manik a obtenu 4,4 millions de dollars de subventions de recherche (3 millions de dollars en tant que demandeur principal et 1,4 million de dollars en tant que codemandeur/co-investigateur/collaborateur) dans le cadre de 29 projets. Ses recherches ont été reconnues au niveau mondial et récompensées par divers prix. Il a reçu plusieurs prix d'excellence en recherche, notamment le « Research Excellence Award (2021) » de l'Université de Guernesey; le « John Clark Food Engineering Award (2021) » de la Société canadienne génie agroalimentaire et de bioingénierie; le « Distinguished Researcher (2014) » et le « Best Young Researcher - (2012) » de la SQU (prix de recherche compétitifs au niveau universitaire); et le « Green Research Award (2014) » de l'Oman Green Awards and Summit (prix compétitifs au niveau national). L'un de ses projets de recherche a été sélectionné par le Centre national d'innovation d'Oman comme l'une des trois meilleures innovations d'Oman (2011).
Le Dr Manik est l'auteur de 102 articles scientifiques publiés dans des revues à comité de lecture (95 publiés/acceptés + 7 en cours de révision). Il a édité 11 livres chez des éditeurs de premier plan (Springer - 4 livres ; CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group - 3 livres ; Elsevier - 2 ; GABI - 1 livre ; Nova Science - 1 livre) et publié 20 chapitres de livres. Il a présenté 141 documents de recherche lors de conférences et de symposiums scientifiques. Il a supervisé ou co-supervisé 21 étudiants au doctorat et 46 étudiants à la maîtrise. Dans les universités et les entreprises, Manick a siégé dans plus de 40 comités à divers titres. Son rapport sur les « Protocoles de distribution des fonds centraux des universités » a été pris en compte dans l'élaboration de la politique de la SQU. Manick a pris des initiatives pour inculquer la recherche aux élèves des écoles secondaires. Dans ce contexte, il a initié et présidé deux ateliers pour les lycéens (un à Oman et un au Canada). Actuellement, il coordonne le « Young Researchers Group » à l'UofG (Fondateur) pour les lycéens de Guelph.
Afin de promouvoir la consommation de céréales complètes, d'améliorer leur disponibilité et de motiver les chercheurs du monde entier, il a lancé et mis en œuvre la « Whole Grains Research Foundation » en 2015 en tant que fondateur et président (http://www.wholegrainsresearch.org/about-us ). Les fonctions de la fondation ont été coordonnées par des directeurs régionaux dans plus de six régions (Asie du Sud, Asie du Nord, Asie de l'Est, Asie de l'Ouest, Asie du Sud-Est et Asie centrale). Grâce à cette fondation, il a organisé des conférences et des ateliers sur les céréales complètes. Il a organisé six événements internationaux (conférences/symposiums/ateliers) sur les céréales complètes. Il est le fondateur et le président de Bioimaging Research Solutions Inc. (https://www.bioimagingresearch.com/). Par le biais de cette jeune entreprise, il s'efforce de mettre en œuvre les technologies développées dans les industries alimentaires et dans la chaîne d'approvisionnement alimentaire. Son entreprise a récemment reçu un projet du gouvernement du Canada pour une innovation visant à assurer la sécurité de la viande.
2024 Fellow Award
Professor Jan Franklin Adamowski is passionate in finding innovative solutions to help address the complex problems facing water resources around the world. His unique research program has resulted in pioneering contributions in the field of sustainable water resources management, and he is internationally recognized as a leader in this field of research, with many widely used approaches and findings that have advanced our understanding of how to reduce the vulnerability, and enhance the resilience and sustainability, of water resources in the context of climate change variability and increasing complexity and uncertainty. Jan is a Professor in the Department of Bioresource Engineering at McGill. At McGill, he is also a William Dawson Scholar, the Liliane and David M. Stewart Scholar in Water Resources, Director of the Integrated Water Resources Management Program, and Associate Director of the Brace Water Centre. Prof. Adamowski has published over 360 peer reviewed journal papers, and supervised over 25 PhD and MSc thesis students, 10 Postdoctoral Fellows, and 350 non-thesis MSc in Water Management students. His interdisciplinary research includes collaborative, integrated and adaptive water resources management; participatory coupled human-water systems modeling; AI based hydrological forecasting; sustainable agriculture; and water and food security. Prof. Adamowski has been the recipient of numerous recognitions such as being selected as a College Member of the Royal Society of Canada and being appointed as an Adjunct Professor at the United Nations University ‘Think Tank on Water’. Prof. Adamowski has also served as CSBE President and CSBE Vice President - Technical.
Le professeur Jan Franklin Adamowski se passionne pour la recherche de solutions innovantes permettant de résoudre les problèmes complexes auxquels sont confrontées les ressources en eau dans le monde entier. Son programme de recherche unique a donné lieu à des contributions pionnières dans le domaine de la gestion durable des ressources en eau et il est internationalement reconnu comme un leader dans ce domaine de recherche, avec de nombreuses approches et conclusions largement utilisées qui ont fait progresser notre compréhension de la façon de réduire la vulnérabilité et d'améliorer la résilience et la durabilité des ressources en eau dans le contexte de la variabilité du changement climatique et d'une complexité et d'une incertitude croissantes. Jan est professeur au Département d'ingénierie des bioressources de l'Université McGill. À McGill, il est également titulaire de la bourse William Dawson, de la bourse Liliane et David M. Stewart en ressources hydriques, directeur du programme de gestion intégrée des ressources hydriques et directeur associé du Centre Brace pour l'eau. Le professeur Adamowski a publié plus de 360 articles dans des revues à comité de lecture et a supervisé plus de 25 étudiants au doctorat et à la maîtrise, 10 boursiers postdoctoraux et 350 étudiants à la maîtrise de gestion de l'eau sans thèse. Ses recherches interdisciplinaires portent sur la gestion collaborative, intégrée et adaptative des ressources en eau, la modélisation participative couplée des systèmes humains et hydriques, les prévisions hydrologiques basées sur l'IA, l'agriculture durable et la sécurité de l'eau et de l'alimentation. Le professeur Adamowski a reçu de nombreuses distinctions, notamment celle de membre du collège de la Société royale du Canada et celle de professeur adjoint au groupe de réflexion sur l'eau de l'Université des Nations Unies. Le professeur Adamowski a également été président de la CSBE et vice-président technique de la CSBE.
2023 Fellow Award
Dr. Anthony Lau is elected to the grade of CSBE/SCGAB fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Agricultural Engineering profession through a wide range of research, administration, exceptional teaching ability and service to the Society. Dr. Lau is a Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He is highly regarded as an expert in pollution control in urban and rural areas. He has served as coordinator of the UBC’s Environmental Sciences Division and is the principal advisor to the UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership Program. In addition to advising hundreds of capstone engineering design projects, Dr. Lau has supervised more than 30 MSc and PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows. Dr. Lau is a frequent contributor to radio, TV, and other social media on the science of composting and recycling wet and dry organic materials. Dr. Lau is a Professional Engineer registered in BC and a Fellow of Engineers Canada.
Professor Lau’s research interests encompasses resource recovery from different types of waste biomass, focusing on biomass feedstock engineering and bioconversion processes. Biomass feedstock engineering activities include the preprocessing and pretreatment of under-utilized lignocellulosic waste biomass that includes forest residues, crop residues, and urban wood waste to produce high quality solid biofuel (fuel pellets) for heat and power generation, as well as the storage, handling, and transport of the biomass in both densified and non-densified forms. Bioconversion processes are primarily focused on aerobic composting and anaerobic digestion of non-woody biomass/organic wastes. Composting constitutes an important component in today’s integrated solid waste management approach. Woody residuals that are separated from the finished compost product can also be pretreated to produce high quality fuel pellets. Anaerobic digestion of organic wastes for biogas production and upgrading the biogas to biomethane (renewable natural gas) have environmental benefits in terms of reduced greenhouse gas and odour emissions.
Anthony Lau est élu au grade de Fellow de la CSBE/SCGAB en reconnaissance de ses contributions exceptionnelles à la profession d'ingénieur agricole à travers un large éventail de recherches, de soutien administratif, de capacités exceptionnelles d'enseignement et de service à la Société. M. Lau est professeur de génie chimique et biologique à l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique (UBC). Il est considéré comme un expert en matière de contrôle de la pollution dans les zones urbaines et rurales. Il a été coordinateur de la division des sciences de l'environnement de l'UBC et est le principal conseiller du Master of Engineering Leadership Program de l'UBC. En plus de conseiller des centaines de projets de conception d'ingénierie de base, M. Lau a supervisé plus de 30 diplômés de maîtrise et de doctorat, ainsi que des boursiers postdoctoraux. M. Lau intervient fréquemment à la radio, à la télévision et dans d'autres médias sociaux pour parler de la science du compostage et du recyclage des matières organiques humides et sèches. M. Lau est ingénieur professionnel agréé en Colombie-Britannique et membre d'Ingénieurs Canada.
Les recherches du professeur Lau portent sur la récupération des ressources à partir de différents types de déchets de biomasse, en se concentrant sur l'ingénierie des matières premières de la biomasse et les processus de bioconversion. Les activités d'ingénierie des matières premières de la biomasse comprennent le prétraitement de la biomasse lignocellulosique sous-utilisée, notamment les résidus forestiers, les résidus de culture et les déchets de bois urbains, afin de produire des biocombustibles solides de haute qualité (granulés de combustible) pour la production de chaleur et d'électricité, ainsi que le stockage, la manipulation et le transport de la biomasse sous forme densifiée et non densifiée. Les processus de bioconversion sont principalement axés sur le compostage aérobie et la digestion anaérobie de la biomasse non ligneuse et des déchets organiques. Le compostage constitue un élément important de l'approche actuelle de la gestion intégrée des déchets solides. Les résidus ligneux qui sont séparés du produit fini du compost peuvent également être prétraités pour produire des granulés de combustible de haute qualité. La digestion anaérobie des déchets organiques pour la production de biogaz et la valorisation du biogaz en biométhane (gaz naturel renouvelable) présentent des avantages environnementaux en termes de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et d'odeurs.
