Suzanne Kresta, Ph.D., P.Eng. named Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers.
At a ceremony in Calgary on June 18, 57 engineers from across Canada were inducted as Fellows of the prestigious Canadian Academy of Engineers (CAE). Among them was Suzanne Kresta, Ph.D., P.Eng., Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan.
Kresta has contributed to the field of mixing research at a national and international level, through her contributions to academic and industrial literature in a well-recognized handbook, an important contribution to the engineering literature. Her leadership has been demonstrated through many academic leadership appointments, industrial consulting and serving in engineering accreditation and regulatory bodies. Dr. Kresta is widely recognized for her passion for engineering education pedagogy and has received many awards for her contributions to improving the student learning experience. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2016) and Engineers Canada (2014).
CAE is the national institution through which Canada’s most distinguished and experienced engineers provide strategic advice on matters of critical importance to Canada. CAE is an independent, self-governing and non-profit organization established in 1987. Members of the CAE are nominated and elected by their peers to Fellowships, in view of their distinguished achievements and career-long service to the engineering profession. Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering are committed to ensuring that Canada’s engineering expertise is applied to the benefit of all Canadians.