Meet the visionary speakers who have shaped the LumeSmart Earth Day Conference & Trade into a global platform for sustainability, innovation, and climate action. Over the past decade, our esteemed speakers—thought leaders, industry pioneers, and environmental advocates—have inspired audiences with cutting-edge insights and groundbreaking solutions. Each year, they bring new perspectives and drive transformative change in clean technology and green energy. Explore the leaders behind our mission to create a sustainable future for all.
Luke Fountain, Ph.D.
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Hasti Farrokhi
Adj Professor, Phytotron Manager
Dept of Biology, Queen’s University
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Davi Souza
Greenhouse Vegetable Specialist
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Adelphine Kabedi
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow NASA Kennedy Space Center
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Nassim Saneie
Civil Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Fadi Al-Daoud, Ph.D.
Greenhouse Vegetable Specialist
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Rita Sterne, Ph.D.
Electrical Sales Engineer
Lumesmart Inc.
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Saeid Mobini, Ph.D.
Adj Professor, Phytotron Manager
Dept of Biology, Queen’s University
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Boushra Barakat
Construction Management, American University of Beirut
Managing Director
Clean Energy Business Council
Clean Energy Business Council
Nirajit Ajai
NASA Postdoctoral Fellow
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research
Lora Field, PhD
Postdoc, Polymer materials Chemistry, University of Toronto
Team Leader, Industrial Materials, Clean & Low Carbon Technologies Unit
Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Strategic Industries Division
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade
Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Strategic Industries Division
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade
Bryan Tyers
BASc, Toronto Metropolitan University
Executive Director, Advanced Manufacturing
Invest Ontario
Invest Ontario
Cara Clairman
LLB / MES, Law / Masters of Environmental Studies, York University, Osgoode Hall Law School
President and CEO of Plug’n Drive
The 2017 recipient of the Women in Renewable Energy’s ‘Woman of the Year’ award
The 2021 winner of the Al Cormier Leadership Award from Electric Mobility Canada
Alaa Khamis, Ph.D.
System Engineering in Industrial Automation, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
AI & Smart Mobility Technical Leader at GM
Adjunct Professor at Ontario Tech University, Technical Author
Asad Lesani, Ph.D.
Executive MBA, University of Toronto
VP of Infrastructure Solutions at Velodyne Lidar
Working on Intelligent Transportation System Design, Multi Modal Traffic Monitoring Systems
Yasmine Megahed, Ph.D.
Civil Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
The Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Ali Esmaeilbeygi
Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Quality Manager
AI & Smart Mobility Technical Leader at GM
Adjunct Professor at Ontario Tech University, Technical Author
Mohsen Tayefeh
Advanced Management (AMC), M-MBA , McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management
Director Software Business , Thumbprint Solutions Inc Digital Twin
Digital Maintenance - Industrial Supervisor , Ontario Tech University
Digital Maintenance - Industrial Supervisor , Ontario Tech University
Niloofar Abdehagh, Ph.D.
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Vice President R&D at CHFour Biogas
Adjunct professor at University of Ottawa leading a renewable energy group
Adjunct professor at University of Ottawa leading a renewable energy group
Sahand Iman Shayan, Ph.D.
Environmental Engineering , University of South Florida
Simulation Platform Developer for Water and Wastewater at AVEVA
Nazli Ataei
CEO at Tabiat Sabz Bespar, Leader of Yaran Zamin
CEO at Tabiat Sabz Bespar, Leader of Yaran Zamin
A proud Entrepreneur by the Vision of Only Nylon Recycling Planet
Leader of the Yaran Zamin a community group in environmental training
A proud Entrepreneur by the Vision of Only Nylon Recycling Planet
Leader of the Yaran Zamin a community group in environmental training
Hadis Zarrin, Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering University of Waterloo
Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), Chemical Engineering Department
Omid Alaei
Master's Degree, Applied in Psychology, Buckinghamshire New University Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Director at QEA Tech
Anahita Rabii, Ph.D.
Civil Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Environmental Stream at Anaergia Inc.
Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at George Brown College
Sasan Fazeli, Ph.D.
Environmental Engineering , University of South Florida
Simulation Platform Developer for Water and Wastewater at AVEVA
Bahar Aminvaziri
M.Eng. Chemical Engineering-Environmental Option, University of Toronto
Engineering Manager at the Environmental Permissions Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Saeideh Rasouli, Ph.D.
Environmental Planning, University of Waterloo
Environmental Planner at AECOM
Project Coordinator-Environmental Assessment and Planning at Candevcon Limited
Environmental Planner at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) PAIE program
Kayvan Tirdad, Ph.D
Candidate at Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
MS.c, M.Eng, Ryerson Artificial Intelligence Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Elham Malzoomati
MS.c Bioengineering and Biomedical engineering
CEO at High Sense Solutions Inc. in Canada and UAE
Babak Dayani
MS.c Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Director at Canadian Energy Ventures Int. (CEV Canada)
Ehsan Dallalzadeh
Master of Law (LLM), Oil, Gas and Energy Law, Robert Gordon University
MS.c International Construction Management, Bath University
Director at Canadian Energy Ventures Int. (CEV Canada)
Michael Soeizi
MEng in Industrial Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
President at ARSO
Mohammadjavad Abolhassani, Ph.D.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Imperial College London MSc in Digital Communication and Digital Electronics, The University of Manchester
CEO at Felix technology Inc.
Bijan Farrokhi
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
CEO at Canada Electronic Centre
Former CFO at Lumesmart Inc.
Laura Pellegatta
Innovative Business Entrepreneur
President of RainOrShine Save Energy
Owner at Antidot-Environmental Solutions
Firouz Abbasian, Ph.D.
Biotechnology, University of Newcastle
Pharmaceutical Quality Control Specialist at Piramal Pharma Solutions
Research associate at York University
Amitis Nouroozi
MS.c Architectural Engineering
Chair of Community Council, Jane’s walk
Planning and Design Consultant at Henry Schein Canada Inc.
Executive Program , University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Ashkan Rahimi-Kian, Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering, The Ohio State University
Chief Technology Officer at I-EMS Ltd
Adjunct professor at University of Ottawa
Babak Ghodrati
MSc Electrical and Computer Engineer, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University)
Senior Project Engineer at Public Services and Procurement Canada
Key Account Consultant and Business Development, Toronto Hydro
Hossein Shafeghati
PMP, Toronto Metropolitan University (Formerly Ryerson University), BArch Architectural Engineering
Director - Municipal Public Works at Kativik Regional Government